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= Fitting a Cabin/Pollen Filter =
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== Introduction ==
  
  
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= Introduction =
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It appears that most people do not realize that the Jimny has a cabin / pollen filter, or at least has the facility for a cabin filter.
  
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Most manuals never refer to it, even in the OEM Service Guide.
  
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It appears that most people do not realize that the Jimny has a pollen filter, or at least has the facility for a pollen filter.
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A lot of people, particularly those who drive off-road, are tired of the clouds of leaves that hit you in the face when you open the fascia vents. Fitting a cabin filter is straight forward once you know where it is (supposed to be) hidden.
  
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Most manuals never refer to it, even in the Service Guide.
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If your Jimny already has a cabin filter installed (but you have not been aware of it), the filter is probably heavily clogged.
  
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A lot of people, particularly those who drive off-road, are tired of the clouds of leaves that hit you in the face when you open the fascia vents. Fitting a pollen filter is straight forward once you know where it is hidden.
 
  
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If your Jimny already has a cabin filter installed (but you have not been aware of it), the filter is probably heavily clogged.
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[[File:Suzuki Jimny - dirty cabin filter - A01.JPG|thumb|left|512px|Used old cabin filter with charcoal particles]]
  
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* This is an example of a five year old (heavily used) cabin filter of unknown manufacturer, which was removed from a Jimny 3.
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** This is a filter which contains charcoal particles, so it is normal to look "dirty" / greyish, but not this much.
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* That picture was unfortunately taken just '''after''' the leaves and grit were brushed off off from the filter.
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* The weight of that used dirty filter was around 800 grams!
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[[File:Suzuki Jimny - dirty cabin filter - A01.JPG|thumb|left|250px|Old dirty cabin filter]]
 
  
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To the left is an example of a cabin filter which has not been changed for at least five years:
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== Required parts ==
  
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Note: That picture was taken '''after''' the leaves and grit were cleaned off from the filter. The weight of that dirty filter was around 800 grams!
 
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=== The filter itself ===
  
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= The filter itself =
 
  
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Choose your air cabin filter wisely:
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# There are many erroneous aftermarket compatibility claims (regarding dimensions) on the Internet.
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#* First check if the dimensions match.
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# Then choose a suitable filter ''type''.
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#* Your aim should be to match filter's filtering capabilities with your inhalation requirements.
  
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So, first you need a pollen filter [See the BigJimny Shop [http://www.bigjimny.com/store/index.php?_a=product&product_id=193 Filter] )
 
  
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{{note|All info about cabin filters is written in detail in the wiki article [[Fluids and filters - proper selection#Notes on cabin air filters|'''Fluids and filters - proper selection '''/ chapter ''"cabin air filters"'']].}}
  
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[[File:Cabin_filter.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Cabin Filter]]
 
  
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Note: The appearance and construction of a cabin filter may vary slightly from one manufacturer to another. Some filters are two-part, some are glued or taped two-part (like the one in the above picture), and some are one-part. Always make sure to check the dimensions.
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=== Filter cover ===
  
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The quality of a filter may vary significantly from one manufacturer to another. The main difference is in the presence or absence of various filtering elements which filter out certain things. For example, a filter with or without carbon particles.
 
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[[File:Filter_cover.jpg|thumb|left|512px|Genuine cabin filter cover]]
  
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= Filter cover =
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* You may wish to consider buying a spare cabin filter cover at the same time.
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* The part number of Suzuki's genuine cabin / pollen filter cover for Jimnys is: <font face="courier">95423-81A01</font>
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* The suitable cover is also offered in [http://www.bigjimny.com/store/index.php?_a=product&product_id=200 BigJimny Shop].
  
  
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[[File:Filter_cover.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Cabin Filter]]
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{{warning|It is common to break the filter cover when removing it as the plastic becomes brittle.}}
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Note: It is common to break the filter cover when removing it as the plastic becomes brittle. You may wish to consider buying a spare cover at the same time (See the BigJimny Shop [http://www.bigjimny.com/store/index.php?_a=product&product_id=200 Cover] )
 
 
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= Changing/Installing a Filter =
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== Changing / Installing a cabin filter ==
  
  
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== Tools ==
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=== Tools ===
  
  
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{{warning|I cannot emphasis too strongly how easy it is to break the old cover!}}
 
{{warning|I cannot emphasis too strongly how easy it is to break the old cover!}}
 
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== Installation ==
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=== Installation ===
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[[File:Footwell.jpg|thumb|left|512px|Passenger footwell]]
  
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[[File:Footwell.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Passenger footwell]]
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* Here is the filter cover, up underneath the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle  
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Here is the filter cover, up underneath the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle  
 
 
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[[File:Filter_position.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Here is the cover in the footwell]]
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[[File:Filter_position.jpg|thumb|left|512px|Here is the cover in the footwell]]
 
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[[File:Remove_glovebox.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Open brake caliper]]
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First remove the glovebox, this is done by flexing the sidewalls so the plastic retaining lugs can drop past the edge of the fascia. Lower the whole glovebox away. I am using a screwdriver with the end protected by a cloth to stop it marking the fascia as I use it to prise away the retaining lugs.
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[[File:Remove_glovebox.jpg|thumb|left|512px|Open brake caliper]]
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* First remove the glovebox.
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* This is done by flexing the sidewalls so the plastic retaining lugs can drop past the edge of the fascia.
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* Lower the whole glovebox away.
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* I am using a screwdriver with the end protected by a cloth to stop it marking the fascia, as I use it to prise away the retaining lugs.
 
