Replacing the cabin filter on a VAZ 2110 old and new model

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Like any other car, the VAZ 2110 has many consumables that need to be changed at certain intervals. These consumables also include a cabin filter for the VAZ 2110, the replacement frequency of which, according to the operating manual, is 15 thousand kilometers.

But in fact, taking into account our road conditions and the operating characteristics of cars of this type, it is necessary to change the filter much more often.

First, determine whether the filter is specifically present on your “ten”. The fact is that the first models were produced without it. Then old-style devices appeared, installed vertically.

Cabin filter element for VAZ 2110

And already in 2003, the latest modifications of cabin filters appeared, which stand horizontally.

Location of the cabin filter on the VAZ-2110

On a car, the cabin filter is located under the windshield on the passenger side.

The cabin filter is hidden under this decorative grille.

On models produced since 2003, this element is located horizontally , and before 2003 it was located vertically . At the same time, these consumables are not interchangeable , so when purchasing, be sure to specify which filter is needed.

In order to find this element on the car, you should carry out the following manipulations:

1. Open the hood.
2. Find the protective grille on the passenger side.
3. This is where this filter element is located.

How to determine if the filter needs replacing

Dust flying out of the air ducts indicates the terrible condition of the cabin filter.

The cabin filter needs to be changed periodically . If, when purchasing a car, it is not known when the previous owner changed the filter, it is better to replace it immediately, since it is inexpensive. If you don’t want to spend even a little money, you can make a list when replacement is necessary:

1. If the air inside the car has acquired a damp smell.
2. Along with the air, a large amount of dust begins to fly out of the ventilation holes.
3. The filter membrane has become dirty, which is immediately noticeable by its grayness.

Car manufacturers recommend replacing this element based on the total mileage. For the city, this figure is equal to 10–15 thousand mileage, for rural areas – up to 25 thousand.

Tasks and functions

The immediate task of the cabin filter is to retain and prevent all kinds of contaminants, dust, pollen, and harmful microorganisms from entering the cabin. A simple air filter is responsible for retaining dirt particles, and a carbon filter is used to combat odors.

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If you are an allergy sufferer who cannot tolerate the smells of flowering plants, you will have to change the filter every year just before the flowering season begins. In other cases, replacement is performed approximately every 7-12 thousand kilometers.

If you do not change it in a timely manner, this will lead to numerous contaminants entering the cabin, which you and your passengers will breathe. It is unlikely that you want to inhale dust and dirt, as well as develop an allergy to plants in your child. Therefore, it is extremely important to carry out the replacement procedure on time.

Types of filters

Carbon filter.

Cabin filters come in simple and carbon types . Currently, it is not recommended to install simple filters that do not contain carbon, as it absorbs unpleasant odors. As for the choice, it is quite wide. The main thing is not to forget to mention in the store what kind of filter is needed. Cars before 2003 need one filter, and cars after 2003 need another.

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Old style filter.

New sample filter.

The most popular elements are those with the following article number:

1. 21110-8122021-83. This modification is suitable for VAZ-2110 after 2003 release.
2. NF-6001c "Nevsky Filter" . This filter can be installed on cars up to 2003.

Subspecies

Filter elements for the VAZ 2110 cabin currently have several modifications.

They differ in the manufacturing method and can be:

• made of synthetic fibers with corrugated paper folded in rows;
• carbon, made with a layer of activated carbon. Such elements purify the air more effectively, but fill up faster and require replacement.

Depending on their location in the seat, there are horizontal and vertical filters. These consumables are not interchangeable, and you need to purchase a new one for a specific car model.

For city driving, it is better not to skimp on your health and choose a carbon element.

Old style

Until September 2003, dozens of models of consumables with a vertical arrangement of the cabin filter element were produced. Having removed the plastic protection, you can detect it by touch.

For old-style products, the catalog numbers are as follows: 2112-8122020-00 and 2110-8122012.

Suitable replacement consumables:

• NF-6001C, if the decision is made to install coal;
• NF-6001 - standard.

New sample

Since September 2003, on the VAZ 2110 model, the cabin filter unit has been installed horizontally. Car enthusiasts consider this arrangement not very successful, since additional protection of the element itself is required.

The new sample consumables have the following catalog numbers: 211-8122012 and 2111-8122020-00.

Suitable replacement products:

• NF-6002C - coal;
• NF-6002 - regular.

Installing a new part

Before installing a new filter, wipe the housing from dust!

The new part is simply placed in place of the old one.

In this case, you need to make sure that there is no moisture at the installation site . Installation of the wind grill occurs in the reverse order.

We insert a perfectly clean new filter into place.

Peculiarities

Inexperienced drivers often install the cabin filter on the wrong side. In order not to make a mistake, you need to remember how the old element was located. For those who may forget, it is recommended to take a photo of the location before replacing.

