aFe 54-12492 is the Magnum FORCE Stage-2 intake for specified Volkswagen 2.5L five-cylinder applications. One seven-inch-high oiled Pro 5R filter seals into a one-piece metal shield that also replaces the original engine-cover assembly. A three-inch mandrel-bent wrinkle-black tube joins the throttle body through the supplied straight coupling. Match the exact model/year, breather arrangement and excluded SULEV engine test groups before ordering.
Current exact primary headline names Golf 2010-2014 and Jetta MKVI 2011-2014 with the 2.5L five-cylinder. Its complete current eight-page manual additionally names Beetle/Passat 2012-2014. An older twelve-page manufacturer manual hosted by PartsGeek explicitly names Jetta 2009-2014, and exact selected-part retailer S/SE/SEL rows positively support that earlier coverage. These older positive rows are retained with the current-manual conflict qualified, without assuming physical incompatibility. All original nine named rows and their bounds remain unchanged; exact engine-qualified retailer evidence restores Passat SEL Premium 2012-2013. Genuine Beetle/Golf Base trims remain. No turbo 1.8/2.0L, GTI, diesel, VR6, later generation or unspecified related-kit mapping is inferred. Listed LEV II SULEV engine test groups are excluded: 9VWXV02.5257, AVWXV02.5259, BVWXV02.5259, CVWXV02.5259, DVWXV02.5A59, DVWXV02.5M59, EVWXV02.5A59 and EVWXV02.5M59. Match the actual underhood emissions label and original connection arrangement; a named-trim row alone does not clear those exclusions.
| Years | Make | Model | Named trim; actual engine and hood requirements apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2014 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Base |
| 2010-2014 | Volkswagen | Golf | Base |
| 2009-2014 | Volkswagen | Jetta | S |
| 2009-2014 | Volkswagen | Jetta | SE |
| 2009-2013 | Volkswagen | Jetta | SEL |
| 2012-2014 | Volkswagen | Passat | S |
| 2012-2014 | Volkswagen | Passat | SE |
| 2012-2013 | Volkswagen | Passat | SEL |
| 2013-2014 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wolfsburg Edition |
| 2012-2013 | Volkswagen | Passat | SEL Premium |
Verify 54-12492 against the actual engine, sensor and vent connections, mounting locations and applicable emissions requirements before ordering.
| Brand | aFe POWER |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 54-12492 |
| Product line | Magnum FORCE Stage-2 |
| Engine | Naturally aspirated 2.5L five-cylinder; precise model/year and emissions exclusions apply |
| Current manufacturer scope | Golf 2010-2014, Jetta 2011-2014; current manual also Beetle/Passat 2012-2014 |
| Earlier Jetta qualification | Older exact manufacturer manual and selected retailer support 2009-2014; newer primary/manual begins 2011 |
| Filter | One 24-90081, five-layer oiled Pro 5R; seven-inch height, 3.5-inch flange, five-inch base |
| Tube | 05-12492B1; three-inch mandrel-bent wrinkle-black tube |
| Housing | 05-12492B2; one-piece heat shield/engine cover, current primary 18 gauge |
| Trim | 05-00072; exact bill gives no length |
| Coupling/clamps | One straight 05-01106; two #048 03-50007; no coupling dimensions given in exact bill |
| Unused-port cap | One vinyl 03-50548 |
| Original parts retained | Engine-cover mounting grommets and matching smog-pump/crankcase breather connections |
| Excluded test groups | 9VWXV02.5257, AVWXV02.5259, BVWXV02.5259, CVWXV02.5259, DVWXV02.5A59, DVWXV02.5M59, EVWXV02.5A59 and EVWXV02.5M59 |
| EO qualification | Linked D-550-30 Exhibit A names selected intake for 2009 Jetta 2.5L only; it does not establish all later/model fitments as exempt |
| Performance qualification | Manufacturer advertises 74% flow and 13 HP/12 lb-ft; no exact flow or dyno image linked on the current primary |
| Procedure limits | Current manual no battery step or numeric torque; periodic check plus approximately 100-200-mile retightening |
| UPC | 802959504901 |
| 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 | 24-90081 | Selected blue Pro 5R oiled filter; 21-90081 grey dry filter is shared-manual alternative |
| 1 | 05-12492B1 | Intake tube |
| 1 | 05-12492B2 | Heat-shield/engine-cover housing |
| 1 | 05-00072 | Trim seal; length not supplied |
| 2 | 03-50007 | #048 clamps |
| 1 | 05-01106 | Straight coupling; dimensions not supplied |
| 1 | 03-50548 | Vinyl cap for unused port |
One selected oiled filter is supplied, not both filters shown in the shared manual. Transfer the original engine-cover grommets. The bill supplies one straight coupling and two coupling clamps, plus the vinyl cap; the filter clamp used in the procedure is distinct. The primary describes billet-aluminum smog-pump/crankcase fittings, but these are not separately itemized with service numbers in the exact bill; do not invent their quantity or part numbers. No new MAF sensor, sensor screws, wiring, new engine-cover grommets, optional accessories or maintenance chemicals are billed.
