Replacing the UAZ Patriot cabin filter: instructions on how to choose where it is located

An air filter is a device that cleans the air flow entering the engine. If contaminated air enters the engine, it will interfere with its normal functioning, causing various malfunctions. To prevent and rid the ZMZ-409 engine of the UAZ Patriot SUV from polluted air, a filter is installed. This material will tell you about the filter, its parameters and the replacement process.

Characteristic

The air filter on the UAZ Patriot 3163 SUV with the ZMZ-409 engine is located in the engine compartment in the radiator area. It is located in a metal case. It is a cylindrical base with a pipe on the top cover. The housing is secured with a steel clamp located at the bottom (some models have two clamps).

The filter housing must be well secured, otherwise it causes an unpleasant ringing sound from the engine compartment. An air filter element manufactured by Livna is installed on the UAZ 3163 SUV with a ZMZ-409 engine. This filter has catalog number 3160-1109080-12, so when choosing a product, pay attention to this point. There are other manufacturers of these materials, but this one took care not only of quality, but also of maintaining the dimensions of the device. So, the air cleaning element of the ZMZ-409 engine of the UAZ Patriot 3163 SUV has the following dimensions:

What is a filter for?

The filter is a working element of the SUV interior air purification system, which cleans the incoming air from various contaminants: dust, dirt, small particles, insects and other types of substances that negatively affect humans.

You can find out that the filter needs to be replaced by the following factors:

there are signs of unpleasant odors coming from inside the cabin;
dustiness of the interior;
fogging of windows;
non-standard functioning of the stove.

But the main indicator for the need to replace the filter is a mileage of 10 thousand km. It is recommended that the UAZ Patriot cabin filter be replaced every 10 thousand km if the vehicle is operated in mixed off-road conditions.

What is required for the work

To install a new filter on a UAZ Patriot SUV, you will need to make sure you have the necessary tools and material:

new filter;
screwdriver;
hexagon;
compressor for purging the air cleaning system.

For your information! If the UAZ Patriot has a new panel, which has been equipped with SUVs since 2013, then a screwdriver will not be needed at all, since the replacement process is much simpler.

It is also worth noting that replacement filters have different materials, so pay attention to this point when choosing a product.

Replacement: removal and installation process

Replacing a filter for an old UAZ Patriot dashboard (the model was released in 2005):

The glove compartment door opens.
The casing is removed, the location of which is in the glove box.
We begin to remove the screws using a Phillips screwdriver. The box is secured with 6 self-tapping screws.
The box is removed.
Don't forget to remove the connector that powers the glove compartment light.
The cleaning element is fixed with plates on both sides.
To remove it, you need to unscrew special screws using a hex key.
The cleaner is removed.
Before installing a new element, it is necessary to blow out the location of the old filter with a compressor.
The new element should be installed in the direction of the air flow entering the cabin. There is an arrow on the end of the product for this purpose.
After installation, screw the plate with self-tapping screws. Install the cover and close the glove compartment door.

When is it time to change?

To operate the fuel system, a large amount of air is required, which is taken from the environment. But the incoming air in highly dusty cities is very polluted with dust, various chemical impurities, dirt particles, pollen, etc. These contaminants negatively affect the quality of the air-fuel mixture. Sand is especially dangerous, as it has strong abrasive properties, which accelerates engine wear.

Air filters are used to purify the air from various contaminants.

There are the following types for cars:

iterative;
iterative oil;
paper;
with zero resistance.

The most popular are paper ones. They can be of different shapes: in the form of a ring, a cylinder and a panel (rectangular). The UAZ Patriot uses a cylindrical water filter with a frame structure. The filter layer is porous paper, which is laid in the form of an accordion. The large area of the filter element in cylindrical air filters significantly increases their throughput.

