1.4 TSi - how do you remove air filter?

[TheFrog]

looking to swap mine for a K&N model, but can't work out how to open the filter box.

[ciclo]

http://www.partsbase.org/vw/polo-derby- ... ing-parts/



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[TheFrog]

Excellent. A good little job for a rainy weekend. Thanks, Ciclo

[rsmagee]

Anyone know what the little hose labeled as number 14 on that diagram is? Not the water drain, the other one.

Let me know if the K&N makes a difference, how much have you paid?

[ciclo]

To see the last 10'' of this video...

[wolfie]

Apart from the power gains being dubious at best which is illustrated in ciclo's video above. If it's an old school "oiled cotton" filer which many of the K&N filters are, the oil from the filter can find it's way onto the airflow meter contaminating it degrading it's performance. Even high performance cars like Porsche, that make 300bhp+ use paper elements without issue.

[TheFrog]

Lol, ok I think I will abandon the idea. Thanks for your input, guys.

[Mayhem]

Is it being swapped for a panel filter or induction kit? Only thing really swapping it for is a panel filter/ direct replacement filter. And thats only due to the fact they generally dont need changing as often. Induction kits make no difference on most cars.