VW Jetta 2.5L
I5 Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide
How to change the engine air filter in a
6th generation 2011-2014 MK6 Volkswagen Jetta with the 2.5 liter I5 motor.
 2012 Jetta 2.5L I5 Motor |
 Air Intake Tube |
 Pinch Together Hose Clamp |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the 6th generation MK6 (2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014)
Volkswagen Jetta sedan or Jetta SportWagen in cleaning or changing the engine air filter
element for the 2.5 liter inline five cylinder engine. Owners of other VW Group vehicles equipped with the 2.5L L5 engine such as the previous generation MK5 (2005-2010) Jetta, Vento, Bora, Passat, Rabbit, Beetle, Golf, Eurovan and Seat Toledo may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A few compatible replacement filters including their part numbers are as follows: Wix 49186, Fram CA10085, Mahle LX2093, Mann-Filter C 43 102, ACDelco A3111C, Purolator A25596, K&N 33-2331, Pentius PAB10085, Mann C43102, Beck Arnley 042-1686, Premium Guard PA 5596, Hastings AF1324 and genuine OEM Volkswagen 07K-129-620. The tools needed to access the engine filter include a pair of pliers, a Torx T20 screwdriver and a Phillips head screwdriver. |
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 Slide Hose Clamp Back |
 Air Intake Hose |
 Loosen Torx T20 Screws |
| The engine air
filter for the VW 2.5L I5 motor is located inside the plastic engine cover.
(This procedure might be similar for the 2015 and 2016 Jetta with the 1.8L turbo engine.) The first step is to pinch together the two tabs on the metal hose clamp that holds the air intake hose to the inlet tube on the right side of the engine cover. Slide the hose clamp away from yourself and towards the rear of the engine. Then move to the front part of the air intake assembly and loosen the two Torx T-20 screws that hold the rectangular top cover in place. |
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 Remove 2nd T20 Screw |
 Two T20 Screws Removed |
 Release Air Intake Cover Clips |
| Set the two Torx T20 screws aside in a safe place. | ||
 Release 2nd Clip |
 Air Intake Cover Removed |
 Pull Out Air Intake Hose |
| Lift off the
rectangular black plastic cover from the front of the air intake assembly
and set it aside in a safe place. Then pull the air intake tube away from the front of the engine bay. |
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 Lift Off Engine Cover |
 Pull Out Friction Fasteners |
 Turn Over Engine Cover |
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the plastic engine cover off the top of the motor.
It is held in place by four rubber friction fasteners that attach to four plastic pegs on the top of the motor. Turn over the engine cover and locate the 5 Phillips head screws. |
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 Loosen Phillips Head Screws |
 Loosen 5 Screws Total |
 Lift Open Filter Compartment |
| Loosen the five
screws by turning them counter clockwise with the Phillips head screwdriver. The screws will remain attached to the engine air box cover. Lift open the air box cover and lift the tabs on the opposite side out of their slots in the engine cover. |
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 Filter Inside Plastic Case |
 Pull Out Old Filter |
 Inspect Both Sides |
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Flip over the air filter tray to access the old element. Pull the old air filter out of the tray and inspect both sides of it. If the old filter is relatively clean, just tap out the large debris and remove any dust with a vacuum. If the old filter is dark grey or black and clogged with dirt, dust, insects, leaves, twigs and hair, it should be replaced with a new element. I recommend buying the Mann-Filter C 43 102 engine air filter since it has excellent reviews on Amazon. If you'd prefer to have the OEM filter, the part number is Volkswagen 07K-129-620. |
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 Clean With Vacuum |
 Engine Air Filter Box |
 Insert New Air Filter |
| Insert the new or cleaned air filter in to the tray with the pleats facing down and the rubber gasket facing up towards you. | ||
 Insert Tabs In To Slots |
 Air Box Re-Assembled |
 Tighten 5 Phillips Screws |
| Re-insert the tabs
on the filter tray in to the slots on the air box and lower the other edge
against the engine cover. Tighten the 5 Phillips head screws by turning them clockwise. |
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 Tighten Clockwise |
 Pegs On Top of Engine |
 Rubber Friction Fasteners |
| Line up the four rubber friction fasteners on the underside of the engine cover with the plastic pegs or "spikes" on the top of the motor. | ||
 Push On Engine Cover |
 Re-Attach Air Intake |
 Re-Insert Air Intake Tube |
| Push the engine
cover firmly down in to place to engage the four friction fasteners. Re-insert the front part of the air intake tube in to place at the front of the engine bay. Re-attach the rear of the air intake hose to the air inlet on the engine cover. |
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 Secure Metal Hose Clamp |
 Lower Air Intake Cover |
 Push Cover In Place |
| Squeeze together
the two metal tabs on the metal hose clamp together and slide the clamp down
to secure the air intake hose. Lower the rectangular plastic air intake cover on to the front of the intake assembly. |
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 Tighten T20 Screw |
 Tighten 2nd T20 Screw |
 Engine Air Filter Replaced |
| Re-insert the two
screws on the sides of the air intake and tighten them in the clockwise
direction with the Torx T20 screwdriver. Start up the engine and listen for any sounds that may indicate a problem. Be sure to record the filter cleaning or replacement in your Jetta's service records. For more, check out my other
VW Jetta DIY Repair Guides. |
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