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How to Remove the Air Filter of a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Air filter

Do you want to service the air intake kit of your BMW? Watch this video to see how to proceed. Pull the lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, lift the hood, and secure it. Take a screwdriver and detach the metal clips at the ends of the air ducts. Remove the plastic cover of the air box, and using a socket wrench, remove the filter located next to the cylinder head. Clean the respective filters, replacing them if necessary, then start reassembling the parts, beginning with the filter and continuing with the ducts and air hoses.

Updated on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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