Pollen filter question
 

I have a 1997 A6 Avant 2.8 and recently ordered a pollen filter assuming that this model had one that required periodic changing. After consulting with my owners manual, I did not see any reference to such a filter for this model. Is it possible that this model does not have a pollen filter and that I should just send the filter I ordered back to the parts store?

Thanks in advance for the knowledgable input.
NDAudi

RE: Pollen filter question
 

pop you hood. look under the passenger side trim under the window. The trim should pop up with the removal of a few plastic screws.

RE: Pollen filter question
 

I went under the hood, removed the plastic covering which extends across the engine compartment near the window, saw over by the passenger side, a compartment with 3 (6 mm screws) which I unscrewed, but that is as far as I got. This black plastic box has the word Siemens stamped on top. I also noticed that on the drivers side, there was a black box with the words Avoid Ingress of Water stamped on it with a metal clamp. This wouldn't be the pollem filter compartment would it?

I would like to find a user friendly manual for my 1997 A6 Avant, any ideas where to get one? I don't want something on a CD-ROM.

Thanks
NDAudi

RE: Pollen filter question
 

pollen filter will be on the passenger side and requires replacement at 2 years or 40,000 miles in the UK