Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the most important duties you need to do if you want to keep your automobile in good condition and avoid unforeseen breakdowns that would necessitate you to waste a lot of cash. Some maintenance tasks seem obvious to almost all people, such as oil and filter changes, but for others you may not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to concentrate on a less notorious but equally important maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Audi A1? For this, first we’ll see where the cabin filter on your Audi A1 is, and secondly how to replace this famous filter, also known as pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Audi A1?
So let’s start our article content with location of the cabin filter on your Audi A1. Depending on the year of your car and the series, the filter can be located in three different places, we will now detail these locations.
Passenger compartment filter located in the engine compartment
To find the cabin filter of your Audi A1?, we encourage you to take a look at the side of the engine compartment, in truth, it is one of the most preferred spots for car makers. This is just simply because this is where the Audi A1’s external air intake is positioned. This is where your car will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is generally located just under the windscreen, at the level of the air vents, you can access it through the bonnet of your automotive, it will be in a plastic box.
Cabin filter which is under the glove box of an Audi A1
The second possible position for the cabin filter on your Audi A1 is under the glove compartment of your car. This is the least complicated place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should find a black box containing the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Audi A1
Finally, last location where the cabin filter on your Audi A1 can be located is under your dashboard, to access it you will have to remove your glove box which is commonly held by clips or a screw. Now that this is done, you should see the black box it is in.
How to replace the cabin filter of my Audi A1?
Finally, we will now see how to replace the cabin filter of your Audi A1? Even though this is a rather easy to understand technique, it must be done at the right time to prevent concerns on your car.
When to replace the cabin filter on Audi A1?
The big query for most Audi A1 owners is when to replace this filter, because we know that you have to change it every 20,000 kilometres; don’t hesitate to consult our article content on the removal of the service indicator light; nevertheless, for the cabin filter, it’s a entire other question. It should be replaced every year if you use your car regularly or every two years if you drive in the country and only make short trips. The purpose of this filter is to filter out air harmful particles, allergens and exhaust gas. Do not hesitate to replace it more frequently if you drive in city.
How to remove the cabin filter on my Audi A1?
Last but not least, the last step that certainly attracts you to this guide, how to remove the cabin filter from your Audi A1? This step is in fact very common. Once you’ve found the location of the filter, all you have to do is to unclip the box in which it is located and softly pull it out. Be careful when taking it out to look carefully in which direction it is positioned (you will often find an arrow that gives the direction of the air), so remember to position your new filter in the same direction. You just have to close and re-clip the box and you’re done changing the cabin filter of your Audi A1.
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