When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VW TRANSPORTER
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 60000 km
Important!
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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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for Transporter VI Van (SGA, SGH) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). Tools you might need:
Drive socket # 5,5
Torx bit T20
Ratchet wrench
Replacement: pollen filter – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
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 passenger side kick panel. Use Torx T20.
  2. Step 3
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    Remove the protective cover under the glove box.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover. Use a drive socket #5,5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  6. Step 7
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH). AUTODOC recommends:
    Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality components. VW TRANSPORTER VI Box (SGA, SGH)
  7. Step 8
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    Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover.
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