How to carry out replacement: Air Filter 3.3 Alpina B3 E46
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How to change air filter on ALPINA B3 (E46) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Air Filter on your ALPINA B3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALPINA B3 (E46) 3.4 S, ALPINA B3 (E46) 3.3 Allrad, ALPINA B3 (E46) 3.3 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: air filter – ALPINA B3 (E46). Tools you might need:
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: air filter – ALPINA B3 (E46). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Release the air filter cover clips.
  2. Step 4
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    Take off the filter lid.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: air filter – ALPINA B3 (E46). To avoid damaging the part during installation, do not use excessive force.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  4. Step 6
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – ALPINA B3 (E46). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
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