Having researched on this site for bag egg problem have decided to change the pollen filter..can anyone tell me where to find it?

thanks in advance

Gilaz

Octavia 1.9 tdi SE 2004

Having researched on this site for bag egg problem have decided to change the pollen filter..can anyone tell me where to find it?

thanks in advance

Gilaz

Octavia 1.9 tdi SE 2004

passenger side scuttle (under bonnet) ??

passenger side scuttle (under bonnet) ??

I'm looking but can't see anything obvious... :S

its tucked under there a bit?

Having researched on this site for bag egg problem have decided to change the pollen filter..can anyone tell me where to find it?

Under the scuttle panel on the nearside, as seen in the image below. If you have little hands you can change it without removing the scuttle cover, but expect a few scratches on your hands. It has been said that poorly fitted ones can cause water leaks in behind the glovebox though.

Under the scuttle panel on the nearside, as seen in the image below. If you have little hands you can change it without removing the scuttle cover, but expect a few scratches on your hands. It has been said that poorly fitted ones can cause water leaks in behind the glovebox though.

thanks for the quick replies

I have spied it now and it is as above pic

sorry to be a pest but how do you remove that scuttle panel?

thanks for the quick replies

I have spied it now and it is as above pic

sorry to be a pest but how do you remove that scuttle panel?

Remove rubber trim at the bottom edge, and then if you care clever and careful you list up the nearside half without needing to remove the offside section (and the wipers) - does require some wiggling.

Essentially the scuttle panel is clipped into a grove at the bottom of the windscreen glass - you can see it in my picture. Pull the panel up at 90 deg to the windscreen and it should come out. Beware that when it is cold, the plastic is less flexible and some members have broken theirs. Do it carefully and you should be fine.

If you opt to remove the offside piece first you will need to remove the wipers, and they always seem to get stuck on, so I suggest a dab of copper-slip (or what ever) when reassembling. Oh, and watch out for the washer jet pipes on the offside section.

Under the scuttle panel on the nearside, as seen in the image below. If you have little hands you can change it without removing the scuttle cover, but expect a few scratches on your hands. It has been said that poorly fitted ones can cause water leaks in behind the glovebox though.

Remove rubber trim at the bottom edge, and then if you care clever and careful you list up the nearside half without needing to remove the offside section (and the wipers) - does require some wiggling.

Essentially the scuttle panel is clipped into a grove at the bottom of the windscreen glass - you can see it in my picture. Pull the panel up at 90 deg to the windscreen and it should come out. Beware that when it is cold, the plastic is less flexible and some members have broken theirs. Do it carefully and you should be fine.

If you opt to remove the offside piece first you will need to remove the wipers, and they always seem to get stuck on, so I suggest a dab of copper-slip (or what ever) when reassembling. Oh, and watch out for the washer jet pipes on the offside section.

Many thanks for your time..you've scared me a little with the cold brittle plastic bit cos it's still bloody cold up here,but will give it a go tomorrow..will warm it up with a hair dryer 1st me thinks

thanks again

Keith

Cracked my windscreen when tapping the clips back into place just using my hand. Be careful!!!

Cracked my windscreen when tapping the clips back into place just using my hand. Be careful!!!

Think this is a warm weather or warm garage job at least, mine was a nightmare to free! warming the plastic with heat is a good idea!

Word of advice... Make sure it is sitting 100% flat, because mine was ever so slightly lifted and on a very heavy rainy day it flooded my passenger foot well.

Word of advice... Make sure it is sitting 100% flat, because mine was ever so slightly lifted and on a very heavy rainy day it flooded my passenger foot well.

That might suggest your drainage pipework is not clear, or the grommet next to the pollen filter is not secure.

did you do it yet?

It's actually quite easy, please have a read of this;

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/156852-pollen-filter/page__gopid__1939374entry1939374