ND - Drain Filters & Tube Unblocking
Jul 25, 2021 15:06:39 GMT
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Post by boycie on Jul 25, 2021 15:06:39 GMT
Thought I'd post up a very basic guide of how to remove and clean the ND drain filters. I tend to do mine at the end of summer, ready for winter.
Keep the hood up as it makes the job easier.
Remove the door sill cover by just popping it off
Remove the rear trim by removing the fixing tabs ( I use a trim tool but long fingers nails are just as good)
Image below shows the trim removed from the passenger side.
the image below shows were you will need to reach through to located the filter unit. (Image is of passenger side) Be careful of the seat belt sensor wires.
image below shows the passenger side filter unit, notice the small tab on the top right hand side. You need to reach through and push down on this, at the same time pull the filter unit toward you.
Once you have removed the filter unit reach into the section under where the unit was and remove the filter sponge.
Images below show the filter unit removed and the sponge prior to it being cleaned.
Once the filter is cleaned just do the above in reverse order but make sure you put the sponge back correctly as it is designed to fit one way only.
I would advise all ND owners to clean their filters at least once a year. There is also a drain hole that need to be inspected but i will save that for another time.
Hope this helps somebody to attempt the work themselves, any questions feel free to PM me.
Thanks Boycie
Keep the hood up as it makes the job easier.
Remove the door sill cover by just popping it off
Remove the rear trim by removing the fixing tabs ( I use a trim tool but long fingers nails are just as good)
Image below shows the trim removed from the passenger side.
the image below shows were you will need to reach through to located the filter unit. (Image is of passenger side) Be careful of the seat belt sensor wires.
image below shows the passenger side filter unit, notice the small tab on the top right hand side. You need to reach through and push down on this, at the same time pull the filter unit toward you.
Once you have removed the filter unit reach into the section under where the unit was and remove the filter sponge.
Images below show the filter unit removed and the sponge prior to it being cleaned.
Once the filter is cleaned just do the above in reverse order but make sure you put the sponge back correctly as it is designed to fit one way only.
I would advise all ND owners to clean their filters at least once a year. There is also a drain hole that need to be inspected but i will save that for another time.
Hope this helps somebody to attempt the work themselves, any questions feel free to PM me.
Thanks Boycie
