When to replace the Pollen Filter on your BMW X1
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 28 i, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 20 i, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 20 i, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 18 i, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 28 i, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 18 d, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 18 d, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 20 d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 20 d, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 23 d, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 20 d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 20 d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 18 d, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 18 d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 18 i, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 25 i, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 25 d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 16 d, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 20 d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 20 d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 16 i, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 28 i View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for X1 (E84) and other BMW models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – BMW X1 (E84). Tools you might need:
Drive socket # 8
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: pollen filter – BMW X1 (E84). AUTODOC experts 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 X1 (E84) – should be done with the engine switched off.
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 3.1
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the cabin filter housing cover (6 pieces).
    Step 3.2
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    Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  3. Step 5
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    Release the cabin filter cover clips.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter - it will affect the quality of air cleaning inside the car.
  5. Step 7
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    Insert a new filter element into the filter housing. Make sure that the filter edge fits tight to the housing.
    Replacement: pollen filter – BMW X1 (E84). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Check out the correct location of the filter element. Do not skew.Follow the air flow direction arrow on the filter.Attention! Use quality filters – BMW X1 (E84).
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