When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VW NEW BEETLE
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 2.0, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.9 TDI, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.6, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.8 T, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 3.2 RSI 4motion (1C9), VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.6, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 2.3 V5, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.9 TDI, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.4, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.9 TDI, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 1.8 T, VW New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) 2.5 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 New Beetle Hatchback (9C1, 1C1) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). Tools you might need:
Phillips screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). 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 NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). 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 NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). 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 NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). 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 NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1).
  6. Step 9
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    Install the cabin air filter housing.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1). 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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