Nissan Terrano Air Filter Replacement Parts

Every Nissan Terrano sold in the UK has an air filter regardless of engine variant — it is a fundamental part of any internal combustion engine, whether petrol or diesel, naturally aspirated or turbocharged. Both the first-generation Terrano (WD21, roughly 1987–1996) and the second-generation Terrano II (R20, roughly 1993–2006, based on the Ford Maverick platform) used air filters across all their engine options. So whatever engine your Terrano runs, you will definitely need an air filter when replacing this part.

These are two distinct generations built on entirely different platforms — the WD21 ran from approximately 1987 to 1996, and the Terrano II (R20) ran from approximately 1993 to 2006 — so the air filter housings and filter sizes differ between them and the parts are not interchangeable. The most reliable way to find the correct filter is to supply your engine code (found on your V5C or via a VIN check) to the breaker, as the engine code pinpoints the exact specification needed. Never assume a part crosses the WD21-to-R20 generation boundary without the breaker confirming it against your registration.

Yes, fuel type and engine code are the most important details here — a 2.4 petrol and a 2.7 TD diesel use different air filter housings and differently sized filter elements, so they are not interchangeable. Always quote your engine code to the breaker rather than just the engine size, as there were also variants such as the 3.0 Di engine in later Terrano IIs, each with their own air intake setup. Getting the engine code from your V5C or a VIN check before contacting a breaker will save time and avoid ordering the wrong part.

Trim level makes no difference to the air filter on the Terrano II — whether your vehicle is a base, SE, SGX, or any other trim designation, the filter is determined entirely by the engine fitted, not the trim badge. The SE and SGX trims may bring additional equipment or interior differences, but the engine and its air intake system remain the same across trims sharing that engine. Just confirm your engine code with the breaker and the trim name can be ignored for this purchase.

The Terrano II (R20) ran from approximately 1993 to 2006 and did receive updates during its production life, and while air filters on the same engine code are generally consistent across the generation, ancillary and housing changes can occur mid-production. For this reason, confirm with the breaker against your exact registration whether a filter from a different year within the R20 range is a direct fit, especially if the donor vehicle is from noticeably earlier in the production run. Supplying your engine code alongside the registration gives the breaker the best chance of matching the right part.

Gearbox type does not affect the air filter, as the air intake system is connected to the engine, not the transmission. A filter from a manual Terrano II and one from an automatic Terrano II with the same engine code will be the same part. Focus on matching the engine code rather than the gearbox when sourcing a used filter from a breaker.