Installation

It all depends on what cabin filter your VAZ 2110 is adapted for. If the car is old enough, then the element here will need an old model. If the “ten” was released in 2003 and later, then you have a new model of an air purifier in the cabin. Accordingly, the replacement procedure is slightly different.

Old style

1. Remove the frill.
2. Five self-tapping screws and 2 nuts are used for fixation.
3. Remove them with a flat-head screwdriver, pry the latch, which will allow you to move the frill.
4. Now look at your filter. Is it vertical? Great. Then turn it towards you to remove it.
5. Before installing a new element, be sure to clean the compartment using a vacuum cleaner.

Since you have already removed it, experts recommend slightly modifying the interior. The process takes literally a few minutes, but it is beneficial.

• Mark with a marker where the filter is positioned relative to the casing.
• Make a hole in the casing through which the filter can fit.
• Again, make an overlay on the casing and place it on two self-tapping screws.
• Subsequent replacements can be made by simply removing the cover plate from the screws. Therefore, it will take you literally 5 minutes to change the filter.

New sample

New sample

In fact, replacing the cabin filter in an old-style VAZ 2110 is not very different from a new one, but there are some nuances.

1. The car owners themselves consider the new type of filter to be unsuccessful when compared with the old one.
2. The filter protects the interior from dust, but at the same time it itself needs protection from moisture and, most interestingly, pollution.
3. Removal includes dismantling the frill, unscrewing 4 screws, removing the cover and dismantling the filter itself.
4. When installing a new element, make sure that the air direction matches the designation on the filter label.
5. In order not to suffer with such a frill and its disassembly, take an analogue from the Priora model. It's easier to work with him. Especially if you plan to keep your VAZ 2110 for a long time.

What to choose?

If you don’t know for sure whether the filter you have installed is old or new, you can first look at how it stands (we have already emphasized: the old one is vertical, the new one is horizontal). Then go shopping.

Moreover, installation is possible, regardless of the sample, regular or coal, the main thing is that the dimensions are suitable. It is believed that a carbon air filter is more suitable for operating a car in city conditions.

Air carbon filter for VAZ 2110

For rural areas, the usual one is enough - there are fewer harmful gas emissions, and it can cope with mechanical pollution.

When replacement is required

Mileage cannot be taken into account solely. Because there are a number of other factors that may require immediate filter replacement. Such situations include:

• Problems with the ventilation system, which has lost its efficiency;
• The appearance of unpleasant odors when ventilation is turned on;
• Slow cooling process of the interior during the hot season;
• Poor interior heating in winter;
• Formation of fogging on the glass or the appearance of plaque from the inside of the cabin.

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Changing the new cabin filter

Replacing the cabin filter of a VAZ 2110 injector of a new type is fundamentally the same simple procedure, but there are small differences that are worth mentioning. The fact is that here the filter element is installed not vertically, but horizontally, and this is an obvious design flaw: while protecting the interior from dust, the filter is not able to provide protection from water ingress - for example, in rain. In other words, in wet weather, the windows in the car will quickly fog up, and along with moisture, the honeycombs will quickly become clogged with dirt, which will impair the effectiveness of dust removal.

The dismantling itself is just as simple: remove the frill, unscrew the casing, and gain access to the filter element. When we install a new filter, we need to make sure that the air flow direction corresponds to what is indicated on the label. Experienced motorists also advise to improve the design a little: instead of the original frill, install an analogue from Priora - with it there is much less hassle, and accordingly, the operation itself will take place many times faster.

More about upgrading the new cabin filter

Many car owners complain that when installing a new filter, problems often arise with the tightness of the connections. How to change the cabin filter on a VAZ-2110 to avoid the entry of polluted air through such leaks? Since we are talking about the VAZ family, there are a huge number of options for improving the design, and due to the cheapness of the components, it will not be difficult to try many of them in order to settle on the most acceptable method. Gaps and cracks that arise due to imperfections in the design and non-compliance with the geometry of the final product can be sealed with suitable available material. Some manage to use plasticine, others use rubber pads, and still others use regular foam rubber. The main thing is that the access of air into the cabin outside the filter element itself is closed.

If the product’s manufacturing material does not have moisture-proof characteristics, then you can protect the VAZ 2110 cabin filter from water yourself. To do this, just replace the standard removable casing with a plastic one cut from an ordinary bottle. Fine mesh nets will provide protection from plants, insects, and dirt (even nylon from tights or stockings will do). This modernization looks like a “partisan” approach, but it is effective and will provide the new type of filter element with a long life with excellent filtering characteristics.

Of course, such folk methods of improving the products of the domestic automobile industry are a direct hint at its inferiority or even insolvency - AvtoVAZ designers are well aware of all the shortcomings, but for some reason they do not strive to get rid of them. It’s good that the aphorism “need for invention is cunning” still works in our country.