How to Remove a Volkswagen Engine Cover (2.5L)

In this video I show you all the steps and tools needed to remove an engine cover from your 2.5L volkswagen. This engine and engine cover is used on MK5 (2006-2010) and MK6 (2010-2014) Jettas and Golfs. This tutorial shows you how to do an engine cover removal at home, with minimal tools. The plastic cover must be removed to access the engine, air filter, spark plugs, coil packs and more.
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[@PeterB12345]

Stupid plastic covers... I can't believe I had to watch a KZbin video on how to remove it! Great video though, very informative and good idea with the grease.

[@CashedOutCars]

I agree, the covers are really dumb and are a pain to have to remove all the time. Happy holidays!

[@davidjones9661]

Nice vid on the cover, thanks!! VW doesn't like to make anything easy, they intentionally make DIY stuff very difficult. They want the service calls. I don't know about other car makes, if they are as difficult. I had a 1999 Passat, the oil filter was almost impossible to reach by hand. I saw a VW tech do the beginning of the change, he lifted the car up three feet, then TOOK THE DS WHEEL OFF THE CAR, and then he still needed a three foot (pole) filter wrench to get the f-ing filter off. Oil went everywhere, as VW even layed out the filter face down, of course. F-ing INSANE.

[@EMU2009]

Once I remove the cover on any of my cars for the first time, they don’t go back.

[@greenbus9]

@@EMU2009 .......but air filter, this one.

[@WiPri0371]

I appreciate the time taken to make this video. I had NO idea how to get my 2.5L cover off at all.

[@mauro.6666]

Thank you. I had a headec just to think .how I was going to get it out. I really appreciate your instructions.

[@YTjennifer]

Thanks for the video. I Googled how to remove the engine cover for my 2007 Jetta 2.5 and this was the first result that popped up. Quick, detailed, and to the point. I appreciate the info. :)

[@CashedOutCars]

Glad this helped you out :)

[@nicksucksatdrawing]

Very cool car, I have the same one!

[@17Shkurt2008Pavarsia]

Great video and very helpful. I just bought a MK5 Jetta with the same 2.5L engine. Car was driving fine and I was about to go get it inspect when in cold start it threw that same code. I followed your steps and found out that same exact hose was broken on my car too. I just put electrical tape around it for now until I order a new hose. I'll update if the code doesn't come back on.

[@felisavancise3891]

Worth to watch, he really shows how to do it.

[@CashedOutCars]

Happy to help, thanks for stopping by!

[@rickgurolnick7610]

Great, Quick and to the point! Excellent video! Thanks.

[@davidjones9661]

Nice vid on the cover, thanks!! VW doesn't like to make anything easy, they intentionally make DIY stuff very difficult. They want the service calls. I don't know about other car makes, if they are as difficult. I had a 1999 Passat, the oil filter was almost impossible to reach by hand. I saw a VW tech do the beginning of the change, he lifted the car up three feet, then TOOK THE DS WHEEL OFF THE CAR, and then he still needed a three foot (pole) filter wrench to get the f-ing filter off. Oil went everywhere, as VW even layed out the filter face down, of course. F-ing INSANE.

[@CashedOutCars]

Hahaha yeah it really is insane. Working on my Miata is the simplest thing ever compared to this

[@rhodeislandhiker4745]

Awesome video buddy those switches have been a pain and then I saw this video and came off super easy , shout out from ri

[@salimel-hachem7483]

Very helpful, especially for someone like me who never had to deal with this kind of car before. I judt finished changing the brakes on my son's girlfriend car, and needed to bleed them and l couldn't find the brake fluid reservoir which was hidden under the engine cover. So thanks again.

[@KingZoneOne]

Thanks for the simple, straight to the point video and tips. Don't understand why something as simple as this cover they made to take so much to remove. Typical German over-engineering.

[@pfeliciano1551]

Great job on sharing this info, also adding the grease ideas into your vid!

[@TakashiJerryKimura]

Thank you for the wonderful instruction with clear language. I still can't understand why VW put this stupid cover though.

[@YTjennifer]

I know, right?!? I was wondering the same thing when I was poking around in the engine of my 2007 Jetta 2.5.

[@johnmedici1280]

Cosmetics and to piss us off

[@billtuggle2921]

Thanks for getting straight into the subject of video

[@CashedOutCars]

You’re very welcome!

