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How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter on an Audi A6

Model: Audi A6 MK 2, C5 - Years 1997-2004
Part: Cabin air filter

How do you replace the cabin air filter on an Audi A6? Let's see in this video how to remove the filter located in its dedicated housing. Unscrew the screws of the plastic cover under the front windshield, then remove the filter cover using a lever (where the cabin air filter is located). After removing the cap from the filter housing, extract the cabin filter. Insert a new filter, ensuring it fits snugly around the walls of the box. Finally, reattach the filter housing cap and tighten the screws. Close the hood at the end of the maintenance.

Updated on 12 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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