When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 30000 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

Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF IV Van (1J1). Tools you might need:
Phillips screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF IV Van (1J1). 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF IV Van (1J1). Recommended sequence of steps:
  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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    Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the rubber strip.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF IV Van (1J1). To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the cabin air filter housing.
  5. Step 7
    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF IV Van (1J1). Professionals recommend:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
    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.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF IV Van (1J1). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – VW GOLF IV Van (1J1).
  6. Step 9
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    Install the cabin air filter housing.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF IV Van (1J1). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.
  7. Step 10
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    Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover.
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