This tutorial was amazing and I highly recommend. My BMW dealer wanted $347.00 to change out the air filters, so I did what any educated consumer would do and went on RUclips. After a short search, I happened upon this video. He was methodical, easy to follow and precise in his simple to follow instructions. After buying the OEM BMW Filters online and watching the tutorial twice, I gave it a shot. Fifteen minutes later, I was finished and put my tools away. The hardest part was getting the bottom filter out, which took some extra effort. I have subscribed, which I recommend you as well, and the Friendly Mechanic will be my go-to before any future BMW do it yourself projects. Saved me $317.00. Really dynamite presentation. Thank you.
By far the best DIY video I've seen. Thank you!! As a side note, when I removed the old cabin filters I discovered my local BMW dealer had installed them backwards (arrow towards engine) when they replaced them 2 years ago while under maintenance warranty. So, you helped me save $150 and do it right this time.
Excellent video. For those with right hand drive cars the filters are mounted to the left of the drivers seat. There is no upper panel to remove just the side panel. Removing the filter container door and filters are a right pain due to the steering column location. Thank you for the video.
Excellent video for a difficult project. I had two problems: 1. Cramped space/impossible visibility. Even with a good work light, I had a hard time seeing the hinges for the filter door and the entire opening for the filters. 2. The connectors (light, speaker, cigarette lighter) were very difficult to disconnect; not at all as easy as shown in the video. I ended up taking out the whole speaker. Overall, this is a PIA project due to user-unfriendly design, which I only tackled because of this outstandingly clear video.
I have been watching a few videos on the BMW F48 since I want to start doing the simpler maintenance myself. I find your videos very easy to follow (your narration in detail and camera angles) and for that reason alone I have subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to the spark plug replacement video for the F48. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for enjoying the videos. I will work on getting the spark plug video finished. But just an FYI. That too is an easy job, nothing too difficult to remove.
Very well done tutorial. I was able to use this to change out my cabin air filters on 2018 X1. One suggestion when installing the new filters for the second one I used a flat head screwdriver to push down on the first one to make more room, and that made it easier.
Right hand drive vehicles has the filters accessible on the driver side. Only need to remove a T15 on side panel and unclip. Learnt it by following your video and could not find the filter housing door. Good video!!
Only saw your comment now and my car was right hand driver. I had to open everything on left side and there was nothing. On driver side 1 t15 and that's job done. Only if I had read this comment earlier.
Well, it took me almost an hour to do a 15-minute job. I just couldn't contort my old body well enough to get that little door re-installed but persistence pays off. Money saved! Thanks for the video.
Awesome video!!! Only BMW could engineer a cabin air filter replacement to be so annoying and difficult that you want to pay someone to do it. All other manufacturers have it in the glove box and all you have to do is unclip 2 pairs of tabs in ~30 seconds.
Thank you! Completed it today saved $$$ from dealer. It’s a little unorthodox trying to access the filter area removing and installing, just need to take time.
Mine happened to be very easy only one screw and that's it as it was on right side. But I opened left side first to check and cabin filters were not on left side. Will know it for future now. Thanks for your video
Thanks for making this video. The lower of the 2 filters is a real pain to access/manipulate. The working condition in the front passenger foot well is extremely uncomfortable. BMW engineers are sadists having this design. My Volvo and Boxster have easier to access/replace cabin air filters by being located under the front hood. I suppose the under-hood location on other cars means they only clean first time incoming air, whereas filter in footwell means they also filter closed loop recirculating air
This has to be the most stupid cabin filter location I seen on a BMW. I could see any customer taking their x1 to some mechanic for service and breaking the panels or forgot to connect the electric wire back and the customer would never know. This video is a chef’s kiss great insight and info in how to this DIY.
Great vid, excellent quality, appreciate it! Also, thanks for including actual socket and torx sizes... saves from having to fumble around or take out the whole set.
Wow you are good, very clear and very detailed instructions. You make the whole thing sounds so easy and fun, enjoy your tutorial very much, big thanks. BTW, I have been servicing my own vehicle and friends’ for over 40 years, it still amazes me how confident you are.
