Accessing and Changing Microfilter for Recirculated Air 2007 X5
 

Does anyone have any information on how to access and change the Micro Recirculated air filter on a 2007 X5 3.0

does this help?

NO!!!!!!!!

To the OP: If I remember correctly(this could have been on one of my other cars), there are two filters, one at each corner near the firewall. You need to remove the entire grill at the firewall by twisting the "screws" with a hex or a large flathead. Once you take the grills off, I think there are some covers with latches you can flip open with your fingers. Take the covers off and you'll see the filters.

I have easy access to the Charcoal Cabin Filters. Which I believe is what you are referring to. In addition there is a small pleated filter that is for the recirculation feature of the AC. This is what I cant find. Thanks for the help

Which part are you referring to?

RealOEM.com * BMW E70 X5 3.0si Microfilter/housing parts

See pictures

Part # 2 according to the Diagram

FSETH - I am a UGA grad. Go Dawgs!!!

Me too, 2001. I am going to the home opener this weekend. I love going back to Athens, but I always hate leaving.

As far as that filter, I am stumped. I am not that familiar with the e70. I thought the two microfilters was all there was. I hope you can access this filter through or near the regular microfilter housings outside the car. Otherwise, if it is located inside the car, pray that BMW made this easy to get to or it could be a nightmare. I couldn't find any instructions online or from any vendors. Sorry.

Maybe someone with a Bently manual can check for you.

If I understand the parts diagram correctly, the recirculation filter is only for the 4-zone A/C system. Do you have rear A/C?

BTW, THWG! Heh, heh!

New to the board and a new X5 owner. Class of 2001 for me too.
Just bought a black 2009 3.0 - picking it up today after they put on the trailer hitch so I can bring up the grill for tailgating.

Yes on the Rear AC

I am not going to be at the home opener but do come to several games throughout the year. It will be interesting to see how we shake out this year.

Welcome to the site and congrats on your new ride. It's nice to see so many UGA alumni here. :thumbup:Perfect timing for tailgating and trips to Athens. You will have to post a few pics of your new X with the BBQ on the back.

Interesting for sure. I don't attend every game either. I have a few friends with season tickets and if an extra one becomes available, I try to go. I do try to make the bigger home games though.

Buzz off...;)

Has anyone of you been able to figure out where the recirculation airfilter goes?

I am about to change my charcoal filters and wanted to change it, too.

Thanks!

Haven't really tried to figure it out, but I assume if you look under the passenger side dash, above the center tunnel, you might be able to figure it out. I found this, but it's not very helpful:
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...tructions.html

I saw that thread, but it unfortunately doesn't help much.

My workshop changed out the charcoal filter today and the mechanic says that the e70 doesn't have another filter. only the old X5s had them...

You should have one if you have rear A/C.

How difficult is it to replace item #1 ? I bought the Mann original from Amazon for $25 (box of 2) Mann-Filter CU 2941-2 Cabin Air Filter
I take it from a previous post they are under the large breather panels at the fire wall under the hood. Diagram only shows one filter, but there must be one on each side. Have ordered, but not received item #2 yet (behind glovebox).