Technical Pollen Filter

[g8rpi]

So, noticing that the airflow in the cabin was not as high as I'd expect, I ad a look at the pollen filter on my 1.9 mJTD 16V manual Eleganza. Sure enough it was filthy. Even worse the manufacturing date on the filter is 10/05. As my car is an '06 registration, I must assume its the original fit. This is dispite 4 main dealer service stamps in the book. They had been in there as the plastic "push-pin" fasteners had been mangled. I can only assume they had just vacuumed or blown the filter with an airgun and put it back in

. I don't have the invoices or worksheets so don't know if the previous owners were charged for the part or not. Perry's want £45 for one!
I bought new Push-Pins on ebay, item No. 171487583943. Not the cheapest but seem reasonable quality.
I did take Photos so if any one wants I could knock up a guide, but it's pretty simple. Only thing to note is use a small coin to turn thr push pins, not a screwdriver, and don't press down. Basically turning the center pushes it up a ramp so you can grip the head and pull it fully up. The body may rotate, if so hold it gently with pointed pliers or similar.

Robert G8RPI.

 

[keithglos]

The original fixings are Quarter Turn, use a screwdriver gently, but they tend to pop out and disappear. They are reusable, but very few seem to know how to use them. When I renewed mine about 3 years ago I think they cost about £10 for a set.

Keith

 

[s130]

You know my heart sinks every time I hear of miss servicing by Fiat/other dealers/garages.

I takes 15 minutes MAXIMUM to change the Croma's pollen filter. 5 to 10 minutes is what I would expect any competent technician to do it in.

It is criminal what some garages get up to.

Personally I check everything. Whilst under warranty I let them do the service then I thoroughly check. After warranty I do it all myself.

Needless to say after any garage has failed to do a proper job they never repeat that error when I next return.

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

Pollen filters are often overlooked, but need to be changed at least once a year...

 

[BrianMcL]

As always with jobs like these it's a 5 to 10 minute job once you know what to do and with the filters permanently on sale at ECP I change mine every 6 to 9 months when I'm doing the air filter.

I don't have too many of the plastic screws left though

 

[sibinn]

I can't find polen filter on my Fiat Croma 1.9 mtj ( 2006 ) Can Anybody Help Me?
Can't find any pictures on net
Thanks.

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

Have a look at ePER on top of this page.

 

[sibinn]

Have a look at ePER on top of this page.

Thanks mate I found it