The pollen filter is meant to be changed at every service interval but it's only done as an additional customer expense and not included with the service. It really gets surprisingly clogged so reduces heater blower efficiency.
Location of filter and removal of panel
The pollen filter is located behind the driver's side centre console panel almost in line with the clutch pedal
Remove the panel which is just held by securing pins.
The filter cover is a small panel around 3cm by 20cm almost in line with the clutch pedal and it's held in by two plastic spring clips and a Philips securing screw underneath.
Here's the two plastic spring clips and the location of the securing screw.
The cover then pushes off towards the front of the car
Removing the filter
The filter is quite large, here it is just being pulled out. You need to rotate it vertical when it's half way out to get the clearance from the steering column.
Make a note how you did it so you can refit the same way.
Cleaning/Replacing the filter
And here it is, filter absolutely plastered along with last autumn's entire leaf collection. You could just blow it out with an air line to clean it as it's not a crucial engine part but be prepared for a lot of dust or from Fiat they're around £10 to buy
