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Introduction

Changing the air filter on a 2012 ALTEA 2.0L TDI.

  1. 
Open the engine hood

Locate the air filter
    • Open the engine hood

    • Locate the air filter

    • You can first compare the shape of the new filter before going any further.

  2. 
Locate the 6 screws that hold the air filter cover

Using a Torx socket, unscrew the 6 screws
    • Locate the 6 screws that hold the air filter cover

    • Using a Torx socket, unscrew the 6 screws

    • The screws don't come out, no need to pull on them.

  3. 
Carefully lift the lid

You can see the filter

Take out the filter
    • Carefully lift the lid

    • You can see the filter

    • Take out the filter

  4. 
Compare filters

Before refitting the new filter, clean the filter compartment using a blower.

Reassembly in reverse order
    • Compare filters

    • Before refitting the new filter, clean the filter compartment using a blower.

    • Reassembly in reverse order

Conclusion

Easy operation to do. You just need a torx bit to be able to disassemble the filter.

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