Great explanation, thanks a lot! The most detailed and useful I've seen so far. But I believe part number is not correct, it googles as air filter for X5. Just a heads up!
Yes you are correct I am so sorry for the confusion. I must have edited the wrong video in. My apologies. Here is the correct part number. 64-31-6-835-405
@@friendlymechanic9778, I just put the new filter, now it’s Texas heat and I am struggling to put the cover..so taking a break…. These are one of the hardest cabin air filter..I changed another Honda in less than 5 min!
hallo zusammen, gibts einen Anhaltspunkt woran ich sehe ob der Filter gewechselt werden muß. Bei mir waren jetzt eigentlich nur die 2 jähre rum nach dem letzten Ölwechsel. Den hab ich nicht bei BMW machen, da die ja mit Goldstaub arbeiten.
i like your explanation its help really much to make everything easy with car alone really thanks you much and keep going i like to fix my car alone now because of you. more vedio for x1 more please 😊 thanks you again for everything my friend 😉
Was trying to do this on my f46, same procedure but I couldn't get the door off cos a plastic module was kinda in the way stopping it from going up and out. It was too much of an awkward angle to go any further and it's freezing outside so it's a job for another day haha
Thanks for the video. Can you perhaps tell me where the blower motor is located? Driver's side or passenger's side? And can it be removed from inside or outside?
@friendlymechanic9778 well the filters alone were only $27.59 oem. It was listed on things needed done when I just had my oil changed, but I can't access it now. Parts alone were probably $50 then say $200 in labor. So well over $150 in savings. Oh and got an air filter too. Both parts came to $54. Saved a lot!! Would love to do breaks myself. Any videos on replacing pads and or rotors?
That’s great! I’m glad to hear it! I have a video on the engine air filter as well. For pads and rotors I would love to put a video up but I need an X1. I need to find someone who needs front brakes done.
Sorry man that’s a bit of a distance for me haha. But I am looking out for that car and looking for more work on it. It is my most requested car for videos.
Don't mess with the driver's (left, for the US) side of the car. If you unscrew the hood release, you're in for $500 to have the cable assembly replaced.
A good access point will be from the evap temperature sensor. You will see it in that area it’s a two pin connector. I pull mine out and inject the cleaner through that hole. Just follow the instructions on your cleaner.
Hi there! Why does my x1 look so different? The housing for the filter is not there and generally the side u are showing is totally different. I’m still unable to find it after removing the 2 panels!
@@friendlymechanic9778 Thank you. We undid the side panel but couldn't find the filter. We will try again and remove the top panel as well. BMW charges $400 to change it 😳
Oh. So the filter is on the passenger (right, in the US) side of the vehicle. Well, that little bit of information would have saved me $500. Apperently, it's on the right side. Do not remove the hood opener on the left (drivers') side of the car or you'll be in for a $500 recabling charge. Bummer.
Thank you Nikita Khvastunov for pointing out the wrong part number. Here is the correct one. 64-31-6-835-405
This tutorial was amazing and I highly recommend. My BMW dealer wanted $347.00 to change out the air filters, so I did what any educated consumer would do and went on RUclips. After a short search, I happened upon this video. He was methodical, easy to follow and precise in his simple to follow instructions. After buying the OEM BMW Filters online and watching the tutorial twice, I gave it a shot. Fifteen minutes later, I was finished and put my tools away. The hardest part was getting the bottom filter out, which took some extra effort. I have subscribed, which I recommend you as well, and the Friendly Mechanic will be my go-to before any future BMW do it yourself projects. Saved me $317.00. Really dynamite presentation. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the support I truly appreciate it!
Jeez $347 is steep and over priced for a filter replacement. Good thing you did it yourself!!
By far the best DIY video I've seen. Thank you!! As a side note, when I removed the old cabin filters I discovered my local BMW dealer had installed them backwards (arrow towards engine) when they replaced them 2 years ago while under maintenance warranty. So, you helped me save $150 and do it right this time.
Always happy to help!
Mine was the same way…backwards!!!🤦♂️toward the engine! 🤬
Fabulous and detailed video. He went over each step of the process and don’t miss a beat. He didn’t talk more than necessary. Thank you!!
