BMW X5: Microfilter

REPLACING MICROFILTER FOR INTERIOR VENTILATION

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove microfilter housing.

Unclip catches (1) and remove microfilter (2).

Installation:

Reset Condition Based Service display according to factory specification.

Fig. 69: Identifying Catches And Microfilter

REPLACING RECIRCULATED AIR MICROFILTER

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove lower instrument panel trim.

Release screws (1) and remove air duct (2).

Fig. 70: Identifying Air Duct With Screws

Unclip air vent (1).

Slide lock (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Feed out filter (3) towards bottom.

Installation:

Replacement filter consists of two halves.

Fig. 71: Removing Filter

REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRESH AIR DUCT

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove microfilter housing.

Release retaining clips (1) and feed out fresh-air duct (2).

Installation:

Make sure fresh-air duct is securely seated.

Fig. 72: Identifying Retaining Clips And Fresh-Air Duct

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING MICROFILTER HOUSING

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove right microfilter housing cover.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock rotary catches (2) and remove microfilter housing.

Fig. 73: Identifying Plug Connection

Replacement:

• Remove sensor for automatic recirculated air control.
• Replace microfilter.
• Reset Condition Based Service display according to factory specification.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT MICROFILTER HOUSING COVER

Detach mucket (1) in working area.

Unlock rotary catches (2) and remove microfilter housing cover.

Fig. 74: Identifying Rotary Catches

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT MICROFILTER HOUSING COVER

Detach mucket (1) in working area.

Unlock rotary catches (2) and remove microfilter housing cover (3).

Fig. 75: Identifying Microfilter Housing Cover And Rotary Catches

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