Replacing the cabin filter Nissan X-Trail T31

Nissan X-Trail T31 is a popular crossover. Cars of this brand are no longer produced, but to this day are in demand all over the world. In terms of self-service, they are not too complicated.

Most consumables and parts can be replaced manually. For example, changing the cabin filter is not particularly difficult. Having found out what's what, you can easily replace this spare part. Which, of course, will save money that would have to be spent on contacting a service center.

Description of the model

Nissan Xtrail T31 is a second generation car. Produced from 2007 to 2014. In 2013, the third generation of the T32 model was born.

The T31 was produced on the same platform as another popular car from the Japanese manufacturer, the Nissan Qashqai. It has two petrol engines 2.0, 2.5 and one diesel 2.0. The transmission is manual or six-speed automatic, as well as a variator, stepless or with the possibility of manual shifting.

Externally, the car is very similar to its older brother T30. The body shape, the massive bumper, the shape of the headlights and the dimensions of the wheel arches are similar. Only the forms have been simplified a bit. However, in general, the appearance remained harsh and brutal. This third generation has gained more elegance and smoother lines.

The interior has also been redesigned for greater comfort. In 2010, the model underwent a restyling that affected both the appearance of the car and its interior decoration.

The weak point of this car — paint. There is also a risk of rust, especially at the joints. Mechanical and automatic transmissions are highly reliable, but the CVT is more responsive to control.

Gasoline engines increase their appetite for oil over time, which is corrected by replacing rings and valve stem seals. Diesel is generally more reliable, but does not like low-quality fuel.

Replacement frequency

The Nissan X-Trail cabin filter is recommended to be changed at each scheduled inspection, or every 15 thousand kilometers. However, in fact, you need to focus, first of all, not on dry numbers, but on operating conditions.

The quality of the air that the driver and passengers breathe directly depends on the condition of the cabin filter. And if the design has become unusable, then it cannot cope with the tasks assigned to it.

In addition to not being able to purify the air, it will also become a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi.

Factors affecting the wear of the cabin filter:

1. The filter lasts longer in small towns with asphalt pavement. If it is a large city with a lot of traffic or, conversely, a small city with dusty dirt roads, the filter will need to be changed more often.
2. In the hot season, protective materials deteriorate faster than in the cold. Again, dusty roads.
3. The longer the car is used, the more often, respectively, it is necessary to change the filter.

Many motorists and service center masters recommend replacing once a year, in late autumn. When it was colder, the road surface cooled down and there was much less dust.

Modern filters are made of synthetic materials that retain micro-dust particles well. In addition, they are additionally treated with an antibacterial composition to prevent the development of diseases.

What will you need?

The cabin filter cover on the Ixtrail 31 is mounted on simple latches. There are no bolts. Therefore, no special tool is required for replacement. It is most convenient to lift the cover with a screwdriver, an ordinary flat one, and this is the only necessary tool.

And, of course, you need a new filter. The original production Nissan has the part number 999M1VS251.

You can also buy the following analogues:

• Nipparts J1341020;
• Stellox 7110227SX;
• TSN 97371;
• Lynx LAC201;
• Denso DCC2009;
• VIK AC207EX;
• Neither is the F111.

You can choose the X-Trail in both regular (it's cheaper) and carbon versions. The latter is more suitable for driving around the metropolis or off-road.

Replacement Instructions

The cabin filter on the X-Trail 31 is located on the driver's side in the footwell. Replacement is carried out in several stages:

1. Locate the cabin filter to the right of the gas pedal. It is closed with an oblong rectangular lid made of black plastic. The lid is held on by two latches: top and bottom. No bolts.
2. For convenience, you can remove the plastic casing on the right, which is located in the place marked with an arrow. But you can't take it off. He does not create any special obstacles.
3. But the gas pedal can get in the way. If it is impossible to crawl with it to the right place to remove or insert the filter, then it will have to be disassembled. It is attached with the screws marked in the photo. However, with some experience and manual dexterity, the pedal will not become a hindrance. They changed the filter without removing the gas pedal.
4. The plastic cover covering the filter must be wrung out and removed with an ordinary flat screwdriver from below. She lends easily. Pull it towards you and the bottom will pop out of the nest. Then it remains to break the top and completely remove the cover.
5. Click in the middle of the old filter, then its corners will be shown. Take the corner and gently pull it towards you. Pull out the entire filter.
6. The old filter is usually dark, dirty, clogged with dust and all sorts of debris. The photo below shows the contrast between the old filter and the new one.
7. Then unzip the new filter. It can be regular or carbon, with additional padding for better air filtration. It has a gray color even when new. The photo below shows a carbon filter. You can also clean the filter seat - blow it with a compressor, remove visible dust.
8. Then carefully insert the new filter into the slot. To do this, it will have to be crushed a little. Modern synthetic materials from which these filters are made are quite flexible and plastic, quickly returning to their previous shape. However, it is also important not to overdo it here. Bending is necessary only at the initial stage in order to bring the structure to the seat.
9. It is also important to consider the location of the filter. On its end side there are arrows indicating the correct direction. Install the filter so that the arrows look inside the cabin.
10. Place the entire filter on the seat, carefully straighten it so that it is in the correct position. There should be no kinks, folds, protruding sides or gaps.

Once the filter is in place, put the cover back on and, if anything has been removed, put those parts back in place. Remove dust that has seeped onto the floor during operation.

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As you can see, replacing the cabin filter on this model is not so difficult. More difficult than, for example, the T32 model, since the filter is located there on the passenger side. Here the whole difficulty lies in where the landing nest is located - the gas pedal can interfere with the installation. However, with experience, replacement will not be a problem, and the pedal will not create obstacles. It is important to change the filter in a timely manner and use suitable carbon or conventional products.