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- Look under the glovebox for a silver 10mm hex nut on both the left and right sides.
2019 BMW 430i Cabin Air Filter Replacement
The accompanying smell from an old cabin air filter can make it hard to breathe for a vehicle's occupants and reduce mileage per gallon.
Replacing the cabin air filter in a new-gen BMW 430i requires only three tools and takes less than 20 minutes.
While the risk and injury are minimal, always keep the vehicle off while performing this replacement to minimize potential shock hazards.
Check that the replacement cabin air filter is compatible with your car before purchasing.
Parts (1)
- Cabin Air Filter buy ↗
Step-by-step instructions
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- Using a 1/4in drive 10 mm socket and wrench, unscrew the 10 mm hex nut in a clockwise motion.
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- Perform the same clockwise turn with the socket wrench on the right-side 10 mm nut, as seen in the previous step.
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- Once loose, gently pull down on the kickpanel lip just under the glovebox.
- On the left side of the kickpanel is a cigarette lighter. Gently pull the plug out.
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- Pull the kickpanel outward as two hooks hold it up.
- To completely free it, disconnect the wire powering the kickpanel light.
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- Use a T20 Torx screwdriver to remove the first screw holding the air filter housing in place.
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- Remove the second T20 screw holding the air filter housing in place.
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- Pull on the black tab holding the housing unit in place to free it.
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- Pinch the edges of the cabin air filter and pull it down.
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- Pinch the sides of the new air filter and push it upward to seat it into place.
Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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