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How to Remove the Air Filter on an Audi A4

Model: Audi A4 B8 - Years 2007-2016
Part: Air filter

Let's see how to remove the air filter on an Audi A4: Open the car door, pull up the engine hood release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, and lift the front hood, securing it with the prop rod. Open the air box (using a screwdriver, unscrew the perimeter screws), remove the cover of the filter box, and take out the worn air filter. Insert a new filter into the designated housing (making sure it fits well around the walls). Finally, reinstall the air box cover and tighten with the screws. Close the front hood after maintenance.

Updated on 5 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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