Best description on the net. After that it was very easy to replace the filters.
Excellent Video, I would have never found the filter if you hadn't posted it and shown exactly how to remove and replace it. Than k You!
Was worried this might be tough, but this video is the quintessential resource. Ten minutes and $25 later I’m good to go. New subscriber.
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Of course BMW would have 2 cabin air filters 🤦🏽♂️. Great video. Very well detailed and explained.
Changed these yesterday as per your video and only thing is you can't tell just how tight a area this is to work in, sheez, great video..ty
Excellent video. For those with right hand drive cars the filters are mounted to the left of the drivers seat. There is no upper panel to remove just the side panel. Removing the filter container door and filters are a right pain due to the steering column location. Thank you for the video.
Excellent video for a difficult project. I had two problems: 1. Cramped space/impossible visibility. Even with a good work light, I had a hard time seeing the hinges for the filter door and the entire opening for the filters. 2. The connectors (light, speaker, cigarette lighter) were very difficult to disconnect; not at all as easy as shown in the video. I ended up taking out the whole speaker. Overall, this is a PIA project due to user-unfriendly design, which I only tackled because of this outstandingly clear video.
I have been watching a few videos on the BMW F48 since I want to start doing the simpler maintenance myself.
I find your videos very easy to follow (your narration in detail and camera angles) and for that reason alone I have subscribed to your channel.
Looking forward to the spark plug replacement video for the F48.
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for enjoying the videos. I will work on getting the spark plug video finished. But just an FYI. That too is an easy job, nothing too difficult to remove.
I watched a couple vids on this, yours is by far the best 👍 Thanks you
Very well done tutorial. I was able to use this to change out my cabin air filters on 2018 X1. One suggestion when installing the new filters for the second one I used a flat head screwdriver to push down on the first one to make more room, and that made it easier.
Very nice tip I’ll try that next time 👊🏼
Right hand drive vehicles has the filters accessible on the driver side. Only need to remove a T15 on side panel and unclip. Learnt it by following your video and could not find the filter housing door. Good video!!
Only saw your comment now and my car was right hand driver. I had to open everything on left side and there was nothing. On driver side 1 t15 and that's job done. Only if I had read this comment earlier.
Well, it took me almost an hour to do a 15-minute job. I just couldn't contort my old body well enough to get that little door re-installed but persistence pays off. Money saved! Thanks for the video.
Yeah this filter is not easy to access. Glad to hear you were able to save some money!
Awesome video!!! Only BMW could engineer a cabin air filter replacement to be so annoying and difficult that you want to pay someone to do it. All other manufacturers have it in the glove box and all you have to do is unclip 2 pairs of tabs in ~30 seconds.
Perfectly clear and good video showing all the details required to do the job. Keep it up 👍
Thank you! Will do
Thanks for this! Part that took the longest was trying to out the filter access door back on... backwards (until I watched this again).
Yeah that little door can be difficult. Glad it all worked out.
Great TUTORIAL..this is not like any other any DYI video. Thank you for helping us BMW owners that enjoy working in our cars...
Thank you! Completed it today saved $$$ from dealer. It’s a little unorthodox trying to access the filter area removing and installing, just need to take time.
That’s great!
Mine happened to be very easy only one screw and that's it as it was on right side. But I opened left side first to check and cabin filters were not on left side. Will know it for future now. Thanks for your video
Excellent tutorial , comprehensive and well filmed
VERY GOOD VIDEO VERY DETAIL AND CLEAN!!! Love it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you! Happy to help!
This is the best explained video compared to other ones. Thank you so much. I will recommend you
This is going to save me around $300. Thank you for the concise details and for making it look easy!!
Your welcome! Happy to help 👍🏼
Most well explained video ever. Thank you so much 🎉
Thank you!
Thank you so much! Awesome DIY vid!
Mine was backwards!!!🤦♂️arrow toward the engine! 🤬 and covered with mold.
Keep up the good work! 👍✌️
Thank you I appreciate the feedback.
