How to carry out replacement: Air Filter 523i BMW E39
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When to replace the Air Filter on your BMW 5 SERIES
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 12 month / 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 523i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 528i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 i … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: air filter – BMW E39. Tools you need:
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replacement: air filter – BMW E39. Do not ignore the maintenance schedule, recommendations, and requirements specified by the manufacturer on the use of the car part.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: air filter – BMW E39. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Release the air filter cover clips.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the air filter housing.
  5. Step 5
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – BMW E39. 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.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
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