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Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Cabin air filter

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The cabin air filter for this car model is located in the engine bay, on the passenger side, just below the windscreen. To replace it, open the front bonnet, remove the seal along the rear edge, and then unscrew the fixing screws of the cover housing the filter.

Extract the old filter along with its plastic support frame, ensure there are no dirt residues inside, and insert the new one (active carbon filters are recommended), orienting it according to the airflow direction before repositioning the cover.


Updated on 18 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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