Danke für die tolle Erklärung, ich habe den Filter bei mir gerade gewechselt, ganz schöne Fummelei, besonders die Klappe wieder reinzubekommen. 👍
Thanks for making this video. The lower of the 2 filters is a real pain to access/manipulate. The working condition in the front passenger foot well is extremely uncomfortable. BMW engineers are sadists having this design. My Volvo and Boxster have easier to access/replace cabin air filters by being located under the front hood. I suppose the under-hood location on other cars means they only clean first time incoming air, whereas filter in footwell means they also filter closed loop recirculating air
Than You! This was the best instructional video. Follow it step by step and you cant go wrong.
Thank you for this, I was able to change my own air cabin filters for the first time 🙂👍🏼
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Thank you sooooo much for the walk-thru! very helpful! 🙂
Excellent video friend.. I love to DIY to save money but too afraid so maybe go direct BMW just in case 😊
This has to be the most stupid cabin filter location I seen on a BMW. I could see any customer taking their x1 to some mechanic for service and breaking the panels or forgot to connect the electric wire back and the customer would never know.
This video is a chef’s kiss great insight and info in how to this DIY.
Great vid, excellent quality, appreciate it! Also, thanks for including actual socket and torx sizes... saves from having to fumble around or take out the whole set.
Thank you! I will make sure to keep including socket sizes.
Great with one word! Many thanks, keep going...
It is really helpful! You explained it very nicely!
Wow you are good, very clear and very detailed instructions. You make the whole thing sounds so easy and fun, enjoy your tutorial very much, big thanks. BTW, I have been servicing my own vehicle and friends’ for over 40 years, it still amazes me how confident you are.
The video is super clear and helps a lot. I cannot imagine how I can do the work without the video.
Outstanding detail. Thank you so much!!
You are welcome!
Very well explained video, Thanks
Great explanation, thanks a lot! The most detailed and useful I've seen so far.
But I believe part number is not correct, it googles as air filter for X5. Just a heads up!
Yes you are correct I am so sorry for the confusion. I must have edited the wrong video in. My apologies. Here is the correct part number. 64-31-6-835-405
Congratulations to BMW engineers. How did they manage to place a filter that only allows air to pass through in such a complex place?
This is so well detailed!! Great job!!
Thank you for the support!
@@friendlymechanic9778, I just put the new filter, now it’s Texas heat and I am struggling to put the cover..so taking a break….
These are one of the hardest cabin air filter..I changed another Honda in less than 5 min!
Thanks for the video! Was able to do it myself in a few minutes!
Your welcome! I’m glad I could help
Thanks for a very helpful and informative video
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video.
Your welcome 👍🏼
Muchas gracias. Es un vídeo muy bueno y que no deja dudas para hacerlo tu mismo. Gracias.
De nada, me encanta que te gustó el vídeo. 👍🏼 si tienes otras preguntas avísame.
Thank you! This was very well done and so easy to follow.
Thank you!
vielen Dank für die Anleitung , ich habe den Microfilter gerade gewechselt 👍👍
hallo zusammen, gibts einen Anhaltspunkt woran ich sehe ob der Filter gewechselt werden muß. Bei mir waren jetzt eigentlich nur die 2 jähre rum nach dem letzten Ölwechsel. Den hab ich nicht bei BMW machen, da die ja mit Goldstaub arbeiten.
i like your explanation its help really much to make everything easy with car alone really thanks you much and keep going i like to fix my car alone now because of you. more vedio for x1 more please 😊 thanks you again for everything my friend 😉
Thank you for the feedback! I have more videos in the works.
thank you very much it was very helpful
Awesome Video Dude!
Thank you,it will be helpful for my BMW X1.
Glad it helped 👍🏼
Great quality and so detailed. You are awesome!!
Thank you!
Was trying to do this on my f46, same procedure but I couldn't get the door off cos a plastic module was kinda in the way stopping it from going up and out. It was too much of an awkward angle to go any further and it's freezing outside so it's a job for another day haha
Thanks a lot! 😊
Thank you. It was perfectly!
Thanks. I can do it by following this video.
Thanks a lot, mate! Keep it up doing what you do!
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Thanks for the video.
Can you perhaps tell me where the blower motor is located? Driver's side or passenger's side? And can it be removed from inside or outside?