Filter element design

During operation, the filter material becomes dirty and must be changed periodically. The service book of the UAZ Patriot does not indicate the frequency of replacement; drivers recommend replacing it after 10-15 thousand kilometers. The frequency of replacement is affected by the conditions in which the vehicle is operated. For example, in a polluted metropolis or in rural areas where there is a lot of dust, the consumables have to be changed twice as often. It is advisable to change the filter material before the winter and summer seasons.

What air filter should I install?

Replacement intervals

every 20 thousand km.

For UAZ PATRIOT (2.7), FILTRON recommends the following air filters: AM 411/3. You can see the detailed characteristics of these filters in our catalog. The air filter completely cleans the air that enters the engine; this is a very important function in any car, including the UAZ PATRIOT (2.7)

The air that passes through the filter goes straight into the combustion chamber, so it is very important that it is clean. FILTRON AM 411/3 filters allow you to purify the air by more than 99%

Since the air that passes through the filter can be hot, and dust particles can be hot, air filters have fire-fighting properties, so we think that you have no questions left about which air filter to install in the UAZ PATRIOT (2.7).

Filter FILTRON AM 411/3

Replacement instructions

Replacing the air filter is a simple operation that does not require special skills or special knowledge, so anyone, even a novice car enthusiast, can perform it.

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Required Tools

To carry out the work, it is necessary to install the car in a comfortable position so that there is access to the engine compartment where the element of interest to us is located.

The tools you need to prepare are:

key to "12";
key to "17";
screwdriver;
new consumables.

When choosing a new product, you should pay attention to its quality, since the frequency of replacement and the quality of air purification depend on it.

New consumables for UAZ Patriot

Stages

The procedure consists of the following steps:

First of all, you need to turn off the power to the car. To do this, you need to disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Then, using a flat-head screwdriver, you need to loosen the clamps and disconnect the air supply hose from the air filter pipe. So that it does not interfere, it must be taken to the side.
After loosening the clamp holding the air intake hose, it must be disconnected from the air filter housing branch pipe.
The air filter is a metal barrel that is held in place by a wide clamp.
First you need to unscrew the mounting bolt of the bracket that holds the air filter housing, and then you need to remove the housing. Filter housing with clamps
On the removed body, using a key set to “17”, unscrew the nut securing the cover to the body and remove the washers.
Next, you need to remove the filter element and the front cover.
Then you should unscrew the fastening nut of the filter element to the housing cover.
Now you need to remove the washer from the cover and dismantle the element.
Item removed from the car
Before installing a new product, you need to clean the housing with a jet of compressed air.
Having installed a new consumable, you need to reassemble in the reverse order in which disassembly was carried out.

Using these instructions, even an inexperienced driver can change the filter element on a UAZ Patriot.

Algorithm

We choose a site for our work: a garage or other surface, depending on weather conditions;
Stop the engine and release the handbrake;
Open the hood and find the air intake unit in the upper right corner;
Approximately at the bottom of the windshield;
The box lid is snapped in place with conventional fasteners;
Carefully remove the plugs using a flat-head screwdriver;
We see a filter in front of us;
We remove the old one, clean the space with a clean and dry cloth;
We put the new one in place and continue assembly in the reverse order;
We start the engine and test for air leaks; if there are leaks, we eliminate them. If not, then we can congratulate you on successfully replacing the filter element.

When is it time to change?

Air filters are used to purify the air from various contaminants.

There are the following types for cars:

iterative;
iterative oil;
paper;
with zero resistance.

Filter element design

Selection, replacement

Before choosing a UAZ Patriot cabin filter, you need to decide which type is right for you, since the type and location of the filter element changed in different years of the car’s production. So, for example, on cars with a “new” panel (after 2013 release), a completely new filter is used, which has the shape of a square with the following dimensions: 17x17x2 cm. And it is located behind the glove compartment - at the feet of the front passenger.

On Patriots with the old panel, released before 2013, the filter shape was more like a rectangle. Many Patriot owners note that the procedure for replacing the filter element on restyled versions is significantly simplified, due to the fact that in such cars it is held in place by only a couple of latches. And on pre-restyling cars, to access it you will have to unscrew several screws and remove the glove compartment, but more on that below in the text.

