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Change Car Cabin Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h45 ~50–75£
Estimated time 0h30–0h45
Estimated labour cost ~50–75£
Difficulty Very easy

What is the role of the Fiat Punto cabin filter?

The cabin filter (also called the pollen filter) cleans the outside air of dust and particles before it enters the vehicle cabin. It protects passengers from airborne pollutants, pollen, and fine particles.

When should you change the Fiat Punto cabin filter?

The cabin filter should generally be changed once a year or every 15,000–20,000 km. In polluted environments or for allergy sufferers, more frequent replacement (every 6 months) is recommended.

Can I clean the Fiat Punto cabin filter instead of replacing it?

No. Cabin filters are designed to be replaced, not cleaned. Blowing compressed air through the filter may dislodge large particles but cannot remove the fine dust, pollen, and contaminants embedded in the filter media.

Is it difficult to change the Fiat Punto cabin filter?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. In most cases, no tools are required. The whole operation takes 5–15 minutes.

3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Punto 1993-2000 1993-2000 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176A6000), 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176B2000), 1.2 16V 85 Petrol (176B9000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176A7000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B1000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B4000), 1.2 8V 75 Petrol (176A8000), 1.4 8V GT Petrol (176B6000), 1.7 8V 60 TD Diesel (176B7000), 1.7 8V 70 TD D… Diesel, Petrol
Punto 2000-2012 2000-2012 1.2 16V Petrol (188A5000), 1.2 8V BiPower, CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.3 16V JTD Diesel (188A9000), 1.4 16V Petrol (843A1000), 1.8 16V Petrol (183A1000), 1.8 16V Petrol (188A6000), 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A2000), 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A7000), 1… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Punto 2009-2025 2009-2025 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B6000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B7000), 0.9 8V TwinAir, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000), 1.2 8V 69 Petrol (169A4000), 1.2 8V Petrol (199A4000), 1.2 8V Petrol (199B9000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199A2000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B1000), 1.3 16V MultiJ… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol