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Introduction

How to change your cabin filter on BMW 1 Series E81-E87

Video Overview

  1. 
The cabin filter is located at the windshield level

Start by unscrewing and removing the 6 screws from the cover using an 8 mm wrench.

Remove the case by pulling it upwards.
    • The cabin filter is located at the windshield level

    • Start by unscrewing and removing the 6 screws from the cover using an 8 mm wrench.

    • Remove the case by pulling it upwards.

  2. 
The cabin filter is located in the cover, it is held by 3 guides

Unclip the 3 cabin filter guides
    • The cabin filter is located in the cover, it is held by 3 guides

    • Unclip the 3 cabin filter guides

  3. 
Compare the dimensions of the new filter with the old one
    • Compare the dimensions of the new filter with the old one

  4. 
Replace the cabin filter in the cover

Reattach the 3 filter guides
    • Replace the cabin filter in the cover

    • Reattach the 3 filter guides

    • Replace and tighten the 6 cover screws with the 8 mm wrench.

    • Take the opportunity to clean the lid

Finish Line

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Nicolas Dajoux

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Indeed very simple but very effective. 15 min is almost too much. Anyway thanks to the editor.

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