Lada Vesta - replacing the cabin filter. Photo

A common mistake among car designers is the tight layout of the air conditioning system. As a result, the simplest operation in theory to replace the cabin filter can become many times more difficult than expected.

This problem is especially acute for compact cars, where the entire ventilation system should not take up space from an already small interior. When replacing the cabin filter on a Lada Vesta yourself, you will have to choose one of two options. Either remove the glove compartment and insert the filter in an awkward position, or save time by not removing the glove compartment - the inconvenience will increase slightly.

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When installing a new filter, pay attention to the fact that the arrow on the filter should be directed along the air flow, that is, towards the rear of the car.
When installing a new filter, pay attention to the fact that the arrow on the filter should be directed along the air flow, that is, towards the rear of the car.

Attention! The filter fits into place only with some deformation; it must be slightly bent diagonally, since the height of the hole is less than the height of the filter. You shouldn't be afraid of this. Having taken its position, the filter will straighten out and perform its functions normally.

Carefully install the filter cover along the lower guides and make sure that the latches are engaged. Next, we reassemble in the reverse order.

How to replace the cabin filter of Lada Vesta - instructions with photos

Types of cabin filters

There are only 2 types of filters, so even a novice car enthusiast can understand their features.

Anti-dust air filter

Visually and technically it resembles a classic engine filter (you can compare it by opening a photo on the Internet). It is shaped like a geometric rectangle. It contains synthetic or cellulose fiber.

The advantage of this air filter on Vesta is that the price of such models is affordable (from 100 rubles). But if we talk about neutralizing unpleasant odors, then this species is noticeably inferior to its competitor.

Carbon filter

The filter element in this type of device is activated carbon. Synthetic fiber is also used.

The carbon filter includes 3 levels of protection:

The initial level of cleaning allows you to prevent large-sized debris from entering the Lada's interior.
The medium level of protection traps smaller particles because it is made of microfiber.
The last level partially absorbs some types of harmful substances, as it contains activated carbon.

If you choose between two types, it is better to give preference to a carbon filter, since it differs in that it protects not only from leaves, insects and dirt, but also from harmful fumes and the smell of unpleasant gases. A regular air plane does not have this level of protection.

The spring and summer period is associated with the appearance of a large number of insects and active flowering of plants, so professionals advise installing a carbon filter at this time of year. In winter, you can save money and purchase an anti-dust filter device.

The price of this cabin filter can reach 3,000 rubles.

Air filter selection

Most car owners try to purchase original spare parts when replacing. But not everyone has the opportunity to get them for various reasons, for example, there are no official sales points nearby, or lack of funds to purchase an original part. Therefore, such drivers often turn to analogues, and there is nothing wrong with that. The main thing is to choose the right product correctly.

Name	Manufacturer	vendor code	price, rub.
Air filter (original)	RENAULT/LADA	165460509R	730
SIBTEK	AF27030	370
Air purifier (analog)	FORTECH	FA239	312
CORTEX	KA0299	250
FILTRON	AP135/7	300
TSN	9.1.1736	170

A clean filter element is the key to good car acceleration, fuel economy, and efficient engine operation. Some motorists themselves negatively affect engine performance by violating the regulations for checking the replacement of the air filter. Any driver can cope with its replacement without special knowledge and experience in carrying out similar work. On auto sites you can find many videos about replacing this element. But you should be as careful as possible, since any error during installation can lead to the supply of clogged air to the engine.

Where is the filter located

On cars of the Lada Vesta family, the cleaning element is located in the center of the dashboard in the lower part. It is a mistaken belief that the filter is installed behind the glove compartment.

Place where the filter is located

To carry out preventive maintenance, temporary dismantling of the storage compartment will be required. However, experienced specialists practice replacing the cleaning element in a different way, which we will consider below.

