Pollen filter housing lid

Gazdkw · Nov 22nd, 2018, 09:10

I tried changing the pollen filter but ended up snapping the 2 rear screw fixing points.

Is there a repair that can be done fix this or is it a case of a new housing?

Georgeandkira · Nov 22nd, 2018, 12:23

Define "fixing points".
Did you break the tabs on the lid itself?
Are the bosses (holes) which take the screws still good?

Maybe you can simply use thin, fender washers.
You might need to cut some of the washer away (make a "D" shape) if it won't clear the firewall.

I never looked at the entire CAF housing box. You might be able to get a stiff wire around the whole thing if you've really butchered it.

I'll bet you overlooked the rear screws and bent the lid down.

benx · Nov 23rd, 2018, 12:39

Is the cover off? From memory this job was straightforward but also really awkward by the fact you have to find & undo fasteners blind. If not already, might be worth using a make up mirror etc to examine the area.

Gazdkw · Nov 24th, 2018, 15:27

I didn't realise there was 4. I undid the front 2 and assumed the back was on hinges so I just pulled it down and it bust the fixing points on the lid

Georgeandkira · Nov 24th, 2018, 19:15

If the screw bosses are intact get thin washers and just get it done.
Thinnies are called "fender washers" here. Heaven only knows what crossing the Atlantic does to he name.
Cheers

oragex · Nov 24th, 2018, 20:33

Is it just the lid that is snapped or the large white filter housing tabs? If it's the housing, I would simply apply some silicone around (outdoors type). It should be fine until the next filter replacement - few years from now. I'd just make sure it's sealed well.

Gazdkw · Nov 24th, 2018, 20:56

It's the fixing points on the lid

BlueRubber · Nov 24th, 2018, 21:05

Have a look on ebay for a replacement one or in a scarp yard.
Or you could try fixing this one by gluing some washers onto the lid.

Nov 22nd, 2018, 09:10	#1
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:21 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	Pollen filter housing lid I tried changing the pollen filter but ended up snapping the 2 rear screw fixing points. Is there a repair that can be done fix this or is it a case of a new housing?

Nov 24th, 2018, 20:33	#6
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Is it just the lid that is snapped or the large white filter housing tabs? If it's the housing, I would simply apply some silicone around (outdoors type). It should be fine until the next filter replacement - few years from now. I'd just make sure it's sealed well. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c Last edited by oragex; Nov 24th, 2018 at 20:39.

Nov 22nd, 2018, 12:23	#2
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Define "fixing points". Did you break the tabs on the lid itself? Are the bosses (holes) which take the screws still good? Maybe you can simply use thin, fender washers. You might need to cut some of the washer away (make a "D" shape) if it won't clear the firewall. I never looked at the entire CAF housing box. You might be able to get a stiff wire around the whole thing if you've really butchered it. I'll bet you overlooked the rear screws and bent the lid down.

Nov 23rd, 2018, 12:39	#3
benx I've Been Banned Last Online: Sep 1st, 2022 10:50 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: London	Is the cover off? From memory this job was straightforward but also really awkward by the fact you have to find & undo fasteners blind. If not already, might be worth using a make up mirror etc to examine the area.

Nov 24th, 2018, 15:27	#4
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:21 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	I didn't realise there was 4. I undid the front 2 and assumed the back was on hinges so I just pulled it down and it bust the fixing points on the lid

Nov 24th, 2018, 19:15	#5
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	If the screw bosses are intact get thin washers and just get it done. Thinnies are called "fender washers" here. Heaven only knows what crossing the Atlantic does to he name. Cheers

Nov 24th, 2018, 20:56	#7
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:21 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	It's the fixing points on the lid

Nov 24th, 2018, 21:05	#8
BlueRubber VOC Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Reading, Berks	Have a look on ebay for a replacement one or in a scarp yard. Or you could try fixing this one by gluing some washers onto the lid.

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