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2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI Cabin Air Filter Replacement

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    1. 2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI Cabin Air Filter Replacement, Cabin Air Filter: step 1, image 1 of 3 2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI Cabin Air Filter Replacement, Cabin Air Filter: step 1, image 2 of 3 2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI Cabin Air Filter Replacement, Cabin Air Filter: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Open Glove Compartment.

      • Locate the two tabs on the corners of the glove compartment.

      • Push up on both tabs. One at a time or simultaneously.

      • Drop down the glove compartment.

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      • After dropping down the glove compartment, locate the honeycomb compartment.

      • Behind the compartment is the old cabin air filter.

      • Located on the compartment are three clips. The clips are on the top section of the compartment.

      • To unlatch the three clips, apply pressure onto a flap on the right side while carefully unhooking each clip.

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      • After removing the honeycomb compartment, set it aside.

      • Remove the old cabin air filter and throw it out.

      • If the filter does not slide out immediately, try pinching on the filter and pulling it out.

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      • When installing the new air filter, notice the direction of the arrows on your old one.

      • Make sure to have the air flow arrows facing the same way (down). Push into the empty compartment.

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      • Now we put the honeycomb compartment back.

      • Make sure to insert the lower tab into the slot.

      • It will stay ajar, to seal the compartment, simply apply pressure on the compartment.

      • It will click into place, but to be sure press along the edges.

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      • Putting the glove compartment back.

      • Follow these steps to follow in order.

      • First, push up on the glove compartment until it clicks.

      • Second, make sure the brake element is assembled; the stick goes into the circular module.

      • Finally, push the glove compartment until you hear the second click.

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      • After hearing the second click, the glove compartment should remain open.

      • Finally, you can close the glove compartment.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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