1.4 TSI engine (EA211) · Mixture preparation – injection · Air filter

Air filter

3.1 Assembly overview - air filter housing

  • 1 Connection hose
  • 2 Intake connecting pipe
    • On lock carrier.
  • 3 Bolt
    • 2 Nm
  • 4 Water drainage pipe
    • Clean if soiled.
  • 5 Bolt
    • 1.5 Nm
  • 6 Bump stop
  • 7 Air filter lower part
    • Remove dirt, leaves and salt residues
  • 8 Air filter element
    • Use only genuine air filter elements ⇒ Electronic Parts Catalogue
    • For change intervals refer to ⇒ Maintenance tables
    • Removing and installing ⇒ Maintenance; Booklet
  • 9 Air filter upper part
    • Remove dirt, leaves and salt residues
  • 10 Hose
    • For crankcase ventilation.
  • 11 Air intake hose
  • 12 Clip

3.2 Removing and installing air filter housing

Removing

  • Detach air hose -2-.
  • Pull air filter housing -1- off ball head pins upwards.
  • Release hose clips -3- and -4- and remove air ducts.
  • First pull air filter housing off ball stud -C-.
  • Then, and only then, pull air filter housing off ball studs -B- and
    • A-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

  • Keep to the sequence during assembly.
  • Press air filter housing -1- on ball studs -A- and -B-.
  • Finally, press air filter housing on ball stud -C-.
  • Remove salt residues, dirt and leaves from top and bottom part of air filter housing using a vacuum cleaner.
  • Blow out water drain with compressed air.

Torque settings

3.3 Removing and installing resonator for intake air

Removing

  • Loosen hose clips -1- and -2-.
  • Remove resonator for intake air.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: