How to replace the air filter on Volkswagen Jetta?

On four-cylinder BPY and five-cylinder engines, the air filter is incorporated in the engine cover. For 1.4L four-cylinder (CZTA and DGXA) engines, start by releasing the inlet hose clamps at the front and rear of the engine cover, then disconnect the inlet air resonator pipe and the vent hose. Next, disconnect the inlet air duct from the front, lift the engine cover from the right side off the ballstuds, then the left side, and remove it. Place the cover upside down to remove the water drain pipe by rotating it clockwise, then lift it off to prevent damage. Remove the air filter housing cover screws, depress the locking tabs to separate the housing halves, and unhook it from the engine cover to remove the filter. Clean the inside of the air filter housing with a damp cloth, and installation is the reverse of removal. For 1.8L and 2.0L four-cylinder engines, release the air guide top cover clips and remove the top cover (except for 2.0L CBPA engines), then release the lower clips and remove the guide. Remove the fasteners securing the filter housing cover, detach the smaller hose if equipped, lift the cover to remove the air filter element (or remove the filter clip fastener and clip for 2.0L CBPA engines), clean the housing, and installation is the reverse of removal. For 2.5L five-cylinder engines (CBTA and CBUA), release the intake hose clamps at the rear and disconnect the intake hose from the MAF sensor, then disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector and detach the smaller hose if equipped. Remove the fresh air intake duct mounting screws, lift the cover off the ballstuds, place it upside down to remove the filter housing mounting fasteners, rotate the housing up to unhook it from the engine cover, and remove the filter. Clean the inside of the air filter housing with a damp cloth, and installation is the reverse of removal.

How should the air filter element be replaced in the engine compartment on Volkswagen Passat?

The air filter element should be changed to a new one after a given time and is installed on a black plastic box which is fitted in the inward fender well on the right hand side of the engine compartment in all models. In its place, take off the trim cover above the air filter housing and pull off the air intake duct of the housing by lifting the trim cover. The second step is to unscrew the clips and lift the air filter housing cover to remove the air filter element out of the air filter housing making sure not to leave the interior of the air filter housing wet. Other models can have a strainer in the bottom of the filter housing, when available, remove the screw, raise out the strainer and wipe it with compressed air. With the cover open, avoid dropping objects in the air filtering housing. Lastly, fit the new filter element into the air filter housing making sure that it fits correctly into the groove and is installed by following the same reverse procedure as the installation.

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- Jetta | 2011-2015 | Base, S, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Golf | 2015 | TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
- Golf SportWagen | 2019 | S, SE | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
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- GTI | 2015-2021 | Autobahn, Rabbit Edition, S, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf | 2015-2018 | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- Golf Alltrack | 2017-2019 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- Golf SportWagen | 2015-2019 | Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
- Jetta | 2019-2024 | GLI 35th Anniversary Edition, GLI Autobahn, GLI S | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Touareg | 2006-2007 | TDI | 10 Cyl 5.0 L DIESEL
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- Routan | 2009-2010 | S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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- Routan | 2011-2014 | S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX
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- EuroVan | 1999-2003, 1997 | Camper, GLS, MV | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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- Jetta | 2013-2018 | Hybrid, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL, Hybrid SEL Premium, S, SE, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
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- Beetle | 2012-2014 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Golf | 2010-2014 | Base | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Jetta | 2005-2014 | 2.5, S, SE, SEL, Value Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Passat | 2012-2014 | S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Rabbit | 2006-2009 | 2.5, S | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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- CC | 2009-2016 | 4 Motion, Executive, Executive 4 Motion, Lux, V6 Executive 4Motion, VR6, VR6 4Motion, VR6 4Motion Executive, VR6 Sport | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Passat | 2012-2018, 2006-2008 | 3.6, GT, SE, SEL Premium, VR6 | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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- Beetle | 2012-2016 | GSR, R-Line, R-Line S, R-Line SE, R-Line SEL, TDI, Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- CC | 2009-2017 | Executive, Lux, Lux Limited, Lux Plus, Luxury, R-Line, R-Line Executive, Sport, Sport Plus, Trend | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Eos | 2009-2016 | Executive, Final Edition, Komfort, Lux, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- GTI | 2008-2014 | Base, Driver's Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Jetta | 2012-2015, 2008-2010, 2005-2006 | GL TDI, GLI, GLI SE, GLI SEL, GLS TDI, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Cup Edition, TDI Premium, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Passat | 2006-2010 | 2.0T, 3.6, Komfort, Lux, Turbo, Value Edition, VR6, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Rabbit | 2009 | S | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Tiguan | 2009-2017 | R-Line, S, SE, SEL, Sport, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Tiguan Limited | 2017-2018 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Replaces: 1K0-129-620-E
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- Beetle | 2013-2015 | TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
- Golf | 2010-2014 | TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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- Passat | 2012-2015 | TDI SE, TDI SEL, TDI SEL Premium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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- Phaeton | 2004-2006 | V8, W12 | 12 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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- Beetle | 2013-2017 | #PinkBeetle, Base, Classic, Denim, Dune, Fleet Edition, GSR, R-Line, R-Line S, R-Line SE, R-Line SEL, S, SE, SEL, Turbo, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Jetta | 2014-2018 | GLI, GLI SE, GLI SEL, SE, SE Sport, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Passat | 2014-2017 | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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- Golf | 2015 | TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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- Golf | 2019-2021 | S, SE, TSi | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
- Golf SportWagen | 2019 | S, SE | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
- Jetta | 2019-2024 | R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
- Taos | 2022-2024 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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- Touareg | 2004-2010 | Base, TDI, V6, V8, VR6 | 10 Cyl 5.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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- Beetle | 2017-2019 | Coast, Dune, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Passat | 2018-2022 | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Atlas | 2018-2024 | Launch Edition, Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2024 | S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS

