Volkswagen Jetta Engine Air Filter Replacement
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Is your Volkswagen Jetta have a low gas mileage and decreased power due to a bad engine air filter? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing the engine air filter of your Volkswagen. This article provides instructions on changing the engine air filter on Volkswagen Jetta. This guide applies to the sixth-generation VW Jetta known as A6, Type 5C6; 2011 to 2019.
What you will need
- Volkswagen Jetta Engine Air Filter
- Channel-lock pliers
- Phillips screwdriver
Procedure
Follow these steps to change the engine air filter on a VW Jetta.
- Pull the hood release under the dashboard and open the hood.
- Locate the engine air filter housing.
- Disconnect the air hoses from the filter housing.
- Pull up the air filter housing to disconnect it from the engine.
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws on the bottom of the filter housing.
- Open up the housing and remove the old filter.
- Clean any leaves or debris from the air filter housing.
- Install the new air filter and close the housing. Reinstall the two Philips screws.
- Press the air filter housing on the engine and ensure it is secure.
- Reconnect the air hoses to the air filter housing.
Changing the engine air filter on a Volkswagen Jetta is easy once you realize the housing needs removal. Once the housing is removed, two screws are accessible, and the filter can be removed. Risk of getting burned. Do not change the engine air filter if the engine is still hot.
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