Pollen/Cabin filter
11-26-2012, 08:44 PM
#6
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did the job today on my '08 CS...
the top cover has a torx screw in the center (right below the bottom edge of the glove box cover), and a
snap-in clip on each end. After the torx screw is removed, gently pry down the cover at the ends...it will tilt down to reveal a plastic hose that pulls off at the right clip (over the electrical connection).
then, as in the the previous DYI, take the two 7/32 screws out...and the filter slips out.
Thanks everyone for your help!
the top cover has a torx screw in the center (right below the bottom edge of the glove box cover), and a
snap-in clip on each end. After the torx screw is removed, gently pry down the cover at the ends...it will tilt down to reveal a plastic hose that pulls off at the right clip (over the electrical connection).
then, as in the the previous DYI, take the two 7/32 screws out...and the filter slips out.
Thanks everyone for your help!
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01-27-2013, 08:07 PM
#8
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Resurrecting an old thread here. Has anyone tried this for the 958? I removed the foot well cover, but couldn't figure out how to remove a long plastic piece that seems to block access to where the pollen filter would be, therefore can't get to step 4 the DIY thread. TIA.
01-28-2013, 09:51 AM
#9
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Pics? Could it be a floor distribution duct that is blocking access? If so, here is a procedure for a 2011 Toaureg which may help, unfortunately no pics.
http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f4...nge-82471.html
http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f4...nge-82471.html
01-28-2013, 04:16 PM
#10
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Thanks much, wwilliams88. Yes, it is likely the floor distribution duct. I didn't snap any pictures of it yesterday, and won't get a chance to try it again for a week or so, but will report back after.
04-01-2013, 04:38 PM
#11
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Just wanted to provide a quick update here, as I finally completed this yday for my '11 958. No pics, unfortunately.
The air distribution duct is held into place by a tension clip in the middle and form fitted onto the end to the main duct towards the center console. Once you pop that off, the cabin filter is covered by a plastic strip about 10 inches long. The inside (closest to the foot well) portion of the plastic strip has a tension clip that when released, will pop the plastic cover off and allow access to the cabin filter. No additional screws need to be removed, but I did use a flat head screw driver to help with the tension clip.
Feel free to ping me with any questions.
The air distribution duct is held into place by a tension clip in the middle and form fitted onto the end to the main duct towards the center console. Once you pop that off, the cabin filter is covered by a plastic strip about 10 inches long. The inside (closest to the foot well) portion of the plastic strip has a tension clip that when released, will pop the plastic cover off and allow access to the cabin filter. No additional screws need to be removed, but I did use a flat head screw driver to help with the tension clip.
Feel free to ping me with any questions.
04-02-2013, 02:58 AM
#13
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Very similar, but only needed to remove 1 torx screw during the whole process. Difficulty, keeping in mind that I'm admittedly not a DIY guy (though growing into it as I age), I'd say a 6 out of 10 with 10 being the most difficult. The hardest part for me was just figuring out that I wasn't going to break anything removing both the air duct and filter cover. Oh yeah, getting under there to look at everything wasn't easy, either! 
Thanks again for posting Treg instructions, they were definitely helpful!
Thanks again for posting Treg instructions, they were definitely helpful!
06-09-2013, 12:50 PM
#14
Drifting
Just did this yesterday and took some pics for future reference. The procedure is a bit different for the 958, at least the 2013 model year. I suspect it is the same for the 2011 and 2012 model years as well. Thanks to slwong23 for his suggestions and observations and the others for the earlier versions.
First, their is only one screw to remove, using a T2 Torex wrench. It in the front, middle of the panel. You need a panel pry tool or strong fingers to release the front catches that are still holding it in place. Slip the tool between the panel and the glove box at one end to get the snaps to release. The end at the firewall is held in place with two rubber fingers that slip into brackets near the firewall. Rotating the front of the panel down will get these to slip out.
Once you have the panel off, you are confronted with an air duct that has to be removed in order to get to the filter box. There is a retaining catch near the passenger door that needs to be released first. Locate it with your fingers and pry one side open. It will slip off the post at that point. The other end is a slip fit, so wiggling will get to release.
The cover for the cabin filter does not have a screw holding it in place. Instead there is a hollow square plastic retainer at the firewall side that slips over a post at that end. The passenger side has a U shaped retaining clip. You have to release this one first. Its very tight quarters at that end. I could not get my fingers in there to release the clip. I fashioned a tool out of an old hose clamp by bending one end into a tight U. I slipped this end into the gap shown, hooked it over the retaining clip, gave a tug and this end of the filter cover released. Simply slip the other end off of the post.
The filter itself takes some squeezing and wiggling to remove. The filter is bigger than the opening, so you will need to get you fingers in there to compress it to get it started out of the opening.
Installation is the reverse of removal. Again, you have to compress the filter somewhat to get it into the box. Once it is in there, it wont fall out. Don't forget to put the gray foam gasket back on the filter cover before you snap it in place. Slip the firewall end over the post and snap the other end over the retainer post. The air duct is next, wiggling the large end back in place and snapping the retaining clip back onto the mating post. The two fingers on the back of the bottom panel slip into the appropriate brackets and the snap the front in place. Replace the one screw and you are done. With practice and the appropriate tool to get the cover retaining clip to release, probably a 15-20 minute job max.
First, their is only one screw to remove, using a T2 Torex wrench. It in the front, middle of the panel. You need a panel pry tool or strong fingers to release the front catches that are still holding it in place. Slip the tool between the panel and the glove box at one end to get the snaps to release. The end at the firewall is held in place with two rubber fingers that slip into brackets near the firewall. Rotating the front of the panel down will get these to slip out.
Once you have the panel off, you are confronted with an air duct that has to be removed in order to get to the filter box. There is a retaining catch near the passenger door that needs to be released first. Locate it with your fingers and pry one side open. It will slip off the post at that point. The other end is a slip fit, so wiggling will get to release.
The cover for the cabin filter does not have a screw holding it in place. Instead there is a hollow square plastic retainer at the firewall side that slips over a post at that end. The passenger side has a U shaped retaining clip. You have to release this one first. Its very tight quarters at that end. I could not get my fingers in there to release the clip. I fashioned a tool out of an old hose clamp by bending one end into a tight U. I slipped this end into the gap shown, hooked it over the retaining clip, gave a tug and this end of the filter cover released. Simply slip the other end off of the post.
The filter itself takes some squeezing and wiggling to remove. The filter is bigger than the opening, so you will need to get you fingers in there to compress it to get it started out of the opening.
Installation is the reverse of removal. Again, you have to compress the filter somewhat to get it into the box. Once it is in there, it wont fall out. Don't forget to put the gray foam gasket back on the filter cover before you snap it in place. Slip the firewall end over the post and snap the other end over the retainer post. The air duct is next, wiggling the large end back in place and snapping the retaining clip back onto the mating post. The two fingers on the back of the bottom panel slip into the appropriate brackets and the snap the front in place. Replace the one screw and you are done. With practice and the appropriate tool to get the cover retaining clip to release, probably a 15-20 minute job max.