It is best to choose cabin filter options with a large number of folds, since road dust and other debris will primarily clog the space between these folds, while the main air flow will pass through the remaining “hills”. The more such “hills” are located on the surface of the filter element, the better its throughput.

Also, it is better to choose so-called “carbon” filters, which have a coating with activated carbon. Such a cabin filter will reduce the penetration of unpleasant odors into the car, and it also has some antibacterial effect, preventing mold and various microorganisms from developing. On UAZ Patriot cars with air conditioning, the cabin filter will be located in the same place.

Tools

Hexagon

To start replacing the cabin filter on a Patriot, you need to prepare or acquire some tools, if you don’t have them. First of all, we are talking about a screwdriver and a hexagon, without which it is impossible to get to the cabin air filter on Patriots produced before 2013. It is advisable to have a new filter element on hand to replace the old one.

If it so happens that you don’t have a new filter with you, but the old one is very clogged, which is why the stove does not heat well, and you urgently need to go in the cold, then you can try to vacuum the old filter element, or blow it with compressed air if you have a compressor. After this procedure, the old cabin filter should still last for some time.

To change the cabin filter on a UAZ Patriot after 2013, no tools are required. Just a few minutes of free time.

Replacement procedure - UAZ Patriot until 2013

Replacing cabin filters on a UAZ Patriot is conventionally divided into two categories: with an old panel and with a new panel (Patriot after 2013). The cabin filter on the pre-restyling UAZ Patriot is located in the same place as the glove compartment. However, it is not located there in direct visibility; the above-mentioned tools are just useful to access it.

The first step is to open the glove compartment door.
Remove the cover located in the glove box niche.
Remove 10 screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
Disconnect the glove compartment light wire connectors.
Now you can remove both glove compartments.
Now we can see a long black strip with two hex bolts. We unscrew them and remove the bar.
Now you need to carefully remove the old filter so that dust from it does not fly everywhere.
The new filter element must be inserted so that you can see the side of the filter where the marking and installation direction are indicated (arrow). The air flow goes from top to bottom, which means the arrow should be directed in the same way.
The parts are assembled in the reverse order.

Replacement procedure - UAZ Patriot after 2013

Replacing the cabin filter of new UAZ Patriot models is much easier to do. All you need to do is sit on the front passenger step, lie with your back on the floor and try to stick your head under the glove compartment. However, such actions are completely optional; with proper skill, the filter can be replaced almost by touch. Alternatively, you can use your phone camera to determine the location of the filter element inside the cabin.

UAZ PATRIOT 2017: How to replace the cabin filter?

Since the filter here does not stand horizontally, as on the previous generation UAZ Patriot, but vertically, a ribbed plastic cover with two latches keeps it from falling out from below. It is noteworthy that the lid itself has a triangular shape, which creates the illusion of improper installation of the filter element. These latches often break in the cold, so it is best to replace them in a warm room. To remove the filter, you need to bend the latches to the side.

Replacement instructions

Replacing the air filter is a simple operation that does not require special skills or special knowledge, so anyone, even a novice car enthusiast, can perform it.

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Required Tools

To carry out the work, it is necessary to install the car in a comfortable position so that there is access to the engine compartment where the element of interest to us is located.

The tools you need to prepare are:

key to "12";
key to "17";
screwdriver;
new consumables.

When choosing a new product, you should pay attention to its quality, since the frequency of replacement and the quality of air purification depend on it.

