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How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter in a BMW 3 Series E90

Model: BMW Serie 3 E91, E90, E92 - Years 2005-2013
Part: Cabin air filter

This video tutorial shows how to replace the cabin air filter in a BMW 3 Series E90. First, open the hood and secure it to keep it open. Using a 8mm socket wrench, remove the screws from the filter cover located at the base of the windshield, under the wipers. Next, proceed to remove the filter by disengaging the tabs that hold it in the cover housing. Insert the new filter, ensuring the locking tabs are properly engaged for a secure fit. Reinsert the filter into its designated slot and reattach the screws you removed earlier.

Updated on 3 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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