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:
BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 xd, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 328i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 xi, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 325 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 325 xi, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 316 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 xd, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 323 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 i View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change pollen filter / cabin filter on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for 3 Touring (E46) and other BMW models
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Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E46 touring. Tools you might need:
Torx bit T20
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E46 touring. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 E46 touring. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320d 2.0 2000 Pollen Filter - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
    BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320i 2.2 2001 Pollen Filter replacement: free workshop manuals
    Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the cabin filter.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the rubber strip.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the filter housing fastening bolts. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Disconnect the wiring harness from the cabin filter housing.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Pollen Filter on BMW 3 Touring (E46) 2000 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Remove the cabin air filter housing.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E46 touring. Professionals recommend:
    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.
  11. Step 11
    Replacing Pollen Filter on BMW 3 Touring (E46) 2002 320d 2.0 by yourself
    Install the cabin air filter housing.
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