Replacing the cabin filter of an Opel Rekord Caravan is one of the most simple ! There is no need to be a mechanical expert, it is a repair that is accessible to everyone. For this operation you must count between 10 and 20 minutes . Before you start the work, we will see when it is essential to replace it. Next, we will see where this filter is located. It is therefore in the last place that we will see how to replace this cabin filter, point by point.
When to replace the cabin filter of your Opel Rekord Caravan
It is probably important to quickly recall what is the role of a cabin filter in an Opel Rekord Caravan. It is simply a room that will allow the outside air to be filtered before inhaling it. This is therefore particularly necessary in traffic jams. Therefore, you avoid breathing toxic particles emitted by other vehicles. Of course, you need to replace a cabin filter on a vehicle more often in the city than in the countryside. There are no real recommendations from the manufacturer. To know when to change a cabin filter, it is therefore necessary to carry out a visual control . If it is extremely dirty, air will not be able to get into your Opel Rekord Caravan more easily. It is even possible that Odour nauseating escapes. In this situation, it will have to be replaced.
Where is the cabin filter of the Opel Rekord Caravan
The location of a cabin filter of a vehicle is quite changeable, however there are notably 3 main locations.
- In the engine block compartment under the wipers.
- Under the glove box.
- Above the accelerator pedal.
How to replace the cabin filter on an Opel Rekord Caravan
Whatever the location of the cabin filter, you must always start by removing the constituents that hinder its accessibility. Whether it is the glove box, the filter cover in the engine block, etc. Here are the steps to follow.
- Remove the covers which hold the cabin filter of your Opel Rekord Caravan
- Compare the defective filter with the new one to verify that it fits well
- Apply antibacterial to the new filter and ducts
- Attach the new filter
- Replace and reattach the covers
As we said, replacing the cabin filter is a very simple handling . This can be done by beginners in DIY. When the air in your Opel Rekord Caravan remains foul-smelling or has difficulty circulating, it is likely that you have a ventilation problem .