I removed my air filter to check it today and underneath the filter is loads of plastic Louvre looking vents.

 

It had some leaves stuck inside so thought I’d remove them but they’ve dropped down.

 

Is there a way to remove that plastic for cleaning purposes? I didn’t want to break anything 

You could be in trouble there now that debris has fallen into the blower. Not sure how you would set about extracting it.

 

The proper technique when removing the air filter is to place a piece of cardboard underneath the filter before sliding it out so that any debris doesn't fall into the blower.  VAG use a specific tool for this but a sheet of cardboard is fine.

3 minutes ago, Steviedakota said:

You could be in trouble there now that debris has fallen into the blower. Not sure how you would set about extracting it.

 

The proper technique when removing the air filter is to place a piece of cardboard underneath the filter before sliding it out so that any debris doesn't fall into the blower.  VAG use a specific tool for this but a sheet of cardboard is fine.

Aren’t you thinking of the pollen filter?

 

I knew about the cardboard trick for changing my pollen filter yesterday though

Edited 9 May, 20224 yr by Danoid

Sorry my bad, miss read you post! 

Too wet to go outside...... but your not talking about the legendary snow grate are you?

 

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1 hour ago, Legion said:

Too wet to go outside...... but your not talking about the legendary snow grate are you?

 

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Yes! That’s it, does it just unclip do you know?

 

Edit: just seen on that link there’s another link how to remove it.

 

Just need to take it off and clean underneath then I’ll put it back just in case

Edited 11 May, 20224 yr by Danoid

I removed it and partially broke one of the vanes but it won’t break off

 

quite a lot of crap in there to be honest and filter not looking too bad if it’s never be changed after doing 40k miles