Audi A3 e-tron – Cabin Filter Replacement (Instructions)
Regular filter replacement keeps the air in your Audi A3 e-tron clean, ensures the air conditioning system operates efficiently, and prevents your windows from fogging up. In these instructions, you will learn how to easily replace it yourself in just a few minutes.
Quick Check
| Time required | approx. 10 minutes |
| Difficulty level | Easy |
| Installation location | Glove compartment |
| Tools | No tools required |
| Compatible filter | EDOC-1007 |
| Airflow | downward (toward the vehicle floor) |
| Manufacturer's interval | every 30,000 km or 24 months |
| EV-DOC recommendation | every 15,000-20,000 km or 12-18 months |
Preparation
- Vehicle safety: Make sure the vehicle is secured in Park (P), completely deactivated (ignition/system off), and that the ventilation/air conditioning is switched off.
- Protection & hygiene: Place a mat or cloth under the work area to catch falling dirt. Safety glasses and a respirator protect you from falling dust and pollen. It is best to have a vacuum cleaner ready to vacuum out the housing before installation.
- Lighting: Since the installation area is usually dark, we recommend a headlamp or flashlight for the best visibility.
- Tools: No tools are required for the replacement.
- Access: The filter is located in the front passenger footwell directly behind the glove compartment. Open the glove compartment fully and empty it.
Step-by-step instructions
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Lower the glove compartment
Open the glove compartment fully. Gently push or squeeze the two stop buffers on the upper inside of the glove compartment upward so that the glove compartment folds down further. -
Open the filter housing
The rectangular housing cover is visible behind the glove compartment. Press the three retaining clips on the top edge of the cover downward and remove the cover. -
Remove the old filter
Pull the old cabin air filter forward out of the slot. -
Insert the new filter
Carefully slide the new cabin air filter horizontally into the housing.↔ Airflow: The arrows on the side of the filter must point downward (toward the vehicle floor)!
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Close the housing & fold up the glove compartment
Position the housing cover at the bottom and press it firmly at the top until the three clips audibly snap into place. Push the glove compartment upward until the stop buffers snap back into place.💡 Pro tip: Make sure the thin damper strap on the right outer side of the glove compartment does not get pinched or torn off when folding it up!