New consumables for UAZ Patriot

Stages

The procedure consists of the following steps:

First of all, you need to turn off the power to the car. To do this, you need to disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Then, using a flat-head screwdriver, you need to loosen the clamps and disconnect the air supply hose from the air filter pipe. So that it does not interfere, it must be taken to the side.
After loosening the clamp holding the air intake hose, it must be disconnected from the air filter housing branch pipe.
The air filter is a metal barrel that is held in place by a wide clamp. First you need to unscrew the mounting bolt of the bracket that holds the air filter housing, and then you need to remove the housing. Filter housing with clamps
On the removed body, using a key set to “17”, unscrew the nut securing the cover to the body and remove the washers.
Next, you need to remove the filter element and the front cover.
Then you should unscrew the fastening nut of the filter element to the housing cover.
Now you need to remove the washer from the cover and dismantle the element. Item removed from the car
Before installing a new product, you need to clean the housing with a jet of compressed air.
Having installed a new consumable, you need to reassemble in the reverse order in which disassembly was carried out.

Using these instructions, even an inexperienced driver can change the filter element on a UAZ Patriot.

Replacement

Depending on which dashboard is old or new installed on the UAZ Patriot, the replacement process will depend.

Old panel

In the old version, the filter changes as follows:

The first thing to do is open the glove compartment;
The casing located in the niche of the glove box is removed;
The 6 screws that secure the box are unscrewed, then it is removed;
The cleaning element is secured on both sides with a special plate, which must be removed by unscrewing the screws;
The air filter is removed and the place where it is installed is cleaned, its condition is checked; in case of slight contamination, the filter is cleaned and installed back; in case of severe contamination, it is replaced with a new one.

During installation, you need to install it in the direction of the air flow of the ventilation system; for this, there is a special designation on the end part in the form of an arrow.

Everything is reassembled in the reverse order, the plate is screwed in with self-tapping screws, the casing is installed and the glove compartment is closed.

New panel

If a new dashboard is installed in the UAZ Patriot, then there is no need to resort to using a special tool. The main difference is the location of the replaceable element, which is located in the passenger's feet, and the extraction process. In order to change the air purifier, you need to bend the special latches that hold it, you need to bend the latches carefully as they can be easily broken off.

Video “Replacing the air filter on a UAZ Patriot”

This video explains how to replace the air filter on a UAZ Patriot.

Location and replacement methods

Replacing the cabin filter on a UAZ Patriot is quite simple; there is no need to have special skills or tools. It is enough to be able to hold a screwdriver correctly in your hands. If you don’t want to bother or don’t have time, you can entrust this trivial task to specialists from a car service center, although the latter will have to pay for the work.

Air filter application

began to be actively used on cars of the domestic automobile industry relatively recently. Previously this option did not exist. But due to various operating conditions and the environmental situation, in order to protect the human body from negative effects and irritation, salons began to be equipped with a filter to clean the air flow. The device helps to trap dust particles, dirt, and other impurities.

Structurally, the product consists of many layers of latex material, coated with a layer of activated carbon, which is an indispensable absorbent. We are familiar with this from our primary school lessons.

We choose a site for our work: a garage or other surface, depending on weather conditions;
Stop the engine and release the handbrake;
Open the hood and find the air intake unit in the upper right corner;
Approximately at the bottom of the windshield;

After installation, you can safely continue your journey

, and enjoy until the next regular replacement. And for yourself, make a note in your notebook that an element was replaced at such and such a mileage. These records will help you organize your data.

As you can see, replacing the cabin filter on a UAZ Patriot was no problem for us; it took about 15 minutes

. UAZ Patriot, in itself as a car, is quite simple and practical to operate. You can safely change other components and devices yourself, forgetting about visiting a service station. Thanks to the wide space in the engine compartment, you can get to any unit and carry out repairs yourself without any problems or difficulties.

High ground clearance allows you to get under the car for repairs without using a stationary jack, lift or inspection pit.

Location of the cabin filter on the UAZ Patriot

Depending on the year of manufacture of the car, the interior cleaner is located differently. In cars before 2012, the air purification element is located behind the compartment for small items. It was installed horizontally. The filter is hidden under a cover that is screwed on with two self-tapping screws. This is not entirely convenient, so the developers changed the installation location of the cabin filter element. Starting from 2013, there is no need to remove the glove compartment to get to the consumables. The filter stands vertically directly in front of the passenger car seat under the cover. It is attached to special clamps. Patriot models 2014, 2015, 2021, 2021, 2021 are equipped with an air conditioning system that monitors the air temperature inside the car.

