Hi All,

Curiosity got the better of me this weekend. My build sheet shows a pollen filter was fitted to a convertible which seems like an exercise in futility.

I popped the scuttle off and low and behold the unicorn was there, a black grubby pollen filter.

Obviously, it had been changed before as it is not OEM, but it must have been a very long time ago.

I have had the new filter for several years as the consensus was that no pollen filter were fitted to North American cars I never bothered looking.

Not the worst job to do, all in all about 90 minutes which included some cleaning and vacuuming the area of dust and debris.

Thanks to John @ To The Garage for the helpful hints on the job.

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...+xkr+episode+1

I don't remember how to add photos so there may be non or three the same!

Regards,

Karl

 

I have a 97 coupe and looked for the filter after watching TTG video and found the original in place so bought a replacement online.
The wipers were a bear to remove. Broke a wiper/battery terminal puller and needed liquid wrench and a small 3 pronged bearing puller to break them free. Go worried I might break the wiper arm!

If anyone is removing wiper arms, I suggest using masking tape on windshield to mark the 'resting' wiper placement and not mark the spindle with a sharpie to line things up for reinstallation. My markings washed away when I thoroughly cleaned the fittings.
Chris

 

Be VERY sure that the black nylon shouldered washers that go on each scuttle screw are there when you reinstall it!
(I wish someone had told be that)