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Hi all, I just replaced my cabin air filter but did not pay attention when removing the old one what was the airflow direction. I googled it and most results were to make sure I notice the direction when removing....well I did not. Another video was showing to put with arrows up, but another one with arrows down, so now I'm confused.
If someone knows, please tell me. Right now I left it with arrows pointing up. hope that is correct.
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Arrow pointing 'up' is the correct position.
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Thank you. Thats how I have it installed.
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![]() 2001 BMW X5 3.0i Sport
Black on Black Mods: *Depo LED AE Headlights *Pioneer avh-p4400bh Double Din (replaced Hualingan Unit) *Sprint Booster *BSW Amp+Sub *BSW Stage1 Speakers (10 OEM speakers 4 sale) *Drilled & Slotted Rotors *20" Rims (275 F / 315 R) *Ractive 6" Oval Chrome Exhaust Tips *aFe Cold Air Intake *LED Smoked TailLights *LED Full Interior Lights |
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I was wondering/thinking the same thing. However, the filter I just bought (an OEM BMW paper version) has the arrow pointing down. If turned up the labeling would be upside down which doesn't make sense.
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You might take a slim & narrow nozzle attachment, using your shop vac, and vacuum down in the cabin filter slot; every time I have changed mine there was a remarkable collection of leaves and debris and grit, down at bottom of that slot...
GL, mD
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I believe the arrows point in the direction of the flow.
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![]() So if you installed it with the arrow pointing up you got it backward.
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I installed it with the arrow pointing down.
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Im prettu sure its up.
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I'm not sure if your model is the same but on the X3 there is a tab on the filter that fits into a notch in the housing. Here is DIY guide i put together with some photos:
BMW X3 Cabin Air Filter Change DIY Guide I know that's overkill for a filter replacement, but i just wanted to document the process so anyone thinking about doing it could see how easy it is. Hope it helps someone. |
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