The rear seats have airflow, which creates a certain comfort for passengers in winter and summer. UAZ Patriot is available with air conditioning from the American company Delphi.

How to properly replace the cabin filter with your own hands?

While traveling on the roads, the cabin filter gradually becomes clogged, which sooner or later leads to unpleasant consequences. To avoid this, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the consumable and replace it in time. Changing the cabin filter in a UAZ Patriot is not difficult; it takes 10-15 minutes. Depending on the year of manufacture, the car has two different panels (old and new). The replacement procedure is different from this. Before 2013, to remove the old cleaner, you had to pull out the glove compartment (glove compartment). For this:

Open the clothing compartment and clear out everything unnecessary.
Remove the protective cover.
Unscrew the screws holding the glove compartment using a Phillips screwdriver.
Remove the storage compartment.
The filter is held in place by a special jumper bar, screwed with 2 self-tapping screws. They are unscrewed and the bar is removed.
Now carefully remove the dirty filter so that the dust does not scatter.
Next, install a new cleaner, performing the procedure in reverse order.

When installing a new consumable, special attention should be paid to the arrow on the product. It indicates the direction of air flow. When installing, it is necessary to strictly observe the air movement in the duct.

On cars with a new panel, you don’t need to unscrew anything at all. You need to find two latches located at the front passenger's feet. If you snap them off, you have direct access to the filter.

When and how often should it be changed?

The cabin filter is a consumable item that requires replacement after a certain time. According to the instructions, this part needs to be changed after 20,000 km. If the car is used in extreme conditions, for example, off-road, country roads, where asphalt roads are very rare, then this figure is recommended to be reduced by 2 times. There are specific signs that will tell the driver about the need to replace the filter material.

There is an unpleasant odor in the cabin that comes from the airflow grilles. It can negatively affect the driver’s well-being: cause headaches, deterioration in general condition, and irritability.
The presence of dusty air in a car often causes irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose. For people suffering from allergies, such air also becomes unpleasant.
Foggy car windows, especially in rainy weather. The blower can't handle it.
Malfunction of the heating system, when in winter the stove operates at full power, but it is also cold inside the car.
The air conditioning system does not cope with its task - in the summer the air in the cabin does not cool to the required temperature.

When operating a vehicle, it is recommended to pay attention to these factors. They will indicate the actual degree of contamination of the cabin filter.

If you do not pay attention to them in time, this can lead to disruption of the car’s ventilation system, discomfort, premature failure of the air conditioning system and expensive repairs. It is better to prevent this and monitor the condition of the filter, if necessary, quickly change it to a new one, given that this procedure on the UAZ Patriot does not take much time.

Functions of the filter element

The main task of cabin filters, regardless of the make/model of the vehicle, is to clean the outside air directed into the cabin from the entire range of pollutants, including dust, dirt, vegetation debris and small insects. Unpretentious in operation, quite reliable and easy to maintain, the UAZ Patriot copes better than others with off-road conditions, for which it is loved not only by residents of regions remote from the center, but also by residents of megacities who prefer to spend weekends in the lap of nature. Note that traveling around the city can also hardly be called problem-free, given the constant traffic jams and high road pollution. A cabin filter with a carbon layer is able to cope with such threats, protecting the driver and passengers from harmful substances, the concentration of which on crowded city roads many times exceeds the maximum permissible concentration.

The problem is that the more the micropores of the filter element become clogged, the worse the SF copes with its duties. This means that the level of comfort inside the cabin will gradually deteriorate, affecting the well-being of passengers. But the components of the climate system will also suffer, since they will have to work under more strain. For any consumables used on a vehicle, there are recommendations from manufacturers regarding the frequency of their replacement. If we talk about the cabin filter of the UAZ Patriot, then it is precisely a rare exception: the user manual does not say anything about how long to replace it. That is, the car owner carries out this operation at his own discretion.

