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Subject: A/C filter Cartridge replacement >99 and on. (Long) Author: homerraas as Edwin : 12208 posts Posted on: 2007-04-24 11:18:58

I have read posts on how hard this would be and almost break you back!
But in a >99 and up it's about a 15 minute job!

Remove both foot panels.

Right side:
Undo the one screw and the two expanding rivets at the rear.
Disconnect the gong by pressing the ends and it will pop out!
Now you can remove the panel.
You see the filter, just pop it out by using a screwdriver.
Insert the new filter and pop it in place.
One side done!










Now the drivers side:

All arrows are screws, undo these
The 2 squares are Torx T-10. undo these
The two lines you need to turn them 45 degrees and pull them out.
Remove the panel.




Now you see the air duct!



Gently bend down the air duct to create some room.
You can see the filter:



Now use a screw driver to pop out the filter (marked as square)



Now insert the new filter and make it pop!

The question you can ask yourself was it necessary?
Hell yeah!
Thumbs down!




Edwin
The Netherlands
735i 3.5 V8 Euro 2001
High Executive
Full leather
Xenon + Angel Eyes
Double glazing
16:9
DVD Nav
Satellite Digital TV (in motion)
Style 95 19" rims
SES voice control
100.000 miles+
Other BMW's I have owned:

• A/C filter Cartridge replacement >99 and on. (Long) (pic) - Edwin 2007-04-24 11:18:58 (13015 views)
  • And the PDF file. DavidC same here please! (url) - Edwin 2007-04-24 16:25:28 (731 views)
  • Where I can buy the just filter element (not the frame) ?, I read once Wal-Mart? - brosen 2007-04-24 16:04:53 (457 views)
    • I bought my filter material (not the frames) at Home Depot, & I've - sealbeach740 2007-04-24 17:32:05 (504 views)
      • Sealbeach740..........send him some! (nt) - Bayou Bimmer 2007-04-24 19:22:06 (337 views)
      • Thanks, do you have a Model Number or P/N to look for them in Home Depot ? (nt) - brosen 2007-04-24 17:52:20 (352 views)
        • I'll look tointe at home. I think I'll I've got left is the plastic bag - sealbeach740 2007-04-24 19:11:10 (327 views)
      • HD filter element also includes a carbon layer that should help trap/block - JerrytheK 2007-04-24 17:48:44 (358 views)
        • Thanks, do you have a Model Number or P/N to look for them in Home Depot ? (nt) - brosen 2007-04-24 17:52:04 (314 views)
  • 99 and up passenger side, you just move the glove box and the filter is there 2' (nt) - brosen 2007-04-24 16:03:14 (549 views)
  • Good work! (nt) - DavidC 2007-04-24 15:47:14 (287 views)
  • Yep, took me about 15 minutes to change both. (nt) - Bayou Bimmer 2007-04-24 12:09:29 (398 views)
  • On '99 and up, the passenger side is no more than 5 minutes - pdef1949 2007-04-24 12:07:17 (412 views)
    • I know the feeling Phill! (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-24 12:47:06 (290 views)
  • Edwin, your to funny :') (nt) - Blue740i 2007-04-24 11:24:02 (276 views)
    • Why? (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-24 11:25:54 (244 views)
      • I thought the way you have a thumbs up was funny, that's all (nt) - Blue740i 2007-04-24 11:29:32 (244 views)
        • LOL just checking! ;-) (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-24 11:30:41 (228 views)