cabin filter - Page 2

Jiff Lemon · May 27th, 2016, 20:35

Inspired by this, I went to do mine. Missing one of the rear screws, that should have raised concerns. Got the cover off, no filter inside!
So, the question is, with ECC, does the new filter fit in the front slot or the rear slot?

cheshired5 · May 27th, 2016, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiff Lemon

Inspired by this, I went to do mine. Missing one of the rear screws, that should have raised concerns. Got the cover off, no filter inside!
So, the question is, with ECC, does the new filter fit in the front slot or the rear slot?

It'll be obvious because they only fit one way.

Georgeandkira · May 27th, 2016, 20:58

This is from Jim in Dallas, TX:
The optional system can be identified (at least in US models) by the appearance of the recirculate button. If the recirc button has only one LED, then it can only be switched on to full recirculate, or off to give 100% outside air. If the recirc button has a second LED light and the word 'auto' on the button or next to it, then the system can be set to automatically change from outside air to recirc, if a sensor detects pollution.

This optional IAQS (Interior Air Quality System) system which requires the thicker filter element having charcoal. The thicker element goes in the frontmost of the two slots. Only one filter is to be put in--not both at the same time.

Take note of the odd (truncated) side. Install the new one accordingly.

Edited by me. Kira

luggsey · May 27th, 2016, 21:31

I'm not sure if mine has iaqs fitted, it does have an auto on the recirculation button so maybe it does?
I still won't be paying mega bucks for a carbon filter unless I suddenly start suffering from acute hay fever!

Jiff Lemon · May 27th, 2016, 22:33

I've got an iaqs sensor - I know because it's faulty!

Collecting the filter tomorrow (Volvo also asked if it was a/c or ECC so hopefully I'll get the right filter). But without the old one to reference I've got to hope it really only does fit one way!

Jim314 · May 27th, 2016, 23:18

The worker at my Volvo dealer's parts counter will sometimes print out for me a diagram or installation instructions for parts I buy from them.

In the case of the cabin air filter I saw how the originals were installed. The cut-off corner fits at the top and to the outside in my LHD vehicles, which is to the right in mine and so would presumably be to the left (nearside) in your RHD version.

nickbw898 · Jun 1st, 2016, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiff Lemon

I've got an iaqs sensor - I know because it's faulty!

Collecting the filter tomorrow (Volvo also asked if it was a/c or ECC so hopefully I'll get the right filter). But without the old one to reference I've got to hope it really only does fit one way!

Do you want a new IAQS sensor? I have a brand new one which I ordered for mine but it is the wrong part (mine is 2001 so is large but the newer one is tiny) it is easy to fit, just undo the windscreen wipers and remove the plastic rivets holding the cover in place, the inlet to the ECM is on the passenger side and the IAQS simply unclips and pulls off the wiring harness. Its your for £15.

nickbw898 · Jun 1st, 2016, 10:29

GeorgeandKira has got one detail wrong about the ECC IAQS system. This does need the thicker filter which is activated charcol but it goes in the slot nearest the firewall, the front slot is for the thinner filter. The thick filter is something like 1.5 inches a full 0.5 inch thicker it has two sections in the side pieces of the frame which are cut so as to allow it to bend and thus be fed into the rear most slot. In the UK they can be hard to source and many aftermarket sources offer parts for LHD cars which are wrong as they are asymetric and the filter itself is directional. I have found PFS car parts stock the correct ones see
https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...tion=1&x=0&y=0
their prices are good compared to Volvo but they charge a bit for delivery.

Georgeandkira · Jun 1st, 2016, 12:15

"frontmost" and "nearer the firewall" are the same thing!

Jiff Lemon · Jun 1st, 2016, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickbw898

Do you want a new IAQS sensor? I have a brand new one which I ordered for mine but it is the wrong part (mine is 2001 so is large but the newer one is tiny) it is easy to fit, just undo the windscreen wipers and remove the plastic rivets holding the cover in place, the inlet to the ECM is on the passenger side and the IAQS simply unclips and pulls off the wiring harness. Its your for £15.

I've taken a gamble and got one coming on a slow boat from china, but will let you know if it doesn't work out. Mines a 2003 model

May 27th, 2016, 20:58	#13
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Today 14:34 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	This is from Jim in Dallas, TX: The optional system can be identified (at least in US models) by the appearance of the recirculate button. If the recirc button has only one LED, then it can only be switched on to full recirculate, or off to give 100% outside air. If the recirc button has a second LED light and the word 'auto' on the button or next to it, then the system can be set to automatically change from outside air to recirc, if a sensor detects pollution. This optional IAQS (Interior Air Quality System) system which requires the thicker filter element having charcoal. The thicker element goes in the frontmost of the two slots. Only one filter is to be put in--not both at the same time. Take note of the odd (truncated) side. Install the new one accordingly. Edited by me. Kira Last edited by Georgeandkira; May 27th, 2016 at 21:00. Reason: addition

May 27th, 2016, 21:31	#14
luggsey The truth is out there... Last Online: Aug 10th, 2021 08:43 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Barnstaple	I'm not sure if mine has iaqs fitted, it does have an auto on the recirculation button so maybe it does? I still won't be paying mega bucks for a carbon filter unless I suddenly start suffering from acute hay fever! __________________ It's a dogs life! XC70 D5 2006 244K Still chugging! CRV 2.2 2006 216K Reactivated.

May 27th, 2016, 23:18	#16
Jim314 Premier Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2018 01:45 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas	The worker at my Volvo dealer's parts counter will sometimes print out for me a diagram or installation instructions for parts I buy from them. In the case of the cabin air filter I saw how the originals were installed. The cut-off corner fits at the top and to the outside in my LHD vehicles, which is to the right in mine and so would presumably be to the left (nearside) in your RHD version. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4 petrol 170 5-spd auto (lost 2016 June, collision with deer) 2007 XC90 FWD 3.2 petrol 6-spd auto

Jun 1st, 2016, 10:29	#18
nickbw898 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 12:52 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rugby	GeorgeandKira has got one detail wrong about the ECC IAQS system. This does need the thicker filter which is activated charcol but it goes in the slot nearest the firewall, the front slot is for the thinner filter. The thick filter is something like 1.5 inches a full 0.5 inch thicker it has two sections in the side pieces of the frame which are cut so as to allow it to bend and thus be fed into the rear most slot. In the UK they can be hard to source and many aftermarket sources offer parts for LHD cars which are wrong as they are asymetric and the filter itself is directional. I have found PFS car parts stock the correct ones see https://www.partsforvolvosonline.com...tion=1&x=0&y=0 their prices are good compared to Volvo but they charge a bit for delivery. __________________ MY 2001 Ocean Race XC70 blue/silver

May 27th, 2016, 20:35	#11
Jiff Lemon Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milton Keynes	Inspired by this, I went to do mine. Missing one of the rear screws, that should have raised concerns. Got the cover off, no filter inside! So, the question is, with ECC, does the new filter fit in the front slot or the rear slot?

May 27th, 2016, 22:33	#15
Jiff Lemon Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:10 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milton Keynes	I've got an iaqs sensor - I know because it's faulty! Collecting the filter tomorrow (Volvo also asked if it was a/c or ECC so hopefully I'll get the right filter). But without the old one to reference I've got to hope it really only does fit one way!

Jun 1st, 2016, 12:15	#19
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Today 14:34 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	"frontmost" and "nearer the firewall" are the same thing!

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