Where is the air cleaner located and How to replace the air filter element on Audi A3?

The air cleaner is in front of the battery to the left-hand front of the engine compartment. Start by taking away the engine top cover. The second step is to unscrew the screws and raise the air cleaner lid along with the air mass meter approximately 10 to 15 cm above the bottom, without pressing the air mass meter wiring and air duct. Take out the air filter, including a note of how it fits, and take out any debris that might have accumulated inside the air cleaner. Install a new air filter, and make sure that the edges are firmly seated, and the lid should be refitted, screws tightened and the engine top cover is replaced.

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Audi A3 Air Filter Part Number: 5Q0-129-620-B
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- Other Name: Element
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2020 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Filter Element Part Number: 06F-133-843-A
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- Other Name: Filter; Air Filter, Element
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- 2006-2008 Audi A3 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Filter Element Part Number: 1K0-129-620-G
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- Other Name: Air Filter; Air Filter, Element, Filter Element
- Replaces: 1K0-129-620-D
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- 2009-2013 Audi A3 | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Air Filter Part Number: 1K0-129-620-L
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- Replaces: 1K0-129-620-E
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- 2010-2013 Audi A3 | TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Audi A3 Air Filter Part Number: 5Q0-129-620-C
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- 2015-2016 Audi A3 | TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Audi A3 Air Filter Part Number: 5Q0-129-620-D
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- Other Name: Air Filter
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- 2022-2024 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

Audi A3 Air Filter

Audi A3 Air Filter protects the engine by filtering the incoming air so that no impurity is allowed to enter the internal parts. The Air Filter undergoes a relentless blast of up to 10,000 gallons of air per gallon of gasoline, and thus it traps particles as small as five microns. The accumulation of trapped debris reduces the airflow, reducing power and mileage. Periodic replacement of the Air Filter maintains power and fuel economy. Audi employs a flat panel in the modern fuel injected models since it fits into a sealed air box attached by a duct to the throttle body to ensure that every gulp of air must flow through the medium. Past Audi compacts that were based on carburetors applied a round Air Filter placed over the throat of the carburetor, though the principle was the same. Over the years motorists have been subjected to two major types of construction, namely dry paper and oiled cotton or foam, although the former holds an advantage as it is cheaper and allows the trapping of fine grit without causing flow blockage. The pleated paper panel in the new A3 gives the user do-it-yourself access with clips, which means the task will be easy to maintain, and even the untrained owner of the Audi can swap it in a few minutes. When servicing, it is necessary to clean debris off the housing, ensure the intake duct is sealed correctly by the new Air Filter, and carefully inspect the air intake duct to check it does not contain cracks. These few actions allow an Audi to breathe in clean air and run smoothly.

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Audi A3 Air Filter Parts and Q&A

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Q: Where is the air cleaner located and How to replace the air filter element on Audi A3?
A:
The air cleaner is in front of the battery to the left-hand front of the engine compartment. Start by taking away the engine top cover. The second step is to unscrew the screws and raise the air cleaner lid along with the air mass meter approximately 10 to 15 cm above the bottom, without pressing the air mass meter wiring and air duct. Take out the air filter, including a note of how it fits, and take out any debris that might have accumulated inside the air cleaner. Install a new air filter, and make sure that the edges are firmly seated, and the lid should be refitted, screws tightened and the engine top cover is replaced.