How to change the cabin filter on a BMW X5

Keeping your vehicle in good condition is one of the most important duties you must perform if you want to keep your vehicle in good condition and avoid sudden and costly breakdowns. Some maintenance tasks seem obvious to almost everyone, such as oil and filter changes, but others you may not always be aware of. Today we'll focus on a lesser-known but equally important maintenance task: how do I change the cabin air filter on my BMW X5? To do this, firstly, we will find out where the cabin filter is located in your BMW X5, and secondly, how to replace this popular filter, aka the pollen filter.

Where is the cabin air filter located on my BMW X5?

So, let's start the content of our article with the location of the cabin filter on your BMW X5. Depending on the year of manufacture of your car and series, the filter can be located in three different places, now we will describe these places.

Cabin filter located in the engine compartment

To find the cabin air filter for your BMW X5, we suggest you take a look at the side of the engine compartment, in fact this is one of the places preferred by car manufacturers. Simply because this is where the air intake of the BMW X5 is located. This is where your vehicle will supply air to your cabin. It is usually located just below the windshield, at the level of the air vents, it can be accessed through the hood of your car, it will be in a plastic box.

Cabin filter under the glove box BMW X5

The second possible place for a cabin filter on your BMW X5 is under your car's glove box. This is the easiest place to access, just lie down and look under the glovebox and you should recognize the black box that the pollen filter is in, just slide it open to access the filter.

The cabin filter that is located under the dashboard of your BMW X5

Finally, the last place where the cabin filter can be located on your BMW X5 is under the dash, to access it you will have to remove the glove compartment, which is usually held in place with clips or a screw. Now that this is done, you should be able to see the black box you are in.

How do I change the cabin filter in my BMW X5?

Finally, now we will find out how to change the cabin filter on your BMW X5? However, this is a fairly common procedure and needs to be done at the right time so as not to interfere with your vehicle.

When to change the cabin filter on a BMW X5?

The big question for many BMW X5 owners is when to change this filter because we know it needs to be changed every 20 kilometers; feel free to read our articles on how to remove the service light; But the cabin filter is a completely different matter. It should be changed every year if you drive regularly, or every two years if you drive off-road and make short trips. This filter is designed to filter harmful air particles, allergens and exhaust gases. Feel free to change it more often if you drive around town.

How do I remove the cabin air filter on my BMW X5?

Last but not least, the last step that will surely draw you to this guide is how to remove the cabin filter on your BMW X5? This step is actually very simple. Once you've found a place for the filter, all you have to do is unplug the box it's in and carefully pull it out. When removing it, take a close look at which direction it points in (you will often find an arrow indicating the direction of the air), so make sure you install the new filter in the same direction. You just need to close and install the box and the cabin filter replacement on your BMW X5 is complete.