helps! removing air filter

JCI · 04-23-2009, 01:13 PM

hi, do anyone know how to remove the air filter cover on 320d(06).

thx

CraigUK · 04-23-2009, 01:41 PM

Have a look here>>>

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...20d+air+filter

Tucker · 04-23-2009, 02:35 PM

Full cover doesn't come off dude. You just have to work the new air filter in

JCI · 04-23-2009, 06:23 PM

so how many bolts holding the cover? i've unscrew 2 at the front.
just worry i might break the cover.

Cafe.Racer · 04-26-2009, 05:01 PM

Have you managed it? There's another one (maybe two) at the back, also. The cover does come off,but it's a pain. Getting it back on is a major pain, also.

willhollin · 04-26-2009, 05:02 PM

If it is anything like the 330d then I would advise getting either your dealer or an independent to do it. If you break the filter housing its at least 40 quid for each part, then the engine cover is around 100 quid, and its easily done.

dxb335d · 04-26-2009, 05:06 PM

You done that Hollin?

willhollin · 04-27-2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

You done that Hollin?

Yes I cracked a couple of pieces when doing it, would have been cheaper to have a pro do it.

PhilR · 04-27-2009, 03:55 AM

I bought a K&N a few months ago and tried to change mine.

Wish I hadn't bothered. Had to take micor filter housing, engine cover and filter side / top off. Managed to see the BMW filter but couldn't prize it out for love nor money.

I guess the only way to remove filter without snapping something is to remove the diagonal engine brace for ease of access. I didn't have the required star socket so gave up.

I intended to have another bash when I had a couple of hours to spare but read on E90 that some guys didn't rate the K&N over the OEM Filter too much and one or two had experienced limp mode due tot the oil affecting the MAF.

Cafe.Racer · 04-27-2009, 12:48 PM

The filter I have (ITG - still on oiled foam filter) makes a difference, particularly at higher revs. It's not a "wow" difference, though. The main difference is it allows me to run a higher flow program.

I found a normal socket that fits the star bolt on the brace, then you can swivel it out of the way at bit. It would be better to take it off, but I've never figured out it unbolts from the bulkhead...

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JCI New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E90 320d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	helps! removing air filter hi, do anyone know how to remove the air filter cover on 320d(06). thx
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CraigUK Captain 128 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F11 LCI 520D Sport Tourer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durham iTrader: (0)	Have a look here>>> http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...20d+air+filter
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Tucker Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 245 Posts Drives: E90 320d Remapped to 212bhp Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 E90 320d [0.00] 2005 320d [0.00] 2005 E90 320d [0.00]	Full cover doesn't come off dude. You just have to work the new air filter in
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JCI New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E90 320d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	so how many bolts holding the cover? i've unscrew 2 at the front. just worry i might break the cover.
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Cafe.Racer Captain 27 Rep 896 Posts Drives: 320d Touring Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (1)	Have you managed it? There's another one (maybe two) at the back, also. The cover does come off,but it's a pain. Getting it back on is a major pain, also. __________________ Phil
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willhollin Major General 268 Rep 9,915 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	If it is anything like the 330d then I would advise getting either your dealer or an independent to do it. If you break the filter housing its at least 40 quid for each part, then the engine cover is around 100 quid, and its easily done.
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PhilR Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 283 Posts Drives: E93 330d M Sport Auto Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Teesside / Surrey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 Mercedes CLK 3 ... [0.00] 2007 Audi Q7 S Line ... [0.00] 2006 (56) 330d M Sp ... [0.00]	I bought a K&N a few months ago and tried to change mine. Wish I hadn't bothered. Had to take micor filter housing, engine cover and filter side / top off. Managed to see the BMW filter but couldn't prize it out for love nor money. I guess the only way to remove filter without snapping something is to remove the diagonal engine brace for ease of access. I didn't have the required star socket so gave up. I intended to have another bash when I had a couple of hours to spare but read on E90 that some guys didn't rate the K&N over the OEM Filter too much and one or two had experienced limp mode due tot the oil affecting the MAF.
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Cafe.Racer Captain 27 Rep 896 Posts Drives: 320d Touring Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (1)	The filter I have (ITG - still on oiled foam filter) makes a difference, particularly at higher revs. It's not a "wow" difference, though. The main difference is it allows me to run a higher flow program. I found a normal socket that fits the star bolt on the brace, then you can swivel it out of the way at bit. It would be better to take it off, but I've never figured out it unbolts from the bulkhead... __________________ Phil
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