Okay, guys, so today I’m going to mess with my Golf 2’s air filter box. You know, that old car has been with me for a while, and it’s time to give it some love.
First off, I popped the hood and took a good look at the engine bay. The air filter box is right there, pretty easy to spot. But before I could get to it, I had to remove the battery. I disconnected the negative terminal first, then the positive, and carefully lifted that heavy thing out. Set it aside, making sure it was out of the way.
Now, with the battery gone, I had more room to work. I saw that the air filter box was held in place by a few clips and a couple of screws. I started by undoing the clips – they were pretty simple, just a little pressure and they popped right off. Then, I grabbed my screwdriver and went for the screws. They were a bit rusty, but nothing a little elbow grease couldn’t handle.
Once the screws were out, I could lift the top part of the air filter box. Inside, I found the old, dirty air filter. It was definitely time for a change! I pulled it out and man, it was filthy. I’m pretty sure that thing had seen better days.
- Remove the battery: Disconnect the negative terminal, then the positive, and lift it out.
- Unclip the air filter box: Find the clips and gently pop them off.
- Unscrew the box: Use a screwdriver to remove the screws holding it in place.
- Lift the top: Carefully lift the top part of the air filter box.
- Remove the old filter: Pull out the old, dirty air filter.
I went online and browsed through a bunch of options on eBay. Found a decent used one for a good price. I mean, it wasn’t brand new, but it looked to be in good shape. Some listings mentioned minor damage or wear and tear, like a broken inlet or something, but I made sure to get one that was in pretty decent condition, like 1k0129610 and 051129607A were what I focused on.
After placing the order, I had to wait for the new filter to arrive. In the meantime, I cleaned up the inside of the air filter box. Got rid of all the dust and debris that had accumulated in there.
Finally, the new (well, used) air filter arrived. I carefully placed it inside the box, making sure it was seated properly. Then, I put the top back on, screwed it in place, and clipped it shut.
With the air filter box all set, I put the battery back in, connected the positive terminal first, then the negative. Turned the key, and the engine started right up. Seemed to be running a bit smoother, too. I guess the old girl is breathing a little easier now, and the engine will last longer.
So, yeah, that’s how I replaced the air filter box on my Golf 2. It wasn’t too difficult, just took a bit of time and patience. And hey, I saved some money by doing it myself instead of taking it to a mechanic. Always a good feeling, right?
Summary of what I did
- Bought a used air filter box online.
- Removed the battery to access the air filter box.
- Unclipped and unscrewed the air filter box to open it.
- Cleaned the inside of the air filter box.
- Replaced the old filter with the “new” one.
- Put everything back together and tested it.
That’s all about my sharing. Hope you enjoy it. Any questions, just ask me below.
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