When to replace the Air Filter on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on VW GOLF 2 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for GOLF II (19E, 1G1) and other VW models
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Air Filter Housing Cover
Tools
Replacement: air filter – VW Golf 2. Tools you might need:
Crow bar
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – VW Golf 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Golf 2 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Release the air filter cover clips. Use a crowbar.
  4. Step 4
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    Slightly raise the cover of the air filter housing.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  6. Step 6
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – VW Golf 2. Tip:
    Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
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