[@inquizition9672]

For those of you having trouble, a tip. I used a little bit of wd40 to get the back left grommet loose to start and managed to pull that one off. 3 more to go Then, i wedged a crow bar between the leftmost engine intake manifold chamber and the engine cover and with only supplying enough leverage support with the crowbar i managed to easily pop off the front left grommet. Remember not to lean too heavily on the crowbar, it's only there to provide leverage support. The front right grommet will closer to the rightmost exhaust manifold chamber. I was able to pop off the back right grommet just by lifting forcefully against it with the weight of the engine cover and it popped off without issue or breakage. Hope this helps.

[@unitedrecycling]

Thanks young man. This video saved me $200 plus.

[@CashedOutCars]

I only charge a 5% fee out of what you saved 🤪just kidding, I’m glad this helped you out!

[@alanwood5857]

Just got a Mk5 Jetta 2.5 this week, good info, thanks!

[@EdmundoPariente]

Thank you Very much Young Men. It was very helpful..Blessings

[@johnmedici1280]

Very good explanation and steps to remove it. I'll be careful and learn from mistakes to Not break the connectors.

[@CashedOutCars]

Glad this helped, good luck!

[@dan-xtremgaming3170]

I managed to a corner of the cover off my 2009 VW Jetta, luckily I have a 2008 VW Jetta sitting around as a parts car, now I can finally replace it THANK YOU!

[@dan-xtremgaming3170]

break a corner off*

[@lonniecrook1684]

Nice, complete video. Thank you!

[@CashedOutCars]

Glad you liked it!

[@m.sexton1307]

I have a question: what is the pipe, that goes down to the exhaust manifold, that is sticking up next to the grommet hole in 3:30? I see you have a chunk out of yours and mine is cracked. What is that port?

[@phsycof3490]

Could you show me where the coolant temperature sensor is on a video now that you showed me how to get the cover off thank you very much I like that video😊

[@tblaq98]

You're a life saver brother

[@CashedOutCars]

Happy to help!

[@OvertheRoadVideos]

Changing the purge solenoid and this was extremely helpful. thanks!

[@muneerrushdy5142]

Thank you slot mate I was wondering how am I gonna do this Thanks to you

[@TheOneWithTheAccent]

Just got one. Gotta invest in those torx screws

[@armstrong2052]

Nice job man!

[@garrymelnyk8084]

Thank you. Short and the point, now I can get to work on my Rabbit.

[@roysaquing6901]

Thanks. Clear, concise instructions.

[@johnmcginnis2452]

Great video - direct and to the point. Keep up the good work.

[@CashedOutCars]

Much appreciated!

[@dirtysouthvol]

Thank you kindly sir!

[@samuelsmacka85]

Can I safely run the car without the cover on I have a clicking noise on my 2012 passat and I’m tryna find out where it’s coming from

[@abhishekbanerjee2679]

can you provide any guidance on where to get the engine cover and the torx hardware

[@lauratrefts2667]

The video of come in very handy I've used it now three times

[@chriseuse1]

Really help full !! thanks.

[@edwardbillue4317]

Why do a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Andy b rolls up on the time they rise up

[@walnergonzalez1967]

Thanks man this was really helpful.

[@CashedOutCars]

Glad to hear it! Cheers!

[@gwengwen143]

Good showing.Thanks

[@karlusoumaoro7081]

thank you very much and I appreciate it

[@davidyaqub2606]

What does the tube on the back of the cover attach to?

[@E46325mod]

So if you want to get an intake on that car isn't it common sense to change the engine cover filter to a better flow one and get a cold air intake on the outside

[@paddymccune8512]

Great video thanks where did you buy the fog light bracket ?

[@mvlad7402]

Nice instruction! Will do on mine.

[@quezadaestrada1104]

Thank you for saving me time

[@CashedOutCars]

You're very welcome!

[@romeyrome3274]

Great video!

[@christophers7059]

You can remove the airbox by just pressing in on the inside of the clips, without removing the t20 torx. And that there is an engine.

[@CashedOutCars]

Good tip if it works! I don't have the car anymore to try for myself. Thanks!

[@DeathToRain]

Thank you!

[@airjoshy]

Thank you this is a great video

[@rachelbingham657]

Great video

[@ericclements3667]

Thanks for the help

[@Teristarrofficial]

Ik this video is really old.. but my question is.. what is that second sensor called?? The one that you had to take off with the screwdriver.

[@CashedOutCars]

It’s been a while but I believe the first sensor is a MAF sensor and the 2nd is an IAT sensor

[@Teristarrofficial]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾

[@TheFoeminator]

Thanks guy

[@daniellittrell556]

Thanks

[@pastoransonmaramon]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@briangraves1695]

Well first thing you have to do is disassemble the car then put it back together again geeze ....thank you for video

[@cesmith777]

I just leave the cover off as it adds to heat building up.

