Kepping is car in good conditions is one of the crucial responsibilities you need to achieve if you want to keep your car in good condition and avoid sudden malfunctions that would require you to spend a lot of money. Some maintenance work seem obvious to almost all people, such as oil and filter changes, but for others you may not always be aware of them. Today we’re going to focus on a less known but equally essential maintenance task, how to change the cabin filter on my BMW X5? To do this, first we’ll find out where the cabin filter on your BMW X5 is, and secondly how to change this popular filter, as well known as pollen filter.
Where is the cabin filter on my BMW X5?
So let’s start our article content with location of the cabin filter on your BMW X5. Determined by the year of your motor vehicle and the series, the filter can be located in three different areas, we will now describe these locations.
Passenger compartment filter situated in the engine compartment
To find the cabin filter of your BMW X5?, we suggest you to take a look at the side of the engine compartment, indeed, it is one of the most preferred spots for car manufacturers. This is just cause this is where the BMW X5’s external air intake is situated. This is where your car will supply air to your passenger compartment. It is generally based 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 below the glove box of an BMW X5
The second possible area for the cabin filter on your BMW X5 is under the glove compartment of your motor vehicle. This is the simplest place to access, you will just have to lie down and look under your glove box and you should recognize a black box containing the pollen filter, just unclip it to access your filter.
Cabin filter which is under the dashboard of your BMW X5
Finally, last location where the cabin filter on your BMW X5 can be located is below your dashboard, to access it you will have to take off your glove box which is generally held by clips or a screw. Now that this is done, you should see the black box it is in.
How to change the cabin filter of my BMW X5?
Finally, we will now discover how to change the cabin filter of your BMW X5? Nevertheless this is a rather ordinary procedure, it must be done at the right time to avoid concerns on your vehicle.
When to change the cabin filter on BMW X5?
The big question for a good number of BMW X5 owners is when to change this filter, because we know that you have to change it every 20,000 kilometres; don’t hesitate to read our article content on the removal of the service indicator light; nevertheless, 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 harmful particles, allergens and exhaust gases. Do not hesitate to change it more frequently if you drive in city.
How to take off the cabin filter on my BMW X5?
Last but not least, the last step that surely attracts you to this guide, how to take off the cabin filter from your BMW X5? This step is actually 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 gently 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 X5.
In the event that you have any further questions about the BMW X5, do not hesitate to consult our BMW X5 category.
