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4.26.1
Air filter element, 1.4 l TSI engines: re‐
moving and installing
Removing
– Pull air intake hose -1- off upper part of air filter -2-.
– Release hose clips -1- and -2-.
– Pull air filter housing in -direction of arrow- off ball studs.
– Pull off both air hoses.
– Remove air filter housing completely, and place it down.
– Unscrew bolts -1-.
– Carefully release retaining tabs -arrows- on upper part of air
filter one after the other.
Note
The retaining tabs may break.
– Remove upper part of air filter housing and remove air filter
element.
Installing
– Check air filter housing, air mass meter and water drains for
soiling and clean them if necessary
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– Insert air filter element -2- centrally into mounting in air filter
upper part -1-.
– Fit lower part of air filter -3- onto upper part of air filter -1-.
– Carefully engage retaining tabs one after the other.
– Screw in bolts -4-, and tighten them to specified torque.
– Check ball stud grommets -5- for damage, and renew them as
necessary.
– Position air filter housing centrally on ball studs, and press it
on firmly.
– Fit both air ducts to air filter housing.
Tiguan 2016 ➤ , Tiguan RUS 2017 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 08.2017
4. Descriptions of work:
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