When to replace the Air Filter on your BMW 1 SERIES
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 325 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 330 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 323 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 325 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 325 xi, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 330 xi, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 330 i xDrive, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 325 i xDrive, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 325 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 325 xi, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 330 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 330 xi, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 323 i, BMW 1 Hatchback (E87) 130 i, BMW 1 Hatchback (E87) 130 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 xi, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 xi, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 i xDrive, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i xDrive, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 xi, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Touring (E91) 325 xi, BMW 3 Touring (E91) 325 i, BMW 3 Touring (E91) 325 i, BMW 3 Touring (E91) 330 i, BMW 3 Touring (E91) 323 i, BMW 3 Touring (E91) 325 i xDrive, BMW 3 Touring (E91) 330 i xDrive, BMW 3 Touring (E91) 330 xi, BMW 3 Touring (E91) 325 xi, BMW 3 Touring (E91) 330 i, BMW 3 Touring (E91) 325 i, BMW 3 Touring (E91) 330 xi, BMW 3 Convertible (E93) 330 i, BMW 3 Convertible (E93) 325 i, BMW 3 Convertible (E93) 330 i, BMW 3 Convertible (E93) 325 i, BMW 3 Convertible (E93) 325 i, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 28 i, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 25 i, BMW 1 Hatchback (E81) 130 i, BMW 1 Hatchback (E81) 130 i, BMW 1 Convertible (E88) 125 i View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change air filter on BMW 1 Series E82 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for 1 Coupe (E82) and other BMW models
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Air Filter Housing Cover
Tools
Replacement: air filter – BMW E82. Tools you might need:
Torx bit T25
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replacement: air filter – BMW E82. 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 E82. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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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    Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Take off the filter lid.
  5. Step 5
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    Detach the air duct housing from the air filter housing. Use a flat screwdriver.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  7. Step 7
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  8. Step 8
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – BMW E82. 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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