DIY Cabin Air Filter Without Removing The Glove Box Part 1

**chadwick405** · 05-24-2008, 03:18 PM

This is going to be my first DIY post. I have been wanting to change my cabin filter since I bought the car. I have heard mixed comments saying its impossible to do it without removing the glove box, there is also a good DIY for that someone did. I did it today in 30-45 minutes without removing the glove box, it was very easy. I would never recommend removing the glove box to change the filter. I hope you guys enjoy.

I have a 2nd part since im only allowed 15 pics.

**chadwick405** · 05-24-2008, 03:22 PM

Part 2

Thats it, your done

I hope this helps, and enjoy having your fan work at full power again.

**seeyalaterrr** · 05-24-2008, 03:45 PM

You could have reposted in your thread instead of having two that are going to be impossible for people to search and find both.

**chadwick405** · 05-24-2008, 04:01 PM

o yah

**zefyx** · 05-24-2008, 04:04 PM

Great tutorial, thanks for taking the time to take all of the pictures & post it up, I would ask a moderator to merge to two threads & put part II directly underneath your part I post.

**jbergum** · 05-24-2008, 04:05 PM

Sooo wheres the rest?

**zefyx** · 05-24-2008, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by jbergum

Sooo wheres the rest?

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1010454

For now..

**jayhudson** · 05-24-2008, 07:47 PM

Threads merged.

Jay

**chadwick405** · 05-24-2008, 10:41 PM

Thanks for the merge, it looks much better now.

**M Wringer** · 05-25-2008, 02:28 AM

Thanks for the info. New microfilter on the workbench, and now I have no excuse to not do it tomorrow!

**Michael-Dallas** · 05-25-2008, 09:41 PM

You think that filter looks gross? This is how a filter looks like when it hasn't been changed in 13 years. Click on the image to zoom in a bit. Yes, the dirt comes to the top of the pleats.

I had to armwrestle the filter out and when it came out, an avalanche of leaves and dirt came rushing out.

///Michael

**MJFX328** · 05-25-2008, 09:48 PM

My mech pulled it out in about 1 minute. I was shocked. Not as hard as some people make it to be!

**chadwick405** · 05-26-2008, 03:22 AM

Yes its very easy, and wow that filter was rough looking you posted.

**ths916m3** · 05-26-2008, 01:44 PM

Excellent DIY, thanks

**/\/\3 Power** · 05-26-2008, 02:47 PM

I need to take care of mine, full blast is weak.

**chadwick405** · 05-26-2008, 05:20 PM

Before I could barely feel anything until half way, now its like a hurricane.

**ths916m3** · 05-26-2008, 07:22 PM

maybe I should do mine again, I havent done it in almost 2 years

**TheArtofEuros** · 05-27-2008, 08:10 AM

how much does a new filter go for at the dealership?

**Theodore** · 05-27-2008, 09:37 AM

~$15 if I recall...
edit - According to realOEM.... bout $30.

01 MICROFILTER 1 64119069895 $30.69

**bmdubbayoo** · 05-27-2008, 01:46 PM

nice write up....i did mine the exact same way a few years back on my previous 95 m3 and it super dirty....very kind of you to take pics and post a diy....

**briandg510** · 05-27-2008, 01:53 PM

SUBSCRIBED! Nice work. I will do this on my next day off. Thanks for sharing with us.

**CMG** · 05-27-2008, 02:22 PM

Thanks for the clear pics.

**Eddie916** · 05-28-2008, 09:27 PM

Just finished mine.
Wow, what PITA to:
Get the old one out
Install the new one
Reinstall the cover!

**saint166** · 05-28-2008, 09:53 PM

great write up . i changed mine tues nite . 15 min .

**TheArtofEuros** · 05-28-2008, 10:12 PM

i'll be doing this on my next pay day, not lookin' forward to the leaves and shit to drop on the floor...but i know my air isn't blowing as hard as it should. thanks for the write up!

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