Removing and installing air filter element (right-side) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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• Ensure secure fit of intake hose at air mass meter.

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📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover panel .
2. Unplug electrical connector (3) for air mass meter G70 and move clear.
3. Release hose clip (1) and detach air pipe from air cleaner housing (top section).
4. Move clear coolant hose on air cleaner housing (arrow).
5. Release retaining clips (2) and detach top section of air cleaner housing (right-side) from bottom section.

6. Push retaining ring (1) forwards off hose connector, press down release ring (2)(arrows) and detach breather hose (3) from air cleaner housing (top section).
7. Move clear breather hose for front differential from other breather hose.
8. Take out air filter element. [Note: If the air filter element is very dirty or wet, dirt or water could reach the air mass meter and affect the air mass value. This would lead to loss of power, since a smaller injection quantity is calculated.Always use genuine part for air filter element.The air cleaner housing MUST be clean.Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) Electronic parts catalogue.To prevent malfunctions, cover critical parts of the engine air intake (air mass meter, air pipes, etc.) with a clean cloth when blowing out the air cleaner housing with compressed air.Observe environmental requirements for disposal.]
9. Blow out water drain (arrow) (small hole in bottom section of air cleaner housing) with compressed air.
10. Clean salt residue, dirt and leaves out of air cleaner housing (top and bottom sections) using a vacuum cleaner.
11. Check for salt residue, dirt and leaves in air mass meter and air intake hose (engine intake side).
12. Check for dirt and leaves in air duct going from lock carrier to air cleaner housing.
13. When installing the air filter element, check that it is properly centred in the retainer in the air cleaner housing (bottom section).
14. Fit the top section of the air cleaner housing carefully on the bottom section, without using force. Take care to keep the top section straight when fitting it over the air filter element and make sure the sealing lip is positioned properly.
15. Ensure secure fit of intake hose at air mass meter.

🎬 Video walkthrough

Independent video tutorial by AUTODOC (YouTube) — a helpful visual companion to the steps above.

How to change air filter on AUDI Q7 4L TUTORIAL

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