How to carry out replacement: Air Filter 2.8 VR6 Golf 3
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How to change air filter on VW Golf 3 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Air Filter on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 2 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TD, GTD, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.4, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.6, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.8 Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 GTI 16V, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.4, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.8 VR6, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.9 VR6 Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.6, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI Syncro (1HX1), VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 TDI, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 SDI, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.0 GL, VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.8 VR6, VW GOLF III (1H1) 1.9 D … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: air filter – VW Golf 3. Tools you'll need:
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VW Golf 3
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  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.
  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 3. AUTODOC experts 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.
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