Air filter change Volkswagen Passat 1998 - 2005 | Haynes Manuals

Air filter change Volkswagen Passat 1998 - 2005 | Haynes Manuals

Servicing /

October 2025

1 minute read

Time

20 minutes

Difficulty

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- step 1

Air filter location

- step 2

First, release the fixing covers - use a screwdriver and carefully prise off

- step 3

Undo two retaining fixings - use a Phillips screwdriver to do this

- step 4

Undo the circular clip on the air intake, use a 7mm socket or a screwdriver

- step 5

Undo the clip to release this plug from the air filter body

- step 6

Move all pipes and plugs to one side

- step 7

Now you can remove the cover

- step 8

Next, release the air intake

- step 9

Now undo the four retaining clips on the air filter body

- step 10

Carefully separate and lift the air filter chamber

- step 11

View of the air filter cover

- step 12

Air filter in position

- step 13

Lift out the air filter

- step 14

Clean off any debris on the surface of the filter. Replace with a new filter if heavily contaminated

- step 15

Check air filter box for debris. Clean out if required. Now you are ready to replace the air filter

- step 16

Reassemble the air filter housing

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