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 Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.6 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.8 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: air filter – VW PASSAT Variant (3G5). List of the tools you'll need:
Torx bit T25
Ratchet wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – VW PASSAT Variant (3G5). 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 PASSAT Variant (3G5) – 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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    Disconnect the crankcase breather hose from the air filter housing.
  2. Step 4
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    Disconnect the vacuum hose from the air filter housing.
  3. Step 5
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    Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Take off the filter lid.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  6. Step 8
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
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