Tips to change the Interior filter

The pollen or cabin air filters protects against any air pollution that make engine breathing difficult. The filter could be old or very dirty and has unpleasant smell in the vehicle, it is very often and filtering is affected. Then the filter need to regularly be changed.
Key features of the pollen filter
A pollen filter is now installed as standard in most vehicles. It is installed directly in front of the intake of ventilation, similar to the air cleaner of the engine.
Pollen filter take particles such as dust, fungal spores, diesel soot or even pollen, preventing them from reaching the Interior of the vehicle. Because it makes it easier and more secure in spring, allergies benefit may come from this "protection". The allergic phenomena are not only annoying but also dangerous on road. There are estimates that forecast Unfallrisko increased by 30%.
Combined filter which combine the ordinary paper filter with a
carbon layer provide additional protection. This has the effect of filtered unpleasant odors and harmful gases, such as ozone and benzene.
When should you switch?
According to manufacturer, change the filter each 30,000 km. When one get a musty smell when ventilation is switched on, it is then time to change the filter.
A clogged filter will cause entire ventilation of the interior poor and faster condensation on the glass. Especially in autumn and winter, harmful bacteria and mould can settle on old filters. A good time to change is Spring, since the filter in this time is before the maximum load of the year.
The change of the pollen filter
The change of the filter is usually a simple business and requires about 15 minutes. The position of the pollen filter is again rum depending on the vehicle. However most found the pollen filter in passenger footwell, or it is available below the windshield mounted.
The filter itself is geclipst in a mounting frame and can be removed easily. When inserting the new filter you should be careful that this correct used (AIR FLOW label note!).
On the BOSCH Web site you will find very good illustrated instructions for many vehicle types which easily should allow for Laity.