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Replacement of the cabin air filter of the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI

Model: Volkswagen Polo 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Air filter

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Today's instructions will allow us to remove and replace the cabin air filter of the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI. First, we open the hood of the car and start by unhooking and removing the cover of the air filter box, disconnecting the intake hose if necessary; then we remove the filter cartridge found inside, cleaning the filter box from any residual dirt.

At this point, we insert the new engine air filter in the correct direction, reassemble the cover, and finally secure the intake hose.


Posted on 2 October 2025 by ScegliAuto


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