When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW CITYGOLF 1.3, VW CITYGOLF 1.6, VW CITYGOLF 1.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – VW CITYGOLF. Tools you need:
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – VW CITYGOLF. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 CITYGOLF – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the upper seal from the firewall.
  2. Step 4
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    Raise the waterproof insulation.
  3. Step 5
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    Disconnect the wiring harness from the engine bulkhead and take the wiring out.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the cabin filter.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the cabin air filter housing.
  6. Step 8
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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: pollen filter – VW CITYGOLF. Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.
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