How to carry out replacement: Air Filter 1.6 VW Bora 1j2
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How to change air filter on VW Bora Saloon (1J2) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Air Filter on your VW BORA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 4 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.0, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 SDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.8 V6 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 T, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 2.0 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.6 FSI, VW Bora Saloon (1J2) 1.8 T … View more

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Replacement: air filter – VW BORA (1J2). Tools you'll need:
Phillips screwdriver
Water pump pliers
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: air filter – VW BORA (1J2). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: air filter – VW BORA (1J2). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use water pump pliers.
  3. Step 5
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    Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector.
  4. Step 6
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  5. Step 7
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    Slightly raise the cover of the air filter housing.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  7. Step 9
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – VW BORA (1J2). Professionals recommend:
    Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
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