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How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter on a Volkswagen Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan BW, MK 2, AD - Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Part: Cabin air filter

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If you need to replace the cabin air filter on this car model, the procedure and various necessary steps for the correct replacement are provided in the description below. First, access the cabin from the passenger side to open the glove compartment.

Then, disengage the side support pins of the compartment to fully open it; behind it, you will find the filter housing protected by a plastic cover that needs to be removed. Extract the filter and replace it with the new one. Close the cover and reposition the glove compartment.


Updated on 22 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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