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[Webby the Bear]

So had a 2010 Grand Scenic in for service today. After having to remove the NS windscreen wiper and scuttle panel and removed the brake fluid reservoir just to get access to the air filter I made the mistake of thinking the hardship was over.

Pollen filter in these is by far the most ridiculous set up I've ever seen. Apart from the fact the instructions that come with the new filter say it's behind the glovebox and I removed all that to find no pollen filter housing  I then check autodata who give two possibles which are behind the glovebox or "behind the clutch pedal". Well as I'd already ruled out the glove box location  behind the clutch pedal it is.

Just for the shits and giggles I found this guide online which I think will illustrate the complete facking stupidity of French motor manufacturers.....

http://www.renaultforums.co.uk/44-heating-cooling/270457-renault-grand-scenic-iii-1-5-dci-cabin-filter-change-*pics*.html

[Webby the Bear]

http://www.renaultforums.co.uk/44-heating-cooling/270457-renault-grand-scenic-iii-1-5-dci-cabin-filter-change-*pics*.html

[Webby the Bear]

Facking links. Type in to google '2010 Renault grand scenic pollen filter replacement' and it's the one on the Renault forums

[STEMO]

Before you demolished someone's pride and joy, you should have asked me. It's common knowledge where the filter is on most Renaults, so you should have had a read-up on the subject. You can read?
French motor manufacturers are not stupid, well, not stupid enough to alter the design of a car for people who drive on the wrong side of the road.


PS. If you ever work on a left hand drive Renault, the filter is behind the glove box.

[STEMO]

I reiterate....I'm glad my poor car doesn't come into your garage.

[Webby the Bear]

Well I did read up on the subject via the instruction leaflet that comes with the filter and the Autodata guide. I did mention that. You can read too, right?
 

[STEMO]

Well I did read up on the subject via the instruction leaflet that comes with the filter and the Autodata guide. I did mention that. You can read too, right?
 

You read a leaflet produced in France, doesn't take a lot of working out.

[STEMO]

Well I did read up on the subject via the instruction leaflet that comes with the filter and the Autodata guide. I did mention that. You can read too, right?
 

You read a leaflet produced in France, doesn't take a lot of working out. Ring Renault and ask them to do one just for you.

[Webby the Bear]

Lol but Autodata had two possibilities for RHD.

But irrespective of my intelligence, why stuff a serviceable item in a very awkward location. Omega for example. Lift a cover up, remove filter, replace.

WHYYYYYYYYYYYY STEMO? 

[STEMO]

Lol but Autodata had two possibilities for RHD.

But irrespective of my intelligence, why stuff a serviceable item in a very awkward location. Omega for example. Lift a cover up, remove filter, replace.

WHYYYYYYYYYYYY STEMO? 

It's a smaller car, with a gearbox under the engine plus accompanying drive shafts etc, and, believe it or not, there's a lot more 'stuff' crammed into a modern Renault engine compartment and dashboard area than there is an old Vauxhall.

[STEMO]

Oh......and I don't love Renaults. 

[Nick W]

Lol but Autodata had two possibilities for RHD.

But irrespective of my intelligence, why stuff a serviceable item in a very awkward location. Omega for example. Lift a cover up, remove filter, replace.

WHYYYYYYYYYYYY STEMO?

Because Pierre had an extra bottle of wine halfway through designing it, and Claude's(who was responsible for the final sign-off) wife found out about the new mistress and was giving him grief.


Your problem is that you're not eating enough smelly cheese to think that this sort of shit is acceptable.

[STEMO]

Lol but Autodata had two possibilities for RHD.

But irrespective of my intelligence, why stuff a serviceable item in a very awkward location. Omega for example. Lift a cover up, remove filter, replace.

WHYYYYYYYYYYYY STEMO?

Because Pierre had an extra bottle of wine halfway through designing it, and Claude's(who was responsible for the final sign-off) wife found out about the new mistress and was giving him grief.


Your problem is that you're not eating enough smelly cheese to think that this sort of shit is acceptable.

Very constructive, Nick. 
When all else fails, a bit of good old English racism will save the day.

[STEMO]

I guess you also think it's OK for someone to start taking bits off here and without following the prescribed procedure?

[Nick W]

I guess you also think it's OK for someone to start taking bits off here and without following the prescribed procedure?

It's frequently necessary. Check out Renault's procedure for doing Espace/Avantime V6 cambelts. The belt kit is about £100, the cost of the job is at least £1100. The procedure is remove the engine for access. But it's doable in place in about 3 hours.