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One five-layer oiled filter, tube, metal shield/engine-cover housing, trim seal, straight coupling, two #048 clamps and one vinyl cap. Dry filter illustrations are the shared-manual alternative.
Which models and engine are covered?Specified 2.5L five-cylinder Golf/Jetta/Beetle/Passat applications. Earlier Jetta rows have an older-manual/current-manual conflict; all require matching connections and emissions exclusions.
Why are the existing 2009-2010 Jetta rows retained?An older exact manufacturer manual and selected-part retailer S/SE/SEL rows positively support them. The current manual begins in 2011, so the revision conflict is disclosed without assuming physical incompatibility.
What happens to the original engine cover and grommets?Remove the old cover assembly, transfer its mounting grommets to the new integrated shield/cover and use the original mounting locations.
How is the filter sealed to the housing?Seat the housing in the filter-retention groove and fit the supplied trim seal before installing the tube. Confirm an uninterrupted seal.
What happens to the breather lines and unused port?Reconnect the matching smog-pump and crankcase lines. Some models have only one line; seal the unused port with the supplied vinyl cap.
Does the EO tag clear every fitment or SULEV engine?No. Match the excluded engine test groups. The linked D-550-30 exhibit names this intake for 2009 Jetta 2.5L and does not establish exemption for all later models/years.
What battery, torque and recheck instructions apply?The current eight-page manual gives no battery step or numeric torque and calls for periodic checks plus retightening after approximately 100-200 miles. The older version includes a battery-disconnection warning.
Verify aFe 54-12492. Read the full current eight-page manual, compare the bill and emissions exclusions, and work on a cool engine. Remove the two screws holding the original air scoop. Disconnect the smog-pump and crankcase breather connections, noting that some models have only one line. Squeeze the original pressure clamp with pliers and separate the original tube from the throttle body. Lift the old engine-cover assembly from the rear near the firewall, then release the front and remove it. Transfer its original grommets to the new housing and mount the housing in the original locations. Install the selected filter and trim seal, making sure the housing is sealed in the filter-retention groove. Fit the straight coupling and clamps to the throttle body without tightening yet, then insert the tube into the filter and coupling. Reconnect the matching smog-pump/crankcase lines; use the supplied vinyl cap to seal an unused port. Align and secure all connections, check periodically and retighten after approximately 100-200 miles. The current manual specifies no battery-disconnection step, MAF-transfer step, numeric torque, cutting or drilling. Its older twelve-page version includes a negative-battery warning; this revision difference is disclosed rather than silently treating both as identical. The current sticker instruction does not override exclusions or extend EO coverage. Listed tools are Phillips screwdriver, T15, 8 mm nut driver, panel popper and pliers.
The current exact primary and its complete eight-page manual were read with both full contact sheets, A1/A2-G bill and Figures A-D. The older twelve-page manufacturer manual at PartsGeek was also read in full and all three contact sheets inspected. The older version begins Jetta in 2009 and includes a negative-battery warning; the current version begins in 2011 and omits that warning. Their main parts and illustrated connection sequence agree, but those year/battery differences remain qualified. Exact selected-part retailer positives support the original broader Jetta rows, so current headline absence is not treated as proof of physical incompatibility. Current manufacturer primary supplies exact excluded test groups; the manual distinguishes Jetta/Golf/Beetle/Passat subsets, and no listed exclusion is waived by a trim tag. The primary-linked eight-page D-550-30 PDF was inspected in full, including its rotated Exhibit A. That December 27, 2017 exhibit lists selected intake and dry alternative for 2009 Jetta 2.5L; it does not list every later Golf, Jetta, Beetle or Passat fitment for this intake. Thus the current some-or-all exempt wording and EO sticker instruction do not support a blanket 50-state claim. Current exact 18-gauge metal shield and mandrel-bent tube supersede generic retailer plastic/16-gauge descriptions; tube alloy is not independently specified here. The advertised 74% flow and 13 HP/12 lb-ft have no exact linked flow/dyno chart on the current primary and are not independently verified or guaranteed. Turn14 exact-product access remains unavailable without authentication. Protected commercial information and price remain unchanged.
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