When to replace the Pollen Filter on your BMW 1 SERIES
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 1 Coupe (E82) M, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 118 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 135 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 123 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 125 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 118 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 128 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 i, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 120 d, BMW 1 Coupe (E82) 135 i View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change pollen filter on BMW 1 Series E82 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E82. Tools you might need:
Drive socket # 8
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E82. 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – BMW E82 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E82. Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  5. Step 5
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    Release the cabin filter cover clips.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E82. Professionals recommend:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the cabin filter housing and cover.
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E82. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Remove any debris from the cabin filter housing carefully to prevent contamination of the ventilation duct.
  8. Step 8
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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW E82. Be sure to position the filtering element correctly. Avoid misalignment.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.BMW E82 – It's important to only use high-quality filters.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Pollen Filter on BMW E82 2006 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Clean the mounting seat of the cabin filter housing.
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