To clean the air entering the cabin, a filter is provided in the design of the VAZ 2115 car. Its service life is limited as it becomes clogged with dust and debris. To solve the problem, the filter needs to be replaced. Changing it will not be difficult, and if difficulties arise, you can always watch the corresponding thematic video.
The original cabin filter of the VAZ 2115 causes a lot of displeasure among car owners. It clogs too quickly and does not allow air to pass through well. The filtering properties of the consumable are also low. It allows a lot of dust, pollen and other small particles into the cabin.
Since the original filter is extremely bad, car owners are looking for ways to solve this design flaw. One way is to install an adapter and filter from a VAZ 2110. In this case, it is possible to better clean the incoming air and extend the frequency of replacing consumables.
Article number and cost of filter for VAZ 2115
The original VAZ 2115 cabin filter has article number 1001109080. Its price ranges from 200 to 270 rubles. There are analogues on sale, the best of which are shown in the table below.
Table - Analogues of the standard cabin filter VAZ 2115
| Firm | Article number | Approximate cost, ruble |
| Laaz | 1001109080 | 200-400 |
| Auto tycoon | 1001109080 | 300-330 |
| Market-OEM | 1001109080 | 500-690 |
If an adapter is installed on the car, the filter should be selected according to the size of the mounting hole. Many car owners purchase consumables 21110812202183 at a price of about 300 rubles. You can see other options for recommended filter elements in the table below.
Table - Cabin filters suitable for VAZ 2115
| Firm | Article number | Approximate cost, ruble |
| Bosch | 1987432230 | 800-910 |
| Shafer | SA933 | 240-260 |
| Champion | CCF0419 | 410-540 |
| Mann-Filter | CU26004 | 500-530 |
| Alpha-filter | AF5011 | 270-350 |
| A.G. | AG5011 | 210-280 |
| TSN | 9723 | 85-150 |
| Pilenga | FAP1118 | 120-170 |
Replacing the cabin filter of a VAZ 2115
Location and replacement of the cabin filter VAZ-2115
The cabin filter of the VAZ-2115 and other models is designed to purify air coming from the street. In addition, its functions include protection of the heating radiator from contamination. This element can serve for quite a long time, but over time the filter elements become clogged with dust, which is why the quality of cleaning is significantly reduced. That is why it is necessary to install a new cabin filter at least once every 7-8 thousand kilometers (or once every six months). The procedure for replacing it is part of the maintenance and is carried out at a car service center, but you can do it yourself. In this article we will tell you how to do this.
How to find a cabin filter in a VAZ-2115 car
Experienced car enthusiasts do not necessarily need to study the drawings of their car to find out where the cabin filter is located. But beginners may face serious problems. The thing is that VAZ plant engineers placed this part in the engine compartment in a special niche located between the windshield and the body. To extend the service life of the product, it is hidden under a protective cover, so finding it is not as easy as it might seem at first glance.
When should you change the cabin filter? Above we have given the manufacturer's recommended installation frequency for a new part. However, in each specific case, the operating conditions of the machine and the time of year should be taken into account.
For example, in the summer season or when using a car on dusty dirt roads, the product will become dirty much faster and will need to be changed more often.
Sometimes you can solve the problem of polluted cabin filter without replacing it. Simply wash the filter elements and install them in place. But we recommend carrying out this procedure no more than twice in cases where the filter is slightly dirty. Otherwise, it is better to install a new product that can provide more effective cleaning of the air entering the cabin.
Instructions for replacing the cabin filter
The replacement procedure will seem quite simple even to those car enthusiasts who are accustomed to trusting the service center specialists to eliminate even the smallest faults, without trying to understand the design of their car on their own. All you need is a Phillips screwdriver and, in fact, a new filter. Replacement is carried out in several simple steps:
- open the hood and find the cabin filter housing;
- unscrew the fastenings of the protective cover and carefully move it to the side so as not to damage it;
- remove the filter, which is a plastic frame with a filter element stretched over it;
- install the new part, pressing it tightly against the casing. We recommend handling the cabin filter with extreme caution, as it is quite fragile and can break due to excessive mechanical stress;
- tighten the casing fastener and close the hood.
Is it possible to install a cabin filter on a VAZ-2115 from another car model?
Cabin filters VAZ-2114 and 2115 are identical and are located in the same place. These parts are interchangeable, but they have an important drawback - increased fragility. Therefore, many car enthusiasts perform the following procedure:
- remove the old filter;
- install a special adapter;
- install a cabin filter from the VAZ-2110 model. It provides more effective cleaning of air coming from the street, and is also more durable in comparison with the “original” part.
Using an adapter has another important advantage, which is that the next time you replace the air filter will be easier and take even less time.
How to correctly replace the cabin filter on a VAZ 2114
Clean air in the cabin is pleasant and useful for every car owner. And the usual road dust, gas pollution and small debris can seriously spoil the ride quality. To ensure that such “troubles” continue to remain behind the glass, the cabin filter on the VAZ 2114 will help.
This is a special air purification device, the second name of which is the VAZ 2114 stove filter. The equipment purifies air masses that enter through special openings located above the hood.
Some numbers: about two hundred thousand liters of air mass is filtered inside the car in just one hour of operation.
Functionality and appearance
Cabin filter VAZ 2114
The structure of the VAZ 2114 cabin filter is very simple. This is a plastic frame with a special material inside.
Interesting fact: to enhance the cleaning effect, many experienced car owners install an additional, homemade fabric barrier into an existing one.
