Replacing the cabin filter Renault Duster

If you feel that dust and foreign odors have begun to penetrate the Duster, you will need to replace the Renault Duster cabin filter.

This element performs an important function, protecting the driver and passengers from dusty air, plant pollen and harmful gases that can enter the cabin through the ventilation system.

Replacement interval and where is the Duster cabin filter

The maintenance schedule clearly explains the Renault Duster cabin filter replacement interval: every 15 thousand kilometers.

However, the operation of the crossover in conditions of increased dust or gas content reduces the service life of the element by 1,5-2 times. In this case, the replacement period should also be reduced. In addition, you must install a new filter if you find damage or deformation of the old one.

The place where the Renault Duster cabin filter is located is standard for many cars: on the back of the instrument panel to the left of the glove box.

SKU

The Renault Duster factory cabin filter has the article number 8201153808. It is installed on all configurations of the French crossover with air conditioning. On models where there is no interior cooling system, there is no filter either. The place where the consumable should be is empty and closed with a plastic plug.

The plug can be removed and installed on the outdoor air purifier.

• On Renault Duster with 1,6- and 2-liter gasoline power units and with a 1,5-liter diesel engine, regardless of the configuration, a “salon” with the article number 8201153808 is installed.
• The cabin filter is located on the lower right side of the dashboard. The manufacturer has taken care of facilitating the replacement. To do this, it is not necessary to disassemble the glove box or other interior parts.
• The filter element itself consists of a thin plastic frame. There is a special protruding plug on its front side, it is convenient to carry it when installing or removing. A filter material is fixed inside the frame, which feels like cotton to the touch and is impregnated with an antibacterial composition.
• The same consumable in Renault Logan, Sandero and Lada Largus. If you don't want to pay for the original, you can save. You just need to know that the original filter is Purflux and you can find it in the catalogs under Purflux part number AN207. At the same time, you will spend about a third less money on such a replacement.
• If you want to prevent not only dust from entering the cabin, but also unpleasant odors and harmful gases, install a carbon air purifier. The original can be purchased under catalog number 8201370532. It is also manufactured by Purflux (ANS item 207).
• If the Renault Duster cabin filter is not included in the package (on the version without air conditioning), you can install it yourself. In this case, the manufacturer recommends using the “salon” sold under the number 272772835R (for regular dust) or 272775374R (for carbon). But in fact, these two articles are no different from the original ones with article numbers 8201153808 and 8201370532.

Good analogue of TSN 97476

Cabin filter dimensions (in mm):

• length - 207;
• width - 182;
• height - 42.

In practice, the seat is slightly smaller than the part. Therefore, during installation, the consumable should be slightly squeezed around the edges with your hands.

Analogues

Some owners of Renault Duster, choosing a non-original "salon", prefer spare parts with the lowest price. This is true for dusty and gassed regions where it is necessary to change the filter frequently.

When buying an analogue of the original, pay attention to whether the frame is made with high quality. You can try to fold and unfold it a bit, simulating the installation process. The frame must be sufficiently elastic so as not to break during installation.

On the forums dedicated to Renault Duster, drivers recommend the following analogues of the original cabin filter, suitable for replacement:

Good analogue of TSN 97476

• TSN 97476 - produced in Russia by Citron. Popular due to the price, and the reviews about it are positive. The carbon air purifier of the same manufacturer has the article TSN 9.7.476K.
• AG557CF - manufactured by the German company Goodwill. Among analogues, it is in the middle price segment. It has an elastic frame that fits snugly against the walls of the seat and does not break during installation. The length of the cabin filter is slightly shorter than the original one, but this does not affect air purification. Carbon product - AG136 CFC.
• CU 1829 is another analogue from Germany (manufacturer MANN-FILTER). More expensive than the previous two examples, but superior in terms of labor and production capacity. Synthetic nanofibers are used as a filter material. The same, but coal can be found under the number CUK 1829.
• FP1829 is also a representative of MANN-FILTER. It's expensive, but the quality matches. There are three filter layers: anti-dust, carbon and antibacterial. The case is especially thin in places where it has to be bent for installation.

Another good analogue is FP1829

Duster Cabin Filter Replacement

How to remove the Duster cabin filter and install a new one. The place where it is located is the lower part of the instrument panel on the left, in front of the front passenger seat. You will find it in the climate compartment, covered with a plastic cover.

Replacing the cabin filter element with a Renault Duster:

• There is a latch on the lid that closes the compartment where the part we need is located. You need to press it with your finger in the upward direction.
• Having moved the supports away from the compartment body, remove the cover and remove the filter (you can vacuum the cavity of the filter element).
• Insert the new consumable into the slot in the same way as the old consumable. And replace the compartment cover.
  
  

How to choose a good filter

Buying a cabin filter for a Renault Duster is easy. There are many spare parts for this model, both original and analogues. But how to choose from such a variety of high-quality consumables?

• Choose a new original "living room" in accordance with the points indicated above in the text.
• The purchased item must fit perfectly in the place intended for it.
• The frame of the filter should not be too soft so that the filter element fits snugly into place. But at the same time, it is good if the frame can be slightly deformed when pressed with your fingers so that it does not crack during installation.
• It is good if the part has markings indicating the top and bottom, as well as the direction of air flow.
• On the side closest to the fan, the filter material should be lightly laminated. Then the villi will not get into the ventilation system.
• The carbon cabin filter for Renault Duster should be heavier than usual. The heavier the product, the more carbon it contains, which means it is better cleaned.
• You should not refuse to buy a carbon element that is not wrapped in cellophane. The amount of activated carbon is gradually reduced only if air is actively circulating through it, and this is not possible if the filter is in the box.
• The box may be larger than the product contained in it. But that doesn't mean it's fake. Some manufacturers save money by using boxes of the same size for different parts.

Companies with an excellent reputation

Renault Duster owners noted good manufacturers:

• Bosch: Cabin filter has a three-layer filter section. It is virtually indistinguishable from the three-layer Mahle product described below, but at a lower cost.
• Mann - in all the tests and tests he takes, he gets high marks, just below the original only. The manufacturer was not greedy for the amount of activated carbon. In addition, there is a solid frame with reinforced corners.
• Mahle is the reference filter for Renault Duster. It is installed hermetically in the place intended for it, captures not only dust and odors, but also harmful gases. Does not let a couple of washer fluids into the cabin. Of the minuses, only the price.

Conclusion

Now you know how to choose and how to replace the Renault Duster cabin filter. Filter elements vary greatly in price.

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