Good day everyone! If you are looking for information on how to replace the cabin filter in an Opel Astra J, then you have come to exactly the right place. In the article you will find the most complete instructions that will help you cope with the work. A separate photograph with a comment will be added to each stage of the procedure, and at the end of the article a video will be added in which everything is explained and shown in detail. So, let's go.
Why and when to change the cabin filter on an Opel Astra J?
The cabin filter is designed to filter the air entering the interior of the car. In older cars there was no such option and the air entered the car interior along with dust, dirt, leaves and insects. Nowadays, cars have become more technologically advanced and almost every model includes a cabin filter in its design.
It should be understood that during operation, the cabin filter, like any other filter element, becomes unusable. Determining a clogged filter is not difficult if you simply remove it and evaluate its external condition. On most cars this can be done in just a couple of minutes and without any tools. The removed filter can be shaken or blown out with a compressor, which will slightly extend its life. However, in some cars, reaching the cabin air filter requires more effort. In this case, in order not to do this work several times, it is better to immediately replace the cabin filter with a new one. Indirect signs will help determine whether the cabin filter is clogged.
Firstly, if in damp weather the car windows begin to fog up very much, then the first thing you need to do is replace the Opel Astra J cabin filter.
Secondly, if in the winter season the heater in the car begins to blow worse, then the cause of the malfunction may be hidden in a clogged cabin filter.
Thirdly, if when you turn on the heater or air conditioner you begin to notice an unpleasant odor from the air ducts, then the cabin filter needs to be replaced quickly. The filter became clogged, and due to the accumulation of condensation, bacteria began to multiply on it.
These three signs will be enough to understand whether a car interior is required or not. And if you own the car for a long time, you should know that the cabin filter of the Opel Astra J is changed once every 30,000 km. If the car is used in dusty conditions, then it is better to reduce the replacement interval to 15,000 km.
DIY instructions for replacing the cabin filter in Opel Astra J in 5 steps
Step 1. Move aside the door seal on the front passenger side and disconnect the decorative plastic trim. The cover is secured with latches, so no screwing is required. Just pull the cover to the side. This is required in order to get to the glove box mounting screws.
Step 2. Open the glove compartment and unscrew the four mounting screws with a 7" head, as shown in the photo below:
We pull the glove compartment towards us and place it on the floor. The lamp wire does not need to be disconnected to save time. Its length is quite enough.
Step 3. We press the two latches along the edges of the cabin filter plug with our fingers and remove it to the side.
Step 4. We take out the old cabin filter and install a new one in its place. Make sure that the filter element is positioned correctly. If it says AIR FLOW, then the arrow on the filter should point down.
Step 5. We do everything in reverse order, i.e. We install the plug, glove compartment, decorative trim and door seal. We dispose of the old filter in the trash.
That's all. The procedure for replacing the cabin filter in the Opel Astra J is now complete. Everything took about 15 minutes. The savings from the work done is approximately 200-300 rubles.
Video of replacing the cabin filter in Opel Astra J with your own hands
In living conditions with high dust levels, the presence of cleaning elements is extremely necessary. The more thoroughly the air is purified, the easier it is for the body as a whole. In an apartment this role is performed by stationary filters, in a car - by pre-installed cabin filters. Absolutely all cars are equipped with similar tools by default.
The operating principle of a cabin purifier is to filter the incoming air flow from the outside from all kinds of harmful impurities, dirt, dust, and excess moisture. Systematic accumulation of waste leads to clogging of the filter channels; the element needs to be cleaned or replaced with a new one. The decision is made by the master of the service center where the owner services his car. You can carry out the replacement yourself, the manufacturer allows this, but you need experience and skills in servicing the car. In the absence of the latter, entrust the work to real masters.
Our repair services
The service center offers a wide range of services for repairing cars of various brands and modifications, including the Opel Astra J. Among the popular services are maintenance of the air circulation system, as well as:
- prevention of the air circulation system, replacement of air and cabin filters;
- diagnostics of air conditioning systems;
- checking the cleanliness and integrity of the air circulation channels through the pipes. If there is damage, replace or restore integrity.
We also conduct:
- maintenance of the engine, transmission, regardless of modification, chassis, front and rear suspensions;
- preparatory work for painting the body, removing rust, corrosion areas, priming, putty, applying layers of varnish to the surface;
- work within the framework of an individual order for the installation of non-standard equipment on a car;
- checking the integrity of the electrical component, wiring, replacing damaged areas;
- diagnostics of the brake system, checking the thickness of the friction linings.
