Replacement: air filter – VW Passat B6 3C Variant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: air filter – Passat Variant B6. Recommended sequence of steps:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4
Slightly raise the cover of the air filter housing.
Step 5
Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
Step 6
Clean the air filter cover and housing.
Replacement: air filter – VW Passat 3C5. AUTODOC recommends:
Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
Step 7
Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
Replacement: air filter – Passat Variant B6. Tip:
Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Take care to only use quality filters.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
Step 8
Reinstall the air filter cover. Fasten it.
Step 9
Screw in the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use Torx T27. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 11
Close the hood.
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