2009 328i X-drive BMW Air Filter Replacement

ID: 113355

Description: This guide will show the user how to easily...

Steps:

  1. The air filter housing is located under the hood of the BMW.
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  3. Remove two bolts from the housing of the car using a 10mm socket bit and wrench.
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  5. Unscrew the screw on the air intake hose clamp using a flathead screwdriver.
  6. Unclip the mass air intake sensor from the housing using a flathead screwdriver and pushing up on the tab while also pulling out the sensor.
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  8. Remove the air intake duct by using a flathead screwdriver and prying them apart.
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  10. Take out the air filter housing on a flat surface.
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  12. Use a T25 torx screwdriver to unscrew the 6 screws holding the air filter housing together.
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  14. Remove the old, yellow air filter pictured on the left using your hands and dispose of it into the garbage.
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  16. Insert new air filter into its housing and put the housing back into the car.
  17. Remember to plug the mass air sensor back into the housing.
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