The masters of our service station quickly and in a short time complete the assigned tasks thanks to:
- the presence of qualified personnel with extensive experience in their field;
- modern digital equipment, equipment for full-fledged diagnostic work;
- professional approach to problem solving;
- systematic training of service workers;
- flexible pricing policy;
- individual approach to each client.
In what cases is it necessary to change the cabin filter on an Opel Astra J: replacement and reasons to have it done at a service station
Characteristic symptoms of a malfunction:
The above symptoms appear both individually and in combination.
Causes of filter damage:
- natural factor – long-term operation without intermediate replacement;
- moisture getting inside the cleaning element;
- mechanical damage as a consequence of an accident, accident, collision;
- factor of manufacturing defects, non-compliance with established production standards.
Note to the driver! If one or more factors are identified, it is recommended to contact a service center for diagnostic work. Do not try to replace the Opel Astra J cabin filter yourself, as you need experience in handling the passenger compartment airbag. If installed incorrectly, there is a high probability of false alarms of security systems or failure of operation as such.
Diagnostics followed by replacement of the Opel Astra J cabin filter
The initial inspection is carried out from the interior, since the main element is located there. However, the cleaner is neatly hidden behind the glove compartment. To provide access, you must first remove the glove box, which is secured with four bolts, remove it, and only then can you begin diagnostics.
The filter is located in a special plastic housing, which is tightly closed with a lid. There are clips on the sides that serve as fasteners. By sliding them, we remove the cover.
The white color of the filter indicates its cleanliness, all other colors indicate contamination. At the same time, the technician inspects the plastic housing, air supply pipes, and other adjacent elements for integrity and absence of defects. Based on the data obtained, after carrying out preventive maintenance, the technician decides whether it is advisable to replace the Astra J cabin filter with a new one or whether it is possible to limit oneself to cleaning the old one.
Replacing the cabin filter Astra J
If the technician decides to install a cabin filter on the Opel Astra J, replacing the old one with a new cleaning element is carried out promptly within ten minutes. After dismantling the interior glove compartment and removing it from its seat, the technician unscrews the plastic protection on the side of the dashboard. To do this, you will need a “7” screwdriver and a special key to temporarily deactivate the airbag. Only after this step is it possible to remove the protective plate. Under the protection there is a fourth bolt that needs to be unscrewed. The cabin filter is removed and a new one is installed in its place. The glove compartment is put in place, the replacement of the Astra J cabin filter is completed.
Attention! Search index for the ALCO MS-6398 C cabin filter catalog. The manufacturer does not matter. The main thing is that the approval for Opel Astra J series cars is indicated on the back of the package. Otherwise, it is better to refuse the dubious purchase.
Fair pricing and quality guarantee for our work
Availability is the main criterion that guides us when making payments for services provided. It is important for us that the cost of repairs is affordable for each client. We provide the opportunity to partially reduce the cost of repair work by purchasing consumables from our service center with subsequent installation.
The parts we sell and install are fully certified and approved for sale by the manufacturer. Deliveries are made directly. The likelihood of a low-quality product or non-compliance with standards is reduced to zero. If the owner provides consumables, the conformity and quality of which cannot be identified, we agree on a warranty period in advance.
Replacing the cabin filter is a fairly common procedure that should not be neglected. I replace my Astra every 15-20 thousand km, but if there is high humidity in the cabin (which, thank God, I don’t have), it is recommended to change it more often. To replace the Opel Astra J 1.7CDTi, I used a carbon filter with number 13271191 costing 2,000 rubles.
To replace the cabin filter, you will need to completely remove the glove compartment, since it is located behind it. And so, let's dull it!
Remove the bottom cover of the glove compartment. To do this, unscrew one 7 mm torx screw and remove the cover, which is held on by 2 latches. There is a slight subtlety here; you need to pull the bottom cover towards you, instead of pushing it away from you, since the movable part of the latches is located closer to the passenger seat (see photo).
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Now you need to remove the side panel located between the glove compartment and the door. To do this, move the door seal to the side, and then move the side panel to the right. The panel is held in place by three latches and a hook, which is important not to break, otherwise it will subsequently rattle when driving.
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Now you can remove the glove compartment. It is held in place by four 7mm Torx screws. When removing the glove compartment, you need to be extremely careful not to damage the backlight wires. Therefore, we remove the glove compartment and as soon as the backlight wire becomes visible, turn it off, after which you can completely remove the glove compartment.
Behind the glove compartment are the main elements of the ventilation system. We find a black square “box”, which is a compartment containing the cabin filter. In order to open the lid, you need to disconnect the clamp on each side (shown by arrows in the photo below).
