How difficult is it to change the air filter and the airconditioning filter?
09-11-2008, 11:21 AM
#2
AudiWorld Super User
Re: How difficult is it to change the air filter and the airconditioning filter?
Both are simple.
Cabin filter, four 1/4 turn "screws" on the cover under the hood, centered near windshield, remove cover, replace filter, replace cover.
Air cleaner on V8, loosen screws surrounding filter cover-best to have a long shank Philips head screwdriver for this, disconnect duct from intake at front of car. Loosen large clamp on air output toward intake manifold. Also disconnect air flow sensor wire connector. Remove cover, replace filter. Reverse it all and you're done. For a W-12 engine, there are two filters so basically double the procedure. I'm not familiar with the V 10 on the S8.
Cabin filter, four 1/4 turn "screws" on the cover under the hood, centered near windshield, remove cover, replace filter, replace cover.
Air cleaner on V8, loosen screws surrounding filter cover-best to have a long shank Philips head screwdriver for this, disconnect duct from intake at front of car. Loosen large clamp on air output toward intake manifold. Also disconnect air flow sensor wire connector. Remove cover, replace filter. Reverse it all and you're done. For a W-12 engine, there are two filters so basically double the procedure. I'm not familiar with the V 10 on the S8.
09-11-2008, 11:30 AM
#3
AudiWorld Super User
Are you referencing a panel filter or a cylindrical filter?
W12's and S10's use the same tall, round filter (qty 2) in dual air boxes. They are also straightforward to change, other than getting the top of the air box to mesh with the air intake from the grill is a bit fiddling.
I had some impression that maybe earlier 4.2's were panel and later ones were the round type, perhaps either at the facelift point or the FSI motor change point. Could be mistaken though. If so, dad2n2's MY comes into play.
I had some impression that maybe earlier 4.2's were panel and later ones were the round type, perhaps either at the facelift point or the FSI motor change point. Could be mistaken though. If so, dad2n2's MY comes into play.
09-11-2008, 02:24 PM
#6
AudiWorld Super User
Re: Are you referencing a panel filter or a cylindrical filter?
I have a very early '04 D3 (built in March, 2003) VIN below 700. It has the cylindrical air cleaner element.
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09-11-2008, 04:22 PM
#8
AudiWorld Super User
The cylindrical ones...
Mister Bally now confirms are in order are a bit hard to find, though if you poke long enough for an on line Hengst or Mann catalog you can eventually find a parts #. I recall the W12 and S8's are different catalog #'s too from a prior search, other than the HVAC where it should be identical.
From having BTDT, so far the best non-dealer D3 parts sourcing seems to be from AutohausAZ. Often ecstuning or blau would be the other choices, though ecs's listing on D3 parts are a bit spotty and blau's really spotty. From experience though both also get parts from dealers (though in ecs's case not at that much savings). At least blau can come up with lots of stuff not on their site at all; they also run a repair business so have or get things way beyond their web site. Friendly and helpful when you call them by phone. Start w/ AutohausAZ on line and see what's there. My prior stuff from them has been OEM brand quality too (Hengst, Mann, etc.) Ditto with blau where often you can even name the brand if there is a choice (Hengst, Mann, Mahle, etc.)
From having BTDT, so far the best non-dealer D3 parts sourcing seems to be from AutohausAZ. Often ecstuning or blau would be the other choices, though ecs's listing on D3 parts are a bit spotty and blau's really spotty. From experience though both also get parts from dealers (though in ecs's case not at that much savings). At least blau can come up with lots of stuff not on their site at all; they also run a repair business so have or get things way beyond their web site. Friendly and helpful when you call them by phone. Start w/ AutohausAZ on line and see what's there. My prior stuff from them has been OEM brand quality too (Hengst, Mann, etc.) Ditto with blau where often you can even name the brand if there is a choice (Hengst, Mann, Mahle, etc.)
