When to replace the Air Filter on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 6 year / 90000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Passat Saloon (362) 1.6 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Saloon (362) 1.4 TSI EcoFuel, VW Passat Saloon (362) 1.4 TSI MultiFuel, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Saloon (362) 2.0 TDI 4motion View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on VW PASSAT B7 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for Passat Saloon (362) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: air filter – VW Passat B7 saloon. List of the tools you'll need:
Torx bit T25
Ratchet wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – VW Passat B7 saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Passat B7 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  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 Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
  5. Step 5
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    Slightly raise the cover of the air filter housing.
  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 Passat B7 saloon. 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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