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How to change pollen filter on BMW E39 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Filter set, cabin air : 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525tds, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 523i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 528i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 540i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 535i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 td, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) M5, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 535i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 540 i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525tds, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 523i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 528i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 540i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 535i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 td, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) M5, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 535i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 540 i … 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 5 Saloon (E39) and other BMW models
Filter set, cabin air
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Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E39. Professionals recommend:
- 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 E39. Use the following procedure:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3Release the cabin filter cover clips.
- Step 4Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
- Step 5Remove the filter element from the filter housing.Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E39. Professionals recommend:Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
- Step 6Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E39. AUTODOC experts recommend:Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.
- Step 7Release the cabin filter cover clips.
- Step 8Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
- Step 9Remove the filter element from the filter housing.Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E39. Tip from AUTODOC:Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
- Step 10Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E39. Professionals recommend:Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.
- Step 11Insert 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 E39. Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.
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