The easiest way to replace MK7 GTI engine air filter

Most of the forum posts and guides I saw for this car over-complicated replacing the air filter, so in case this is helpful for anyone else... here you go!
Here's the air filter I'm using:
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[@BOOSTEDDUDE]

Thanks for the quick and easy tutorial. I'm getting ready to change my air filter for the first time.

[@Norcalguy744]

Very informative! I’m glad you mentioned that the Torx screws don’t come all the way out. That saved me 10 minutes of cursing at the #@?! screws. Thank you for the video!

[@Tube-bank]

NEPG, thanks for giving us the confidence to tackle this job. A really good, clear and well produced video. Easy - when you know how!
I congratulate VW too for making it this easy for us. There was virtually no dirt in the air box when I removed the filter. I still gave it a quick clean with my Dyson vacuum cleaner. I feel better now 😊. Peter

[@Robpol86]

Thanks for the video, very straightforward and to the point. I used the same dewalt drill at slow speed (1) and set the clutch ring to 1. I was able to power through the screws quickly and without stripping any of the plastic.

[@bt6508]

I just did mine on my MK 7.5 GTI. Your video helped me a lot. Thank you sir!

[@darkwun1461]

glad you made this vid so it's much easier for us to do this

[@Tube-bank]

Great video that I’m sure will help me carry out this job. Thanks.
It’s a relief for us not to have to disconnect those hoses isn’t it?
As you say, go easy so as not to stress the connections (I bet they don’t bother about that if you took it to a workshop!)
Peter

[@BonusCrook]

Sorry for commenting on the wrong channel about this but this video is more recent, I get that it doesn't make financial sense to do the potato masher videos but it was honestly some of the most engaging content I've ever encountered and I was wondering if you would be able to do it with the next generation consoles in 2021.

[@qbertrtrtg]

Need you back at making the potato masher vids!

[@iamknosound]

Precise vid. Thank you.

[@NeverEndingProjectGarage]

You're welcome!

[@Tube-bank]

NEPG, I meant to say, are you planning to produce a video on a Mk7 spark plug change by any chance? Thanks, Peter

[@CreatorDrews]

Awesome, video!! Right to the point!

[@RyanSheppard]

Thanks this was super easy

[@eduki]

Thanks a lot for the help!

[@Joseph-eh4rs]

Thank. what's VW recommended interval?

[@Joseph-eh4rs]

Will answer my own ques. 🤣
For GTI mk7.5:
Air Filter - Replace every 60k Miles or Every 6 years whichever occurs first (as per VW)

[@Milvus888]

@@Joseph-eh4rs 60k miles is waaay to much for airfilter

[@CreatorDrews]

@@Milvus888 I've seen 60k too for Engine Air Filter change, how much would you recommend?

[@Milvus888]

@@CreatorDrews since the air filter doesnt cost too much i would change it atleast every 20k miles

[@philip3235]

@Infinite Light Definitely before 20k or at 20k. Mine has never been replaced and coming up at 40k miles just replaced it today and it was well passed due for a new one. Also helps with engine efficiency and fuel economy👍🏻

[@johnhiltz9592]

Nice video. Thanks!

[@blackknight9558]

Thank you for video.

[@drywinddotnet]

Nice explanation.

[@NeverEndingProjectGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johndoe5229]

Question, did you ever remove the snow guard that exists under the vw air filter?

[@NeverEndingProjectGarage]

Nope, never touched it.

[@johndoe5229]

well it might help with air flow. cheers! nice video