Where is the air conditioning filter located in an old Audi A6?

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JasonRose
07/25/25 12:31pm
The air conditioning filter in an Audi A6 is located inside the glove compartment on the passenger side. Here is some relevant information: 1. Introduction: The car air conditioning system refers to the air conditioning device installed in the vehicle, which can cool, heat, ventilate, and purify the air inside the cabin, providing a comfortable environment for passengers, reducing driver fatigue, and improving driving safety. 2. Structure: It generally includes a cooling device, heating device, and ventilation device. This combined system makes full use of the limited space inside the car, with a simple structure and easy operation, making it a popular modern car air conditioning system internationally.
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HannahRose
08/11/25 8:23pm
The cabin air filter for the older Audi A6 is located behind the glove compartment on the passenger side, requiring its removal for replacement. I've changed it several times on my 2007 A6, and the steps are quite straightforward: First, empty the glove compartment, then open it to reveal plastic stoppers on both sides. Press the clips on both sides firmly inward while lowering the glove compartment flat. Once removed, you'll find a black rectangular plastic cover behind it. Pinch the clips at both ends of the cover to remove it. The cabin air filter is inserted inside and can be pulled out directly. When installing the new filter, ensure the arrow points downward, indicating the airflow direction. The whole process can be done in about ten minutes if you're quick, but be gentle as the glove compartment clips are prone to breaking. Doing it yourself saves two to three hundred yuan compared to a dealership visit, and it's a good opportunity to clean out leaves and debris from the air ducts.
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