2009–2017 Audi Q5
By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 14, 2026
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Quick answer: Cabin Air Filter Replacement on a 2009–2017 Audi Q5 is rated Easy and takes about 15-25 minutes. You'll need 1 tool for this job, and parts cost about $20. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | — | $20.00 |
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Follow these steps carefully
Park the Q5 level, ignition off, and open the passenger door. The 8R's filter is NOT behind the glovebox — it's under the glovebox in the footwell, reached from below. Slide the seat fully rearward, pull up the floor mat, and lay down a towel.
Look up under the glovebox: a foam under-dash panel is held by three plastic thumb screws. Remove them by hand (counterclockwise) and lower the panel, noting its orientation. Keep the screws together so none roll under the seat rails.
Slide the old filter down and out, noting its orientation — the replacement goes in with the slanted corner in the upper right. Bag the dirty filter, then wipe the empty housing so debris doesn't fall onto the blower wheel.
Slide the new filter up with the slanted corner in the upper right, like the old one. Refit the foam panel in its original orientation and hand-tighten the three thumb screws — don't overtighten; the housing only accepts the element one way.
Press the foam panel flat and confirm all three screws are snug — a loose panel buzzes against the dash at idle. Replace the floor mat and close the passenger door.
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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