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How to Replace Cabin Air Filter 1997-2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Created on: 2014-04-07

Find out how to replace a dirty or clogged cabin air filter by watching this how-to video. Follow the steps and do it yourself!

  1. step 1 :Accessing the Cabin Air Filter
    • Pull back the hood weather stripping
    • Remove four Phillips head screws from the air filter panel
    • Lift up the top panel and pull out the lower panel
  2. step 2 :Removing the Cabin Air Filter
    • Pull the cabin air filter up and out
    • Remove the air filter from its plastic bracket
  3. step 3 :Installing the New Cabin Air Filter
    • Insert the new cabin air filter into the bracket with the air flow arrow pointing down
    • Push the air filter and bracket into place
  4. step 4 :Reinstalling the Paneling
    • Lift the top panel and push the lower panel into place
    • Insert the four Phillips head screws into the panel
    • Push the weather stripping back on

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Hi, I'm Don from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.

In this video we're going to show you how to replace the cabin air filter on this 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. It's the same part and similar process on these Jettas from '97 to 2005. The only items you'll need for this are a new cabin air filter from 1AAuto.com, and a Phillips screwdriver.

First, just peel back this weather stripping, and then remove these four Phillips screws. We'll just fast forward as Don does that. Now, lift up this top panel, and then pull this lower panel forward and out. Now just lift your cabin air filter up and then pull it forward and out. Then push the filter from this bracket.

On the left is the brand new cabin air filter from 1AAuto.com, and on the right is the old one that definitely needed to be replaced. You can see they are identical and they're going to fit exactly the same. You want the air flow arrows pointing down. You just push your cabin air filter into this bracket. Then push the bracket and air filter back down into place. Now lift up on this top panel and slide the lower panel back into place. Then replace those four Phillips screws. We'll fast forward as Don replaces and tightens up all four of those. Now replace this weather strip and you're all set.

We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.


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