Heavy Metals

Does anyone know where the cabin filter is on a 2019 S5?
I have the after using the AC smell, not when using the AC but when running the fan afterwards.
It seems different than previous years that I have seen. I assume that it is behind and below the glove box, but not sure how to get to.
For other cars this smell would be fixed by replacing the filter (and mold/bacteria on it).
Thoughts?

18A5SB

If the mold is also in the ducts replacing the filter only may not be adequate, you may have want to spray a disinfectant into the intake side of the duct and let it permeate the system. Some people swear by Ozium, I have had good results with Lysol spray or the Walmart version of Lysol original perfume. Turn up the fan, open up the windows and spray away. Shut the fan down, let the spray sit in the duct work for a while and restart the fan full blast and let the spray evaporate away. The inside may smell of Lysol for a day or two.

luder888

Heavy Metals

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Thanks, Good idea to do both.

Heavy Metals

Exactly what I needed. Wasn't sure how far to go without knowing! Thank you

The G Man

The S5's AC ducts are made of foam, I am not sure if that contributes to the smell. I usually run the fan after I shut off the AC for about 5 minutes to minimize condensation in the ductwork, but that doesn't seem to be working with this car. Does anyone know where the intake is to spray the disinfectant?

SloopJohnB@mac.com

Just sayin'....

18A5SB

Typical German over engineering! Poor ergonomic design too having to get into an awkward position to get to it.

18A5SB

The intake is generally under the bonnet just below where the windscreen meets the body. Open the bonnet and look under the grill on the passenger side.

exmeaguy

What a cluster.........