Pollen filter - how to remove

Newer pollen filters (according to eLearn) are actually snipped on the top and bottom so they can be folded to facilitate easier removal and refitting, and older filters may be snipped manually to aid this too. Tried saving the images but they save as some strange format so I can't post them up

Got this from a bosch filter i put hope it helps even more

Its best to put some cuts in it to help make it curve without twisting it.

Changed mine today (2006 1.4 16v active aircon 5 door) and can confirm you need a 5.5mm socket, preferably 1/4 inch drive, to get the little screw out of the cover hatch of the filter. Also you would need to remove the plastic tray that stops assorted wiring falling down onto your feet from above the pedals. This has a side piece which obstructs the slot that the filter goes in and it is impossible to move it out of the way. The tray is only held by two plastic press studs and they will break when you prise the tray downwards. Dont worry, they are easily replaced with the type of button stud that you can get in packs at Halfords. Snipping the filter as previously described is still necessary in order to get it round the clutch pedal and steering column.

hi tried removing the cover next to the clutch pedal but the screws / fittings were just turning when i was trying to undo them. are they clips , screws plugs. any help would be good because i'm not getting any air out of the lower vents.

The panel is held on with plastic fir tree clips similar to this one. Give the panel a sharp tug and they should fall out.
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that's great . thanks. do i need to replace them with new ones after wards.

Providing they don't break, you can use the same ones again but after a few times they may become looser.

Mioght sund like a silly question, but in a RHD drive car, which side is the filter on?

The filter is in the same position for RHD and LHD cars and is accessed from the right side (when sitting in the car) of the center console.

Completed this today using this guide and all I can say is, What a MASSIVE difference!! There was almost zero airflow before hand and the filter itself was completely disgusting with loads of hair and twigs etc. It was completely filthy...

It is a tricky place to get to but I found that using a ratchet and screwdriver socket attachment worked well. All in it took about 30 minutes and the filter cost a fiver… Worth a million pounds in improvement!

Cheers for the guide lads!

The 2 fasteners on my abarth, on the drop down panel, if you push the centre pin of the fastener with a small screwdriver they pop out

There's a good guide on youtube showing the special clips etc. Worth watching.