How to remove air filter housing from a Polo 6R
Depending on the engine, it may be necessary to remove the air filter eg. for Climatronic retrofit.
4-cylinder injection engine (1.4 l engine, BiFuel)
- Press latches -arrows- and pull air intake connecting piece out of intake air duct.
- Pull hose -1- off non-return valve.
- Pull air filter housing upwards off locating pins -2-.
Assembly overview – air filter
1 – 3 Nm
2 – Air filter upper part
3 – Seal
4 – Non-return valve
5 – Hose
- To camshaft housing.
6 – Intake hose
- With intake connection.
7 – Spring-type clip
- Remove and install using hose clip pliers -VAS 6340- or spring-type clip pliers -VAS 5024A-
8 – Seal
9 – Rubber grommet
10 – Air filter lower part
11 – Filter element
4-cylinder injection engine (eg. 1.2 l direct injection engine, turbocharger)
You don’t need to remove it to retrofit Climatronic ; -)
- Unscrew securing bolts -arrows- of intake air duct and inlet connection on turbocharger.
- Pull off vacuum hose -1- beneath intake hose.
- Remove securing bolt -2-.
- Pull air filter housing upwards.
