How to carry out replacement: Air Filter 1.9 TDI Golf 5
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How to change air filter on VW Golf 5 – 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 : 6 year / 90000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 SDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.6, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 FSI 4motion … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on VW GOLF 5 (1K1) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: air filter – VW Golf 5. Tools you need:
Phillips screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: air filter – VW Golf 5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 5.
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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    Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Take off the filter lid.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the air filter cartridge. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  7. Step 7
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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 8
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – VW Golf 5. 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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