1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Air Filter Replacement

1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Air Filter Replacement

1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Air Filter Replacement Replace a dirty engine air filter to optimize fuel economy and keep your engine running smoothly.

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1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Air Filter Replacement

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

TOOLS:

PARTS:

Locking Pliers (1)

Volkswagen Golf Air Filter (1)

Phillips #2 Screwdriver (1)

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1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Air Filter Replacement

Step 1 — Air Filter

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

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Slide the ring up the tube.

Step 2

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Unplug the cable from the air filter.

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1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Air Filter Replacement

Step 3 

Pull the intake tube off of the air filter cover.

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Unscrew two Phillips screws located behind the air filter.

Step 4

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1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf Air Filter Replacement

Step 5 

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

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Remove the air filter.

Step 6

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-08-18 06:52:43 AM.

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