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How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter on a BMW X3

Model: BMW X3 MK 1, E83 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Cabin air filter

How to replace the cabin air filter on a BMW X3? Let's see in this video how to perform the disassembly: open and lift the hood, then remove the plastic under the front windshield using a lever, unscrew the filter cover (where the air filter is located). Use a screwdriver to remove the cap from the filter housing, then extract the worn cabin filter. Insert a new cabin filter, ensuring it fits snugly against the walls of the housing. Finally, reattach the filter housing cap and tighten the screws. Check the proper installation of the previously removed parts.

Updated on 3 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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