Great F10 Cabin Microfilter replacement DIY video

mness · 04-01-2019, 03:32 PM

This video is very clear on changing the F10 cabin microfilters:

I got the genuine BMW filters on Amazon from Valley Auto World BMW for $85 (versus about $250 installed from my BMW dealer):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The video calls for disconnecting the battery, which I did to be safe from having an airbag go off on me. Took < 5 minutes then wait 10 min for electrical discharge.

The filter process was maybe 1/2 hour only because it's hard to initially locate the screws because they're up in the footwell so you have to contort and use a flashlight or phone light. I didn't do the step of taking off the side trim panel, just took the screw out and then a tab from the cover assembly comes out from behind it.

Bonawitz07 · 04-01-2019, 04:10 PM

Thanks for posting, just did mine over the weekend using a different video and can confirm those screws in the back are a PIA. I could barely even see the one back by the tube, had to put the screwdriver on by feel. I did not disconnect the battery, I think you're only in danger if you just let the airbag panel drop down hard or kink/snap the line. According to Newtis guide, if the filters don't have a tab, it gets installed with the arrow pointing towards the back seat. If the filters have tabs, they point towards the front of the car.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...ilter/1LfjIG2k

jackliu0527 · 04-10-2019, 01:34 PM

how do I tell if filter have tabs? what is tabs?

Bonawitz07 · 04-10-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jackliu0527

how do I tell if filter have tabs? what is tabs?

The filters will have an actual tab on one of the ends. Not sure how to attach photos but the Wix charcoal filters on rock auto for example have the tabs shown in the picture. Mine had them, very noticeable.

davidn32 · 04-11-2019, 08:47 PM

I agree, this video is really good. Did mine with no issues.

04-01-2019, 03:32 PM	#1
mness Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2013 535iM Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Marin, CA iTrader: (0)	Great F10 Cabin Microfilter replacement DIY video This video is very clear on changing the F10 cabin microfilters: I got the genuine BMW filters on Amazon from Valley Auto World BMW for $85 (versus about $250 installed from my BMW dealer): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The video calls for disconnecting the battery, which I did to be safe from having an airbag go off on me. Took < 5 minutes then wait 10 min for electrical discharge. The filter process was maybe 1/2 hour only because it's hard to initially locate the screws because they're up in the footwell so you have to contort and use a flashlight or phone light. I didn't do the step of taking off the side trim panel, just took the screw out and then a tab from the cover assembly comes out from behind it. __________________ 2013 535i M-Sport: Carbon Black with Oyster/Black Dakota, SAT, Driver Assistance Pkg, Premium Pkg, Multi-Contour Heated Seats, Navigation, H/K stereo. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S non-runflats, M5 grille, Painted reflectors from IND.
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Bonawitz07 New Member 9 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2015 528i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting, just did mine over the weekend using a different video and can confirm those screws in the back are a PIA. I could barely even see the one back by the tube, had to put the screwdriver on by feel. I did not disconnect the battery, I think you're only in danger if you just let the airbag panel drop down hard or kink/snap the line. According to Newtis guide, if the filters don't have a tab, it gets installed with the arrow pointing towards the back seat. If the filters have tabs, they point towards the front of the car. https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...ilter/1LfjIG2k
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jackliu0527 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 264 Posts Drives: BMW 650iXdrive GC Join Date: May 2017 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	how do I tell if filter have tabs? what is tabs?
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davidn32 New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca iTrader: (0)	I agree, this video is really good. Did mine with no issues.
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