When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VW JETTA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.6 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.6, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.6 FSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 FSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.9 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TFSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.5, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.5, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.6 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.6 MultiFuel 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

All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for Jetta Mk5 (1K) and other VW models
Replacement: pollen filter – VW JETTA III (1K2). 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 JETTA III (1K2) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Move the passenger seat fully backwards.
    Step 2
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the bottom trim panel.
  2. Step 3
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    Remove the bottom cover of the glove box.
  3. Step 4
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW JETTA III (1K2). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  5. Step 6
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW JETTA III (1K2). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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 JETTA III (1K2).
  6. Step 7
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    Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover. Position the part using the guides and lock the fasteners.
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