When to replace the Pollen Filter on your AUDI A6
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
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) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.5 TDI 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) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.5 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.9 TDI, 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) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.7 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) RS6 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.8 quattro 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

All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) and other AUDI models
Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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.
  • 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:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  2. Step 4
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    Raise up and remove the cowl grille.
  3. Step 5
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    Release the cabin filter cover clips. Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  5. Step 7
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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: pollen filter – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) – It's important to only use high-quality filters.
  6. Step 8
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    Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover.
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