i30 Owners Club
MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => INTERIOR => Topic started by: wbm00 on April 18, 2016, 16:48:51
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Who better to write an idiot's guide, than the club's resident idiot? :razz:
Empty the glove box and remove the stoppers on both sides by rotating them:
(http://i68.tinypic.com/2m630ht.jpg)
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2s7amn9.jpg)
Without the stoppers, the glove box lowers more than usual, exposing the support strap:
(http://i65.tinypic.com/23vhzb7.jpg)
Remove the support strap by squeezing the end so it pops through the hole:
(http://i66.tinypic.com/2uscx1x.jpg)
With the support strap removed, the glove box swings downwards and the plastic cover of the filter is visible. Remove the plastic cover:
(http://i65.tinypic.com/24cek3o.jpg)
The filter element will be visible - gently pull it out:
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2jb3axl.jpg)
Note the orientation of the filter and ensure it is replaced the same way:
(http://i64.tinypic.com/15rbq8o.jpg)
This is how mine looks after 16,000 miles/18 months:
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2r4oo7l.jpg)
I gently removed small particles from the filter crevices using a vacuum cleaner.
Refitting the filter, cover, support strap and stoppers is a simple reversal of the above steps.
Hyundai have designed this to be an incredibly straightforward procedure that almost anyone can carry out. :goodjob:
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Thank you... :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
It's been six and a half years so I am thinking it's due for a renewal. You've inspired me to get me ass into gear, I am gonna order a new one right now.
Then it's a drive down to Brummingham for you to install it for me :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Just kidding, I'll attempt it myself. :happydance: :happydance:
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Asa,
Be aware the fd model isn't as easy re the 2 stoppers.
Same process but the stoppers are push/pull lugs which can be tricky to remove.
I've done both models and the gd is by far the easier.
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Thanks wbm (must check Trish's sometime!)
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You have a glove box light! Jealous! Hate how Hyundai cheaped out on the GD and removed it!
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You have a glove box light! Jealous! Hate how Hyundai cheaped out on the GD and removed it!
Mine has a glove box light :P
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You have a glove box light! Jealous! Hate how Hyundai cheaped out on the GD and removed it!
Mine has a glove box light :P
so has mine
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Trish's GDe tourer does too...
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We got ripped off! Our Korean 2014 GD Elite doesn't have it! You don't realise how much you need it until it's not there!
Maybe the Koreans don't need a glove box light because they have night vision?
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You have a glove box light! Jealous! Hate how Hyundai cheaped out on the GD and removed it!
Mine has a glove box light :P
yeah but not four doors :P
jokes I think the coupe looks awesome and I must admit I was a little surprise by the lack of a light,
Does the GD wagon have one?
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You have a glove box light! Jealous! Hate how Hyundai cheaped out on the GD and removed it!
Mine has a glove box light :P
yeah but not four doors :P
jokes I think the coupe looks awesome and I must admit I was a little surprise by the lack of a light,
Does the GD wagon have one?
Yes, made in the same Czech factory as the 3 door... :cool:
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I reckon the 3 Door is the nicest looking out off the i30 range, side profile looks great and I prefer the 3 Door rear bumper
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Thanks for that. Just had a go at my car also. By the way, how often should the cabin filter be changed?
Also, I was looking online and found this products and was wondering how some thing like this would compare with the regular cabin filter. Has anyone tried these?
:link: Cabin Air Filters | Hyundai i30 Cabin Air Filter 2012-2016 (http://cabinairfilters.com.au/product/hyundai-i30-cabin-air-filter-2012-2016/)
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Looks like ordinary foam to me, I'll make my own. :fum:
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Thanks for that. Just had a go at my car also. By the way, how often should the cabin filter be changed?
Also, I was looking online and found this products and was wondering how some thing like this would compare with the regular cabin filter. Has anyone tried these?
:link: Cabin Air Filters | Hyundai i30 Cabin Air Filter 2012-2016 (http://cabinairfilters.com.au/product/hyundai-i30-cabin-air-filter-2012-2016/)
It'll depend on how much you use the fan and the air quality, my fan is on all the time and filters last me 2 years 20,000 - 30,000 kms.
Many people with Asthma and pollen allergies will change yearly without fail.
Quite expensive that filter you linked, more than double the price of standard filters :eek: if I were to change to a foam filter I'd probably do as Phil said and make my own...activated carbon foam filter media can be purchased relatively cheap through aquarium shops or just use non-carbon media from Clark Rubber or similar.
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Thanks for that. Just had a go at my car also. By the way, how often should the cabin filter be changed?
Also, I was looking online and found this products and was wondering how some thing like this would compare with the regular cabin filter. Has anyone tried these?
:link: Cabin Air Filters | Hyundai i30 Cabin Air Filter 2012-2016 (http://cabinairfilters.com.au/product/hyundai-i30-cabin-air-filter-2012-2016/)
It'll depend on how much you use the fan and the air quality, my fan is on all the time and filters last me 2 years 20,000 - 30,000 kms.
Many people with Asthma and pollen allergies will change yearly without fail.
Quite expensive that filter you linked, more than double the price of standard filters :eek: if I were to change to a foam filter I'd probably do as Phil said and make my own...activated carbon foam filter media can be purchased relatively cheap through aquarium shops or just use non-carbon media from Clark Rubber or similar.
Thanks for that. How much is a standard filter. Do you buy online or from Hyundai?
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Thanks for that. How much is a standard filter. Do you buy online or from Hyundai?
You can get online for 15 or so $, Hyundai gave me my last filter for free :)