Technical Cabin filter

[Pandapop23]

Hi folks I am trying to get to my cabin filter but the screw that holds the cover in place I can't undo any ideas shown in the picture

 

[varesecrazy]

Hi folks I am trying to get to my cabin filter but the screw that holds the cover in place I can't undo any ideas shown in the pictureView attachment 444848View attachment 444849

My punto is the other footwell.. So UK access is easy..

I believe it's a 5.5mm hex head


Tricky to get a socket in there..

So either:

5.5 ringspanner
OR

MOVE THAT STEERING Tube.. (Apparently several people think that is actually easiest..)

 

[Pandapop23]

My punto is the other footwell.. So UK access is easy..

I believe it's a 5.5mm hex head


Tricky to get a socket in there..

So either:

5.5 ringspanner
OR

MOVE THAT STEERING Tube.. (Apparently several people think that is actually easiest..)

Not tried a ring spanner, but will try that, I don't want to move the steering rack if I don't need to.

 

[roosterno9]

Hi folks I am trying to get to my cabin filter but the screw that holds the cover in place I can't undo any ideas shown in the pictureView attachment 444848View attachment 444849

Go to eBay to get a miniature 5.5 mm wrench by king dick, it only cost about four quid.

 

[Pandapop23]

Go to eBay to get a miniature 5.5 mm wrench by king dick, it only cost about four quid.

 

[Pandapop23]

Will try that thanks, I'll see if one of the mechanics has a small ring spanner, if not will ask a tool van if they have one.

 

[Herts Hillhopper]

See this (and various other) earlier posts for a full ‘how to’
Thread 'Changing the pollen filter - my ‘easy’ way!'
https://www.fiatforum.com/threads/changing-the-pollen-filter-my-easy-way.481366/

 

[Pandapop23]

See this (and various other) earlier posts for a full ‘how to’
Thread 'Changing the pollen filter - my ‘easy’ way!'
https://www.fiatforum.com/threads/changing-the-pollen-filter-my-easy-way.481366/

Thanks for this I will certainly try that, I used my snap on 1/4 inch ratchet but never thought of using a miniature spanner.

 

[WitleyPanda]

What's the problem, just use a 1/4" drive socket? Now a bypass hose on a proper mini, that a sweat.

 

[Bianco ghiaccio]

I used a pointy nosed pliers to get it out. I didn't replace it. The cover clicks back into place.

 

[earthman]

I do have a tiny set of spanners that includes a 5.5mm but I ended up taking a cutting disk to an old 5.5mm socket, it were just a bit too long to get in that space.

 

[bugsymike]

What's the problem, just use a 1/4" drive socket? Now a bypass hose on a proper mini, that a sweat.

Done a few of those as an apprentice, the worst one was I fitted a water pump and couldn't get the fan bolts in, then found the threads hadn't been tapped!!!

 

[The Panda Nut]

My punto is the other footwell.. So UK access is easy..

I believe it's a 5.5mm hex head


Tricky to get a socket in there..

So either:

5.5 ringspanner
OR

MOVE THAT STEERING Tube.. (Apparently several people think that is actually easiest..)

On 169 if you depress clutch you can stick a screw driver in the cluch pedal box that keeps it down. Fiddly but effective. Makes it much easier. On the 319 undosteering pinch bolt and the job is easy. Make sure wheels are straight first. Dont over tighten oinch bolt on replacing. Panda torques are in the resources tab.

319 fitting instructions are in the resources section

 

[The Panda Nut]

See this (and various other) earlier posts for a full ‘how to’
Thread 'Changing the pollen filter - my ‘easy’ way!'
https://www.fiatforum.com/threads/changing-the-pollen-filter-my-easy-way.481366/

How did you cut the hole in the floor to get your hand in Lol