When to replace the Air Filter on your BMW Z3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) 2.8i, BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) M3.2, BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) 2.0i, BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) 3.0i, BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) 2.2i, BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) M3.2 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: air filter – BMW Z3 (E36). Tools you need:
Fender cover
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replacement: air filter – BMW Z3 (E36). 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 Z3 (E36). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Release the air filter cover clips.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the air filter housing.
  3. Step 5
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – BMW Z3 (E36). 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.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
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