Pollen filter

[KoNG]

Hi

Does anybody know how to access the pollen filter on MK4 Leon? I was looking behind the glove box but is all sealed with a plastic enclosure so not sure if that all needs to come out for pollen filter change? That would require probably all glove box take a apart

 

[KoNG]

I have contacted mann filter for advise on this. A quick visual check underneath the glove boxes revealed a fan motor so in theory AC unit is same as mk3 Leon. Due to space completely sealed behind the glove box in mk4 i can only see one option to change the filter and to take the glove box apart gaining access behind for filter assembly

 

[Alex667]

Sorry for the thread-necro, but did you figure this out? Did the same on the weekend - figured you'd have to pull the whole glovebox but wasn't 100% sure... Anything to watch out for other than light wiring etc?

 

[KoNG]

Unfortunately, I didn't have time to investigate before winter. By the look of it, all glovebox would have to come out. I know compare to LHD car they have cut out for it. I'm planning to do same on mine if possible so I don't have to take the glovebox out every year when changing the filter

 

[Alex667]

That’s not a bad idea TBH. Might have to get the Dremel out …

 

[KoNG]

I usually replace the filter every year. Dremel will be needed i just have to figure it out why this hasn't been done from factory

EDIT: not possible to cut hole the back side plastic of glove box will colaps

 

[Alsi]

You have to press the side tabs (hard) and lower the glove box

 

[Alex667]

Not on RHD cars. You have to totally remove the glovebox. There’s no “ready made” slot to get to the filter housing.

 

[Dave486]

Has anyone replaced the pollen filter on a RHD car yet? How did it go?

 

[KoNG]

Just finished my one RHD replacement. It's a bit challenging but durable. No need to remove (lower) the glovebox shelf. There are 4x T20 screws inside the glovebox, a plastic clip and 1x T20 screw on the left side under the side cover and one sneaky T20 screw hidden on the bottom right side of the end. You have to also drop the bottom cover 3x T20 screw under the glovebox for better access. Don't, unplug the Airbag switch if you dont have the diagnostic to reset the fault afterwards. And dont forget to unplud the glovebox light the cable is rather short. Picture attached. My filter was pretty stuffed with all sort of sh.t.

 

[Alex667]

Nice write-up

I think if I ever get around to taking mine out, I'll be taking a dremel to the back piece of the glove box and cutting a hole for future use.

 

[KoNG]

The glove box would fall apart. I was looking for that option also but the structural integrity of the glove box would collapse which is why the SEAT didn't choose that route

 

[Alex667]

Would it? Doesn't seem to be a problem on LHD cars...

 

[KoNG]

LHD car doesn't have a fuse box half way through the glovebox

 

[KoNG]

Just adding this for complete picture

 

[Cain1412]

Just finished my one RHD replacement. It's a bit challenging but durable. No need to remove (lower) the glovebox shelf. There are 4x T20 screws inside the glovebox, a plastic clip and 1x T20 screw on the left side under the side cover and one sneaky T20 screw hidden on the bottom right side of the end. You have to also drop the bottom cover 3x T20 screw under the glovebox for better access. Don't, unplug the Airbag switch if you dont have the diagnostic to reset the fault afterwards. And dont forget to unplud the glovebox light the cable is rather short. Picture attached. My filter was pretty stuffed with all sort of sh.t.
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I know it’s an old post if you’re still receiving notifications? The top photo with the T20 & plastic clip how did you manage to get the T20 out as it’s really close to the door trim?

 

[KoNG]

I pull the seal of the door just enough that i could reach it with torx quite easily done

 

[nal]

Just finished my one RHD replacement. It's a bit challenging but durable. No need to remove (lower) the glovebox shelf. There are 4x T20 screws inside the glovebox, a plastic clip and 1x T20 screw on the left side under the side cover and one sneaky T20 screw hidden on the bottom right side of the end. You have to also drop the bottom cover 3x T20 screw under the glovebox for better access. Don't, unplug the Airbag switch if you dont have the diagnostic to reset the fault afterwards. And dont forget to unplud the glovebox light the cable is rather short. Picture attached. My filter was pretty stuffed with all sort of sh.t.
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What a fantastic guide, first time doing anything to a car, this was the only thing available online for rhd, I splashed out and fitted the bosch filter+pro, old filter almost like yours after 3yrs and 15k, thank you so much

 

[Cain1412]

I pull the seal of the door just enough that i could reach it with torx quite easily done

Do you know what tool you exactly used to get in that tight space?

 

[leonlad]

what a terrible design, does the dealer not replace the filter on a major service ?