When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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

Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF ALLTRACK (BA5). List of the tools you'll need:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the glove box.
  2. Step 2
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    Press down on the glove box retainers.
  3. Step 3
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    Detach the stopper (strap) from the glove box lid.
  4. Step 4
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    Release the cabin filter cover clips.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF ALLTRACK (BA5). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  7. Step 7
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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF ALLTRACK (BA5). Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.
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