Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

Replacing the Air Filter on BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E92, E90, E91 - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Air filter

See other generations:
Video tutorial

Let's see how to remove and replace the engine air filter on a BMW 3 Series. Open the car door, pull up the hood release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, and lift the hood.

Secure it with the prop rod. Remove the engine soundproofing panel (detach it from both sides), then open the air intake kit (unscrew the fastening screws of the container), remove the cover of the filter box, and extract the worn air filter. Insert a new filter into the designated housing (making sure it fits snugly against the walls).

Finally, reattach the air box cover and tighten the screws. Close the hood after maintenance.


Updated on 15 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Replacing the Air Filter on a BMW 3 Series
Replacing the Air Filter on a BMW 3 Series
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46) Replacing the air filter on a BMW 3 Series? Open the hood and let's see how to replace the filter. Locate the air filter housing on the right side of…
Remove the Air Filter on BMW 3 Series
Remove the Air Filter on BMW 3 Series
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46) Replace the air filter on BMW 3 Series. Open the car door, pull up the hood release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, and lift the h…
How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter in a BMW 3 Series
How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter in a BMW 3 Series
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E92, E90, E91) Before you start, sit in the driver's seat of your BMW 3 Series. First, unscrew and remove the screws that secure the cabin air filter cover. Then, d…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Open the Fuel Filler Flap in the Hyundai i30?

In this tutorial, you will learn how to open the fuel filler flap in the Hyundai i30, a very simple operation that follows the typical procedure of most vehicles. First, unlock the locks using the designated button on the remote, then open the driver's door, locate the release lever on the left side of the seat, and operate it. Next, move to the fuel filler flap, open it completely, unscrew the cap, and refuel as needed. To close the flap, simply press it gently.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos