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Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Model: Audi Q3 8U - Years 2011-2018
Part: Cabin air filter

The cabin air filter is located on the passenger side, just below the glove compartment, above the kick panel; first, remove the sound-absorbing cover panel by unscrewing the two plastic mounting screws; once you reach the air duct, slide the cap of the cabin air filter container to the right to remove it and take out the filter from its slot; then, remove any dirt residue inside the filter slot and insert the new one (activated carbon filters are recommended) following the airflow direction indicated by the arrows.

Updated on 17 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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