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How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter of the Volkswagen Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan 5N, MK 1 - Years 2007-2016
Part: Cabin air filter

Periodically replacing the cabin air filter in your first-generation Volkswagen Tiguan (2007-2016) is very important as it ensures excellent air quality when using the air conditioning. Below, we will discover how to perform this operation independently. First, go to the passenger side and remove the panel located at the bottom of the glove compartment. Next, locate the air filter box and open it to finally replace the old filter with a new one.

Updated on 13 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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