VW Tiguan Cabin Air Filter
Replacement Guide
How to change the A/C system's cabin air
filter element in a 1st generation 2009 to 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV.
 2016 Tiguan Glove Box |
 Under Dashboard |
 Footwell Foam Cover |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the first generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014,
2015, 2016 and 2017) Volkswagen Tiguan SUV in cleaning or changing
the air conditioning system's cabin air filter element in the HVAC
blower motor housing. Owners of other VW or Audi vehicles such as the Jetta, Passat, CC, Atlas, Touareg, Golf, Beetle, A3, S3, RS 3, A4, S4, A5, A6, S6, A7, S7, RS 7, A8, Q3, Q5, TT and Q7 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A few compatible replacement cabin air filters with their part numbers are as follows: Mann-Filter CUK 2939, EPAuto CP939, Fram CF10373, Volkswagen 1K1-819-653-B, Bosch C3807WS, TYC 800015C, POTAUTO MAP 4002C, Wix 24489, MAHLE LA 181 and Hastings AFC1355. No tools are required to access and replace the cabin air filter. |
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 Loosen Counterclockwise |
 Right Side Plastic Screw |
 Loosen Second Screw |
| The first two steps
are to open the front passenger door and look under the glove box. Locate the foam trim cover just under the glove box and dashboard. Remove the two round black plastic thumb screws by turning them in the counterclockwise direction. |
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 Spin Out Counterclockwise |
 Pull Down Foam Panel |
 Trim Cover Removed |
| Set the two black
plastic screws aside in a safe place. Gently pull down the foam footwell trim panel. Set the foam cover aside in a safe place. |
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 Cabin Filter Housing |
 Slide Filter Cover To Right |
 Release Plastic Hooks |
| Locate the
rectangular shaped black plastic filter access cover at the bottom of the
HVAC blower motor housing. Place your fingers on the plastic tab on the right side of the filter access cover. Firmly pull the filter cover towards the right (passenger) side of the car. By sliding the cover to the right, you'll disengage the six plastic hooks that secure it in place. |
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 Six Plastic Hooks |
 Slide Out Old Filter |
 Old Filter Removed |
| Set the filter
access cover aside in a safe place. Carefully slide the old air filter straight down and out of the slot. You'll notice that the slanted corned of the old filter is situated at the top right (passenger) side of the element. The new filter will be installed in the same orientation. |
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 Inspect Both Sides |
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 Clean With Vacuum |
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of the old filter. If the old filter is dark grey or black and clogged with dirt, dust, leaves, insects, hair, pollen, soot, sand and other debris, it should be replaced with a new element. I recommend buying the Mann-Filter CUK 2939 cabin air filter since it has excellent reviews on Amazon. The OEM filter in this 2016 Tiguan was marked as part number VW AG 1K0 819 644 B (Valeo 983051G-E). If the old filter is relatively clean, just tap out the large debris and remove any fine dust with a vacuum cleaner. |
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 Empty Filter Slot |
 Line Up New Filter |
 Slide In New Air Filter |
| Orientate the new
air filter with the slanted corner situated at the top right (passenger)
side. Slide the new air filter up into the slot in the HVAC blower motor housing. |
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 New Filter Installed |
 Line Up 6 Plastic Hooks |
 Slide Cover To Left |
| If the new filter
won't stay up in the slot by itself, hold it in place with one hand. Then use your other hand to line up the six plastic hooks on the filter access cover with their corresponding holes in the new filter. Slide the filter cover to the left (driver) side to secure the six plastic hooks in place. |
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 Six Hooks Secured |
 Filter Cover Secured |
 Re-Insert Footwell Cover |
| Double check that
the filter cover is securely in place before moving on to the next steps. Line up the foam footwell trim panel with the underside of the dashboard. |
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 Trim Cover Replaced |
 Re-Insert Plastic Screws |
 Tighten Clockwise |
| Gently push the
footwell trim panel back into place. Line up the two holes in the foam cover with their corresponding holes under the dashboard. Spin in the two black plastic thumb screws in the clockwise direction. |
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 Replace Second Fastener |
 Foam Cover Secured |
 Cabin Air Filter Replaced |
| Tighten the thumb
screws until the are snug.
Be sure to record the cabin air filter change in your SUV's service records. Enjoy the fresh clean air from your A/C system! For more, please check out my other
2009-2017 VW Tiguan DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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