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How to change pollen filter on BMW E46 touring – 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:
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.
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]

All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for 3 Touring (E46) and other BMW models
Alternative products

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:
- Step 1
Open the hood. - Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car. - Step 3
Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover. - Step 4
Remove the cabin filter housing cover. - Step 5
Remove the cabin filter. - Step 6
Remove the rubber strip. - Step 7
Unscrew the filter housing fastening bolts. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 8
Disconnect the wiring harness from the cabin filter housing. - Step 9
Remove the cabin air filter housing. - Step 10
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. - Step 11
Install the cabin air filter housing.
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