How do you change audi 4k air filter?

[NKM7527@ZEUS.TAMU.EDU]

To fellow netters:

Does anyone have info or experience on changing
the air filter on the 1986 Audi 4000s?

I did it last year -- but it involved bending the top
cover with its attachment of hoses, pipes, etc into
angles and twist that Audi could not have intended. 
Even after this i had to crumble :*)  (partialy) the
air filter, and squeeze it into chamber.  Is there
a simpler safer way?  I would rather go to the dealer with
this simple operation than risk damaging my engine
attachments.


Norman

Texas A&M U.
nkm7527@zeus.tamu.edu