When to replace the Pollen Filter on your AUDI R8
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 2 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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

Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI R8 Spyder. Tools you need:
Drive socket # 8
Ratchet wrench
Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI R8 Spyder. 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 R8 Spyder – 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.
    Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI R8 Spyder. Professionals recommend:
    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 R8 Spyder. 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:
    Replacement: pollen filter – AUDI R8 Spyder. Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.AUDI R8 Spyder – It's important to only use high-quality filters.
  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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