Experts recommend replacing the UAZ Patriot cabin filter approximately every 20,000 kilometers, and if the vehicle is used in heavy or extreme conditions, then this mileage should be halved or even quadrupled. Strictly speaking, these recommendations should not be followed if you know the main signs that indicate severe contamination of the filter element, since they are the main guideline, and not some abstract kilometers.

These are the signs of critical contamination of the UAZ Patriot cabin filter:

the appearance of unpleasant odors inside the car coming from the deflectors, which can cause pathological conditions such as headaches, irritability and other disorders;
increased dustiness in the air, resulting in irritation of the mucous membranes, the development of allergies and some diseases of the respiratory system;
fogging of all windows, regardless of weather factors and the state of the microclimate inside the vehicle;
Malfunctions of the car ventilation system heater.

In most cases, replacement should be made not based on standard indicators, but taking into account the factors described above, since they indicate the actual degree of clogging of the filter element. Insufficient efficiency of the air conditioning system and the standard heater is also a consequence of a significant deterioration in the throughput of the vehicle ventilation system. Ignoring the problem can lead to premature failure. And since the cabin filter, especially under severe operating conditions of the vehicle, becomes dirty quickly enough, if it is not changed, problems with the microclimate will arise on a regular basis. So it is better to avoid this and, if noticeable symptoms of contamination appear, immediately replace the SF. Moreover, the procedure is one of the simplest when servicing a domestic SUV.

Recommendations for selection

The duty of the cabin filter is to qualitatively clean the incoming air, which, along with dust and debris, tends to break into the car’s interior.

There are two types of filters installed on this domestic UAZ model: single-layer and multi-layer. Both do a fairly good job of cleaning the air. However, the latter contain a special layer of activated carbon, which can eliminate unpleasant odors, for example, exhaust fumes from oncoming cars. UAZ Patriot has two types of panels in its design: old and new. This feature affects the selection of the appropriate filter element, namely the size of the part. On cars produced before 2012 and 2013, a conventional single-layer cleaner was installed (art. 316306810114010).

After restyling, the car received a filter with a carbon absorbent (art. 316306810114040). To effectively clean the incoming air flow, many drivers install non-original spare parts, in particular from companies such as TDK, Goodwill, Nevsky Filter, Vendor, Zommer, AMD.

If you change a dirty filter in time, you can avoid the problem of the formation and accumulation of harmful bacteria in the air system of the UAZ Patriot and prevent a deterioration in the well-being of the driver and passengers.

Features of replacement on a car with a new instrument panel

On cars assembled after 2013, dismantling the glove box is not required. The cartridge is located on the surface of the instrument panel above the front passenger seat; to gain access, you need to move the seat back and sit on the plastic lining of the lower edge of the doorway. Then you need to lean back and put your head in the passenger footwell, using a headlamp or cell phone to illuminate the work area.

Behind the glove box body there is a rectangular cover with reinforcement ribs on the outside that secures the cabin filter recess. To remove the plug, you need to squeeze 2 latches with your fingers. It is recommended to carry out work at positive temperatures, since the plastic will burst in the cold. After removing the cover, the filter is removed from the niche, from which dust falls.

Remove spilled debris from inside the car and wipe the nest with a damp sponge. Install a new cartridge taking into account the direction of air flow (the marking is on the end of the cartridge). Insert the plastic cover into place; the element is installed in one position. Snap the latches and check the functionality of the heating system.

How to change the cabin filter on a UAZ Patriot with your own hands

Characteristic

What is a filter for?

What is required for the work

Replacement: removal and installation process

When is it time to change?

What air filter should I install?

Replacement instructions

Required Tools

Stages

Algorithm

When is it time to change?

Selection, replacement

Tools

Replacement procedure - UAZ Patriot until 2013

Replacement procedure - UAZ Patriot after 2013

Replacement instructions

Required Tools

Stages

Replacement

Old panel

New panel

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