Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air Filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2.0 GTI, VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2.0 TDI, VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2.0 TDI, VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2.0 TSI, VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2.0 TDI 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

All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) and other VW models

Air Filter

        Air Filter for VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2.0 TSI 4motion Petrol (190 hp)
      
        Air Filter for VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2.0 GTI Petrol (245 hp)
      
        Air Filter for VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2.0 TDI Diesel (116 hp)
      
        Air Filter for VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2.0 TDI Diesel (150 hp)
      
        Air Filter for VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2.0 TDI 4motion Diesel (200 hp)
      
        Air Filter for VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) 2.0 TSI Petrol (190 hp)

Replacement: air filter – VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Torx bit T25
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Microfibre towel
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: air filter – VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5). Tip from AUTODOC:

Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
Please note: all work on the car – VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Disconnect the crankcase breather hose from the air filter housing.
Step 4

Disconnect the vacuum hose from the air filter housing.
Step 5

Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover.Use Torx T25.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Take off the filter lid.
Step 7

Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
Step 8

Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
Step 9

Clean the air filter cover and housing.
Step 10

Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
Step 11

Insert a new filter element into the filter housing.

Replacement: air filter – VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5). Tip:

Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.Attention! Use quality filters – VW GOLF VIII Variant (CG5).During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
Step 12

Reinstall the air filter cover. Fasten it.
Step 13

Screw in the fastening screws of the air filter cover.Use Torx T25.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Connect the vacuum hose to the air filter housing.
Step 15

Connect the crankcase breather hose to the air filter housing.

Step 16

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 17

Close the hood.

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