2014-2015 VW Jetta & Passat Easy-to-Install and Cost Effective AEM Cold Air Intake

AEM cold air intake 22-689C was designed around the stock VW Jetta and VW Passat air filter box for a quick and easy performance upgrade

A simple to install and cost effective AEM cold air intake system was designed to meet the performance needs of 2014-2015 Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta GLi, and Passat owners nationwide. For this air intake system, number 22-689C, AEM designers retained the use of the stock air filter box. Designing AEM cold air intake 22-689C around the stock air filter box allowed AEM Intake designers to retain all factory connections, including factory installed emissions control equipment. Installation of the AEM 2014-2015 Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta GLi, and Passat 2.0L or 1.8L TSI cold air intake is incredibly easy compared to many aftermarket cold air intake systems. Installing AEM VW Jetta and Passat CAI 22-689C requires minimal tools for an easy, quick installation.

AEM replaces the accordion intake tubing installed at the 2014-2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat factory because it adds restriction to stock 2014-2015 VW 2.0L and 1.8L TSI turbo models

The accordion like intake tubing installed at the 2014-2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat factory adds a significant source of restriction to stock 2.0L and 1.8L TSI turbo models. Included in the AEM easy to install cold air intake system for 2014-2015 Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta GLi, and Passat 2.0L or 1.8L TSI models is a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube. This new aluminum AEM air intake tube is designed to overcome the restriction found in the stock air ducting. Restriction isn’t the only trouble with the stock air intake as it also creates turbulence in the incoming air.

Designing AEM cold air intake 22-689C around the stock air filter box allowed AEM Intake designers to retain all factory connections, including factory installed emissions equipment

The mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube used in 22-689C has a smooth and consistent internal surface for reduced airflow turbulence. Reducing restriction and straightening airflow allows the 2014-2015 Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta GLi, and Passat 2.0L or 1.8L TSI engine to work more efficiently. To complement the under hood appearance of the 2014-2015 VW Jetta or VW Passat, the AEM cold air intake tube has been powder coated a durable charcoal gray color that will look great for years to come. An added benefit of the AEM mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube is that it will give 2014-2015 Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta GLi, and Passat 2.0L or 1.8L TSI turbo models a sportier engine sound.

Also included with AEM VW Jetta and Passat cold air intake 22-689C is a performance designed AEM Dryflow air filter. This filter is designed to reduce restriction over typical paper air filters with the added benefit of being reusable. AEM Dryflow air filters are built with a robust synthetic air filter media designed to help increase airflow, and provide outstanding engine protection without the need for air filter oil. AEM Dryflow replacement air filters can go up to 50,000 miles between cleanings under normal highway driving conditions. When it’s time to clean the air filter, it can be easily completed using the AEM air filter cleaner 1-1000.

In-house dyno testing shows that the AEM 2014-2015 Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta GLi, and Passat 2.0L or 1.8L TSI cold air intake system produced a surprising estimated 5 horsepower and 5 lb-ft of torque maximum increase at the wheels of an otherwise stock 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L. By simply reducing restriction, and improving airflow the AEM performance 2014-2015 Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta GLi, and Passat 2.0L or 1.8L TSI cold air intake system is able to improve horsepower and torque delivery across the RPM range. Making usable horsepower increases in common RPM ranges is a design goal at AEM as this yields a performance upgrade that can be used even during normal driving situations.

The AEM cold air intake system 22-689C is an incredibly fast and easy upgrade for 2014-2015 Volkswagen Jetta, Jetta GLi, and Passat 2.0L or 1.8L TSI models and there is no need to make other modifications to experience increase performance. AEM cold air intake 22-689C is backed with a lifetime limited warranty to give AEM users confidence in their purchase. AEM air intake, number 22-689C, is designed to add a quick performance upgrade to the following Volkswagen models:

2015 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8L F/I
2015 Volkswagen Jetta GLi 2.0L F/I
2015 Volkswagen Jetta GLi 2.0L F/I
2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L F/I
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8L F/I
2014 Volkswagen Jetta GLi 2.0L F/I
2014 Volkswagen Jetta GLi 2.0L F/I
2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L F/I

AEM performance air intake systems for Volkswagen Jetta and Passat models can be found on the Volkswagen Jetta Air Intake Systems and Volkswagen Jetta Air Intake Systems pages. Additional AEM Volkswagen performance products as well as performance upgrades for other vehicles can be found using the AEM Product Search. To find an AEM dealer near you, use Search for AEM Dealer or simply visit AEMintakes.com.