Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the important duties you need to achieve if you want to keep your automobile in good condition and avoid sudden breakdowns that would require you to waste a lot of cash. Some maintenance work seem obvious to almost everyone, such as oil and filter replacing, but for others you might not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to look into a less famous but equally essential maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Bmw Serie 3 E93? To do this, first we’ll see where the cabin filter on your Bmw Serie 3 E93 is, and secondly how to replace this popular filter, also known as pollen filter.

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Where is the cabin filter on my Bmw Serie 3 E93?

So let’s start our content page with location of the cabin filter on your Bmw Serie 3 E93. Based on the year of your vehicle and the series, the filter can be found in three different places, we will now detail these locations.

Passenger compartment filter situated in the engine compartment

To locate the cabin filter of your Bmw Serie 3 E93?, we suggest you to look at the side of the engine compartment, in reality, it is one of the most popular spots for car manufacturers. This is only cause this is where the Bmw Serie 3 E93’s external air intake is placed. This is where your motor vehicle will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is generally placed just under the windscreen, at the level of the air vents, you can access it through the bonnet of your automotive, it will be in a plastic box.

Cabin filter which is beneath the glove box of an Bmw Serie 3 E93

The second possible position for the cabin filter on your Bmw Serie 3 E93 is under the glove compartment of your car. This is the least complicated place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should find out a black box including the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.

Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Bmw Serie 3 E93

Finally, last spot where the cabin filter on your Bmw Serie 3 E93 can be found is beneath your dashboard, to access it you will have to take out your glove box which is in general 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 E93?

Finally, we will now show you how to replace the cabin filter of your Bmw Serie 3 E93? Nevertheless this is a rather ordinary 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 E93?

The big question for a good number of Bmw Serie 3 E93 owners is when to replace this filter, because we know that you have to change it every 20,000 kilometres; don’t hesitate to consult our content page on the removal of the service indicator light; however, for the cabin filter, it’s a complete 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 side and only make short trips. The purpose of this filter is to filter out air impure substances, allergens and exhaust gases. Do not hesitate to replace it more frequently if you drive in city.

How to take out the cabin filter on my Bmw Serie 3 E93?

Last but not least, the last step that certainly draws you to this guide, how to take out the cabin filter from your Bmw Serie 3 E93? This step is in fact very simple. 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 E93.

Whenever you have any further questions about the Bmw Serie 3 E93, do not hesitate to consult our Bmw Serie 3 E93 category.