How to carry out replacement: Pollen Filter 1.9 TDI Passat 3b5
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How to change pollen filter on VW Passat B5 Estate (3B5) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VW PASSAT
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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Replacement: pollen filter – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Tools you need:
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: pollen filter – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 PASSAT Variant (3B5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  2. Step 4
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    Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
  3. Step 5
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    Press the pollen filter retaining clips to release them.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.Cover the cabin filter air ducts with a microfibre cloth to keep dirt and dust out.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.
  6. Step 8
    Remove the microfibre cloth from the cabin filter air ducts.
    Step 9
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW PASSAT Variant (3B5). Tip:
    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 PASSAT Variant (3B5).
  7. Step 10
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    Lock the pollen filter retaining clips in place.
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