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Old 09-03-2007   #1 (Post Link)
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Hoe easy (difficult) is it to change the pollen filter on the 166?
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Hi GFK, there's masses of info on the Tech Forum on this. I haven't got a 166, so no idea. Wish someone would ask about the filters on the 147, I know how to do these. Never get's asked though!
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dead easy to change - panel at bottom of windscreen, 2 screws then lift out....
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Old 09-03-2007   #4 (Post Link)
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Heres a good website for pollen filters for any car.

http://www.puravent.co.uk/filters/di...c=products.htm

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Thanks for your helpfull responses. I was quoted 360 to change the pollen filter, part of a service, which seemed a bit excessive.
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360?!?!? You serious???

Filter costs about 15 quid (shop4parts have them) and takes 10 minutes to change....
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What!? Filter for £15, take about half an hour or so to change if you have not done so before.

Niall just beat me to it!
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How 2 do - Remove central box section of plastic bulkhead cover. Then unsbolt relay/fuse holder (2x 10mm, I think) and move it to the side. You can then get at the filter box, remove 2 screws on the top and then pull filter holder up and out.
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Re: Pollen Filter
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Thanks for your helpfull responses. I was quoted 360 to change the pollen filter, part of a service, which seemed a bit excessive.
Nial n dougie must have been a cambelt service and filter thrown in for good measure.

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Re: Pollen Filter
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Hoe easy (difficult) is it to change the pollen filter on the 166?
GFK,

Thank Elbarto for the following picture

http://el-barto.moj-album.com/album/4146686/?os=4148869

It lives below this cover.

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Apologies for error. It should have read £60 not 360! I was asked if I wanted the Pollen filter changed for £60 extra. Its going to be a 60000mile service. I had the full cam belt change done yesterday for £507.00 by L&M who also gave the car the once over and declared it fit for purpose.
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There you go GFK those nice chaps North of the Border have saved you a few quid.
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Many thanks Pomeo, excellent.
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Re: Pollen Filter
Filter costed me 7€, change was for free ...

Complete service in pics: http://el-barto.moj-album.com/album/6793830/


And location of pollen filter in pics:
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Re: Pollen Filter
So no need to unbolt the relay/fuse board, I will know the next time!

Cheers for that El Barto - Excellent.
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Thanks El Barto, first class pictures, even I should be able to do it.
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1st class El Barto, many thanks.
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Re: Pollen Filter
wow el barto

You should change your name to

El Romeo 166...First class dealer expertise techician.(DET).

You haven't had to do your climate control fan yet?

Crossa did an excellent report and a few pics but 1 picture speaks 1 thousand words.

Still puting mine off.Bigger problem with sportonics oil pipes.

If not too dirty I'll try to take pics and post also.

Who needs a manual with all the expertise and experience on this forum.

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