When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Passat Variant (365) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Variant (365) 1.8 TSI, VW Passat Variant (365) 1.6 TDI, VW Passat Variant (365) 2.0 TSI, VW Passat Variant (365) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (365) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (365) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (365) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (365) 1.4 TSI EcoFuel, VW Passat Variant (365) 3.6 FSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (365) 1.4 TSI MultiFuel, VW Passat Variant (365) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (365) 1.8 TSI, VW Passat Variant (365) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (365) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Variant (365) 2.0 TDI 4motion 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 Passat Variant (365) and other VW models
Replacement: pollen filter – VW PASSAT Variant (365). 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 PASSAT Variant (365) – 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 PASSAT Variant (365). 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 PASSAT Variant (365). 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 PASSAT Variant (365).
  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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