How to replace your Audi Q5 TDI engine air filter

''How to'' episode !
Here's how to replace your Audi Q5 engine air filter replacement DIY, THE RIGHT WAY !
This works on all versions of the Q5 / SQ5 (8R) with the 3.0L.
This was done on a 2015 V6 3.0L TDI model (diesel), but it's the same steps for all similar models, including the famous SQ5 version.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Part 1 of 2: Airbox removal
01:03 New filter VS Old filter
02:36 Part 2 of 2: Front cover removal
This is good for many years from the 8R model years of the Audi Q5 (from 2009 until 2017). Same steps for the SQ5 models with the famous 3.0T, supercharged V6 3.0L.
Recommended change interval: 12 months or 10 000 miles or 15 000 kms.
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[@boristhe_blade8645]

Hi, it's also possible to remove the mesh filter in part 2 without removing the plastic cover piece. The mesh filter just snaps out/snaps in using a little bit of pressure.

[@CarFan101_]

Not exactly, since they are 2 screws underneath this cover piece. What I suggest, if you do not want to take it off, just use a pressure washer and wash this small filter, while the filter in part 1 is not yet put back in place. Hope this helps !

[@bobthomas3214]

How do you remove pins in the second step? You didn’t show how, and I’ve broken two before I stopped. I was using a flat head screwdriver

[@CarFan101_]

Sorry to hear that. Do you mean the pins which hold the big front plastic cover ? If yes, all you need is a flat screwdriver and lift them up gently for the side, until you can get a grip of the center pin and lift it straight up. Hope this helps ! You can buy a special tool too, but it doable with a flat screwdriver.

[@gerardoquirogagoode8152]

my 2015 Audi Q5 3.0 TDI doesn't have the frontal filter (in the 2nd part of the video)

[@CarFan101_]

Probably, someone took it out and forgot to put it back in. You can buy at your Audi dealer, if you want it.

[@michael6125]

What did you use to clean the filter in part 2. Brake cleaner or air filter cleaner

[@CarFan101_]

Just plain water with a hose !

[@michael6125]

@@CarFan101_ Thank you

[@CarFan101_]

You're welcome my friend !

[@gerardoquirogagoode8152]

how did you clean the filters in the 2nd part ???

[@CarFan101_]

You have to take out the front section in order to get to the filter which you need to clean up only.