When to replace the Air Filter on your VW SHARAN
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 4 year / 90000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.8 T 20V, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.8 V6 24V, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.8 V6 24V 4motion, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 TDI, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 2.0 LPG, VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on VW SHARAN 1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: air filter – VW Sharan 1. List of the tools you'll need:
Clic-R collar pliers
Phillips screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – VW Sharan 1. 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 Sharan 1 – 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 a Phillips screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the fastening clamp connecting the air duct to the air filter housing. Use clic-R collar pliers.
  5. Step 5
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    Detach the air duct housing from the air filter housing.
  6. Step 6
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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 7
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    Take off the filter lid.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: air filter – VW Sharan 1. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  9. Step 9
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
  10. Step 10
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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 Sharan 1. 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.
  11. Step 11
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    Reinstall the air filter cover. Fasten it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: air filter – VW Sharan 1. Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the part.
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