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.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – VW Golf 3
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Remove the cabin filter housing seal.
Step 4
Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
Step 5
Remove the cabin filter.
Step 6
Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.
Replacement: pollen filter – VW Golf 3. Tip:
Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.
Step 7
Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
AUTODOC recommends:
Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
Step 8
Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
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 filters – VW Golf 3.
Step 9
Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
Step 10
Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
Step 11
Reinstall the cabin filter housing seal.
Step 12
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 13
Close the hood.
Step 14
Switch on the ignition.
Step 15
Switch on the air conditioning system. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 16
Switch off the ignition.
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