Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the most important responsibilities you need to do if you want to keep your automobile in good condition and avoid unforeseen breakdowns that would require you to waste a lot of money. Some maintenance tasks seem obvious to almost all people, such as oil and filter replacing, but for others you may not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to focus on a less famous but equally significant maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Bmw Serie 3 E92? To do this, first we’ll check out where the cabin filter on your Bmw Serie 3 E92 is, and secondly how to replace this popular filter, as well named pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Bmw Serie 3 E92?
So let’s start our article with location of the cabin filter on your Bmw Serie 3 E92. Depending on the year of your vehicle and the series, the filter can be found in three different spots, we will now describe these locations.
Passenger compartment filter found in the engine compartment
To find the cabin filter of your Bmw Serie 3 E92?, we advise you to look at the side of the engine compartment, indeed, it is one of the most popular places for car manufacturers. This is only simply because this is where the Bmw Serie 3 E92’s external air intake is located. This is where your motor vehicle will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is generally placed just below the windscreen, at the level of the air vents, you can access it through the bonnet of your motor vehicle, it will be in a plastic box.
Cabin filter which is below the glove box of an Bmw Serie 3 E92
The second possible position for the cabin filter on your Bmw Serie 3 E92 is under the glove compartment of your motor vehicle. This is the easiest place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should find a black box containing the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Bmw Serie 3 E92
Finally, last spot where the cabin filter on your Bmw Serie 3 E92 can be found is below your dashboard, to access it you will have to take off your glove box which is usually held by clips or a screw. Now that this is done, you should see the black box it is in.
How to replace the cabin filter of my Bmw Serie 3 E92?
Finally, we will now discover how to replace the cabin filter of your Bmw Serie 3 E92? Even though this is a rather basic maneuver, it must be done at the right time to prevent concerns on your motor vehicle.
When to replace the cabin filter on Bmw Serie 3 E92?
The big query for a large number of Bmw Serie 3 E92 owners is when to replace this filter, because we know that you have to change it every 20,000 kilometres; don’t be reluctant to consult our article on the removal of the service indicator light; nevertheless, for the cabin filter, it’s a entire other question. It should be changed every year if you use your motor vehicle regularly or every two years if you drive in the country and only make short trips. The purpose of this filter is to filter out air pollutants, allergens and exhaust gas. Do not hesitate to replace it more frequently if you drive in city.
How to take off the cabin filter on my Bmw Serie 3 E92?
Last but not least, the last step that certainly draws you to this instruction, how to take off the cabin filter from your Bmw Serie 3 E92? This step is in fact very basic. Once you’ve found the location of the filter, all you have to do is to unclip the box in which it is located and carefully pull it out. Be careful when taking it out to look carefully in which direction it is positioned (you will often find an arrow that gives the direction of the air), so remember to position your new filter in the same direction. You just have to close and re-clip the box and you’re done changing the cabin filter of your Bmw Serie 3 E92.
In the event that you have any further questions about the Bmw Serie 3 E92, do not hesitate to consult our Bmw Serie 3 E92 category.
