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Changing the cabin filter on ALTEA XL from 2012. 2.0L TDI engineChanging the cabin filter on a 2012 Seat ALTEA XL. The filter should be changed approximately every 30,000 km. It is a very simple operation and does not require any tools. The most difficult part is access and visibility.

Tools

No tools specified.

  1. 
The cabin filter is located under the glove box.

Driver's side
    • The cabin filter is located under the glove box.

    • Driver's side

    • Cover retaining screw

    • Passenger side wheel arch

  2. 
Unscrew the cover retaining screw

Unscrew the cover retaining screw
    • Unscrew the cover retaining screw

  3. 
Under the cover you can see the plastic part that holds the filter in place

Tapped hole for the screw from the previous step (helps with location)

To remove the filter holder, simply slide it towards the driver's side
    • Under the cover you can see the plastic part that holds the filter in place

    • Tapped hole for the screw from the previous step (helps with location)

    • To remove the filter holder, simply slide it towards the driver's side

    • When you pull on the plastic part, you will at the same time remove the filter

  4. 
Remove the filter by pulling on it

Compare filters before reassembly

Old filter
    • Remove the filter by pulling on it

    • Compare filters before reassembly

    • Old filter

    • New filter

    • Reassembly in the reverse order of disassembly

    • Pay attention to the direction of the filter (chamfer of the filter upwards and on the passenger side)

Conclusion

Simple operation to do yourself and without tools.

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bossquent

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Thanks for the tutorial! Simple and quick :)

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Thanks for your comment :)

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