When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VW POLO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 55 1.3, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 75 1.6, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 45 1.0, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 64 1.9 D, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 55 1.4, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 60 1.4, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 100 1.4 16V, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 50 1.0, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 60 1.7 SDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 120 1.6 16V GTI, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 64 1.9 SDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6N1) 1.7 SDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change pollen filter on VW POLO 6n1 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – VW Polo 6N1. Tools you need:
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – VW Polo 6N1. 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 Polo 6N1 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
  5. Step 5
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    Press the pollen filter retaining clips to release them.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW Polo 6N1. 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.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.
  8. 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 Polo 6N1. 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 Polo 6N1.
  9. Step 10
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    Lock the pollen filter retaining clips in place.
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