1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Air Filter Replacement

Replace a dirty engine air filter to make your...

iFixit Library Volkswagen Golf IV Moderate No estimate Guide 3027

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Replace a dirty engine air filter to make your car happy.

Step 1

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Using a vise grip, grip the metal ring securing the intake tube to the air filter cover.
Slide the ring up the tube.

Step 2

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Unplug the cable from the air filter.

Step 3

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Pull the intake tube off of the air filter cover.

Step 4

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Unscrew two Phillips screws located behind the air filter.

Step 5

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Lift the air filter cover up, starting from the back end, making sure to release them from the hinges on the front end.

Step 6

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Remove the air filter.