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Removing the Cabin Air Filter on Volkswagen Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Cabin air filter

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How to replace the cabin pollen filter located in the engine bay of a Volkswagen Passat? Follow this guide to remove the filter from its dedicated housing. Lift the front bonnet; remove the trim located under the front windscreen, then, using a lever, pull off the filter cover (where the air filter is located).

Use a screwdriver to remove the cap from the filter housing and extract the cabin filter. Insert a new filter, ensuring it fits snugly around the walls of the box. Finally, refit the cap of the filter box. Close the engine bonnet after maintenance.


Updated on 14 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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