How to carry out replacement: Air Filter 2.0 TDI Audi A5 B8 Sportback
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How to change air filter on AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Air Filter on your AUDI A5
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 90000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: air filter – AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA). List of the tools you'll need:
Drive socket # 7
Torx bit T30
Ratchet wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replacement: air filter – AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA). Do not ignore the maintenance schedule, recommendations, and requirements specified by the manufacturer on the use of the car part.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: air filter – AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector.
  2. Step 4
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    Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
  4. Step 6
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    Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  6. Step 8
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    Take off the filter lid.
    Replacement: air filter – AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Remove the part vertically with respect to the engine cover.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA). Tip:
    Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
  9. Step 11
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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
    Replacement: air filter – AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – AUDI A5 Sportback (8TA).During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
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