Help... How do I fit a new Panel Air filter to my vRS

markmuddimer · 30-01-2008, 16:49

Hi all,

As I know engines about as well as I know my personal finances

I need some advice on how to remove the engine cover to change my filter to the new pipercross one that I have just bought. I presume the filter is situated at the back of the engine under the cover. I've searched the forum and have had a little go but to no avail.

Stu, Jono where are you when I need you...

Thanks in advance for your advice!

Jonno VRs · 30-01-2008, 17:33

Remove the engine cover as described in the link below:

DIY - Removing Engine Cover - VW GTI Forum / VW Rabbit Forum / VW R32 Forum / VW Golf Forum - Golfmkv.com

The panel filter is housed in the engine cover - you need to unscrew it from underneath to separate the two parts of the engine cover. You'll see the panel filter inside so simply swap it with the new one.

The engine cover takes some getting off but you need to give it a firm pull directly above the mounting points.

Make sure you don't lose the rubber bits that go on the mouting points. If I recall it's easier to have them attached to the engine cover when trying to re-attach it (or it may be the other way round !)

markmuddimer · 30-01-2008, 18:03

Thanks Jonno, think I'll have fun with getting the cover off! I'll let you know how I get on. Any other tips greatly appreciated!

bahnstormer vrs · 30-01-2008, 18:10

Should have bought a TDI - the air filter housing is right under your nose forward of the battery. No need to remove engine cover!

markmuddimer · 30-01-2008, 19:59

thanks for that! (nose rubbed in fully) Must get that Revo remap sorted

. I know Im going to end up breaking the cover!

Jonno VRs · 30-01-2008, 20:45

Put some silicone on the rubber bungs as it helps get the cover back on - that was Stu's tip I think?

markmuddimer · 30-01-2008, 23:47

duly noted thanks for that. Might have another go tomorrow.

VRSJGM · 02-08-2008, 20:47

I am going to attempt to install the Pipercross myself tomorrow to my 2.0TFSI.

Any other hints / tips i should know before starting off?

Can i also ask all Briskodians to please say a quick prayer for me before going to sleep tonight.

Cheers

Jus

Jonno VRs · 02-08-2008, 21:16

It's really quite straight forward - it's just that the engine cover can be a pain to remove. You just have to be brave and pull hard where the bungs are located.

Makefish · 02-08-2008, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonno VRs

It's really quite straight forward - it's just that the engine cover can be a pain to remove. You just have to be brave and pull hard where the bungs are located.

Indeed, removing the the engine cover for the first time is always the worst for fear of the unknown!

Little tip, to make it easier for future removals spray some silicone onto the rubber bungs

VRSJGM · 03-08-2008, 14:35

All done!

Hardest bit was trying to get the clip back on the air hose at the front lol

Thanks everyone

markmuddimer · 03-08-2008, 18:53

That was the worst bit for me, have a decent bit of kit for doing this now that my brother in law gave me

30-01-2008, 16:49	#1
markmuddimer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 101 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Help... How do I fit a new Panel Air filter to my vRS Hi all, As I know engines about as well as I know my personal finances I need some advice on how to remove the engine cover to change my filter to the new pipercross one that I have just bought. I presume the filter is situated at the back of the engine under the cover. I've searched the forum and have had a little go but to no avail. Stu, Jono where are you when I need you... Thanks in advance for your advice!

30-01-2008, 17:33	#2
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,243 Members Car: Octy II VRs 200 Thanks: 10 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Help... How do I fit a new Panel Air filter to my vRS Remove the engine cover as described in the link below: DIY - Removing Engine Cover - VW GTI Forum / VW Rabbit Forum / VW R32 Forum / VW Golf Forum - Golfmkv.com The panel filter is housed in the engine cover - you need to unscrew it from underneath to separate the two parts of the engine cover. You'll see the panel filter inside so simply swap it with the new one. The engine cover takes some getting off but you need to give it a firm pull directly above the mounting points. Make sure you don't lose the rubber bits that go on the mouting points. If I recall it's easier to have them attached to the engine cover when trying to re-attach it (or it may be the other way round !) __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Coming soon: 58 Skoda Octavia VRs CR TDi (Candy White) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

30-01-2008, 18:03	#3
markmuddimer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 101 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Help... How do I fit a new Panel Air filter to my vRS Thanks Jonno, think I'll have fun with getting the cover off! I'll let you know how I get on. Any other tips greatly appreciated!

30-01-2008, 18:10	#4
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,684 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDI - Koni FSDs & RallyFlapz Thanks: 46 Thanked 155 Times in 140 Posts	Re: Help... How do I fit a new Panel Air filter to my vRS Should have bought a TDI - the air filter housing is right under your nose forward of the battery. No need to remove engine cover! __________________ Mine - '07 Octavia vRS TDI, Superchips BlueFin (210bhp/293lbft) 'Winter wheels' 7.5J x 17" Audi S-line, Ultrac Sessantas 225/45 17, xenons, rear parking sensor, heated seats (driver's Recaro Style full leather), climate/jumbo etc., Koni FSDs, Neuspeed Rear ARB & Short-Shifter, K&N induction kit, RallyFlapZ - Colin McRae memorial decals. Wife's - '08 Roomster Scout 1.6 Tiptronic, Cruise, parking sensors Son's - '02 Fabia 1.4mpi, vRS 16" alloys, Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 195/45 16, vRS front bumper, Koni Sport shocks.

30-01-2008, 19:59	#5
markmuddimer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 101 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Help... How do I fit a new Panel Air filter to my vRS thanks for that! (nose rubbed in fully) Must get that Revo remap sorted . I know Im going to end up breaking the cover!

30-01-2008, 20:45	#6
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,243 Members Car: Octy II VRs 200 Thanks: 10 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Help... How do I fit a new Panel Air filter to my vRS Put some silicone on the rubber bungs as it helps get the cover back on - that was Stu's tip I think? __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Coming soon: 58 Skoda Octavia VRs CR TDi (Candy White) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

30-01-2008, 23:47	#7
markmuddimer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 101 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Help... How do I fit a new Panel Air filter to my vRS duly noted thanks for that. Might have another go tomorrow.

02-08-2008, 20:47	#8
VRSJGM Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 65 Members Car: Octavia VRS 2.0T Hatch Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Help... How do I fit a new Panel Air filter to my vRS I am going to attempt to install the Pipercross myself tomorrow to my 2.0TFSI. Any other hints / tips i should know before starting off? Can i also ask all Briskodians to please say a quick prayer for me before going to sleep tonight. Cheers Jus

02-08-2008, 21:16	#9
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,243 Members Car: Octy II VRs 200 Thanks: 10 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Help... How do I fit a new Panel Air filter to my vRS It's really quite straight forward - it's just that the engine cover can be a pain to remove. You just have to be brave and pull hard where the bungs are located. __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Coming soon: 58 Skoda Octavia VRs CR TDi (Candy White) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

03-08-2008, 14:35	#11
VRSJGM Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 65 Members Car: Octavia VRS 2.0T Hatch Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Help... How do I fit a new Panel Air filter to my vRS All done! Hardest bit was trying to get the clip back on the air hose at the front lol Thanks everyone

03-08-2008, 18:53	#12
markmuddimer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 101 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Help... How do I fit a new Panel Air filter to my vRS That was the worst bit for me, have a decent bit of kit for doing this now that my brother in law gave me

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