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Replacing the Cabin Air Filter

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Cabin air filter

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This short video tutorial demonstrates how to replace the cabin air filter in a BMW 3 Series. The procedure is very simple and requires no tools other than a completely new filter.

First, open the hood. Manually unscrew the three plastic screw clips that hold the cover closed in which the filter is contained.

Remove the used filter. Take a new filter and carefully position it in the same location as the one just replaced.

At this point, reposition the cover and screw in the three clips as before.


Updated on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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