[General] VT-VZ Cabin filter mod.

[scaredyet]

Does anyone have updated pics on how to remove and fit the filter?

 

[gr33nbastad]

If I can get one to fit I will - just pulled everything apart to clean it today

 

[Fu Manchu]

Might do this. Have everything off for cleaning and painting.

To remove the scrivets, you'll need a trim tool and even hold the outter part and unscrew firmly but not enough to push it back it. I use the trim tool to get under them to give some pressure. Once the screw part is out a slight bit, I use the trim tool to lever the screw out.
Some I just reefed off with side cutters. I'll put a different type in that are easier to remove.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Trying to figure out what year the filter needs to be.
"Citroen grand Picasso C4 van"

 

[Fu Manchu]

Major Bump. The links are dead in OPs post.

I used the RCA174MS (Trade price $30 - Retail $85 - the box contains 2 filters). You may be better off with HEPA filters off ebay that you can cut and shove in the void behind the mesh screen.

It fits in without modification however there's a 1cm gap on both sides, so it's not quite spot on.

Those plastic scrivets are Satan however, and I could only get them out via drilling the center and using a self tapping screw & pliers.

Also just wanted to say cheers for the help

Found this on Spares Box. Thakns for the part number @TheApothecary.

Ryco Cabin Air Pollen Filter Microshield RCA174MS
$31.98 (eBay price from them)
Fits Navara '05/'06 & Pathfinder.
265mm x 100mm x 24mm

$37 +postage from their website!
https://www.sparesbox.com.au/part/ryco-cabin-air-filter-microshield-rca174ms

Could use some hot glued foam either side to snug the fit a bit.

 

[Fu Manchu]

@scaredyet

This might help some of you get into the mesh under the wiper cowl.

Also might help if you plan on getting into the HVAC for a few reasons

 

[Jezza]

So was looking up this to do for my Statesman and noticed the link for it was dead but managed to use a website to see if it'd been archived and it had so here's the instructions from the ls1gto site.

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Decided that it was time to have proper cabin air filtering. The only other solution I had seen was duct taping heater material over in air inlet. Not a "great" long term solution for me. So here is what I did - pics attached:

1. Remove screw/clips to lift up rain guard and expose the air intake for the cabin HVAC.

2. Remove the High Performance GM Wire Mesh "Filter" by lifting up on the clip on the front. Comes right off. You will now note that there is a shelf ready made for a drop in filter of the right dimensions.

3. Purchase the Fram CF8921 activated charcoal impregnated cabin air filter seen here next to the GM version.

4. Here is where it gets just a little messy, though not difficult by any means (if you can use scissors). The Fram might fit in nicely on the shelf in the inlet - but the back of the inlet tapers down to a "V" shape and the edging of the filter will not fit. After trying to trim frame and a couple of other attempts - I put the GM screen on it as a template and cut the filter to the same size (along the long side) and was going to glue the back piece back on.

5. After one trial attempt for size - I realized that the filter material actually conformed and pushed right in to the tapered area in back, and the other 3 sides fit perfectly. There is foam around the frame of the Fram - and it fits perfectly and holds the filter in place. As you can see - I also tapered the back edges a little - but that was only necessary on the Driver's side - so do it there.

Just a few more showing how nicely this filter fit in. It is a very good fit indeed. I tested with full fan power - and it was drawing in a lot of air! But not a bit of buckling in the filter.

Also - You can really smell the "fresh" scent of having charcoal filtered air.

Personally - I am looking forward to having less dust in the car, which seems to return within days of cleaning up the interior!

Hope this helps the group. Install is easy, results perfect, and I can replace/reinstall at any time.

 

[Fu Manchu]

That’s fantastic to find that stuff.
I do believe there is an actual filter made for the VT-VZ now. I could be wrong. I’m sure someone will correct me.

 

[yamahahatim]

Trying to figure out what year the filter needs to be.
"Citroen grand Picasso C4 van"

I've fitted the Citroen filter, was easy, don't recall having to cut down....
probably due for replacement now..

 

[Fu Manchu]

I've fitted the Citroen filter, was easy, don't recall having to cut down....
probably due for replacement now..

Change the clips to the push fit flat top clips rather than the Phillips head scrivets. 7mm BMW ones do the job.