BMW 3 Series E90 Cabin Microfilter Cover Removal

[TheSRalston]

One question. Do all E90´s lack the liner that goes on the bottom of the hood? I upgraded to an E90 and when I opened the hood I noticed it lacked the insulation cover I see on this car, they told me that "it had been removed from the model in a cost cutting measure". Is it so? Is this cover I see on this car an aftermarket piece? Thank you!

[brarautorepairs]

@TheSRalston No, my Canadian Version has it. Most likely it was removed by someone or your E90 was in a accident and the hood was replaced. You can order the part from the dealer. Also, could be your model does not have one (different market).

[solidbriskjatt]

I think this is really use full so I know what I am doing. Better to just replace than to just clean u save money doing it Ur self

[LOLitsJono]

While removing this to spray Lysol Anti-bacterial spray to get rid of a musty/salty smell when I turn on the AC, I noticed that after you remove the Microfilter cover, there's two ducts as shown in this video.

In the left duct, I saw another circular type filter, similar to an air intake filter which I assume is part of the air conditioner and I sprayed Lysol in there. It seems to have worked but I had to keep spraying while the car was off, and then turn the car on /w AC on MAX. :D

[LOLitsJono]

However, what is the right intake duct for? there were different components that looked electrical in nature and I did not spray Lysol for fear of damaging electrical components.

[brarautorepairs]

@LOLitsJono Lysol may damage some plastic or rubber parts if used in excess. I would use it only lightly

[LOLitsJono]

Is this where the air intake is for the air conditioner?

[CHOICEhiphop]

Thanks for the video---I just ordered the filter for $30. My dealer was charging $127.00 with labor. Once replaced, how do I reset the service in the odometer area to show this was changed?

[BentleyPublishers]

@CHOICEhiphop There is a procedure at the Bentley Publishers technical wiki on how to reset the indicator.

[brarautorepairs]

@CHOICEhiphop DimsumE90 has a video online hot to reset your service indicator.

1) Put key in car

2) without pressing the brake, press the start button

3) Press and hold the trip computer button (cars w/o idrive only) until u see the yellow triangle

4) Use the trip reset button to select the service u want the change

5) Use the BC button and toggle stick to change the values

[Investman11]

One more question, I need to change the microfilter....is that it? the one he showed, is that all I need to replace or should I wait for phase 2???

[BentleyPublishers]

@Investman11 The microfilter is located in the cover shown in this video. This is all you need to do to replace it.

[Investman11]

@BentleyPublishers BMW was charging $60+ plus just for labor that took me 5mins. Thank You, the help is greatly appriciated.

[Investman11]

I have the 2007 335i, is there any difference or can I just follow the same steps?

[BentleyPublishers]

@Investman11 Same procedure.

[firechicken99]

what is phase 2 anyways?

[BentleyPublishers]

@firechicken99 Phase 2 is removing the lower housing.

[like2count]

@BentleyPublishers

Does that have anything to do with replacing the microfilter? Also, how often should it be changed?

[templarjay]

wow didn't know it would get that dirty. good stuff. bump!

[sialdouk]

Thanks guys

[sialdouk]

Any idea on how to reset the service on a idrive after replacing microfilter?!

[BentleyPublishers]

@sialdouk Try this article here: Service indicator info and resetting

[BentleyPublishers]

@sialdouk There is an article located at wiki.bentleypublishers(dot)com Look for your model, then service indicator resetting.

[boezie69]

@sialdouk

Press the button for resetting the daycounter, and keep it pressed down.The symbol will appear. You can reset with the button on the turn signal light handle.

[mfatah281]

Thanks for this very helpful video! BMW now insists on sending everyone to the dealership even for the smallest things. Theses types of clips are really helpful for do-it-yourselfers like me. Thanks!!

[DufniallNO]

This looks the same as for 1-series E87 PF? I hope...

[MLindwall]

that saved me alot of time cous I did not know where it was, thank you

[BentleyPublishers]

@MLindwall No problem. Glad you found it helpful

[22icecool]

i like the video and the explanation but what about phase 2??

[22icecool]

i like the video and the explanation but what about phase 2??

[22icecool]

i like the video and the explanation but what about phase 2??

[BentleyPublishers]

@22icecool we're working on it.

[msauceda1]

Thanks for posting, I just had the Micro filter replaced and I didn't even know what or where it was. I looked at the invoice to see how much it would of been it was $130 dollars. It's a good thing It was still covered under the warranty. 330i 06

[mfatah281]

@msauceda1 costed me $31 dollars and five minutes of my time to replace it.

[heval49]

thx

[urkkik]

Good video. Thank You!