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 Variant (1J6) 2.0, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.8 V6 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 T, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.0 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.6 FSI, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 1.8 T, VW Bora Variant (1J6) 2.0 4motion View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

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Tools
Replacement: air filter – VW BORA Estate (1J6). Tools you'll need:
Phillips screwdriver
Water pump pliers
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – VW BORA Estate (1J6). 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 Estate (1J6). 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 Estate (1J6). 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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