Changing the Engine Air Filter Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 - 2017 | Haynes Manuals

Time

15 minutes

Difficulty

Air filter location

First, undo the MAF sensor plug

Now, using both hands, release the engine cover

Undo the circular clip on the air intake

Undo the screen wash neck retaining screw - use a Torx-25 socket

Now release the air intake

Undo the 4 Phillips retaining fixings on the air filter body

Remove the neck

Carefully lift away the air filter chamber

View of the air filter cover

Air filter in position

Lift out the air filter

Clean off any debris on the surface of the filter. Replace with a new filter if heavily contaminated

Check air filter box for debris. Clean if required. Replace the air filter

Reassemble the air filter housing

Volkswagen Phaeton