lfdal54 wrote

It's really not that hard. I'm old and did mine. I thought it was easier than the one in my wife's F31 wagon. And way easier than in my ex's 2012 Nissan Versa.

But - if it's outside your comfort zone, I agree, don't mess with it. Every time I start a repair, I do so with the acceptance that it might get flat bedded to the dealership in the worst-case scenario.

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freshxdough wrote

Worst part about it is if you accidentally end up pushing the recirculating flap past it's end stop resulting in poor air flow and even a slight air resistance/whistle that can be heard during fan operation. Ask me how I know because I did it last week when I serviced my microfilter. I've done thousands of micro filters and the G01 apparently is the only one you can possibly do this with. Yesterday I had to remove the complete glove box, passenger knee airbag and the blower fan to be able to access the flap and flip it back over. This is a known issue and there is an SIB for it. According to the SIB replacement of the complete air conditioning box is necessary. I wasn't about to take my car back to my own dealer for that lol.

How does even happen

Poppyboy wrote

It’s incredible how gullible and ignorant people can be by letting stealerships screw them over on these routine items. Samcrac just did a video on his brother’s BMW. His stealership wanted over $400 to do this! It took me less than 15 minutes and $30 to change out on our ‘19 30i.
https://www.amazon.com/Cabin-Filter-PC99458C-Fits-2018-20/dp/B07W52W9D8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=SUQUJ6V054IQ&keywords=x3+cabin+air+filter&qid=1665677318&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjUzIiwicXNhIjoiMS44NCIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=x3+cabin+air+filter%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-3

russog01 wrote

Hi all. Planning to do replace the cabin filter on my 2019 x3 but confused on which mode the hvac should be in….The discussion in this threads indicates the hvac should be in fresh air mode but looks like bmw guidance (SIB 64 03 21) is now the opposite, put the hvac in recirculating mode (led on). Here is article on this topic too: https://www.import-car.com/bmw-diagnostics-low-airflow-after-cabin-air-filter-replacement/

Anyone recently replace their cabin filter with recirculating led on without any issues?

Thanks

russog01 wrote

Hi all. Planning to do replace the cabin filter on my 2019 x3 but confused on which mode the hvac should be in….The discussion in this threads indicates the hvac should be in fresh air mode but looks like bmw guidance (SIB 64 03 21) is now the opposite, put the hvac in recirculating mode (led on). Here is article on this topic too: https://www.import-car.com/bmw-diagnostics-low-airflow-after-cabin-air-filter-replacement/

Anyone recently replace their cabin filter with recirculating led on without any issues?

Thanks

mike murphy wrote

This is one of the easiest things I’ve done on any car!

Those that are having trouble and cannot stretch, bend, and flex their bodies would be a lot better off - health-wise - in stretching their bodies more. I’m not judging, but just saying that staying fit and healthy involves being flexible, and over time, especially as we age, it’s going to add significant longevity to stay flexible.

Here’s a tip: kneeling on the driveway with the door wide open helps. And pushing the seat all the way back and flat as possible while laying on the seat on your back makes this much easier!

rob175 wrote

So just to clarify once and for all.....should the system be set to RE-CIRCULATE or FRESH AIR before you begin replacing the Cabin air filter???

Thx

nbrewno wrote

I’m assuming nobody here has changed the cabin filter in a Volvo S40? There isn’t enough room to slide it out so you have to remove the gas pedal assembly. This sounds like a piece of cake compared to that one.

rob175 wrote

Bump.....

So just to clarify once and for all.....should the system be set to RE-CIRCULATE or FRESH AIR before you begin replacing the Cabin air filter???

Thx

Replicant wrote

Took me all of 10 minutes,

it's somewhere between an easy engine air filter swap and an oil change.

rob175 wrote

Bump.....

So just to clarify once and for all.....should the system be set to RE-CIRCULATE or FRESH AIR before you begin replacing the Cabin air filter???

Thx

dinan5m3 wrote

10 minutes to change an oil?