Audi R8 2015 Maintenance Manual page 70

Audi R8 2015 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 03.2016
Note
If the retainer -1- for the cover -3- has broken off on the air
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intake box of the heating and air conditioning unit or on the
service cover, the cover can also be secured using a self-tap‐
ping screw -2- (e.g. 3.5 x 16 mm or 4.0 x 16 mm; see Electronic
parts catalogue ETKA).
There is more than one version of the dust and pollen filter
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⇒ page 64 .
3.64.2 Filter element without service flap in
glove box
WARNING
Risk of injury from knee airbag.
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components, the mechanic
must discharge any static electricity. Observe the safety
precautions for working on airbags ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions; Safety
precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .
The dust and pollen filter is fitted behind the glove box.
Removal steps:
– Remove glove box ⇒ Rep. gr. 68 ; Shelves / trim panels;
Removing and installing glove box .
– Remove footwell vent (passenger's side) ⇒ Rep. gr. 87 ; Air
duct system; Removing and installing vent (front) .
– If fitted: Remove knee airbag ⇒ Rep. gr. 69 ; Knee airbags;
Exploded view - knee airbag .
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