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Replacing the Air Filter in a Volkswagen Polo IV 9N

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK IV, Polo 4, 9N, MK 4, Polo IV - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Part: Air filter

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In this video tutorial, you can see how to replace the air filter in a Volkswagen Polo IV 9N by following a few simple steps: first, purchase a new air filter from an authorised dealer; next, get inside the vehicle, turn off the engine, and pull the handbrake.

Lift the bonnet and secure it with the prop rod. Use a star screwdriver to remove the fasteners of the filter box. Lift the cover of the filter box; remove the filter and clean the housing and cover to remove any dirt.

Insert the new filter (it is important to reintroduce it as it was before), position the cover, and screw in the screws with the star screwdriver.


Updated on 5 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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