When to replace the Pollen Filter on your AUDI A1
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 1.2 TFSI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) S1 quattro, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 1.4 TFSI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 1.4 TSI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 1.6 TDI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 1.4 TDI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 1.8 TFSI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 1.0 TFSI, AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XF) 1.0 TFSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the cabin filter at least once every six months, in early spring and autumn seasons.
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • If the air flow into the cabin has sharply reduced, replace the filter before a scheduled maintenance.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Move the passenger seat fully backwards.
  2. Step 2
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  4. Step 4
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    Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Attention! Use quality filters – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK).
  5. Step 5
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    Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI A1 Sportback (8XA, 8XK). Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners.
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