When to replace the Pollen Filter on your BMW 3 SERIES
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – BMW 3 Touring (E36). List of the tools you'll need:
Torx bit T20
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – BMW 3 Touring (E36). 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: pollen filter – BMW 3 Touring (E36). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover.
  2. Step 4.1
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    Raise a little the cabin filter housing cover.
    Step 4.2
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    Remove the cabin filter.
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    To avoid damaging the cabin filter cover, do not remove it before removing the filtering element.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the rubber strip.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  5. Step 7
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    Disconnect the wiring harness from the cabin filter housing.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the filter housing fastening bolts. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the cabin air filter housing.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW 3 Touring (E36). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
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