When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VW TRANSPORTER
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 1 year / 20000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 1.9 D, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 1.9 TD, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.4 D, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 Syncro, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.0, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 Syncro, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.4 D Syncro, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.4 D, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.5 TDI Syncro, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.8, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 2.8 VR6, VW Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) 1.9 D View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for Transporter IV Platform / Chassis (70E, 70L, 70M, 7DE, 7DL) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). Tools you need:
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD) – 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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    Release the cabin filter cover clips. Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the cabin air filter housing.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). Professionals recommend:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW TRANSPORTER IV Platform/Chassis (70XD). AUTODOC recommends:
    Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
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