Audi A3 Quiz
Routine Care and Maintenance

Cabin Air Filter Replacement

In this manual: Routine Care and Maintenance
Owner's Manual — 42Routine Care and Maintenance — 32Engine — 22Engine Cooling System — 9Ventilation, Heating and Air Conditioning Systems — 11Fuel System — 9Fuel Injection System — 4Diesel engine injection system — 5Exhaust System — 9Electronic Ignition and Fuel Injection Control System — 6Charging and Starting Systems — 12Manual transmission — 12Clutch and Drive Shafts — 6Brake System — 13Front Suspension — 5Rear Suspension — 6Steering — 7Body — 70Body Electrical Equipment — 37Wiring Diagrams — 35
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GENERAL The dust and pollen filter in the cabin ventilation and heating system is located at the right cabin air intake duct in the drain channel under the cover. If airflow into the cabin has noticeably decreased, replace the filter earlier than specified in the maintenance schedule.

Replacement is performed in the following sequence:

PROCEDURE

1. Open the hood.

2. Pull the rubber seal up from the body groove toward the center of the vehicle.

3. Swing up the movable element (A) of the drain channel cover.

4. Press in the 2 retainers (B). Note: One of the retainers is hidden in the illustration.

5. Remove the filter (C). Installation

6. Insert the new filter element into the frame (B) so that the arrows (A) point down.

7. Swing the cover (A) down and secure the tabs (B), refer to

3.

8. Place the rubber seal into the body groove.

CAUTION

The drain channel cover must be installed correctly. Otherwise, water may enter the heating system and the passenger compartment.

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