Change Car Cabin Filter Land Rover Defender

Change Car Cabin Filter

Very easy 0h30 ~50£
Estimated time 0h30
Estimated labour cost ~50£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
Defender 1984-2018 6
  • 2.2 TD4 Diesel (DT224)
  • 2.2 TD4 Diesel (DT224)
  • 2.4 TD Diesel (244DT)
  • 2.5 TD5 Diesel (10P/15P/14P)
  • 2.5 TDI 200 Diesel (11L)
  • 2.5 TDI 300 Diesel (23L/16L)
Defender 2019-2025 8
  • D200 (2.0 TD4) Diesel (204DTA)
  • D200 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306)
  • D240 (2.0 TD4) Diesel (204DTA)
  • D250 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306)
  • D300 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306)
  • D350 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306)
  • P300 (2.0) Petrol (PT204)
  • P400 (3.0 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Petrol (PT306)

What is the role of the Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender cabin filter?

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

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2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Defender 1984-2018 1984-2018 2.2 TD4 Diesel (DT224), 2.2 TD4 Diesel (DT224), 2.25 D Diesel (10J), 2.4 TD Diesel (244DT), 2.5 D Diesel (12J), 2.5 TD Diesel (19J), 2.5 TD5 Diesel (10P/15P/14P), 2.5 TDI 200 Diesel (11L), 2.5 TDI 300 Diesel (23L/16L) Diesel
Defender 2019-2025 2019-2025 D200 (2.0 TD4) Diesel (204DTA), D200 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306), D240 (2.0 TD4) Diesel (204DTA), D250 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306), D300 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306), D350 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306), P300 (2.0) Petrol (PT204), … 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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