Replacing the passenger compartment filter of a Seat 124 is one of the most simple ! No need to be a master in mechanics, it is an operation which is accessible to all. For such an operation you must plan between 10 and 20 minutes . Before starting the repairs, we will see when it is essential to replace it. In a second step, we will see where this filter is located. It is therefore by last that we will see how to replace this cabin filter, point by point.
When to replace the passenger compartment filter on your Seat 124
It may be necessary to simply remember what the role of a cabin filter is in a Seat 124. It is just a component that will allow the outside air to be filtered before you breathe it. It is thus essentially useful in corks. In fact, you avoid breathing the harmful molecules produced by other cars. Naturally, you should replace a passenger compartment filter of a vehicle in urban areas more often than in the countryside. There are not really any recommendations from the manufacturer. To know when to change a cabin filter, you must therefore perform a visual control . If the latter is extremely congested, air will be more difficult to introduce into your Seat 124. It is also possible that a Odour nauseating is felt. In this case it must be changed.
Where is the cabin filter of the Seat 124
The location of a cabin filter of an automobile is slightly changing, however there are notably 3 main locations.
- In the engine compartment below the wipers.
- Below the glove box.
- Just above the accelerator pedal.
How to change the cabin filter on a Seat 124
Whatever the location of the cabin filter, you must always start by removing the components that hinder its accessibility. Whether it is the glove box, the filter cover in the engine block, etc. These are the steps to follow.
- Remove the covers which hold the passenger compartment filter of the Seat 124
- Compare the damaged filter with the new one to see that it fits well
- Insert antibacterial on the new filter and the conduits
- Place the new filter
- Replace and reattach the covers
As you can see, changing the cabin filter is a extremely simple handling . This can be done by beginners in DIY. If the air in your Seat 124 remains foul-smelling or has difficulty circulating, it means that you certainly have a ventilation malfunction .