- Purifies the air entering the car interior from the street.
- It traps debris, dust, and harmful fumes from car exhausts.
- Provides clean and fresh air into the cabin.
What models are there?
The list of functions may vary significantly depending on the modification of the device. The most primitive ones only retain dust and dirt. More expensive and high-quality ones are equipped with activated carbon sorbent. They prevent dangerous bacteria and microorganisms from entering the cabin air.
Filters of both domestic and foreign production are suitable for the VAZ 2114. Of course, each model has its own consumer properties and service life. The average cost in the store is about two hundred rubles. Experienced car owners recommend asking the store if there is a cabin filter for the VAZ 2114 VF-014. This model is preferred.
Location
Where is the cabin filter located on the VAZ 2114? Let's start with the fact that it may not be in the car at all. The fact is that not all previous VAZ models entered the production line with ready-made, installed filters. We are talking about VAZ 2114, 2113, 2115.
Here is the cabin filter on the VAZ 2114
However, its presence in the car can be easily determined independently; you just need to press down the heater casing with force. If, when pressing under the stove, a free cavity is felt, it means there is no filter, and if the space is occupied, then, to the joy of the owner, it is already installed. As you probably understand, the filter is located directly under the hood of the car. In more detail, under the frill, or under the casing of the car heater.
What to do with a dirty filter
Like any other part, the VAZ 2114 cabin filter is not durable. Its wear and tear is comparable to the mileage of the car. Every six, seven thousand kilometers it needs to be changed or cleaned.
Dirty (old) cabin filter on a VAZ 2114
The picture of a dirty filter is always sad. Some car owners, for reasons of economy, wash, ventilate, dry it and put it back into operation. However, you need to be super skilled to carry out such work without errors. Not only is the material “tired” of use, but its structure is quite fragile. So, washing will most likely lead to new holes appearing on an old, semi-dirty device.
The best thing for the VAZ 2114 is replacing the cabin filter. But how to install a cabin filter on a VAZ 2114 correctly?
From words to action
The replacement algorithm is quite simple, even a novice car owner can easily master it:
- Open and lock the hood in the desired position.
- Remove the rubber band (seal) and fixing devices.
- Unscrew the screws secured with nuts.
- Remove the special plastic plugs. This is where a knife or straight-slotted screwdriver will come to the rescue.
- Unscrew the remaining self-tapping screws.
- Next, disconnect the frill.
- Remove the screws again.
- Remove the plastic mesh.
- Carefully remove the old filter.
- Install a new air purification device in its place.
- Install it behind the air collector.
- Press it to the body.
- Secure with mastic.
By the way, installing a completely new filter is not at all necessary. After all, in a plastic frame most often there is an ordinary padding polyester. You can buy this material yourself. It is inexpensive and easily adheres to glue.
Cabin filter location
The standard cabin filter is located in the engine compartment behind the engine. Its location is shown in the photo below.
Instead of a standard filter, an adapter is often installed. It is located in the same place as the original filter element.
Replacing the standard cabin filter
Replacing the standard cabin filter of the VAZ 2115 is carried out according to the instructions below.
- Open the hood.
- Unscrew the fastenings of the casing with the filter element.
- Remove the casing together with the filter.
- Clean dirt from the seat.
- Remove the filter element from the housing.
- Clean the casing from dirt.
- Insert new filter.
- Attach the casing with the filter in place.
- Check that there are no gaps at the joint.
Description of installing the adapter and replacing the cabin filter on a VAZ 2115
A step-by-step algorithm for installing the adapter and replacing the filter is presented below.
- Make a model from cardboard.
- Cut out the component elements from metal.
- Bend according to the layout.
- Assemble the components into an adapter.
- .Seal the joint with rubber or foam rubber.
- Install the cabin filter into the adapter.
- Mount the structure on a VAZ 2115.
Replacing a non-standard cabin filter on a VAZ 2115 is carried out by removing the old consumable from its seat and installing a new cleaner in its place. In this case, dismantling the adapter is not necessary.
Replacing the air filter on VAZ cars
Greetings, dear visitors of my site. I decided to devote today’s article to replacing the air filter on VAZ cars. I will try to cover all the models and explain in detail, show what and how to do. The process of performing work on replacing the filter will not pose any difficulties and is within the power of every driver.
When does the air filter need to be replaced?
During the operation of the car, the engine consumes a lot of purified air and the filter element gradually becomes clogged. The degree of contamination depends on the conditions in which the vehicle is operated.
The manufacturer has established an optimal filter element resource of 10,000-15,000 kilometers for models with a round element, which are used in VAZ 2101-2107 (Classic) and 2108-2109 (Samara) cars.
On subsequent models, starting with the VAZ 2110, a square filter element is used, on which the manufacturers set a moto life of 30,000 kilometers, this is indicated on the cover of the air filter itself.
Personally, I do not recommend adhering to these rules and advise replacing them much earlier; I will tell you why this is so later in this article.
How to replace the air filter?
On carburetor VAZ cars of the eighth and ninth series, a round air filter is installed.
- The same type is used on Classic models, so replacing the filter will be the same.
- I will show an example of replacing a filter element on a VAZ 2107 car.
- Open the hood and get to the air filter housing.
All we need is to unscrew the three nuts to remove the air filter cover. To do this we need a key for ten.
After unscrewing the nuts, remove the cover and put it aside or on a shelf.
Having taken out the filter element, I was shocked by such a dirty state, and I had only driven six thousand kilometers. That's why I recommend changing it as often as possible. Look at the filter.
