How to change air filter on BMW E90 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 12month / 15000km
Important!
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
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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
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 2
Use 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 13
Clean 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.
Step 15
Reinstall the air filter cover. Fasten it.
Step 16
Screw in the fastening screws of the air filter cover. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17
Reinstall the air filter housing.
Step 18
Secure the air intake hose.
Step 19
Connect the air intake pipe to the air filter housing.
Step 20
Screw in the clamp that connects the air filter hose to the throttle body. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 21
Fasten the clamp on the air intake hose. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 22
Screw the filter housing fastening bolts. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23
Plug in the mass air flow sensor conntector.
Step 24
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 25
Close the hood.
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