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- Pop and lift the hood by pulling the release lever below the driver's seat.
- The plastic filter cover is located on the upper left corner of the engine bay.
2007-2013 BMW X5 E70 Cabin Air Filter Replacement
Every summer a lot of people suffer from a smelly car air conditioner. This is usually caused by an old cabin air filter. Below is a step by step guide to replacing the filter of your 2007-2013 BMW X5 E70 yourself. Save your time and money instead of making an appointment with the dealership!
Tools (1)
- Klein Tools 630-1/2 1/2-Inch Cushion-Grip Hollow-Shank Nut Driver with 3-Inch Shank buy ↗
Parts (1)
- Mann Filter CUK 2941-2 Cabin Air Filter buy ↗
Step-by-step instructions
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- There are four plastic screws on the air filter cover.
- Twist each of the plastic screws with the half inch screw driver a quarter turn counter-clockwise。
- Mind the plastic hood support while removing the plastic cover toward the right hand side.
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- Once plastic cover has been removed, cabin air filter cover will be exposed.
- There are three 1/2" plastic bolts.
- Unscrew each plastic bolt by turning a quarter turn counter clockwise.
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- Remove the electronic plastic connector before removing air filter cover.
- Remove the air filter cover from the vehicle.
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- Once the filter cover has been removed two air cabin filters will be exposed.
- Locate the plastic clips on each end of the filter holder
- Depress the clips using your thumbs to remove the air filter.
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- Pay attention to Air Flow indicator arrows when reinstalling the filters.
- Clip the filters back into place one side at a time.
- Repeat the process for the second filter.
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- Reinstall the filter cover.
- Re-connect the plastic electronic plug.
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- Re-install the plastic cover.
- Mind the hydraulic lift for the hood while re-installing plastic cover.
- Clean dust off the cover for good measure.
Conclusion
To reassemble your device follow these instructions in reverse order.
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