Reviews are positive and negative

№	Positive
1.	Valentin , 32 years old, employee of a financial institution, owner of Lada Vesta: I’ve been actively using the car for a year and a half, no special comments. Minor breakdowns or defects, even if they are present, I eliminate on my own. I recently replaced the interior cleaner and bought a Cartridge instead of the expensive original.
2.	Gennady , 41 years old, manager: my Vesta has been working like clockwork for six months. I regularly carry out technical inspections and visit service stations. Instead of original consumables, I install high-quality analogues, their price is 20 - 25% lower.
3.	Vladislav , 37 years old, private entrepreneur: due to my line of work, I spend a lot of time driving, concluding contracts with clients and suppliers. On weekends I devote time to the car, I carry out maintenance myself, I have experience and maintenance skills.
4.	Dmitry , 45 years old, taxi driver: I’ve been working as a taxi driver for three years, of which I’ve been on Vesta for the second year. I can't say anything bad about the car. Yes, there were incidents, but they were quickly resolved.
5.	Vadim , 29 years old, service station electrician: I’ve been working in the workshop for five years, I’ve studied the car market well. I bought Vesta because it is the best domestic product. I'm happy with the choice, no comments. I replace a number of imported consumables with Russian ones, since they are cheaper.
6.	Vitaly , 42 years old, manager: Vesta was one of the first for me, I learned the strengths and weaknesses, where would I be without them. The domestic manufacturer is still far from the foreign one in terms of quality. Considering the high cost of imported consumables, I buy domestic analogues. They are in no way inferior in quality, 20–25% cheaper.
7.	Alexander , 33 years old, insurance company employee: my positive review of the Lada Vesta car. The car is good, the assembly is of high quality, some of the spare parts are imported. For example, a cabin filter from Renault, although it is often replaced with a Russian equivalent.
8.	Vasily , 33 years old, manager: after Granta, Lada Vesta is “heaven and earth.” I take care of the car and buy only original consumables, although their prices are sometimes too high.
9.	Kirill , 42 years old, consultant: I bought Vesta secondhand and received it in good condition. The previous owner liked to save on details, I practice the opposite. I believe that quality comes first.
10.	Vyacheslav , 35 years old, private entrepreneur: I spend a lot of time driving, signing contracts for the supply of products. The machine is working hard. I don’t have time to check it myself, so I use the services of a service station. Serviceable transport is the key to the success of my business.
Negative
11.	Victor , 45 years old, consultant: The domestic Lada Vesta is a good car, but replacing consumables with Russian ones is not the best solution. Instead of a cabin filter from Renault, domestic ones are installed. The workmanship is poor, the carbon filler does not purify the air well, and the price is 30% lower.
12.	Georgy , 35 years old, shoe repairman: I bought Vesta second-hand and received it in good condition. After two years of active use, it began to crumble and requires large investments and the purchase of new consumables.
13.	Ivan , 36 years old, insurance broker: the car is new, but the problems remain the same, the quality of workmanship and assembly is poor. For these funds it is better to buy a Renault Logan or something similar.
14.	Konstantin , 28 years old, entrepreneur: I don’t recommend the new Vesta, as the model is crude and has many flaws. Spare parts are partially imported, prices are inflated.
15.	Vasily , 38 years old, health worker: I go out of town with friends every week to go fishing. The car instantly picks up dust, the door seals are weak, and the cabin filter quickly becomes clogged. Instead of 30,000 km, I replace it with 10,000 km.

What kind of cabin filter for Lada Vesta?

Vesta comes with a cabin filter with article number 27 27 782 14R. By the way, the same filter is used on Renault Logan in the latest body, produced since 2012.

The original filter costs about 1000 rubles, but you can find an analogue for 200 rubles, which will filter just as well as the original one.

How to replace

To replace a contaminated part, it is not necessary to take the car to a service station. You can do the work yourself. To do this, prepare the following tool: • TORX T20 wrench; • different types of screwdrivers (straight and Phillips); • a clean and dry cloth; • vacuum cleaner for a car. In theory, replacing the cabin filter is carried out after disassembling the panel on the left near the front passenger seat. But this is not necessary, because you can change the part without dismantling the glove compartment. Do the following: 1. Remove the TORX T20 screw at the bottom of the front passenger panel.

If everyone, without exception, knew how easy and simple it is to change the Vest cabin filter, there would not be a huge number of recordings and videos with crooked, deformed and torn filter elements. Even the instructions for the filters are so dry and confusing that it is impossible to understand how to install the filter correctly.

Therefore, this post is about how to change the Vesta cabin filter Easy, Simple and, most importantly, Correctly, both with REMOVING the glove compartment and WITHOUT REMOVING the glove compartment. To begin with, a little hardware so that there are fewer questions.

The niche for installing the cabin filter is rectangular in shape. The depth of the niche for the filter is about 215 mm. The height of the niche for the filter is about 200 mm.

