The main task of the air filter is to clean the air used in preparing the fuel-air mixture. It is this that will be fed into the combustion chamber in the future. Dirt getting into the engine can cause damage. The air filter cleans the incoming air flows from foreign particles.
If you do not replace the filter in a timely manner, fuel consumption increases, since the warm-air mixture will be oversaturated with gasoline. It should be replaced at least every thirty thousand kilometers.
If you often drive off-road, this figure will drop to fifteen thousand kilometers. Harsh operating conditions in dusty areas are the main reason for filter failure. It is also worth replacing if you notice that oil is getting into the air filter housing.
Original
Most car owners prefer to buy and install original spare parts. When the Lada Priora is released, a LADA air filter under article number 21120110908082 is installed at the factory. A filter from the BIG brand can also be installed out of the box. You can find it by catalog number GB-320.
The price of the original air filter for the Lada Priora injection engine (16 valves) is from 200 to 400 rubles.
Please read the packaging carefully before purchasing. Make sure that the box is made of high quality, it contains only official logos, and there are no extraneous images or inscriptions. Check the filter for damage, including torn bellows. This way you will avoid buying a fake at the price of the original.
Part Features
The Priora air filter is presented in the form of a small black plastic box with a streamlined shape. Upon visual inspection, you can distinguish a corrugation and a wide pipe, which is directed towards the engine.
The Lada Priora air filter is located in the central part of the hood, directly in the front area, and contains 16 valves. The external environment has a detrimental effect on it - chips and cracks appear. In most cases, this unit must be dismantled for updating due to deformation or replacement of cleaning elements. The air filter is attached to the metal base using rubber supports.
Regularly checking and installing the air filter is an important step that should never be skipped. If the housing breaks down, there is a possibility that air flows will enter not only the motor, but also through the cracks formed. Stones can get into such holes, which will subsequently be directed into the engine. For this reason, the integrity of the cleaning part and the box is important.
Installing the air filter takes only 15-20 minutes, after which the engine runs much better. Manufacturers recommend replacing and installing a new block every 30,000 kilometers traveled.
Analogs
If you do not want to overpay or you are not satisfied with the performance of the original filter, take a closer look at analogues. They are not inferior to, and in most cases even superior to, original components in quality.
Consider the following options:
| Brand | vendor code | Price, rub.) |
| JS Asakashi | A0029 | 200-250 |
| Fortech | FA021 | 200-300 |
| Sakura | A2412K | 230-250 |
| BIG Filter | GB9597C | 210-270 |
When purchasing, you should be guided by similar requirements: check the packaging for compliance with the original one and make sure that there is no external damage on the part itself.
If you have questions, ask the seller for a product certificate (if you purchase VF in a salon). It is better to carefully inspect the part in advance than to accidentally purchase a low-quality Chinese fake.
Step-by-step instructions for high-quality dismantling
The air filter on the Priora is connected to the mass air flow sensor. This component is necessary in a vehicle to determine the correct amount of air flow. Based on such information, the electronics unit responsible for control calculates the correct proportions for fuel preparation. The air filter is attached to this unit using wires. To remove the wiring harness, lift up the special clamp. Most often it is colored yellow.
Next, using a screwdriver, you need to loosen the steel clamp that tightens the outlet tube from the filter. With leisurely movements you can disconnect it from the box. The air filter on the Priora has three rubber supports that are connected to the metal body of the car. During dismantling, they can also be pulled out. To prevent this, the air filter mount (rubber supports) can be lubricated with automobile oil or a silicone mixture.
If the air filter mounts in the form of rubber supports have come out of their grooves, you can return them to their place using pliers. Use pliers to pinch the ends of the supports and place them in the grooves.
Air flows enter from below through a special pipe. During the dismantling process, carefully pull the housing upward until the input element appears. Pull the pipe and it will detach from the body.
The instructions on how to correctly install the air filter after changing the component are characterized by the reverse sequence of actions.
Changing the cleaning element
To change the cleaning unit, you do not have to completely remove the housing. The air filter is installed after removing the terminal from the battery.
Removing the cover to change the filter
The air filter is attached to the housing cover, which can be removed simply by unscrewing 4 screws. After dismantling the cover, pay attention to the corrugated air duct; it must be slightly bent. The filtration element is attached to the body with special rubber seals.
How to change the air filter on a Lada Priora
The element is located near the battery and placed in a special housing. The housing cover is tightly fixed and secured with four bolts. To completely replace the air filter, you need one tool - a Phillips screwdriver. The process itself will take no more than twenty minutes:
- Open the hood of the car. We find a black plastic rectangular box - this is the air filter housing. We will only replace the filter element, so you won’t have to remove it entirely.
