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How to Replace the Air Filter on an Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 8V, MK 3 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Air filter

Learn how to remove the engine air filter on an Audi A3: open the car door, pull up the engine compartment release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, and lift the front bonnet, securing it with the prop rod. Open the air box (unscrew the screws around the perimeter), remove the lid of the container, and take out the worn air filter. Insert a new filter into the designated housing (ensuring it fits snugly against the walls). Finally, reassemble the air box lid and tighten everything with the screws. Close the front bonnet after maintenance.

Updated on 7 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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