How to carry out replacement: Pollen Filter 520d BMW E61
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How to change pollen filter on BMW 5 Touring (E61) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Pollen Filter on your BMW 5 SERIES
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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Replacement: pollen filter – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Tools you need:
Drive socket # 13
Ratchet wrench
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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Replacement: pollen filter – BMW 5 Touring (E61). 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – BMW 5 Touring (E61).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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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    Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 4
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    Release the cabin filter cover clips.
  3. Step 5
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    Detach the connectors from the climate control sensors.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Professionals recommend:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Release the cabin filter cover clips.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW 5 Touring (E61). To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Tip:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  10. Step 12
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    Cover the cabin filter air ducts with a microfibre cloth to keep dirt and dust out.
  11. Step 13
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    Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the microfibre cloth from the cabin filter air ducts.
  13. Step 15
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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Take care to only use quality filters.
  14. Step 16
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    Reinstall the cabin filter housing cover. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners.
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