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Volkswagen Air Filter

The Volkswagen Air Filter protects every engine by filtering out dust and debris to ensure that every VW is breathing clean air and delivering steady power, a vital service for the brand's reputation for reliability and spirited driving. Founded in Wolfsburg in 1937 with the concept of a people's car, the brand went from the beloved Beetle to the versatile Type 2 van and on to today's TSI turbocharged and all-electric ID models, all of which share clean design, solid build and easy-to-use tech such as digital cockpits and park assist that make everyday driving easy. The flexible MQB platform saves money while allowing VW to implement consistent handling and comfort throughout hatchbacks, sedans and SUVs, and other features such as touchscreen MIB infotainment and head-up displays keep the cabins modern and intuitive. Just as these advancements affect the driving experience, the Air Filter makes sure that roughly 10,000 gallons of intake air per gallon of fuel arrive at the combustion chambers free of particles smaller than five microns in size that would wear down the cylinders and lose power. Its pleated paper media falls neatly into standardized air boxes throughout the lineup, so a quick change brings throttle response, gas mileage and low emissions back without the need for special tools. By safeguarding engines and helping maintain maximum efficiency, this simple part maintains the durability and value for which every VW on the road is known.

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Volkswagen Air Filter Parts and Q&A

Element
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Q: How to replace the air filter on Volkswagen Jetta?
A:
On four-cylinder BPY and five-cylinder engines, the air filter is incorporated in the engine cover. For 1.4L four-cylinder (CZTA and DGXA) engines, start by releasing the inlet hose clamps at the front and rear of the engine cover, then disconnect the inlet air resonator pipe and the vent hose. Next, disconnect the inlet air duct from the front, lift the engine cover from the right side off the ballstuds, then the left side, and remove it. Place the cover upside down to remove the water drain pipe by rotating it clockwise, then lift it off to prevent damage. Remove the air filter housing cover screws, depress the locking tabs to separate the housing halves, and unhook it from the engine cover to remove the filter. Clean the inside of the air filter housing with a damp cloth, and installation is the reverse of removal. For 1.8L and 2.0L four-cylinder engines, release the air guide top cover clips and remove the top cover (except for 2.0L CBPA engines), then release the lower clips and remove the guide. Remove the fasteners securing the filter housing cover, detach the smaller hose if equipped, lift the cover to remove the air filter element (or remove the filter clip fastener and clip for 2.0L CBPA engines), clean the housing, and installation is the reverse of removal. For 2.5L five-cylinder engines (CBTA and CBUA), release the intake hose clamps at the rear and disconnect the intake hose from the MAF sensor, then disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector and detach the smaller hose if equipped. Remove the fresh air intake duct mounting screws, lift the cover off the ballstuds, place it upside down to remove the filter housing mounting fasteners, rotate the housing up to unhook it from the engine cover, and remove the filter. Clean the inside of the air filter housing with a damp cloth, and installation is the reverse of removal.
Air Filter
058-133-843
Q: How should the air filter element be replaced in the engine compartment on Volkswagen Passat?
A:
The air filter element should be changed to a new one after a given time and is installed on a black plastic box which is fitted in the inward fender well on the right hand side of the engine compartment in all models. In its place, take off the trim cover above the air filter housing and pull off the air intake duct of the housing by lifting the trim cover. The second step is to unscrew the clips and lift the air filter housing cover to remove the air filter element out of the air filter housing making sure not to leave the interior of the air filter housing wet. Other models can have a strainer in the bottom of the filter housing, when available, remove the screw, raise out the strainer and wipe it with compressed air. With the cover open, avoid dropping objects in the air filtering housing. Lastly, fit the new filter element into the air filter housing making sure that it fits correctly into the groove and is installed by following the same reverse procedure as the installation.