2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI Cabin Air Filter Replacement (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)

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In this guide we will learn how to replace your old Cabin Air Filter. The air you breathe is important, maintaining your vehicle’s peak performance is just as important. Car manufacturers recommend replacing your cabin air filter every 15,000 to 30,000 miles to maintain air quality in the cabin.

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Passo 1 Cabin Air Filter

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Open Glove Compartment.
Locate the two tabs on the corners of the glove compartment.
Push up on both tabs. One at a time or simultaneously.
Drop down the glove compartment.

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Passo 2

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After dropping down the glove compartment, locate the honeycomb compartment.
Behind the compartment is the old cabin air filter.
Located on the compartment are three clips. The clips are on the top section of the compartment.
To unlatch the three clips, apply pressure onto a flap on the right side while carefully unhooking each clip.

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Passo 3

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After removing the honeycomb compartment, set it aside.
Remove the old cabin air filter and throw it out.
If the filter does not slide out immediately, try pinching on the filter and pulling it out.

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Passo 4

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When installing the new air filter, notice the direction of the arrows on your old one.
Make sure to have the air flow arrows facing the same way (down). Push into the empty compartment.

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Passo 5

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Now we put the honeycomb compartment back.
Make sure to insert the lower tab into the slot.
It will stay ajar, to seal the compartment, simply apply pressure on the compartment.
It will click into place, but to be sure press along the edges.

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Passo 6

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Putting the glove compartment back.
Follow these steps to follow in order.
First, push up on the glove compartment until it clicks.
Second, make sure the brake element is assembled; the stick goes into the circular module.
Finally, push the glove compartment until you hear the second click.