When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VW CALIFORNIA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 1.9 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 1.9 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.5 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.5 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 1.9 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TSI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) and other VW models
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Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). Tools you need:
Drive socket # 7
Torx bit T20
Ratchet wrench
Replacement: pollen filter – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Replace the cabin filter at least once every six months, in early spring and autumn seasons.
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • If the air flow into the cabin has sharply reduced, replace the filter before a scheduled maintenance.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the passenger side kick panel. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI 2004 Pollen Filter - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Remove the protective cover under the glove box.
  3. Step 3
    VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2.0 TDI 4motion 2005 Pollen Filter replacement: free workshop manuals
    Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove VW CALIFORNIA 2.5 TDI 4motion 2007 Pollen Filter - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). Tip:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Pollen Filter on VW California T5 Minibus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF) 2008: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF). AUTODOC recommends:
    Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality components. VW California T5 Bus (7EC, 7EF, 7EG, 7HF)
  7. Step 7
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    Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover.
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