Where exactly is the air filter box located for a 2.5 TDI A6, manufactured in 1996?

hmm, sounds like it might be a bit silly... but can someone tell me where the air filter is located in my A6?
thank you

Hi,

should be located on the left, when you are standing in front of the engine compartment.
To remove the cover, you need to remove a plastic part that directs the air intake from the radiator grille to the air filter.

Olli

Hi Saxi,

Olli is right. The air filter is located, when viewed in the direction of travel, on the right side of the engine compartment, essentially between the headlights and the shock absorber. The plastic part that Olli mentioned can simply be removed. Then there is also an air hose that is attached with a quick-release clamp. You need to remove this hose. Don't worry... it's completely harmless. Furthermore, the MAF (mass airflow sensor) with a power connection and an electrically controlled valve are located in the air filter housing. You also need to remove these two connectors. (Press and pull) You can also easily distinguish the two connectors. Finally, remove the two vacuum hoses at the top of the valve mentioned above. But only the two upper ones. If you have now removed the 4 clips on the air filter housing cover, you can remove the cover.
It's slow, but everything goes very quickly.

ENJOY!


Greetings
Wool

thanks everyone...I'll take a look at it right away-)))



Hi Saxi,

Olli is right. The air filter is located, when viewed in the direction of travel, on the right side of the engine compartment, essentially between the headlights and the shock absorber. The plastic part that Olli mentioned can simply be removed. Then there is also an air hose that is attached with a quick-release clamp. You need to remove this hose. Don't worry... it's completely harmless. Furthermore, the MAF (mass airflow sensor) with a power connection and an electrically controlled valve are located in the air filter housing. You also need to remove these two connectors. (Press and pull) You can also easily distinguish the two connectors. Finally, remove the two vacuum hoses at the top of the valve mentioned above. But only the two upper ones. If you have now removed the 4 clips on the air filter housing cover, you can remove the cover.
It's slow, but everything goes very quickly.

ENJOY!


Greetings
Wool