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.

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- 2011-2015 Volkswagen Jetta | Base, S, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- 2019-2024 Volkswagen Jetta | GLI 35th Anniversary Edition, GLI Autobahn, GLI S | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- 2013-2018 Volkswagen Jetta | 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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- 2005-2014 Volkswagen Jetta | 2.5, S, SE, SEL, Value Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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- 2012-2015, 2008-2010, 2005-2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 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
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- 2009-2015 Volkswagen Jetta | S, TDI, TDI Cup Edition, TDI Premium, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- 2014-2018 Volkswagen Jetta | GLI, GLI SE, GLI SEL, SE, SE Sport, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- 2019-2024 Volkswagen Jetta | R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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- 1990-1992 Volkswagen Jetta | GL, GLI 16-Valve | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- 2006-2008 Volkswagen Jetta | 2.0T, GLI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- 1988-1992, 1984-1986 Volkswagen Jetta | Base, Carat, GL, GLI 16-Valve | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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- 1993-1999 Volkswagen Jetta | Celebration Edition, City, GL, GLS, GLX, GT, Jazz, K2, Limited Edition, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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- 1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta | GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI, GLX, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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- 2000-2005 Volkswagen Jetta | GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI, GLX, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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- 1984 Volkswagen Jetta | Base, GL, GLI | 4 Cyl 1.7 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS

Volkswagen Jetta Air Filter

The Volkswagen Jetta Air Filter allows the engine to breathe freely by stopping dust, sand, and other debris that would otherwise harm the metal parts and rob it of power by scratching them. Each gallon of fuel consumed by an engine draws in about 10,000 gallons of air, therefore smooth flow is essential in ensuring high acceleration and reasonable mileage. An intake box containing a pleated paper-like structure traps particles as small as five microns in diameter and permits only clean air to enter the cylinders. When that surface becomes clogged, the Air Filter chokes performance, and with the Air Filter blocked, performance is adversely affected. Over the years, Volkswagen vehicles have been based on two major layouts. In early carbureted models, a round dry element was placed directly on the carburetor, and fuel-injected generations, such as Jetta versions, have a flat panel placed in an air box remote from the throttle body, which is joined to the throttle body via a duct. The two styles are consistent in their filtering but vary in their shape and accessibility, where the circular unit is freed with one wing nut and the panel style is freed with a few clips or screws. Not only conventional dry paper can be applied, which provides reliable efficiency, but other options are available such as oiled cotton or foam, which have a larger dirt capacity, only that the seal should be tight and should not be bypassed. Failure to replace the Air Filter can leave any Volkswagen slow and vulnerable, while replacing it is a simple exercise that keeps any Volkswagen running smoothly with recovered responsiveness.

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Volkswagen Jetta Air Filter Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to replace the air filter on Volkswagen Jetta?
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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.