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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
Vehicles
Astra K 2016-2022 22
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (B10XFL (LE1))
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (D10XFL (LE1))
  • 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHL (LIH))
  • 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHR (LIH))
  • 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHT (LIH))
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (B14XE (LV7))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFL (LE2+PL5))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFT (LE2))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (D14XFL (LE2+PL5))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (D14XFT (LE2))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (F14SHT (L3T))
  • 1.5 Turbo Diesel (F15DVC (LXD+PL5))
  • 1.5 Turbo Diesel (F15DVH (LXD))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTE (LWQ))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTR (LVK))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTU (LWV))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTI (LXO))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTR (LVK))
  • 1.6 Turbo Diesel (D16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 Turbo Petrol (B16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.6 Turbo Petrol (D16SHT (LWC))
Astra Mk III (F) 1992-2001 27
  • 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14XE)
  • 1.4i Petrol (14SE)
  • 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ)
  • 1.4i Petrol (X14NZ)
  • 1.4S Petrol (14NV)
  • 1.4Si Petrol (C14SE)
  • 1.6i 16V Petrol (X16XEL)
  • 1.6i Petrol (16LZ2)
  • 1.6i Petrol (16NZR)
  • 1.6i Petrol (C16NZ)
  • 1.6i Petrol (X16SZ)
  • 1.6i Petrol (X16SZR)
  • 1.6S Petrol (16SV)
  • 1.6Si Petrol (C16SE)
  • 1.7 D Diesel (17D)
  • 1.7 D Diesel (17DR)
  • 1.7 TD Diesel (TC4EE1 (17DT))
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (C18SEL)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (C18XE)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (C18XEL)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (X18XE)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (X18XE1)
  • 1.8i Petrol (C18NZ)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (C20XE)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (X20XEV)
  • 2.0i Petrol (20SEH)
  • 2.0i Petrol (C20NE)
Astra Mk IV (G) 1998-2007 26
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (X12XE)
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XE)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (X14XE)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XE)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP)
  • 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (X16SZR)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (X16XEL)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP)
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XE)
  • 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16SE)
  • 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DTL)
  • 1.7 DTi 16V Diesel (Y17DT)
  • 1.7 DTi Diesel (X17DTL)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE1)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XEL)
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z18XE)
  • 2.0 16V OPC Petrol (X20XER)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (X20XEV)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo OPC Petrol (Z20LET)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20LET)
  • 2.0 Di 16V Diesel (X20DTL)
  • 2.0 Di 16V Diesel (Y20DTL)
  • 2.0 DTi 16V Diesel (Y20DTH)
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22SE)
  • 2.2 DTi 16V Diesel (Y22DTR)
Astra Mk V (H) 2004-2012 25
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XEP)
  • 1.3 CDTi 16V (DPF) Diesel (Z13DTH)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEL)
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z14XEP)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16LET)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE1)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP)
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XER)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTJ (LPV))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTR)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTH)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTJ)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTL)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTR)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XER (2H0))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XE)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XER)
  • 1.9 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z19DTH)
  • 1.9 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z19DTJ)
  • 1.9 CDTi 8V Diesel (Z19DT)
  • 1.9 CDTi 8V Diesel (Z19DTL)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo (OPC) Petrol (Z20LEH)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20LEL)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20LER)
Astra Mk VI (J) 2010-2018 33
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NEI (LUV))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NEL (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (B14XER (LDD))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NEL (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14XEL (LDD))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14XER (LDD))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (B16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (A16LET (LLU))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (A16XHT (LVP))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTL (LVM))
  • 1.6 GTC Petrol (B16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (A16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHL (LWC+PL5))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTC (LUE))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTE (LKR))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTF (LKR+PL1))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTJ (LPV))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTN (LUE))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTR (LPL))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTS (LUD))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XER (2H0))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XER (2H0+PL5))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo (OPC) Petrol (A20NFT (LHU))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo (OPC) Petrol (B20NFT (LHU))
  • 2.0 CDTi (GTC) Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTR (LBY))
Renew the dust and pollen filter LHD 0h30
Renew the dust and pollen filter RHD 0h30
Renew the dust and pollen filter 0h30

What is the role of the Vauxhall Astra 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 Vauxhall Astra 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 Vauxhall Astra 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 Vauxhall Astra cabin filter?

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

5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Astra K 2016-2022 2016-2022 1.0 12V Petrol (B10XFL (LE1)), 1.0 12V Petrol (D10XFL (LE1)), 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHL (LIH)), 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHR (LIH)), 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHT (LIH)), 1.4 16V Petrol (B14XE (LV7)), 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFL (LE2+PL5)), 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFT (LE2)), 1.4 Turbo Petrol (… Diesel, Petrol
Astra Mk III (F) 1992-2001 1992-2001 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14XE), 1.4i Petrol (14SE), 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ), 1.4i Petrol (X14NZ), 1.4S Petrol (14NV), 1.4Si Petrol (C14SE), 1.6i 16V Petrol (X16XEL), 1.6i Petrol (16LZ2), 1.6i Petrol (16NZR), 1.6i Petrol (C16NZ), 1.6i Petrol (X16SZ), 1.6i Petrol (X16SZR), 1.6S Petrol (16SV)… Diesel, Petrol
Astra Mk IV (G) 1998-2007 1998-2007 1.2 16V Petrol (X12XE), 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XE), 1.4 16V Petrol (X14XE), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XE), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP), 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG), 1.6 16V Petrol (X16SZR), 1.6 16V Petrol (X16XEL), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XE), 1.6, -LPG LPG,Pe… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Astra Mk V (H) 2004-2012 2004-2012 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XEP), 1.3 CDTi 16V (DPF) Diesel (Z13DTH), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEL), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z14XEP), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16LET (LLU)), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16LET), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE1), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Pet… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Astra Mk VI (J) 2010-2018 2010-2018 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NEI (LUV)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (B14XER (LDD)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LU… Diesel, LPG, Petrol