Panda Pollen filter fitting Instructions

[The Panda Nut]

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Pollen filter fitting Instructions - Magneti Marelli leaflet

As title. Its easiest if you remive the steering column universal joint. 1 bolt and it slips off. Make sure the steeing is straight ahead so you dont misalign the steering wheel by this. Do teh bolt up carefully use the right torque. See Panda Torque resource. A new bolt is recommended but with care it can be reused.

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[crossman]

Hi there,
Is this for the MJ, Twinair or both? I haven't posted on here for a while, but only yesterday I watched mine being changed by a mechanic in about 10 minutes, was awkward but managed ok, but not saying it may be easier removing column bolt.

 

[lunchbeers]

I imagine its for all, i cant even get to the bolt securing the lid on my TA without removing the column bolt, getting the filter in place with it on is fine

 

[Herts Hillhopper]

Maybe I should bump this post up... removing the column bolt not necessary in my experience (but needed a tiny socket set and a nifty little spanner): https://www.fiatforum.com/threads/changing-the-pollen-filter-my-easy-way.481366/

I have subsequently taken the filter out after a drive across a grassy meadow which filled the filter (and everything else!) with grass seeds. Hoovered out the seed and all back together again in a very short time. (What took longer was removing the scuttle panel and hoovering it all out from there too! - moral here" avoid driving through a hay field of metre-tall grasses!)

 

[cgranger]

Here's how I did it on my TA 4x4:
First the lower trim panel that has the foot rest in it. It's held in with three torx headed screws, two one size (T30) and the closest one to gear stick is a smaller size (T20). Once these are out, the panel unclips and wriggles out.

The two cover screws are 5.5mm. The top one is easy – use 5.5mm socket. The bottom one a pain, Use a 5.5 ring spanner.

Pull the old filter out (note the orientation and air flow) and put the new one in – you will have to scrunch it up a bit to get it in.

 

[Herts Hillhopper]

Here's how I did it on my TA 4x4:
First the lower trim panel that has the foot rest in it. It's held in with three torx headed screws, two one size (T30) and the closest one to gear stick is a smaller size (T20). Once these are out, the panel unclips and wriggles out.

The two cover screws are 5.5mm. The top one is easy – use 5.5mm socket. The bottom one a pain, Use a 5.5 ring spanner.

Pull the old filter out (note the orientation and air flow) and put the new one in – you will have to scrunch it up a bit to get it in.

Yup - pretty much matches my description

 

[The Panda Nut]

Maybe I should bump this post up... removing the column bolt not necessary in my experience (but needed a tiny socket set and a nifty little spanner): https://www.fiatforum.com/threads/changing-the-pollen-filter-my-easy-way.481366/

I have subsequently taken the filter out after a drive across a grassy meadow which filled the filter (and everything else!) with grass seeds. Hoovered out the seed and all back together again in a very short time. (What took longer was removing the scuttle panel and hoovering it all out from there too! - moral here" avoid driving through a hay field of metre-tall grasses!)

I agree its not essential, but I found if removed the need to leave the awkward filter cover screw / bolt off as others have aid they do, and i hazard it takes half the time if the column is uncoupled. It makes this task easy. It needs no force at all to remove the steering column after the bolt is out of the way and you dont have a filter thats been scrunched into a mess to shove it in around the steering shaft. It slides in easily, and it is much easier to position when its still square and flat. I personally see no point in changing a filter which is anyway not a particualry good fit if its bee scruched up. Might as well just remove it. But it can be done the alternate way described if you have the patience. Fiddling with the steering column is not for everyone.

I can only say the TA and the 1.2 are identical jobs so I would be very surprised if the MJ is much if any different. I have posted the Magneti Marelli fitting instruction leaflet in the resources section.

 

[Herts Hillhopper]

I have posted the Magneti Marelli fitting instruction leaflet in the resources section.

Yes - I saw that. Very easy on the LHD car, it seems

 

[The Panda Nut]

Yes - I saw that. Very easy on the LHD car, it seems

SShhhhh. The next thing is we will be driving on the other side of the road. They could tax us extra for that!

 

[JayAre]

er, just downloaded +taken a gander at the 1st pic and, unless my eyes deceive me, this is a pre-2012 169 not a 312/9…

 

[The Panda Nut]

er, just downloaded +taken a gander at the 1st pic and, unless my eyes deceive me, this is a pre-2012 169 not a 312/9…

Ooh er you are right. Apologies. I must have the other one as well. I will endeavour to correct the error.

319 procedure. Basically there are two I think hex head (allen) bolts holding the drivers side trim. Remove these and you can wiggle the side trim panel off. Its a pain to put back.. And it may take a while to get the bolts back. 6lb/ft would be about right so just nip with a screw driver 1/4 socket holder The filter goes behind a vertically aligned flap held in place by a single bolt head self tapper that is something like 5mm or 4.5mm. Use a magnetic tool to catch the bugger as it comes out. Flap will pull off and the filter can be accessed. I always centre the steering and remove the UJ pinch bolt the steering shaft can be shoved aside and access is easy. Filter goes in one way rund so check the air flow directionarrow is correctly aligned. Steering pinch bolt should be replaced - I never have yet- DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN this. I use a tiny drop of thread locker. It should be 24lb/ft. Make sure the wheel is straight before reconnecting the shaft UJ.

 

[The Panda Nut]

The Panda Nut updated Pollen filter fitting Instructions with a new update entry:

Error noticed

Apologies this is for the 169 and I will replace it in due course with the correct one. May have to order a new filter as the one on my shelf also has the same sheet in the box. Part must be the same or Ive been supplied with an incorrect one.

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[The Panda Nut]

Heres the photos . I will scan and upload in a few days when I am with a scanner.....

 

[TTR]

Eh up all,

For what it’s worth I did a slight mod to the filter cover.

If I remember the top bolts a to get at and it’s recessed in the plastic moulding
Of the filter cover.

I ground of the cover so it was a flush to the top, then the bolt head is free to be seen and much easier to get at the recessed hex head

For some reason I cannot recall the bottom one is easy to do

Makes it a million times better to access and see.

Hope this helps someone out