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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Volkswagen Passat Element Part Number: 07K-129-620
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- Other Name: Air Filter; Element, Filter Element
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- 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat | S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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- 2012-2018, 2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat | 3.6, GT, SE, SEL Premium, VR6 | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Element Part Number: 1K0-129-620-G
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- Other Name: Air Filter
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- 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat | 2.0T, 3.6, Komfort, Lux, Turbo, Value Edition, VR6, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Element Part Number: 1K0-129-620-L
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- Other Name: Air Filter; Element, Filter Element
- Replaces: 1K0-129-620-E
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- 2012-2015 Volkswagen Passat | TDI SE, TDI SEL, TDI SEL Premium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Passat Air Filter Part Number: 5C0-129-620
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- 2014-2017 Volkswagen Passat | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Air Filter Part Number: 5C0-129-620-B
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- 2018-2022 Volkswagen Passat | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Air Filter Part Number: 8D0-133-843
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- Other Name: Filter; Air Filter
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- 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Element Part Number: 191-129-620
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- Other Name: Air Filter; Element, Filter Element
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- 1990-1997 Volkswagen Passat | CL, GL, GLS, GLX, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Air Filter Part Number: 058-133-843
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- 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat | 4 Motion, GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Element Part Number: 06F-133-843-A
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- Other Name: Filter; Element
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2.0T, Komfort, Lux, Turbo, Value Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passat Element Part Number: 1K0-129-620
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- Other Name: Air Filter; Element
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- 2012-2015, 2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat | 3.6, SE, SEL Premium, VR6 | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS

Volkswagen Passat Air Filter

The Volkswagen Passat Air Filter protects the engine by filtering the air that enters the engine, so dust and particles never enter the sensitive areas of the engine. A typical Volkswagen engine burns close to 10,000 gallons of air to one gallon of fuel, so it relies on this shield to keep its power and mileage consistent, since an air-blocked element can only cut its performance and its economy. The filter contains pleated paper as its primary Air Filter medium, capturing particles as small as about five microns, about a fraction of a human hair, before they can scar cylinders or sensors. Over the years, the majority of fuel-injected versions of the Volkswagen sedan applied a rectangular piece, which fits in a sealed air box and is connected to the throttle body by a duct, whereas older carbureted or some diesel models applied a circular one, mounted above the throttle body. Both designs operate by the same principle, but layout and surface area are applied to the maximum in the tight engine bays with the panel style, and the round design gives easy access through a wing nut. Whatever the shape, the dry style prevails as it is economical, efficient, and can be replaced easily, but there is an oiled variant that increases the dirt-holding ability in dusty situations. One of the easy jobs that an owner can undertake is regular renewal of the Air Filter, which only needs simple hand tools and a minute or two to make sure every Volkswagen engine continues breathing clean air with no restrictions during daily driving, highway cruising, or spirited rides in a Passat.

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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.