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 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.2 FSI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 4.2 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.4, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.7 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.0 TFSI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.7 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) S6 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 4.2 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.8 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) RS6 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.0 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.7 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.7 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.8 FSI, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.8 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.8 FSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0 TFSI quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 3.0, AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) 2.0 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6). Tools you need:
Drive socket # 8
Ratchet wrench
Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6). 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Move the passenger seat fully backwards.
  2. Step 2
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    Unscrew the glove box fastening screws. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 3
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    Open the glove box.
  4. Step 4
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    Pry up, carefully release from the fasteners and remove the side trim panel on the passenger side.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the glove box fastening screws. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the glovebox.
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    Be careful to avoid damaging the glove compartment fasteners.
  7. Step 7
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    Unplug the glove box connector.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the cabin filters.
    Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI A6 Avant (4F5, C6). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  10. Step 10
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    Install the cabin filters.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  11. Step 11
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    Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
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