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Installation Guidelines for Cabin Filters
Part Number: AP-Z07
Part Number: 0986 AF7 012
Overview
This manual describes how to replace the cabin filter. Before installing, please be sure to read this guide to ensure safe and correct installation.
Estimated Installation Time: 5-10 minutes
In some cases, tools are required and replacement work adds additional time.
Recommended Replacement Time
1 year or 10,000km
However, it is recommended to check and replace your cabin filter as soon as possible when driving in heavily soiled areas.
The contents of this installation guide are accurate as of May 2022.
Precautions for Installation and Use
- Be sure to park your vehicle in a safe place with the engine and air conditioner turned off before commencing the replacement process.
- When replacing your cabin filter, please refer to the instruction manual of the vehicle, maintenance manual, etc.
- This guide is just an example and may differ from the actual vehicle.
- Please refrain from unreasonable work. It may result in damaging the vehicle or personal injury.
- If you are not confident in the work, please consult your local workshop.
- Check the direction of the arrow so that you do not mistake the front and back of the filter when installing.
- This product displays AIR FLOW (wind direction) with an arrow, but other companies may display "TOP UP" on their filters.
Z07 Cabin Filter Installation Guide
1. Removing the glove box
Diagram Description: An illustration shows the interior of a vehicle's dashboard area where the glove box is located. It highlights a 'Stopper' mechanism and a 'Damper' component connected to the glove box door.
- Open the glove box and remove the damper.
- Press the glove box from both sides to remove the stoppers (2 places).
- Remove the glove box.
2. Removing your old cabin filter
Diagram Description: An illustration shows a cabin filter housing. A filter tray is depicted being pulled outwards from the housing, indicating the removal process.
- Pull the filter tray towards yourself.
- Remove the old cabin filter.
3. Installing your Bosch cabin filter
Diagram Description: An illustration shows the cabin filter housing with a new filter being inserted. An arrow labeled "AIR FLOW" is visible on the filter, indicating the correct direction of installation.
- Insert the Bosch cabin filter with the "AIR FLOW" arrow pointing down.
- Restore the removed vehicle parts to their original positions.
Attention
- This work procedure is an example and may vary across different vehicles.
- Bosch's cabin filter indicates airflow with an arrow on the product. Please note that the arrow may indicate "TOP" on other genuine or IAM products.
- Please read the "Precautions for installation and use" on the installation guide cover before commencing.
- NOTE: Used cabin filters cannot be cleaned and reused.
Contact Information
Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
1555 Centre Road
Clayton VIC 3168
For Further information please contact Bosch on:
Email: CustomerService.AA@au.bosch.com
Australia: 1300 307 040 www.boschaftermarket.com.au
New Zealand: 0800 452 896 www.boschaftermarket.co.nz