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How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter on an Audi Q5

Model: Audi Q5 MK 1, 8R - Years 2008-2017
Part: Cabin air filter

In this video tutorial, you will see how to replace the cabin air filter on an Audi Q5 by following some simple steps: the first thing to do is purchase a new cabin air filter. Next, get inside the vehicle, turn off the engine, and engage the parking brake. You can find the cabin air filter inside the car under the glove compartment. You need to unscrew the three butterfly screws that hold the cover; to remove the white cover, pull the tab on the side. Now you can remove the cabin filter from its housing and replace it with a new one, positioning it according to the arrow indications on the filter itself.

Updated on 6 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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