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Introduction

This tutorial explains how to change the air filter, step by step, on a Golf V 1.4 i 16V 75hp.

  1. 
Gently pull the engine cover to remove it.

Disconnect the oil breather hose to free the engine compartment cover.

Disconnect the oil breather hose to free the engine compartment cover.
    • Gently pull the engine cover to remove it.

    • Disconnect the oil breather hose to free the engine compartment cover.

  2. 
Lay your engine cover flat.

Unscrew the 11 Phillips screws shown in the picture.

It is not necessary to remove them completely.
    • Lay your engine cover flat.

    • Unscrew the 11 Phillips screws shown in the picture.

    • It is not necessary to remove them completely.

  3. 
You will then find the old air filter.

Compare the dimensions of the new filter, and check that they have the same shape.
    • You will then find the old air filter.

    • Compare the dimensions of the new filter, and check that they have the same shape.

  4. 
Position your new air filter instead of the old one.
  5. 
Replace the plastic cover, and check that everything is aligned correctly before tightening the 11 Phillips screws.

Also make sure the circular seal is well placed and clean!
    • Replace the plastic cover, and check that everything is aligned correctly before tightening the 11 Phillips screws.

    • Also make sure the circular seal is well placed and clean!

  6. 
Replace the engine cover by reconnecting the breather hose and aligning the clips with the fasteners.

Replace the engine cover by reconnecting the breather hose and aligning the clips with the fasteners.

Replace the engine cover by reconnecting the breather hose and aligning the clips with the fasteners.
    • Replace the engine cover by reconnecting the breather hose and aligning the clips with the fasteners.

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