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How to change pollen filter on VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for Golf IV Variant (1J5) and other VW models
Pollen filter
Alternative products

Phillips screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5). 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 Variant (1J5). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 4Remove the rubber strip.
- Step 5Remove the cabin filter housing cover.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5). To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
- Step 6Remove the cabin air filter housing.
- Step 7Remove the cabin filter.Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5). Professionals recommend:Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.Step 8Insert 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 Variant (1J5). Tip from AUTODOC:Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5).
- Step 9Install the cabin air filter housing.Replacement: pollen filter – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5). AUTODOC experts recommend:Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.
- Step 10Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover.
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