The filter element has similar dimensions.

Based on these measurements, it becomes clear that the filter element is installed in only one correct position. In the case of original filters, as well as in the case of analogues that repeat the design and proportions of the original, the filter element is installed with vertical folds.

I’ll note right away that there is an exception to the rule - this is the FILTRON K1321 filter, which changed at the end of 2022 and now it is inserted into a niche with horizontal folds, and the power elements are located not at the top and bottom, like the original, but on the sides.

The next point is the correct location of the filter relative to the air flow. The correct position is indicated on one of the filter's power elements and looks like this.

The MANN instructions explain it this way. The side flaps of the filter paper, under air pressure, will open like valves and close the leaks on the left and right in the filter niche.

I will show this visually by inserting spacers into the outer folds.

When everything becomes clear with dimensions, location and direction, all that remains is to see how to CORRECTLY dismantle/mount the Vesta cabin filter - WITH REMOVING THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT.

PS Example - how NOT to handle the filter

* * I decided that the post would be incomplete if I didn’t write about the modification of the Side Screen, which is better to dismantle for easy access to the filter.

After 2 years of torment, I decided to modernize the latches. I trimmed the “beaks” of the latches a little and dismantling/installation was simplified. Now the screen can be removed without fear for the safety of the latches themselves.

This modification carries the risk of damaging the latches. If you cut a lot, the screen will no longer snap into place. Due to the weakening of the pressure, extraneous sounds may appear.

Therefore, if you decide to undergo such an intervention, be extremely careful and cut off the “beak” a little at a time. I think that other tools can be used for modification, for example, a soldering iron or a file.

If everything didn’t go as you wanted, you can always purchase a new screen by calling 8450008584

The process of replacing the cabin filter on a Lada Vesta can be handled by a car enthusiast without special skills and knowledge.

Replacing the cabin filter Lada Vesta

Brief algorithm of actions:

safely install the machine within the perimeter of the repair area, secure the rear wheels with wheel chocks;
provide unobstructed access to the dashboard on the right passenger side;
dismantle the glove box, remove the heater filter, replace it with a new one.

Review of Manufacturer Prices

Name / Catalog article	Price, rub.)
Original
Pilenga FA-P0443 from Renault	From 800
High-quality analogues
Nevsky filter NF6433	From 350
NF6433C (carbon filter)	From 400
TSN Citron	—/—
SibTEK	—/—
BIG Filter, GB9978	From 450
Ekofil, EKO0441	—/—
LADA Vesta/X RAY 272773016R (Vesta 1.8)	—/—
Mann CU22011	—/—
Patron 5454211	—/—

*prices are as of January 30, 2019.

Recommendations for selection

Service center specialists strongly advise purchasing consumables with original factory catalog numbers. However, the high price of the “original” is not affordable for every car enthusiast. Therefore, they are forced to look for cheap but high-quality analogues.

Always check the integrity of the packaging, the presence of protective holograms, and quality certificates. If anything is in doubt, it is better to refuse the purchase.

Conclusion

The process of replacing the cleaning element is simple, but requires care on the part of the repairman. Prevention will take no more than 10 minutes.

When to change

In accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, maintenance of the interior cleaner is carried out every 30,000 km. As applied to the CIS, Russia, among others, the interval is large.

Taking into account climatic conditions, the level of dust and gas contamination of the territory, the purifier needs to be updated every 15,000 km, with the exception of unscheduled maintenance situations.

Signs that replacement is needed

reducing the force of air flow from the deflectors;
the appearance of a fetid odor and rot in the cabin, which is dangerous for the human respiratory system;
Leaves, dust, and dirt fly out of the deflectors when the stove heater is activated;
the onset of the time interval according to the instruction manual.

Signs that replacement is needed

The cabin filter itself does not in any way affect the driving performance of the car, and many car owners often forget that it also requires maintenance.

The manufacturer recommends changing the cabin filter at least every 15,000 km , and if the air is too dusty or polluted, then every 5,000 km. However, replacement may be required sooner. The need to change the carbon filter can be recognized by the following signs:

Windows fog up more often, especially when it rains;
there was a foreign unpleasant odor in the cabin;
Dust settles faster on the dashboard elements;
The stove works worse in winter, and heats up too much in summer.

In addition, you should check its condition at least 2 times a month in the summer and at least once in the rest of the year.