When to replace the Air Filter on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 2 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT (3B3) 1.6, VW PASSAT (3B3) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3B3) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT (3B3) 2.3 V5, VW PASSAT (3B3) 2.0, VW PASSAT (3B3) 1.8 T 20V, VW PASSAT (3B3) 2.8 4motion, VW PASSAT (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW PASSAT (3B3) 2.0 4motion, VW PASSAT (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion, VW PASSAT (3B3) 4.0 W8 4motion, VW PASSAT (3B3) 2.0, VW PASSAT (3B3) 1.8 T, VW PASSAT (3B3) 2.0 TDI, VW PASSAT (3B3) 2.8, VW PASSAT (3B3) 1.8 T 4motion, VW PASSAT (3B3) 2.8, VW PASSAT (3B3) 2.8 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 PASSAT (3B3) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: air filter – VW PASSAT (3B3). List of the tools you'll need:
Phillips screwdriver
Flat Screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – VW PASSAT (3B3). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW PASSAT (3B3) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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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    Remove the caps from the fasteners of the air filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  3. Step 5
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    Take off the filter lid.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the fasteners of the air duct housing. Detach the air duct housing from the air filter housing.
  5. Step 7
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    Release the air filter cover clips.
  6. Step 8
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    Slightly raise the cover of the air filter housing.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – VW PASSAT (3B3). Tip from AUTODOC:
    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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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: air filter – VW PASSAT (3B3). Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Take care to only use quality filters.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
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