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Replace the Air Filter on a VW Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 3, Golf III, Golf 3 - Years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Part: Air filter

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Replace the worn air filter on a Volkswagen Golf. Here's how to proceed. Open the car door, pull up the engine compartment release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, and lift the bonnet, securing it with the prop rod. Unclip the metal clips on the sides of the container, open the air kit, remove the cover of the filter box, and extract the worn air filter.

Insert a new filter into the designated housing (ensuring it fits snugly around the edges). Finally, reattach the cover of the air box and secure the metal clips.

Close the bonnet after maintenance. Start the vehicle and test its operation.


Updated on 16 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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