When to replace the Air Filter on your BMW 3 SERIES
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 xi, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 xi, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 xi, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 xi, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 323 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i xDrive, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 i xDrive, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 328 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i xDrive, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 328 i xDrive, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 323 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 330 xi, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 xi, BMW 3 Coupe (E92) 325 i xDrive View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Air Filter Housing Cover
Tools
Required tools:
Torx bit T25
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Water pump pliers
Fender cover
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replacement: air filter – BMW E92. Follow the maintenance schedule, recommendations, and requirements specified by the manufacturer.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: air filter – BMW E92. Take the following 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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    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 5
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    Take off the filter lid.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing. Use water pump pliers.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – BMW E92. Professionals recommend:
    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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