[marcvaf]

Hi,

I have a 320D 2008 3 series and i was looking to change the airfilter. I have had a look at its has a panel filter. I have tried to replace the filter having taken off the metal clips but not sure how to take off the air hose connected to the housing, i have unscrewed the jubliee clip from the hose with no avail?

Has anyone replaced the panel style airfilter or know of any guides to do so, it does look a reasonably easy job . Thanks

[POC]

Hi, yes it is as easy as it looks. Snap off the clips, loosen the jubilee and wiggle the lid out, dont be shy with it. I wasnt prepared for the state of mine!! See my other thread.

[marcvaf]

Ok dok, thanks for the info! will give it a bash

[mistryn]

If its anything like mine on the 335d you need to be a bit forcefull with it as it is a very snug fit

[Dr Dave]

Be thankful it isn't like the 330d!

[Giff]

Or the 163bhp 320d, that took me nearly two hours to change..

[IanS100]

Originally Posted by Giff

Or the 163bhp 320d, that took me nearly two hours to change..

That'll be £250 in labour cost please sir

[Dr Dave]

Originally Posted by Giff

Or the 163bhp 320d, that took me nearly two hours to change..

Yep, a complete slag of a job.

[magic77]

the e46 and e90 early 320D with the cone filter where a right pain same for the 330Ds now that bMW have gone back to panels it takes 30 seconds. You dont even need to remove the top cover from the intake hose just unclip and lift it up an you can slip the old filter out. So much easier

[Statler]

Aye, just ease the lid back toward the headlight and pull the panel filter out, easy job, be brave.