When to replace the Air Filter on your VW TRANSPORTER
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 6 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) VR6 3.2, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) VR6 3.2 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TSI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 BiTDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 BiTDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 TSI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.0 BiFuel, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on VW T5 TRANSPORTER VAN [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: air filter – VW T5 Transporter. Tools you'll need:
Electronic spray
Clic-R collar pliers
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – VW T5 Transporter. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 – VW T5 Transporter. Take the following steps:
  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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    Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector.
  4. Step 4
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use clic-R collar pliers.
  5. Step 5
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe 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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    Release the air filter cover clips.
  8. Step 8
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    Take off the filter lid.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – VW T5 Transporter. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
  11. 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 T5 Transporter. 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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