2005 Audi A8 Cabin filter location

TIMTUTINI

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2005 AUDI A8
V8
AWD
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58,000 MILES

I watched your video on how to replace the cabin filter. Just not sure of the location on my car. So my Question is where is the cabin filter located on my Audi A8?

Thursday, February 5th, 2009 AT 2:15 PM

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CABIN AIR FILTER
Removal & Installation (2004-2006)

Open hood. Before installing a new filter clean area around dust and pollen filter. Remove plenum chamber cover (left and right).
Loosen clamping pins -A- by turning them 180 ° and remove cover -B- together with dust and pollen filter -C-. Remove the dust and pollen filter -C- from the housing.

See Fig. 1.
Fig. 1: Replacing Dust & Pollen Filter
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:The filter element has an activated charcoal insert which serves as an internal odor filter. Clean the plenum chamber after replacing the dust and pollen filter; pay particular attention to the area beneath the air conditioner. Before installing a new filter clean area around dust and pollen filter. Observe disposal regulations.

To install filter, reverse removal procedure