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How to change air filter on BMW E90 – replacement guide
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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 3 Saloon (E90) 320i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 318i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 320 si, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 318i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 320i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 316i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 320 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 318i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 320 i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 320i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 318i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 320 si, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 318i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 320i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 316i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 320 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 318i, BMW 3 Saloon (E90) 320 i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change Air Filter on BMW 3 E90 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for 3 Saloon (E90) and other BMW models
Alternative products

Torx bit T25
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – BMW E90. AUTODOC experts recommend:
- Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
- Please note: all work on the car – BMW E90 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1
Open the bonnet. - Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3
Remove the air intake hose. - Step 4
Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 5
Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 6
Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 7
Unscrew the filter housing fastening bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 8
Unscrew the clamp that fastens the air filter hose to the throttle body. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 9
Remove the air filter housing. - Step 10
Undo the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 11
Take off the filter lid. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 12
Remove the filter element from the filter housing. - Step 13Clean the air filter cover and housing.Replacement: air filter – BMW E90. 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.Step 14
Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.Replacement: air filter – BMW E90. AUTODOC experts recommend:Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Attention! Use quality filters – BMW E90.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.
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