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Disassembly and Replacement of Cabin Air Filter

Model: BMW Serie 5 E34 - Years 1988-1995
Part: Cabin air filter

On the BMW 5 Series E34, the cabin air filter is located behind the center tunnel. To replace it, you need to remove the side panel at the end of the tunnel on the passenger side where the courtesy light is, the glove compartment on the passenger side, and finally access the cabin air filter housing: remove the old filter and insert the new one, ensuring the airflow direction is correct. Then reassemble the previously removed parts. On the BMW 5 Series E39, the filters are located in the engine compartment, just under the windshield, near the shock absorber mounts. Release the retaining spring of the cover, lift it, and remove the old filter to insert the new one, reposition the cover, and reattach the spring; repeat the same process for the other filter.

Updated on 4 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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