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– Remove securing bolts -arrows- and detach air cleaner (top
section).
– Turn filter element in anti-clockwise direction -arrow A- and
remove it.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side of vehicle.
Step 2 - installing air filter element:
– Check for dirt in housing and water drains -arrow- and clean if
necessary ⇒ page 122 .
– Fit new filter element in air cleaner (top section) and turn it in
clockwise direction -arrow B- until it engages.
– Place top section of air cleaner onto bottom section of air
cleaner without applying any significant force. Ensure that top
and bottom sections of air cleaner are flush.
– Fit securing bolts in air cleaner (top section) and tighten to
specified torque (see table of tightening torques for installation
⇒ page 121 ).
– Repeat procedure on opposite side of vehicle.
Continue installation in reverse sequence. Note tightening torque
⇒ page 121 .
3.50.10 Cleaning air cleaner housing
Procedure:
– Remove any loose dirt or leaves out of air cleaner housing (top
and bottom sections).
– Check whether water drain hose in air cleaner (bottom section)
is dirty or blocked and clean if necessary.
Audi A8 2010 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2014
122 3. Maintenance
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