[@CashedOutCars]

If you put some other sort of air filter on you could! If not you'll risk sucking debris into your engine

[@MutucgenerationZ]

God bless you.

[@Mattspacks]

Do you need to put the engine cover back on or can you leave it off?

[@CashedOutCars]

Since it contains the air filter I'd put it back on unless you put an aftermarket intake on

[@4ndroid55]

Once that cover is removed - is the oil filter accessible from the top?

[@CashedOutCars]

It's way more accessible from the bottom! I have a video on changing it on my channel

[@4ndroid55]

@@CashedOutCars I'll look for it. I was just wondering cause on another channel some dude pumped out his oil then changed the filter through the top. Never had to lift his car or anything.

[@adriansolis2787]

you the man

[@CashedOutCars]

I appreciate it!

[@kingdingaling2469]

Nice

[@paintballalienindy09]

Thanks helped a lot, I'm litterly a pro mechanic lol

[@CashedOutCars]

Glad it helped!

[@howdyruso]

Stupid question but is there a way to drive it without the cover

[@CashedOutCars]

Not a stupid question! Yes most aftermarket intakes will have you remove the cover. I wouldn’t drive it with just the cover off though because there’s no filter / MAF sensor, so look into other intakes!

[@frankvoynar6427]

An while I'm on a roll . Those German gorillas made lots of easy things , difficult over the yrs.

[@CeefrmthaA]

What type of pliers do u need?

[@knight838_]

You can buy the specialty tool for those type or any pair of pliers that will grab both sides

[@em5203]

Hola cuantos hp tiene ese motor?

[@TexasJoeHotdog42]

Guy with Canadian accent drinks Canada Dry. Checks out.

[@prototype62678]

Having a nice Ginger Ale while you're at it noice

[@CashedOutCars]

Oh yeah🤘🏻gotta love it

[@lordawesometony2764]

Bro, why am I missing those sensors?? 😳

[@ivangotyokes]

Such a pain to add brake fluid.

[@geneabaker3003]

THANK YOOUU!!!!

[@musicboxforeverable]

Bad design but thank you.

[@1942DON]

Dude the clamp the biggest pain in the ass in the world

[@Brandon-bl3di]

Nice “light bar bumper” 😂

[@CashedOutCars]

hahah thanks my friend! I was stoked to build that in highschool. I've had 4 cars since and always want to build something similar for them!

[@Magnettik]

The question is... can you drive with it off ?

[@CashedOutCars]

If your MAF sensor is still in place yes, after market intakes have places to put the sensors and run without the whole air box / engine cover

[@17Shkurt2008Pavarsia]

You can only if you have a cold air intake because the maf sensor needs to calculate how much air is going to the engine

[@martingarcia8034]

👍

[@joshAKAtheman]

I can't believe i have to do all this shit just to top up on brake fluid ffs

[@Nick-qg1sc]

Anyone else have a ridiculous amount of problems with their VW? Thinking of selling...

[@CashedOutCars]

If they're neglected they have a tendency to do that... I have some videos talking about MK5 common problems, check it out!

[@fredwhite7196]

This is a good video, but quit using the words "simple" and "all you have to do". If it was simple, it would not take a four plus minute video!

[@CashedOutCars]

Thanks, but I still feel this is one of the simplest tasks to do of these cars, you can do the whole job in well under 4 minutes once you watch and understand the video :)

[@firstchoice9335]

this is the most stupid thing i have ever seen had to remove this on a 09 to check brake fluid . i thought for sure i was going to break something it was on freaking tight i used a pry bar under it to get it off . if you have one of these use some form of lubricant like syl glide just like he said on the pins so you can get it off easier next time thanks

[@zerxable]

First Choice hahahahahjajaajahah i removed that shit today and I coulda sworn it was bolted down somewhere

[@JohnSmith-fb2np]

It was pretty simple so thanks for showing me the switch removal. I would have broken one like you did. So again thanks. All this nonsense just to check the brake fluid. Stupid engineering. This is why I generally dont work on German cars. Way way over engineered.

[@CashedOutCars]

I’m glad this helped! They’re certainly annoying to work on, my Miata is way simpler

[@dignoalan]

I want to claim that this video is inaccurate as this wont work for MK6 Jettas

[@CashedOutCars]

Which engine do you have in your Mk6? The 2.5Ls should be pretty much the same

[@chinhphan4787]

That's a pretty dumb design.

[@timmcnally9360]

Thank you!