Where is the cabin air filter located in the Audi Q5L?

[LaGabriella]

The cabin air filter in the Audi Q5L is located beneath the glove compartment on the passenger side. To replace the cabin air filter, you will need to remove the interior trim panel below the glove compartment. Here is more information about the Audi Q5L: 1. The Audi Q5L is equipped with two types of engines: a low-power version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and a high-power version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. 2. Both engines are paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The low-power version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine has a maximum power output of 140 kW and a maximum torque of 320 Nm. This engine features hybrid injection technology and uses an aluminum cylinder head with a cast iron cylinder block. The high-power version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine has a maximum power output of 185 kW and a maximum torque of 370 Nm. This engine also features hybrid injection technology and uses an aluminum cylinder head with a cast iron cylinder block.

[DelAdelyn]

I've been driving the Q5L for three years, and the cabin air filter is located behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. First, you need to empty all the items inside, then pinch the plastic clips on both sides of the glove compartment and pull it outward—the entire glove compartment will drop down. At this point, you'll see a black plastic cover. You can use a screwdriver or simply pry it open with your hands to reveal the filter slot. Make sure the new filter is installed in the same direction as the old one to avoid putting it in backward. I replace it every six months, especially during seasons with heavy willow catkins in the north, as they tend to clog the filter more easily. Buying Mahle or Mann filters online costs just a few dozen yuan, much cheaper than at the dealership. The whole process requires no tools and is easy enough for anyone, including women, to handle.

[OBrooklyn]

As a frequent visitor to auto repair shops, I recommend keeping an eye on the filter location when replacing it at a 4S dealership. For all Audi models, the filter is typically hidden inside the glove compartment on the passenger side. For the Q5L, you'll need to press the glove compartment stopper first to tilt it downward, revealing the rear panel. There's a clip at the top of the panel—press it downward to remove it. The filter consists of upper and lower pieces; the one with activated carbon works better but is more expensive. Don't skimp by not replacing it for half a year—a moldy filter will blow out nothing but bacteria. If you're replacing it yourself, remember to buy model CUK19015, and installing it backwards will affect the airflow.

[VanZane]

Last week, I just replaced the cabin air filter for my Q5L, and the location is very user-friendly. Empty the glove compartment on the passenger side, press down on the protruding parts on both sides with both hands, and pull hard to lower the entire compartment. Then, simply remove the rear panel and align the old and new filters flat. This design is much more convenient than the old A4, which hid it near the accelerator pedal—it only took ten minutes. I recommend changing it once each in spring and autumn, as dust tends to accumulate in the filter folds, and those with sensitive respiratory systems should replace it more frequently.