Where is the air filter of Volkswagen Jetta located?
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The air filter of Volkswagen Jetta is located outside the windshield on the passenger side. Here is more information about Volkswagen Jetta: 1. Jetta is an automobile brand under FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. The first Jetta product was launched in Europe in 1979. 2. On December 5, 1991, the first domestically produced Jetta A2 was assembled and rolled off the production line at FAW-Volkswagen's car factory. It was an upgraded version based on the second-generation German Jetta A2 from 1983. 3. The new Jetta was launched on December 7, 2016, and currently includes 9 models with three displacements: 1.4L, 1.5L, and 1.4TSI, equipped with 5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, and 7-speed dual-clutch transmissions, powered by Volkswagen's latest generation EA211 series engines.
In my daily experience driving a Volkswagen Jetta, the cabin air filter is usually located behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. To access it, first open the glove box. You'll find plastic clips at the bottom or back—press them to fully remove the glove box, revealing a rectangular filter cover with directional arrows. Open the cover, and the filter is inside. If not replaced timely, a clogged filter reduces AC airflow, worsens cabin air quality causing odors, and accumulates dust during prolonged parking, potentially affecting health. I recommend checking it annually or every 20,000 km. Replacement is simple: buy a new filter and spend about ten minutes DIY—saving money with peace of mind. The design is user-friendly; minor variations may exist across model years, but the general process remains similar. Those handy with tools can learn via videos to avoid professional service fees.