Air filter change on 4.8i

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Hi Guys,

I'm sorry if there is already an existing post for this, I couldnt find anything after searching the xoutpost site and google.

Has anyone got any instructions on how to change the air filter on the BMW E70 4.8i ? preferebly with pictures?

Also where would i be able to buy a service manual?

[nynd]

Air filter? You just undo the top plastic cover on the engine (series of metal clips you unsnap) and then pop off the air cleaner cover and walla - there's the air filters.

[Craig]

It's covered under your warranty. Why change it yourself?

Craig

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by Craig

It's covered under your warranty. Why change it yourself?

Craig

He's in Australia.

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Hi guys,
Thanks for your responses.
We are having a lot of heavy dust storms recently in Aus, hence the reason for the change. Also been doing a lot of dusty drivings.

I will try and put up a step by step instructions with pics (for those newbies like me) if I find myself confortable doing this.

any more info is welcome.

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Originally Posted by nynd

Air filter? You just undo the top plastic cover on the engine (series of metal clips you unsnap) and then pop off the air cleaner cover and walla - there's the air filters.

is this for 4.8i ?

[FrenchXD]

Hi,

I have a X5 E70 3.0d and changed my air filter. I don't know if this is the same for 4.8 V8. However that is a shitty jobs. This is not unclip and clip at all. First the top cover immitating engine is bolt on some fixture, but removing it is easy. Then there is a visit trap for the airfilter. You can remove the screws but you need special thin and long torx socket. You can't get the filter out by this opening. You must remove the large cover below the controp cover. But you can't do it all because the last screw in being the engine under the dashboard...Removing the old one is ok, just damage it, tear it off, it is just plastic. But guys, putting the new one is a nightmare. The only good way would be to put down the engine...and then no problem. By whatever side you look at it, front or back, it is impossible to remove all what would be necessary to change the air filter. I have usually not 2 left hands and do all on my motorcycle and other mechanic but there what a pain. really poor design. On the X3, unclip, pull up cover, change and clip, finish, That was fine. If there is a better way let me know please.
Air filter is a MANN 28 euros online shop in Germany, 104 at BMW dealer...
Luc

[Craig]

Originally Posted by Penguin

He's in Australia.

Okay, that explains it...

Craig