Removing and installing air filter housing, CC — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016), VW CC (358, 2012–2017), VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

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• Make sure that resonator (2) is seated on retaining pin (3) below air filter (1).

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📋 Procedure

1. Release cover (1) at catches (arrows), and remove it.
2. Remove coolant hose (2) from retainers (3).
3. Release catches (arrows), and detach air duct from mounting (1).
4. Release and pull off connector (2) on air mass meter G70(3).
5. Pull off hose (4).

6. Remove air hose on air filter (1), loosen hose clip for this.
7. Remove bolt (5).
8. Release retaining tab (arrow), and pull air filter (1) upwards off resonator (2).
9. Pull air filter housing upwards out of mountings.
10. If fitted, pull hose off intake connecting pipe (1) for preheater. [Note: Hose connections and air intake pipes/hoses must be free of oil and grease when installing.Use a silicone-free lubricant to install the air hose.Secure all hose connections with hose clips meeting production standard Electronic Parts Catalogue.]
11. Disconnect water drain hose (arrow).
12. To do this, turn hose anti-clockwise, and pull it off.
13. Clean dirt and leaves out of connection on air cleaner (bottom section) and hose.
14. Reconnect water drain hose (arrow).
15. Note installation position of water drain hose.
16. When fitting intake connecting pipe on air cleaner housing, pay attention to installation markings (arrows).
17. Fit air cleaner housing on battery tray and press on so that it engages audibly.
18. Press air cleaner housing on again and then pull to check that housing is correctly engaged.
19. Make sure that resonator (2) is seated on retaining pin (3) below air filter (1).

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