- Disconnect the connector from the mass air flow sensor. To carry out this operation, find the locking latch at the bottom of the block and press it.
- Take a Phillips screwdriver and disconnect the cover. To do this, you need to unscrew four screws.
- Remove the cover, then bend the corrugated air duct.
- Having gained access to the old air filter, we take it out. It is secured in the body with a rubber seal.
- We inspect the element for the presence of contamination - sand and dust. Please note that the absence of contamination does not always guarantee that the air filter is working properly.
- We vacuum the dirt from the landing nest; it is important to remove all existing dirt. We remove oil if it gets into the housing for any reason. The seat can also be cleaned with a dry rag or blown out.
- We install a new VF in place of the old one. It is important that the corrugations are located along the body. We check whether the elastic fits tightly to the edges of the case.
- If the part has been installed correctly, close the housing cover and secure it by tightening the screws with a screwdriver.
- We connect the mass air flow sensor to the removed wiring block. We make sure that the system is working correctly.
If you are not confident in your experience and are afraid of harming the mechanism, you should immediately contact the salon. Installing a new air filter on a Lada Priora is an inexpensive procedure. All you have to do is wait until the technician replaces the old VF.
List of tools
Replacing the air filter on a Priora is carried out using the following tools:
- wrench (10);
- screwdrivers of various modifications;
- pliers.
After preparing the necessary instruments and components, you can safely begin to consider the procedure for dismantling and replacing the unit.
Before removing the part, we recommend disconnecting the negative terminal from the battery. This is done using a wrench.
How and when to change the cabin filter in LADA Priora
The air conditioning systems of Lada Priora cars use cabin filters. The purpose of the devices is to effectively clean the air flow entering the car interior. Below we will look at how to replace the cabin filter on a Priora and in what cases it needs to be changed.
Before changing the purifier, you need to know its location.
A device designed to filter the air in Lada Priora cars is installed in a special niche in the engine compartment under the windshield of the car.
The cleaner is placed vertically, so to gain access to it you need to remove the hood seal. The location where the filter is located does not depend on whether the car is equipped with air conditioning or not.
When is it necessary to change?
Now let's look at how often you need to replace the purifier in the Lada Priora.
According to official regulations, the old filter must be replaced with a new one every 10 thousand kilometers if the vehicle is used under normal operating conditions.
When they are harsher and you often drive your car on dusty roads in large cities, then you need to change the cleaner every 5-7.5 thousand kilometers.
By what signs can you determine that it is time to make repairs and install a new cabin filter:
- the air inside the car has become dirty;
- car windows sweat a lot, even in dry weather and no humidity outside;
- a damp smell appeared in the car interior, which intensified when the heating system was activated;
- the glass blowing became weaker.
Filter selection
Lada Priora cars can use several different cleaners - Panasonic and Halla.
The importance of the purifier is not exaggerated
The normal cycle of the Priora's 16-valve power unit involves ignition of the working mixture in the combustion chamber. This mixture consists of air and injected fine gasoline. The very first stroke of the Lada engine is intake. The intake valve opens and air enters the cylinder. At the same time, fuel is supplied through the injector.
Next, the piston rises and a compression stroke of the combustible mixture occurs. Under pressure it ignites and pushes the piston down. The crankshaft rotates and torque is transmitted to the wheels. The quality of the explosion in the chamber determines the impulse transmitted by the connecting rod to the shaft, and, accordingly, the power of the power unit. This is how the motor works correctly.
The engine will not operate at full power in some cases.
- The filter is clogged and does not supply clean air in the required quantity.
- The cleaner allows dust and dirt to enter the cylinders.
- The cleaner is wet and water enters the combustion chamber.
The main indicators of filter quality are the degree of filtration and air flow resistance. These parameters depend directly on each other. With more filtration, the purifier will have better resistance.
Ignition will be of high quality if the required amount of air and fuel enters the cylinder. When one filter is used for a long time, it becomes clogged and some of the air is trapped on the curtains. The lack of air in the combustion chamber will have to be compensated with excess fuel. This is why there is increased consumption. And even then, the force of pressure of the piston on the connecting rod will be less than with air, which leads to a decrease in power.
Providing clean air to the cylinders is the responsibility of the air filter.
It consists of corrugated cardboard in the form of curtains that stop particles of dust, dirt, and, if necessary, water on their way to the engine. The entry of solid particles into the cylinder liner disrupts the lubrication system and increases the abrasiveness of the crank mechanism parts. And water that gets into the chamber changes the composition of the combustible mixture, and safe ignition is under the threat of water hammer.
