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Introduction

Changing the diesel filter on a BMW E92 325D

The diesel filter should be replaced approximately every 30,000 km.

Tools

No tools specified.

  1. 
With a diamond jack

The vehicle must be on a level surface
    • With a diamond jack

    • The vehicle must be on a level surface

    • Place the diamond jack under the location provided at the level of the underbody

  2. 
Using the crank, turn in the tightening direction to lift the vehicle

Raise enough to slide a jack stand under the vehicle

Raise enough to slide a jack stand under the vehicle
    • Using the crank, turn in the tightening direction to lift the vehicle

    • Raise enough to slide a jack stand under the vehicle

  3. 
With a hydraulic jack

Place the hydraulic jack under the location provided at the level of the underbody

Push the lever down to raise the jack
    • With a hydraulic jack

    • Place the hydraulic jack under the location provided at the level of the underbody

    • Push the lever down to raise the jack

    • Raise enough to slide a jack stand under the vehicle

  4. 
Place the candle under the cradle or a reinforced point of the car

Adjust the candle to the height of the latter

Lower the vehicle onto the jack stand and remove the jack
    • Place the candle under the cradle or a reinforced point of the car

    • Adjust the candle to the height of the latter

    • Lower the vehicle onto the jack stand and remove the jack

  5. 
Replace the jack (diamond or hydraulic) under the underbody and raise the car slightly to remove the jack stand.

Replace the jack (diamond or hydraulic) under the underbody and raise the car slightly to remove the jack stand.

Replace the jack (diamond or hydraulic) under the underbody and raise the car slightly to remove the jack stand.
    • Replace the jack (diamond or hydraulic) under the underbody and raise the car slightly to remove the jack stand.

  6. 
Rest the car by lowering the diamond jack

Remove the diamond jack

Remove the diamond jack
    • Rest the car by lowering the diamond jack

    • Remove the diamond jack

  7. 
Rest the car by lowering the hydraulic jack

Remove the hydraulic jack

Remove the hydraulic jack
    • Rest the car by lowering the hydraulic jack

    • Remove the hydraulic jack

  8. 
The diesel filter is located approximately under the driver's seat.

it is only accessible from underneath the car
    • The diesel filter is located approximately under the driver's seat.

    • it is only accessible from underneath the car

    • You can see it by looking to the left of the gearbox.

    • Diesel filter

    • Towards the front of the vehicle

    • Towards the rear of the vehicle

  9. 
Locate the 7 screws on the access hatch

Unscrew the screws using a ratchet and a 6 mm socket.

Unscrew the screws using a ratchet and a 6 mm socket.
    • Locate the 7 screws on the access hatch

    • Unscrew the screws using a ratchet and a 6 mm socket.

  10. 
Before disassembling the filter, compare it with the new one
    • Before disassembling the filter, compare it with the new one

  11. 
Using a 13 socket, unscrew the filter support screw

Using a 13 socket, unscrew the filter support screw

Using a 13 socket, unscrew the filter support screw
    • Using a 13 socket, unscrew the filter support screw

  12. 
Using a socket and a T6 Troxs bit, unscrew the filter support screw

Using a socket and a T6 Troxs bit, unscrew the filter support screw

Using a socket and a T6 Troxs bit, unscrew the filter support screw
    • Using a socket and a T6 Troxs bit, unscrew the filter support screw

  13. 
Provide a container

Locate and unscrew using a flat screwdriver, the clamp located at the end of the filter

Locate and unscrew using a flat screwdriver, the clamp located at the end of the filter
    • Provide a container

    • Locate and unscrew using a flat screwdriver, the clamp located at the end of the filter

  14. 
Push the fuel hose towards the front of the car using a screwdriver

Be careful not to damage the hose otherwise it will have to be replaced.

Place a container under the filter to collect the diesel.
    • Push the fuel hose towards the front of the car using a screwdriver

    • Be careful not to damage the hose otherwise it will have to be replaced.

    • Place a container under the filter to collect the diesel.

    • Locate the clip on the other end of the filter

  15. 
Using a screwdriver, undo the filter clip

Using a screwdriver, undo the filter clip

Using a screwdriver, undo the filter clip
    • Using a screwdriver, undo the filter clip

  16. 
Pull the filter to remove it

Recover the black plastic gasket to put it on the new filter

Recover the black plastic gasket to put it on the new filter
    • Pull the filter to remove it

    • Recover the black plastic gasket to put it on the new filter

  17. 
Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly (without forgetting the screws)

Please note that the filter has a mounting direction

There is no manual bleeding to be done. Put the key in and press the start button without pressing the clutch pedal so as not to start. Wait a minute without doing anything. And then you can start.
    • Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly (without forgetting the screws)

    • Please note that the filter has a mounting direction

    • There is no manual bleeding to be done. Put the key in and press the start button without pressing the clutch pedal so as not to start. Wait a minute without doing anything. And then you can start.

Conclusion

Operation to be carried out every 30,000 km for the proper functioning of your engine.

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bossquent

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4 Comments

Hi, having a 330d, I saw that BMW only recommends changing it every 60,000km, surprising this difference with the 325.

ldoutres - Reply

Hello, personally I do it every 30,000 km even when using diesel at Total. Given the price of the filter and the simplicity of changing it, why deprive yourself?

bossquent -

very good tutorial, clear and precise, thank you!

tristan lafon - Reply

Thank you, it's a pleasure :)

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