A good source for a 450 pollen filter? - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

smart-*ss · 11-13-2009, 03:23 PM

Hi all - I have a 2005 ForTwo Passion Cabriolet, and I'd like to install a pollen filter. Does anyone have recommendations for good sources in the U.S. (Southern California specifically), before I contact my closest Canadian dealership?

Thx!!

**jwight** · 11-13-2009, 03:25 PM

Here's a forum vendor that carries them: 450 INTERIOR AIR FILTERS w/ 598/698cc:eBay Motors (item 130220635274 end time Nov-27-09 13:59:52 PST)

smart-*ss · 11-13-2009, 03:29 PM

wow- thanks for the instant reply, jwight! I'm checking them out right now, but if there are any other sources I'd like to hear about them as well!

lebikerboy · 11-13-2009, 05:19 PM

That's a little expensive. Anyone who carries Mann filters should be able to get one for you. The part # is CUK2032. Also, Napa apparently has one also which is made for them
by Mann. That part # is FIL 9261.

smart-*ss · 11-13-2009, 07:56 PM

thanks even more, bikerboy - awesome reference info! I thought it was expensive, too, but I don't yet have any frame of reference.

The Mann website even has a pictorial on how to install the filter, with many more, clearer, images than Evilution (bless their hearts - I love them dearly, but sometimes the info is a little....um...lacking).

lebikerboy · 11-13-2009, 09:57 PM

It's actually quite easy to install through the vent with the wipers parked in the vertical
position...this is of course without removing the front of the car.

smart-*ss · 11-13-2009, 10:24 PM

!!! brilliant! So that's how to get that huge hinge out of the way!!! I tried to open the filter box earlier today and couldn't quite work my hand in there. Now I feel kinda dumb that this didn't occur to me.

You continue to be the awesome reply king!

lebikerboy · 11-14-2009, 07:15 AM

I have to be honest, I read about it on another forum...

Leroy · 11-14-2009, 07:47 AM

Most filters will have an arrow on it to tell you which directions it goes in. The filter is not square it is 8" X 7.5" it will go in easy one way and won't fit the other way. As many times as I have put filters in, I still end up with scratches on my hands. Something to check while you are installing the filter, is to check the water drain hole next to the filter. If it gets stopped up the AC/ Heater box will fill with water and overflow on the carpet.

Leroy

hoov23 · 11-14-2009, 08:31 AM

Wow, great info. I've wanted to change mine for a while, now I have no excuse. Thanks!