How to carry out replacement: Air Filter 2.5 TDI quattro Audi A6 C5 Avant
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When to replace the Air Filter on your AUDI A6
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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How to change air filter on AUDI A6 C5 Avant [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: air filter – Audi A6 C5 Avant. Tools you might need:
Electronic spray
Phillips screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: air filter – Audi A6 C5 Avant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Audi A6 C5 Avant – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the air filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: air filter – Audi A6 C5 Avant. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the air distribution housing assembly. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the air distribution housing assembly.
  6. Step 6
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    Detach the mass air flow sensor connector.
  7. Step 7
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    Release the air filter cover clips.
  8. Step 8
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    Slightly raise the cover of the air filter housing.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  10. Step 10
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  11. Step 11
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – Audi A6 C5 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
  13. Step 13
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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 A6 C5 Avant. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – Audi A6 C5 Avant.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
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