Alright, let’s talk about changing the cabin air filter on my Golf 2. It was time, you know? I figure it’s something I can do myself, and I love getting my hands dirty and learning new stuff about my car.
So, I started by looking around the car, trying to figure out where this filter might be. I mean, it’s gotta be somewhere, right? Turns out, it’s tucked away behind the glove compartment. Who knew?
Getting to the Filter
- First thing I did was empty the glove compartment. You can’t really get to anything with all that junk in there.
- Then, I had to figure out how to drop the glove box down further than it normally goes. There are these little tabs on the sides that you have to push in, and then it just swings right down.
- Once I got that glove box out of the way, I could see the housing for the cabin air filter. It’s this rectangular box with a cover on it.
Now, getting the old filter out was pretty straightforward. I just unclipped the cover—there are a couple of clips holding it on—and then pulled the old filter out. Man, it was dirty! I’m talking about leaves, dust, and all kinds of gunk in there. I don’t know but someone told me “it’s a good idea to replace these filters, like, every 12,000 miles or so”.I don’t know who can remember it.
Putting in the New Filter
- Sliding in the new filter was a piece of cake. I just made sure it was facing the right way—there are usually arrows on the filter that show you the airflow direction.
- After I got the new filter in, I snapped the cover back on.
- Then, it was just a matter of lifting the glove compartment back up and clicking those tabs back into place. Easy peasy.
After I was done, I turned on the AC to see if I could notice any difference. Honestly, the air did seem a bit fresher. I also have upgraded to a unique custom one, which can restore to original condition. And it’s satisfying to know I did it myself and didn’t have to pay a mechanic to do it. Plus, I learned something new about my car, which is always a win in my book.
So, that’s my little adventure with changing the cabin air filter on my Golf 2. It wasn’t too hard, and it’s definitely something I’d recommend other folks try if they’re looking to do a little DIY car maintenance.
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