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How to Replace the Air Filter of the Volkswagen Passat?

Model: Volkswagen Passat B8, 3G, MK 8 - Years 2014-2023
Part: Air filter

To replace the air filter of the Volkswagen Passat, open the bonnet to access the filter box, located near the left front headlamp. To access the filter, unscrew the screws securing the top cover of the box to open it. The filter can then be extracted and replaced with a new spare part. Once it is inserted, close the cover again and secure it with the screws removed earlier.

Updated on 30 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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