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To remove the cabin filter, you need to pull it towards you; I had some difficulties with this, since there were no protruding elements on the cabin filter that could be grabbed by. In general, I used a flat-blade screwdriver, inserted it with the housing and the filter so as to pick it up and “rip” it out of the compartment.
Next, install a new filter to replace the old one, making sure that the air flow direction arrow drawn on the filter is directed downward. Next, close the lid and make sure it closes without cracks.
We install the previously removed glove compartment in place ( Most importantly, don’t forget to connect the backlight power!), that's basically it, the work is finished, it took about 15 minutes to do everything about everything.
Finally, a couple of photos of the old and new filters, as they say, for comparison.
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Good luck on the roads!
According to the scheduled maintenance regulations, the cabin filter in the Astra J is changed every 30,000 km. In real conditions, replacements may be required at more frequent intervals, for example, every 10-20 thousand km, depending on the dustiness of the area. In summer, the filter clogs faster than in winter. By the way, if the windows of your car sweat in winter or in rainy weather, it means the cabin filter is clogged.
Suitable cabin filters:
Fram CF 10774 — from 416 rub.
BOSCH 1 987 432 304 coal - from 1,033 rub.
ALCO (MS-6398C) -
Champion CCF0134C coal - from 700 rub.
FRAM CFA10775 coal - from 645 rub.
It's better to take coal - it's better.
The replacement scheme is not so simple at first glance, but if you replace it once, it will be easy in the future.
1) The filter is located under the glove compartment. And the glove compartment itself will need to be removed. To do this, we need a screwdriver with a socket head (head 7). Unscrew three of the four bolts.
2) then move the sealing rubber aside so that it does not interfere.
3) Remove the side plug-cover. We disconnect the wires. Unscrew the fourth bolt that holds the glove compartment.
4) take out the glove compartment. And we see the plastic filter panel. We take out the filter from the panel and change it. the direction of the filter - how we install it will be visible there.
We assemble everything in reverse order.
the cover is removed - you can disconnect the wire plug, but you can not. For example, the person who changed my filter turned off the airbag and did not touch the wires
This is what the filter looked like when we took it out - very dirty, the windows were sweating quickly and there was an unpleasant smell in the cabin
We installed this Fram filter - I won’t say that it’s that good, it’s ordinary! it’s better to install coal - not much more expensive, but better
Replacing the cabin filter of a car should not be taken lightly; this is an extremely important and common procedure. Replacing the cabin filter in the Opel Astra J should be done every 15-20 thousand km, and if high humidity prevails in the car interior, then the filter must be changed more often.
Tools needed to replace the filter:
- Pliers;
- Key to 7;
- Screwdriver;
- New original filter with number 13271191.
The process of replacing the cabin filter on an Opel Astra j
Since on Opel the cabin filter is located behind the glove compartment, the glove compartment must be completely removed from the passenger compartment.
First of all, for ease of operation, you need to remove the glove compartment lid. To do this, you need to use the key on 7 , unscrew one torx screw, and remove the cover from the two latches. At the same time, it is necessary to remember that the bottom lid of the glove compartment must be pulled towards you, and not away from you, since the latches are located closer to the passenger seat.
After removing the cover, it is necessary to dismantle the side panel, which is located between the door and the glove compartment. To do this, you need to move the door seal to the side, and then move the side panel to the right. The panel is attached using a hook and three latches, which are important not to break, otherwise the panel will ring when driving.
Now it's time to remove the glove compartment. It is secured with four torx screws, keyed to 7 mm. When removing the glove compartment from the niche, you need to be very careful not to break the backlight wires. For this reason, it is necessary to remove the glove compartment until the backlight wire appears, after which it must be disconnected and continue removing the glove compartment.
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In the cavity behind the glove compartment, there is the entire cabin ventilation system; among all the elements, you need to find a square box, which is a compartment for the cabin filter. In order to remove the box cover and get to the filter element, it is necessary to disconnect the clamps on each side. 
To remove the filter itself from the housing, you need to pull the filter towards you. Since the filter does not have any protrusions, to remove it you need to use a screwdriver to pry out the cleaning element through the gap between the housing and the filter.
Next, a new one is installed in place of the old filter; during installation, the main thing is to position the filter correctly in the housing. The correct location is considered when the arrow on the filter indicating the direction of air flow is directed downwards. After this, the housing cover is closed; when closing, you must pay attention to the fact that there is a tightness and there are no gaps.
Video on replacing the cabin filter Opel Astra J
The previously removed glove compartment is installed in place, and the backlight is connected, after which the replacement of the Opel Astra J cabin filter is considered complete.
