Vehicle maintenance is one of the crucial duties you need to do if you want to keep your vehicle in good condition and avoid unexpected equipment failures that would necessitate you to spend a lot of cash. Some maintenance work seem obvious to almost everyone, just like oil and filter changes, but for others you may not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to concentrate on a less notorious but equally crucial maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my Bmw X2? For this, first we’ll find out where the cabin filter on your Bmw X2 is, and secondly how to replace this famous filter, as well named pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my Bmw X2?
So let’s start our article content with location of the cabin filter on your Bmw X2. Depending on the year of your automobile and the series, the filter can be located in three different places, we will now detail these locations.
Passenger compartment filter positioned in the engine compartment
To find the cabin filter of your Bmw X2?, we advise you to check out the side of the engine compartment, in truth, it is one of the most preferred places for car producers. This is simply cause this is where the Bmw X2’s external air intake is installed. This is where your vehicule will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is most of the time located just beneath 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 below the glove box of an Bmw X2
The second possible area for the cabin filter on your Bmw X2 is under the glove compartment of your motor vehicle. This is the most simple place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should recognize a black box including the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your Bmw X2
Finally, last spot where the cabin filter on your Bmw X2 can be located is below your dashboard, to access it you will have to remove your glove box which is in most cases 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 X2?
Finally, we will now show you how to replace the cabin filter of your Bmw X2? Although this is a rather simple procedure, it must be done at the right time to prevent problems on your vehicle.
When to replace the cabin filter on Bmw X2?
The big query for many Bmw X2 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 content 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 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 gas. Do not hesitate to replace it more frequently if you drive in city.
How to remove the cabin filter on my Bmw X2?
Last but not least, the last step that surely draws you to this guide, how to remove the cabin filter from your Bmw X2? 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 softly 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 X2.
If you need more tutorials on the Bmw X2, go to our Bmw X2 category.