Great DIY video!
Thank you
Is the filter box in the centre console or on the passenger side?
Thanks great video
It’s on the passenger side for the USA for right hand drive vehicles it’s on the driver side.
Thank you, Thank you. 대단히 감사합니다.
Great video
Nice tutorial! Thank you!
Great Video Bro.. BMW is not getting a free $200 from me for that moving forward
Can you please make a video on battery change for BMW X1 F48. Advance thank you
Yes of course, as soon as I get my hands on an X1 I’ll make a video for you.
Thanks very much
Great video and explanation with great details. Thanks a bunch. Planning in replacing mine this week.
That’s great! Let me know how much money you saved by doing it yourself! Always curious to see how much this service goes for.
@friendlymechanic9778 well the filters alone were only $27.59 oem. It was listed on things needed done when I just had my oil changed, but I can't access it now. Parts alone were probably $50 then say $200 in labor. So well over $150 in savings. Oh and got an air filter too. Both parts came to $54. Saved a lot!! Would love to do breaks myself. Any videos on replacing pads and or rotors?
That’s great! I’m glad to hear it!
I have a video on the engine air filter as well. For pads and rotors I would love to put a video up but I need an X1. I need to find someone who needs front brakes done.
@friendlymechanic9778 if you're anywhere close to ct, I will be needing them probably by the end of summer 😊
Sorry man that’s a bit of a distance for me haha. But I am looking out for that car and looking for more work on it. It is my most requested car for videos.
Excellent video
Awesome video thanks for sharing
Thanks, spot on!
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Thank you!
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Amazing tutorial
Save me 100€ in german. Thank you man.
Your welcome!
Thanks interesting
Thanks that helps me
Very helpful
Thanks
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Don't mess with the driver's (left, for the US) side of the car. If you unscrew the hood release, you're in for $500 to have the cable assembly replaced.
Thanks brah.
ty very much
May i know the right way air flow direction?🙏🏻
Is this for BMW X1 2018 as well ? Please
Advise. Thanks.
Yes it applies for the 2018 model as well 👍🏼
Gut erklärt!!!👍
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Hello! What is the emergency speaker for? Thanks!
The emergency speaker is used when the SOS button is pressed. When you connect to BMW help services the voice will come through there
Thank you for this video. but OMG was that a pain in the ass.
Yeah I totally agree. That is not easy by any means. Glad you were able to get it done!
I'll go ahead and go ahead and remove the screws, then I'll go ahead and remove the panel. When did people start going ahead and talking like this?
Could help me to find access to evaporator to clean air conditioning?
A good access point will be from the evap temperature sensor. You will see it in that area it’s a two pin connector. I pull mine out and inject the cleaner through that hole. Just follow the instructions on your cleaner.
You mean this green-yellow connection?
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Is the F40 m135i the same way?
For the most part yes. But if your car is right hand drive this will be located at the driver side
Hi there! Why does my x1 look so different? The housing for the filter is not there and generally the side u are showing is totally different. I’m still unable to find it after removing the 2 panels!
What model year is your X1?
@@friendlymechanic9778 it’s 2017, if I can send you a photo of the internal parts I took
Okay that would work, please send me the photos. Easiest way would be to send it through instagram if you have that?
You can find me at friendly_mechanic45
@@friendlymechanic9778 alrighty have messaged u there. Thank you!
I have a 2018 X2 is this the same for it?
It will be slightly different but for the most part yes it’s the same.
@@friendlymechanic9778 Thank you. We undid the side panel but couldn't find the filter. We will try again and remove the top panel as well. BMW charges $400 to change it 😳
Yes both panels need to be removed in order to gain access. The procedure is very similar.
Oh. So the filter is on the passenger (right, in the US) side of the vehicle. Well, that little bit of information would have saved me $500. Apperently, it's on the right side. Do not remove the hood opener on the left (drivers') side of the car or you'll be in for a $500 recabling charge. Bummer.
Such a bitchy filter construction. Anyhow thank you for video
Yeah it’s difficult to access. Glad I could help!
Why they hided so bad
Thanks for this video 👍
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fantastic learning video !
Thank so much
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Thank you so much