aFe 54-12442 is the Magnum FORCE Stage-2 intake for specified MKV Volkswagen 2.5L five-cylinder applications. The exact manual names Jetta 2006-2008, Golf 2006 and Rabbit 2007-2008, subject to its LEV II SULEV exclusions. One five-layer oiled Pro 5R filter mounts low behind the bumper, connected through a wrinkle-black tube and a reinforced silicone throttle-body coupling. The original engine cover, air scoop and intake-temperature sensor are reinstalled after transferring the original MAF to the new tube.
The current exact primary broadly names MKV Jetta/Golf/Rabbit 2006-2008. Its complete twelve-page manual distinguishes Jetta 2006-2008, Golf 2006 and Rabbit 2007-2008 with the 2.5L five-cylinder and original MAF configuration. Restore the missing 2006 Golf model row directly supported by that exact manual; do not invent a named trim. Retain all eight original Jetta/Rabbit named groups and bounds. Existing Rabbit 2006 positives appear in exact-part retailer tables, conflicting with the manual beginning Rabbit in 2007; preserve them with market/model-year qualification rather than declaring physical incompatibility. Another exact retailer lists later Golf applications, but these conflict with the exact manual and are held without extending saved ranges. Excluded LEV II SULEV engine test groups are 6VWXV02.5257 for Golf 2006, all 6VWXV02.5257/7VWXV02.5257/8VWXV02.5257 for Jetta 2006-2008, and 7VWXV02.5257/8VWXV02.5257 for Rabbit 2007-2008. Match the underhood label, original MAF and breather arrangement; no diesel, turbo, GTI or related-generation mapping is inferred.
| Years | Make | Model | Named trim; actual engine and hood requirements apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.5 |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | S |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | SE |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | SEL |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Value Edition |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Wolfsburg Edition |
| 2006-2007 | Volkswagen | Rabbit | 2.5 |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Rabbit | S |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf |
Verify 54-12442 against the actual engine, sensor and vent connections, mounting locations and applicable emissions requirements before ordering.
| Brand | aFe POWER |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 54-12442 |
| Product line | Magnum FORCE Stage-2 |
| Manual vehicle scope | Jetta 2006-2008; Golf 2006; Rabbit 2007-2008, MKV 2.5L five-cylinder |
| Earlier Rabbit qualification | Original 2006 retailer positives retained as source/market conflict; exact manual begins in 2007 |
| Filter | One 24-30016; five-layer oiled Pro 5R, five-inch height, three-inch flange |
| Filter location | Behind bumper; driver-side fog-light duct/splash-pan access required by manual |
| Tube | 05-12442B1, wrinkle-black tuned tube; exact primary does not independently state tube alloy |
| Coupling | 05-01106 reinforced silicone straight coupling; exact bill supplies no dimensions |
| Coupling clamps | Two #048, 03-50007 |
| Mount | One grommet 03-50033 in tube bracket, attached to original mounting bracket |
| MAF hardware | Two M4x0.7x10 screws, 03-50221 |
| Original components | MAF transferred; engine cover, scoop, temperature sensor, fog-light duct and splash pan restored |
| Emissions exclusions | LEV II SULEV test groups 6VWXV02.5257, 7VWXV02.5257 and 8VWXV02.5257 as model/year qualified above |
| EO scope | Linked D-550-30 Exhibit A lists 2006 Golf/Jetta and 2007-2008 Jetta/Rabbit 2.5L; manual exclusions still apply |
| Performance qualification | No exact flow or filtration-efficiency report linked; actual dyno labels dry 51-series alternative, not selected oiled kit |
| Procedure limits | Negative battery disconnection; no numeric torque; approximately 100-200-mile connection recheck |
| UPC | 802959504611 |
| WARNING | This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. |
| Quantity | Manufacturer service part | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24-30016 | Selected blue Pro 5R oiled filter; 21-30016 grey dry filter is the shared-manual alternative |
| 1 | 05-12442B1 | Intake tube |
| 1 | 05-01106 | Silicone coupling |
| 1 | 03-50033 | Tube-bracket grommet |
| 2 | 03-50007 | #048 clamps |
| 2 | 03-50221 | M4x0.7x10 sensor screws |
Only one selected filter is supplied. The two clamps in the bill are coupling clamps, distinct from the filter clamp tightened through the fog-light opening. No new MAF or intake-temperature sensor, heat shield, complete engine cover, scoop, fog-light duct, splash pan, wiring or filter-service chemicals are billed. Retain and reinstall the original cover/scoop/temperature-sensor assembly. The procedure mentions a TS25 bit or pliers for releasing the original MAF; such a bit is not itemized as included.
