Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air Filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 20 d, BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 18 d, BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 d, BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 35 d, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 d, BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 20 d, BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 d, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 d, BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 sd, BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 18 d, BMW X3 (E83) 2.0 d

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change Air Filter on BMW X3 E83 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for X3 (E83) and other BMW models

Air Filter

      BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 d
    
      BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 20 d
    
      BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 20 d
    
      BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 18 d
    
      BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 d
    
      BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 30 d
    
      BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 d
    
      BMW X3 (E83) xDrive 35 d
    
      BMW X3 (E83) 3.0 sd

Replacement: air filter – BMW X3 E83. Tools you might need:

                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Microfibre towel
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: air filter – BMW X3 E83. Professionals recommend:

Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: air filter – BMW X3 E83. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Detach the windscreen washer hose.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 4

Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 5

Unscrew the clamp that fastens the air filter hose to the throttle body.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 6

Release the air filter cover clips.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 7

Take off the filter lid.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 8

Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
Step 9

Clean the air filter cover and housing.

Replacement: air filter – BMW X3 E83. AUTODOC recommends:

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 10

Insert a new filter element into the filter housing.Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: air filter – BMW X3 E83. Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.During installation, make sure to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the air filter housing.Take care to only use quality filters.
Step 11

Reinstall the air filter cover. Fasten it.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 12

Press the air filter cover clips into place.
Step 13

Screw in the clamp that connects the air filter hose to the throttle body.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 14

Plug in the mass air flow sensor conntector.
Step 15

Attach the windscreen washer hose.
Step 16

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 17

Close the hood.

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