Removing and installing air filter element: VW Touareg II (AXX, BPY, BWA, BYD, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

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• Ensure air hoses are firmly seated on air filter upper part.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 57 workshop diagrams for AXX

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove right engine cover panel
2. Remove air hose (2), loosen hose clip (1) for this.
3. Remove intake hose for secondary air (2), press release buttons (1) for this.
4. Open retaining clips (arrows).
5. Press air filter upper part (1) off lower part (2) and pull upwards out of openings for retaining lugs (arrows).

6. Remove air filter element (arrow). [Note: Always use genuine part for air filter element.A clean air filter housing is essential.Secure all hose connections with hose clips corresponding to the series equipment Electronic Parts Catalogue.When using compressed air to blow out the air filter housing, observe the following: in order to avoid functional impairments, cover the critical air-carrying components such as air pipes, etc. with a clean cloth.Observe disposal regulations!]
7. Extract salt residues, dirt or leaves from upper or lower part of air filter housing.
8. Blow out water drain (arrow) at bottom of air filter housing with compressed air.
9. Check air duct leading from lock carrier to air filter housing for dirt and leaves.
10. Insert air filter element (arrow).
11. Working carefully and without exerting great force, place air filter upper part(1) on air filter lower part (2).
12. Ensure air hoses are firmly seated on air filter upper part.

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (GOLF 7) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change air filter on VW GOLF 7

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