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How to replace the air filter in the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Model: Volkswagen Scirocco MK 3 - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Air filter

Video tutorial

In this tutorial, we can see how to replace the air filter in the Volkswagen Scirocco, a very simple and fast operation. First of all, make sure that the engine is cool enough to operate safely, then open the hood and locate the filter box, which is located just behind the left headlight.

Next, unscrew the eight fixing screws along the perimeter using a Torx T25 key, open the box and remove the old filter. At this point, all that remains is to clean the housing from any dirt residue, insert the replacement filter, and reassemble everything.


Posted on 20 November 2025 by ScegliAuto


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