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How to change pollen filter on ALPINA B6 (E36) Saloon – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
ALPINA B6 (E36) Saloon 2.8 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for B6 (E36) Saloon and other ALPINA models
Pollen filter
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Phillips screwdriver
Flat screwdriver
Clip removal tool
Replacement: pollen filter – ALPINA B6 (E36) Limousine. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- Replace the cabin filter at least once every six months, in early spring and autumn seasons.
- Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
- If the air flow into the cabin has sharply reduced, replace the filter before a scheduled maintenance.
- Please note: all work on the car – ALPINA B6 (E36) Limousine – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Move the passenger seat fully backwards.Step 2Open the glove box.
- Step 3Unscrew the glove box fastening screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 4Remove the air vent.
- Step 5Unscrew the glove box fastening screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 6Unplug the glove box light connector.
- Step 7Remove the glovebox.Replacement: pollen filter – ALPINA B6 (E36) Limousine. Professionals recommend:Be careful to avoid damaging the glove compartment fasteners.
- Step 8Unplug the glove box light connector.
- Step 9Remove the fasteners of the air duct housing. Use a clip removal tool.
- Step 10Remove the air distribution housing assembly.
- Step 11Remove the bottom cover of the glove box.
- Step 12Remove the cabin filter housing cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: pollen filter – ALPINA B6 (E36) Limousine. To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
- Step 13Remove the cabin filter.Replacement: pollen filter – ALPINA B6 (E36) Limousine. AUTODOC experts recommend:Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
- Step 14Install the cabin filter to its mounting seat. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.Replacement: pollen filter – ALPINA B6 (E36) Limousine. Tip:Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Attention! Use quality filters – ALPINA B6 (E36) Limousine.
- Step 15Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place. Use a Phillips screwdriver.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: pollen filter – ALPINA B6 (E36) Limousine. To avoid damaging the part during installation, do not use excessive force.
- Step 16Reinstall the air distribution housing assembly.
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