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One oiled filter, intake tube, silicone coupling, bracket grommet, two #048 coupling clamps and two M4x0.7x10 MAF screws. The dry filter is an alternative.
Which model years does the exact manual distinguish?Jetta 2006-2008, Golf 2006 and Rabbit 2007-2008, all MKV 2.5L with the original MAF arrangement. Earlier Rabbit positives remain market/source-qualified.
Which SULEV engine test groups are excluded?The manual excludes 6VWXV02.5257 for 2006 Golf, 6VWXV02.5257/7VWXV02.5257/8VWXV02.5257 for 2006-2008 Jetta and 7VWXV02.5257/8VWXV02.5257 for 2007-2008 Rabbit.
Are both the MAF and temperature sensor removed permanently?No. Transfer the original MAF to the new tube with the supplied screws, then reinstall the original engine cover/scoop/temperature sensor and reconnect both harnesses.
How is the tube supported?Install the supplied grommet in its bracket and push that assembly into the original mounting bracket after joining the throttle-body coupling.
How do I reach the filter behind the bumper?Remove the driver-side fog-light duct and splash pan, slide the filter onto the tube and tighten its clamp through the opening. Reinstall both panels.
Do the linked dyno and EO establish every claim?The dyno labels the dry alternative and has different test conditions. EO exhibit supports specific model/years only, with exact manual SULEV exclusions still applying; no exact flow/efficiency report is linked.
What battery, torque and recheck instructions apply?Disconnect the negative battery terminal before work. The manual gives no numeric torque and requires all connections rechecked after approximately 100-200 miles.
Verify aFe 54-12442. Read all twelve manual pages and verify the exact engine test-group exclusions. Work on a cool engine and disconnect the negative battery terminal. Unplug both MAF and intake-temperature harnesses, remove the two air-scoop screws and disconnect the smog-pump/crankcase breathers. Use pliers to release the original throttle-body pressure clamp. Lift the engine cover from the rear near the firewall, release its front and remove it. Separate the old tube from the MAF section, remove that section from the old cover using its two screws, then remove the original MAF with the manual-specified TS25 bit or pliers. Attach the MAF to the new tube with the supplied two M4x0.7x10 screws and fit the bracket grommet. Place the straight coupling and two clamps on the throttle body without tightening, insert the tube and push its grommet into the original mounting bracket. Reconnect the breathers and MAF harness. Remove the driver-side fog-light duct and splash pan, slide the selected filter onto the tube, and tighten its clamp through the fog-light opening. Reinstall both duct and splash pan. Restore the original engine cover with scoop and temperature sensor, reconnect the temperature harness and secure all clamps. Recheck every connection after approximately 100-200 miles. No numeric torque is given. Place the enclosed EO sticker near the device on a smooth clean surface as instructed; this does not waive the listed exclusions.
The exact current primary and complete twelve-page shared manual were read, including all three full contact sheets, A1/A2-F bill, Figures A-F and actual linked dyno image. The selected filter is the five-layer oiled blue version; the grey dry alternative in the illustrations is not a second supplied filter. The original cover and temperature sensor are restored, while the original MAF transfers to the new tube. This is not the related top-mounted shield/engine-cover intake. Current primary does not independently specify tube alloy, so no generic aluminum or polymer material is invented. Its 56% flow and 98.6% filtration statements lack exact linked bench/efficiency reports and are not independently certified. The linked dyno explicitly labels the tested intake as dry 51-12442. It is manufacturer-linked comparison evidence only, not selected-oiled-kit test certification. Marked intake/baseline values 149.74/138.82 HP and 160.28/148.59 lb-ft yield point differences 10.92 HP and 11.69 lb-ft. Run maxima 152.97/143.22 HP and 165.39/157.61 lb-ft instead yield 9.75 HP and 7.78 lb-ft. Both runs March 22, 2013 use original exhaust and fourth gear; baseline 11:25:06 AM at 69.27 F, 28.89 in-Hg, 44% humidity, SAE1.02 differs from intake 2:29:50 PM at 77.27 F, 28.90 in-Hg, 34% humidity, SAE1.03. No guaranteed 11/12 peak pair is claimed. The complete eight-page D-550-30 PDF linked by the manufacturer was visually inspected, including its rotated exhibit: exact selected/dry part numbers are listed for 2006 Golf/Jetta and 2007-2008 Jetta/Rabbit 2.5L. Exact manual SULEV exclusions remain mandatory and no broader retailer row overrides them. Original 2006 Rabbit positives and later Golf retailer conflicts are disclosed; no unsupported later range is created. Turn14 access remains unavailable without authentication. Protected commercial data and price remain unchanged.
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