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How to change the air filter on a 1997 BMW Z3 2.8i (M52 engine, single vanos, phase 1 and manual gearbox)

  1. 
Open the engine hood and locate the air box

The air box cover is held in place by two clips
    • Open the engine hood and locate the air box

    • The air box cover is held in place by two clips

  2. 
Push the tab towards the air box

At the same time, pull the drawer slightly upwards
    • Push the tab towards the air box

    • At the same time, pull the drawer slightly upwards

    • Do the same operation on the second staple.

  3. 
Once the clips are unlocked, pull the air box drawer to remove it.

Once the clips are unlocked, pull the air box drawer to remove it.

Once the clips are unlocked, pull the air box drawer to remove it.
    • Once the clips are unlocked, pull the air box drawer to remove it.

  4. 
The air filter is located in the drawer

Pull on the edges of the filter to remove it from the drawer

Pull on the edges of the filter to remove it from the drawer
    • The air filter is located in the drawer

    • Pull on the edges of the filter to remove it from the drawer

  5. 
Compare the dimensions of the old filter with the new one
    • Compare the dimensions of the old filter with the new one

  6. 
Replace the new air filter in the drawer, positioning the filter seal correctly on the outline of the drawer.

The filter gasket should be slightly oily to ensure a certain seal.

The filter gasket should be slightly oily to ensure a certain seal.
    • Replace the new air filter in the drawer, positioning the filter seal correctly on the outline of the drawer.

    • The filter gasket should be slightly oily to ensure a certain seal.

  7. 
Position the cover in its location, with the top of the filter facing the air box.

Push the cover all the way into its location
    • Position the cover in its location, with the top of the filter facing the air box.

    • Push the cover all the way into its location

  8. 
Push the drawer to the bottom of the air box until the two clips engage.

Push the drawer to the bottom of the air box until the two clips engage.
    • Push the drawer to the bottom of the air box until the two clips engage.

  9. 
It is recommended to change your air filter every 20,000 km or 2 years.
    • It is recommended to change your air filter every 20,000 km or 2 years.

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