Where is the cabin air filter located in the Volkswagen Jetta?
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The cabin air filter in the Volkswagen Jetta is located under the left side of the front passenger seat. The function of the cabin air filter is to filter outside air, adsorb harmful particles, and maintain fresh air inside the vehicle. Volkswagen Jetta models include: Jetta VA3, Jetta VS5, and Jetta VS7. Taking the 2019 Jetta VA3 manual base model as an example, it belongs to the compact car category with body dimensions of: length 4501mm, width 1704mm, height 1469mm, and a wheelbase of 2604mm. The 2019 Jetta VA3 manual base model is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 112PS, maximum power of 82kW, and maximum torque of 145Nm.
As a long-time Volkswagen owner, I've helped my neighbors replace their Jetta's cabin air filters at least ten times. On older models, it's located on the passenger side in the engine bay, hidden under a black plastic cover that requires removing the wiper arm trim panel first. The newer Jetta models all hide it behind the glove box - just press inward on both sides of the glove box to let the whole compartment drop down, revealing the square filter cover. Remember to wear gloves as the filter frame edges are particularly sharp. I recommend replacing it before summer as willow catkin-clogged filters significantly reduce AC cooling efficiency.
