How to replace a Volkswagen Passat Engine Air Filter in 5 minutes and under $10.00 (Phillips Head Screwdriver required)
- Order engine air filter online (EBay was used for this example $10.00 USD including shipping)
- Locate the Engine air intake box in the right side of the engine compartment.
- You will see the large box held together by screws. They can be removed with a Phillips head screwdriver
- Remove the top enough to remove the old filter. Be careful not to disconnect any of the electrical components.
- Insert the VW replacement engine air filter in the same exact way you removed the dirty air filter.
- Replace top and screw top down tightly.
- Voila, you are done 5 minutes later and have saved time and money avoiding a costly trip to your local Volkswagen dealer. Your engine will be more efficient and improved gas mileage and performance. Replace every 20,000 miles.
Subject Car: 2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 (B6 Passat years 05-09) Phillips Head screwdriver required