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Jetta Cold air intake Install Guide

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+5–15 whp (est.)
Medium$150–$4501–2 hrs
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Why do it

Pulls cooler air for more power and better sound.

Tools you'll need

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Steps

  1. Prepare

    • Remove the stock airbox.
    Watch this step (on a Mk4 1.8T) (0:54–1:36)

  2. Install the intake

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (1:36–3:46)

  3. Remove the stock intake

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (Neuspeed on a Mk5/Mk6) (0:31–2:37)

  4. Disconnect the sensors

    • Unplug them.
    Watch this step (2:37–4:54)

  5. Install the intake

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (4:54–6:56)

  6. Finish

    • Fit the last parts.
    Watch this step (6:56–9:43)

  7. Remove the stock intake

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (Neuspeed on a Mk5/Mk6) (0:31–2:37)

  8. Disconnect the sensors

    • Unplug them.
    Watch this step (2:37–4:54)

  9. Install the intake

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (4:54–6:56)

  10. Finish

    • Fit the last parts.
    Watch this step (6:56–9:43)

  11. Remove the cover

    • Take off the cover.
    Watch this step (on a Mk5 GTI FSI) (0:35–2:05)

  12. Remove the turbo pipe

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (2:05–2:42)

  13. Fit the heat shield

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (2:42–3:34)

  14. Fit the pipes

    • Fit the inlet and pipes.
    Watch this step (3:34–4:50)

  15. Fit the filter

    • Fit the filter.
    Watch this step (4:50–6:12)

  16. Remove the stock intake

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (CTS on a Mk6 Jetta) (4:11–7:45)

  17. Install the new intake

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (7:45–10:28)

  18. Remove the factory intake

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (on a Mk6 Jetta 1.4T) (1:04–2:01)

  19. Install the new intake

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (2:01–3:04)

  20. Secure it

    • Tighten it.
    Watch this step (3:04–4:27)

  21. Remove the stock intake

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (ECS on a Mk7 Jetta 1.4T) (1:00–8:34)

  22. Install the new intake

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (8:34–12:25)

  23. Remove the stock parts

    • Take off the airbox and grommets.
    Watch this step (APR on a Mk7 GLI) (3:32–5:25)

  24. Fit the intake

    • Fit it and connect the vacuum line.
    Watch this step (5:25–7:17)

  25. Remove the stock intake

    • Disconnect it.
    Watch this step (AEM on an 11-13 Jetta) (1:45–3:08)

  26. Fit the new parts

    • Install the assembly.
    Watch this step (3:08–4:05)

  27. Finish

    • Tighten and refit the cover.
    Watch this step (4:05–5:10)

  28. Remove the stock parts

    • Take off the airbox and grommets.
    Watch this step (APR on a Mk7 GLI) (3:32–5:25)

  29. Fit the intake

    • Fit it and connect the vacuum line.
    Watch this step (5:25–7:17)

  30. Remove the stock airbox

    • Remove the screws and grommets.
    Watch this step (APR on a 2024 Jetta 1.5T) (6:10–9:16)

  31. Fit the bracket and intake

    • Mount the bracket.
    Watch this step (9:16–12:22)

  32. Connect the clamp

    • Tighten the clamp.
    Watch this step (13:22–15:23)

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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