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How to change air filter on AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 60000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8 T, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.7 T, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.7 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.7, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 4.2 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.7 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8 T, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) S6 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.7 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.7 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.0 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8 T, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.7 T, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.7 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.7, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 4.2 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.7 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8 T, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) S6 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.7 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.7 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.0 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) and other AUDI models
Air filter
Alternative products

Electronic spray
Phillips screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). 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 (4B2, C5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Remove the air filter housing cover.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: air filter – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
- Step 4Unscrew the fasteners of the air distribution housing assembly. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 5Remove the air distribution housing assembly.
- Step 6Detach the mass air flow sensor connector.
- Step 7Release the air filter cover clips.
- Step 8Slightly raise the cover of the air filter housing.
- Step 9Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
- Step 10Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
- Step 11Clean the air filter cover and housing.Replacement: air filter – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). 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.
- Step 12Remove the microfibre towel from the air intake hose.
- Step 13Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.Replacement: air filter – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). AUTODOC recommends:Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5).During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
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