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Pit 
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 Topic: pollen (cabin) filter accessPosted: 05 Jul 2010 at 11:51pm |
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Hi All,
I was trying to locate and replace the pollen filter but don't know how to get to it. So far I have managed to remove the glow box and locate the filter /blower housing. I have seen how to replace the filters on LHD Sorento, but RHS got the filter rotated 180 deg - o the access might be from the front of the car? Please help due the air con smells like wet dog. cheers, Pit
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murphwiz
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Posted: 06 Jul 2010 at 11:12pm |
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Only facelifted sorentos had pollen filters, if it't there, drop glovebox down, and theres a clip on access panel staring you in the face.
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Viking Paul
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Posted: 07 Jul 2010 at 9:56am |
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if you have the wet dog smell then you have bacteria growing on the evaporator this can cause some nasty health issues to some people (google smelly air con for details) get your air con system serviced with a bacteria cleanse use a dealer or specialist get a guarantee of its success in removing the smell do not use halfords quick fit or such as they simply use a aerosol can and this does not get into the evaporator chamber where the bugs are
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WILKS
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Posted: 29 Jul 2010 at 11:41pm |
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HI I agree with Viking Paul,get the air con serviced by a specialist Get a few quotes for level & price of service
good luck
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Pit
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Posted: 30 Jul 2010 at 8:49am |
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Hi,
thanks for the answers The problem is kinda sorted - it was just lack of using AC. Now there is no smell, nice cold air. I will still like to change the filter if there is one - I will take picture of the AC assembly - yes, there is a clip in the middle. cheers
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WILKS
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Posted: 30 Jul 2010 at 11:11pm |
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Hi, my 07 model has 2 filters as if it is in 2 halves Difficult to explain but.....After you have removed the first one it just pulls straight out if I remember correctly! the second one then has to be slid across to where the first one was & removed in the same way. It's easier to do than explain!
I bought ADL filters & used the original plastic holders....the most awkward job is the glove box lid!
Hope this helps...a pair of long nose pliers come in handy for removing the filters
Cheers
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tinaflux
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 9:29am |
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I have a question... My dad is insisting me to buy the ACC brand. Are there any compatible lines of this brand? I have tried searching the ACC cabin filter online, I just dont know if these are compatible. I have a KIA Rio 2005. Thanks!
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john171
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Posted: 16 Sep 2010 at 6:35pm |
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Hi Pitt. what year is your sorento, as i am not sure about my 2005 model, has it got a pollen filter . by the way what year is the face lift
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