Changing the cabin filter of a Volkswagen Golf 6 is part of the repairs really simple ! No need to be a master in mechanics, it is an operation which is accessible to all. For this operation it will be necessary to plan between 10 and 30 minutes . Before you start the work, we will see when it is essential to change it. In a second step, we will see where this filter is located. It is therefore, lastly, that we will see how to change this cabin filter, point by point.
When to change the cabin filter of your Volkswagen Golf 6
It is certainly wiser to simply remember what the role of a cabin filter is on a Volkswagen Golf 6. It is simply a component which will allow the outside air to be filtered before you breathe it. It is therefore particularly necessary in traffic jams. Therefore, it prevents us from breathing the toxic molecules generated by other cars. Of course, it will be necessary to replace a cabin filter more frequently in urban areas than in the countryside. There are no real recommendations from the manufacturer. To know when to replace a cabin filter, you must therefore visual control . If the latter is really dirty, it will be harder for air to infiltrate your Volkswagen Golf 6. It is even possible that a Odour nauseating escapes. In this case it must be changed.
Where is the cabin filter of the Volkswagen Golf 6
The location of a cabin filter of an automobile is quite variable, but there are in particular 3 main locations.
- In the engine compartment under the wipers.
- Under the glove box.
- Just above the accelerator pedal.
How to change the cabin filter on a Volkswagen Golf 6
Regardless of the location of the cabin filter, you should always start by removing the components that prevent its access. Whether it is the glove box, the filter cover in the engine block, etc. You will find below the methodology to follow.
- Remove the covers which hold the cabin filter of the Volkswagen Golf 6
- Compare the defective filter with the new one to see that it fits well
- Insert antibacterial on the new filter and piping
- Install the new filter
- Replace and reattach the covers
As you can see, replacing the cabin filter is a extremely simple handling . This can be done by beginners in DIY. If the air in your Volkswagen Golf 6 remains foul-smelling or has difficulty circulating, it is likely that you have a ventilation problem .