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[[File:open_glovebox.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Cabin filter cover retaining clips]]
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[[File:open_glovebox.jpg|thumb|left|512px|Cabin filter cover retaining clips]]
 
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[[File:Retaining_clip.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Glovebox dropped open]]
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The filter cover is retained by smll clips on the end. The tip of the scewdriver points to where the clip is (hidden).
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[[File:Retaining_clip.jpg|thumb|left|512px|Glovebox dropped open]]
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* The filter cover is retained by small clips on the end.
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* The tip of the scewdriver points to where the clip is (hidden).
 
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[[File:Removing_clip.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Using blade to prise clip]]
 
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Warm the plastic filter cover, either use a hairdrier or allow the cars own heater to warm the car (on re-circulate setting). If the plastic is cold it is more likely to fracture.
 
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Insert a small blade into the filter retaining lugs and gently prise it away from the edge of the moulded catches on the heater body. Do this a bit at a time alternating front and back.
 
  
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[[File:Removing_clip.jpg|thumb|512px|left|Using blade to prise clip]]
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* Warm the plastic filter cover.
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* Either use a hairdrier or allow the car's own heater to warm the car (on re-circulate setting).
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* If the plastic is cold it is more likely to fracture.
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* Insert a small blade into the filter retaining lugs and gently prise it away from the edge of the moulded catches on the heater body.
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* Do this a bit at a time alternating front and back.
 
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[[File:Inserting_filter.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Inserting the cabin filter]]
 
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If you have a UK Jimny, you are more than likely to find an empty hole now (full of bits of leaf).
 
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Simply insert the cabin filter.
 
  
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[[File:Inserting_filter.jpg|thumb|512px|left|Inserting the cabin filter]]
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* If you have a UK Jimny, you are more than likely to find an empty hole now (full of bits of leafs).
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* Simply insert the cabin filter.
 
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[[File:Attaching_cover.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Press the new cover on]]
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Gently press the filter cover back into place.
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[[File:Attaching_cover.jpg|thumb|512px|left|Press the new cover on]]
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* Gently press the filter cover back into place.
 
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[[File:Broken_cover.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Broken!!]]
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P.S DON’T THINK YOU WILL BE IMMUNE TO BREAKING THE FILTER COVER – HERE IS MINE!
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[[File:Broken_cover.jpg|thumb|512px|left|Broken!!]]
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* Don't think that you will be immune to breaking the filter cover - here is mine!
 
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== Additional reading ==
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* [https://www.drive2.ru/l/3650713/ Russian user report on disinfecting the ventilation system and replacing the cabin filter in a Jimny 3]
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* [https://www.drive2.ru/l/483220792952225905/ Russian user report on how to solve the problem of breaking a cabin filter cover on a Jimny 3]
  
  
 
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Introduction

It appears that most people do not realize that the Jimny has a cabin / pollen filter, or at least has the facility for a cabin filter.

Most manuals never refer to it, even in the OEM Service Guide.

A lot of people, particularly those who drive off-road, are tired of the clouds of leaves that hit you in the face when you open the fascia vents. Fitting a cabin filter is straight forward once you know where it is (supposed to be) hidden.

If your Jimny already has a cabin filter installed (but you have not been aware of it), the filter is probably heavily clogged.


Used old cabin filter with charcoal particles
  • This is an example of a five year old (heavily used) cabin filter of unknown manufacturer, which was removed from a Jimny 3.
    • This is a filter which contains charcoal particles, so it is normal to look "dirty" / greyish, but not this much.
  • That picture was unfortunately taken just after the leaves and grit were brushed off off from the filter.
  • The weight of that used dirty filter was around 800 grams!



Required parts

The filter itself

Choose your air cabin filter wisely:

  1. There are many erroneous aftermarket compatibility claims (regarding dimensions) on the Internet.
    • First check if the dimensions match.
  2. Then choose a suitable filter type.
    • Your aim should be to match filter's filtering capabilities with your inhalation requirements.


Note Icon.pngAll info about cabin filters is written in detail in the wiki article Fluids and filters - proper selection / chapter "cabin air filters".



Filter cover

Genuine cabin filter cover
  • You may wish to consider buying a spare cabin filter cover at the same time.
  • The part number of Suzuki's genuine cabin / pollen filter cover for Jimnys is: 95423-81A01
  • The suitable cover is also offered in BigJimny Shop.


Warning Icon.pngIt is common to break the filter cover when removing it as the plastic becomes brittle.




Changing / Installing a cabin filter

Tools

Spanner Icon.png
  • Assorted screwdrivers or blade


Warning Icon.pngI cannot emphasis too strongly how easy it is to break the old cover!




Installation

Passenger footwell
  • Here is the filter cover, up underneath the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle



Here is the cover in the footwell



Open brake caliper
  • First remove the glovebox.
  • This is done by flexing the sidewalls so the plastic retaining lugs can drop past the edge of the fascia.
  • Lower the whole glovebox away.
  • I am using a screwdriver with the end protected by a cloth to stop it marking the fascia, as I use it to prise away the retaining lugs.



Cabin filter cover retaining clips



Glovebox dropped open
  • The filter cover is retained by small clips on the end.
  • The tip of the scewdriver points to where the clip is (hidden).



Using blade to prise clip
  • Warm the plastic filter cover.
  • Either use a hairdrier or allow the car's own heater to warm the car (on re-circulate setting).
  • If the plastic is cold it is more likely to fracture.
  • Insert a small blade into the filter retaining lugs and gently prise it away from the edge of the moulded catches on the heater body.
  • Do this a bit at a time alternating front and back.



Inserting the cabin filter
  • If you have a UK Jimny, you are more than likely to find an empty hole now (full of bits of leafs).
  • Simply insert the cabin filter.



Press the new cover on
  • Gently press the filter cover back into place.



Broken!!
  • Don't think that you will be immune to breaking the filter cover - here is mine!



Additional reading


Page last edited on 17/01/2021 by user Bosanek

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