Vehicle maintenance is one of the crucial duties you need to achieve if you want to keep your car in good condition and avoid unforeseen malfunctions that would require you to spend a lot of money. Some maintenance work seem obvious to everyone, just like oil and filter changes, but for others you might 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 A5? To do this, first we’ll find out where the cabin filter on your Audi A5 is, and secondly how to replace this famous filter, as well known as pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Audi A5?
So let’s start our article with location of the cabin filter on your Audi A5. Based on the year of your motor vehicle and the series, the filter can be placed in three different spots, we will now describe these locations.
Passenger compartment filter located in the engine compartment
To find the cabin filter of your Audi A5?, we suggest you to check out the side of the engine compartment, in fact, it is one of the most popular places for car producers. This is just because this is where the Audi A5’s external air intake is situated. This is where your motor vehicle will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is generally located just beneath 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 underneath the glove box of an Audi A5
The second possible location for the cabin filter on your Audi A5 is under the glove compartment of your car. This is the most simple place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should see a black box including the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Audi A5
Finally, last place where the cabin filter on your Audi A5 can be placed is underneath your dashboard, to access it you will have to take out your glove box which is usually held by clips or a screw. Once this is done, you should see the black box it is in.
How to replace the cabin filter of my Audi A5?
Finally, we will now show you how to replace the cabin filter of your Audi A5? Although this is a rather easy to understand technique, it must be done at the right time to prevent concerns on your vehicle.
When to replace the cabin filter on Audi A5?
The big query for a good number of Audi A5 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 on the removal of the service indicator light; nevertheless, for the cabin filter, it’s a entire other question. It should be changed every year if you use your vehicle 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 impure substances, allergens and exhaust fumes. Do not hesitate to replace it more regularly if you drive in city.
How to take out the cabin filter on my Audi A5?
Last but not least, the last step that certainly draws you to this guide, how to take out the cabin filter from your Audi A5? This step is in fact very simple. 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 gently 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 A5.
In the event that you have any additional questions about the Audi A5, do not hesitate to consult our Audi A5 category.
