Hello!
It's been long overdue to change the cabin filters, but unfortunately, I only got around to it now. This time I decided to try different filters.
I bought an antibacterial front filter SAKURACAB1114
A charcoal rear filter BLUE PRINT ADT32523
They are inside.
Honestly, they surprised me positively — both SAKURA and BLUE PRINT (despite my not very good attitude towards this manufacturer). The filters are indeed sturdy and of high quality.
I'm changing the front filter. It's simple: take out all junk from the glove compartment, remove the shelf. Then pull off this plug (pull it straight up):
Next, turn on the ignition and press the recirculation button to reach the filter. Unfortunately, in my case I don't need to do this because someone broke either the suction or the servomotor bracket; overall, my recirculation doesn’t work.
I pull out the old filter along with its frame.
The old filter goes into the trash. I wash the frame with degreaser and install a new filter. What beauty...
I clean the mounting area from dust and dirt as much as possible.
I put the new filter back in place and assemble everything in reverse order.
Done! Now for the rear one, it's much simpler. Open the trunk and remove the decorative cover by pulling it towards you.
See the filter, just pull it out. The manufacturer is some no-name brand for me.
Weak, very weak. It’s made extremely cheaply.
I install BLUE PRINT and put everything back together in reverse order.
Done with the filters.
Next, the air conditioner. Even last summer at 27 degrees Celsius, it couldn't handle the heat anymore, but I never got around to recharging it. This year at 20 degrees outside, the compressor didn’t even turn on; it needed urgent attention.
I remove the left decorative cover near the hood and unscrew protective caps of the service nipples.
Connect the charging station.
Next is the suction of leftover freon...
100 grams! Freon, where are you?! With a high probability there's a leak somewhere as miracles don't happen.
Performing evacuation.
The machine shows everything’s fine. I left it for longer and vacuum didn’t drop. Very strange…
Recharging:
In total 860 grams went in. The air conditioner is cooling fantastically, but I'll track the leak; I put in 15 grams of oil with dye.
Next, screw back the protective caps and replace the decorative cover.
Done! A minor service has been completed, now I feel a bit more at ease.
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