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Replacing the Cabin Air Filter

Model: BMW Serie 1 E82, E81, E87, MK 1 - Years 2004-2013
Part: Cabin air filter

The cabin air filter for this car model is located in the engine bay, just below the windscreen: to replace it, you must remove the plastic trim threshold applied directly under the windscreen by removing the six retaining clips; once the cover is removed, extract the old filter: it is a very long panel as it actually consists of two filters, one for the driver and one for the passenger; remove any dirt residue and insert the new filter, orienting it according to the direction of airflow indicated by the arrows, then reapply the plastic panel.

Updated on 22 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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