Replacing the cabin filter BMW x3 f25

Currently, drivers do not pay due attention to replacing the car's cabin filter. But it is through this simple filter that fresh air enters the BMW, which is the easiest way to clean it. If you miss the cleaning kit replacement period, you will experience headaches, constant fatigue and inattention on the road. The result is an increase in the percentage of accidents on the roads. How to replace a cabin air filter kit, which set of tools to use, how to make an air filter in a car cabin - more details below.

How does the cabin filter work?

The cleaning kit consists of several layers of filter elements through which air passes into the vehicle interior. The task of the cleaning kit is to clean the air in the car from dust and dirt. It is worth noting that the location of the cabin filter on a BMW is one of the most convenient compared to other cars. The hand can easily reach the box with the kit and replace it in just a few minutes. In models from other manufacturers, the replacement method is not so simple. It is necessary to remove the glove compartment in the dashboard and take the trouble to replace the body kit.

The BMW cleaning kit is located in the car under the hood, to the left of the engine (facing the BMW). Replacing the cabin filter element on a BMW x3 f25 should be done simultaneously with changing the engine oil in the car. For BMW, this cycle is every 10-15 thousand km. The interval for its replacement may vary, depending on the terrain on which the movement is carried out. That is, the frequency and method of replacing the cleaning kit is simple and one year on average. It is better to replace immediately after winter: when under the influence of winter reagents the kit becomes more clogged with dust particles or salt reagents, the air needs to be cleaned, especially with the arrival of warm weather and climate control of the car.

Visual Identification: You can open the hood of your vehicle each time and perform a simple visual inspection of the cleaning kit from the outside if you are unsure of the last change date. The cabin filter element is produced by the manufacturer, as a rule, in plain white. Made from non-woven fabric with a special activated carbon barrier layer.

If the cabin filter is brown, it needs to be replaced immediately. Otherwise, the air will come out dirty and with a large presence of impurities of harmful substances.

Cabin filter replacement process

Changing the cabin air filter element on a BMW x3 is done using the following tool:

• screwdriver;
• glass cleaning solution.

When carrying out work on replacing the cabin filter, it is necessary to strictly observe the technical rules.

On a BMW x3 e83, the cabin filter is replaced as follows:

• remove the upper seal on the BMW (the easiest way);

• we unscrew the washer tube from the front glass of the car (so as not to interfere with the dismantling of the container where the kit is located);
• we take out the filter from the container (consisting of two parts: for multi-level air purification);
• install a new kit on a BMW;
• in advance - we clean the bowl and pipes from dust with glass washer fluid, there is a lot of dirt under the hood of the car, so you need to quickly clean the air channel entering the passenger compartment.

You should also follow the recommendations of car manufacturers for replacing the cabin filter, which are as follows:

• it is necessary to use only a kit from a German manufacturer (a simple and original filter, everything is made under the BMW brand, other manufacturers, for example, a MANN kit).

What should not be done in the car under any circumstances?

Reusable filter in BMW: self-cleaning from dust, washing, etc. The reason is that the filter is impregnated with a special absorbent substance. When washing (washing), this substance will be removed, as well as its beneficial properties. In humid weather, dirt and dust will accumulate on the surface of the cabin air filter and be distributed unevenly. There will be a clogged filter effect and no air flow into the car interior.

Do not miss the timely replacement of the cabin filter in a BMW car. Lack of fresh air - means insufficient attention to the road in the car, constantly open windows, an unpleasant smell in the car.

All models must strictly match the dimensions and seals of the car. Permissible gaps will lead to the fact that unpurified air will enter the passenger compartment of the car. The cleaning effect will be zero.

Possible breakdowns and their causes

In the BMW x3 f25, the cabin filter is replaced independently. There is no need to contact a specialized technical center. The dashboard inside the car does not need to be disassembled; this greatly simplifies all the steps.

Signs of dirty air in the car:

• even if the cabin filter is new, but there is an unpleasant smell or lack of air, check if the car filter is deformed by a dense air flow;
• all filters are equipped with a water-repellent coating, but excessive moisture destroys their integrity and ability to clean the air entering the car;
• when installing, unauthorized brands of BMW cabin filter were used;
• one possible reason is the use of cheap cotton or paper filter kits (minimal resistance to moisture and air rich in wet sand or earth).

Solutions:

• simple visual inspection of the kit for any change of part in BMW;
• immediately buy cabin filters of authorized expensive brands (an easy way not to fall for a fake);
• if possible, avoid operating the car on dusty dirt roads, because of this, the cabin filter of the car is subjected to additional pollution.

Following the simple rules for using a cabin filter in a BMW will save you from an unpleasant smell in the car. And since the driver spends an average of 2-3 hours a day in the car, this is a simple and important way to protect the body, especially the lungs.