13 72 002 Replacing Both Air Cleaner Inserts (S85)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 2010 BMW M6, 2010 BMW M5, 2009 BMW M6, 2009 BMW M5, and 2008 BMW M6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release clamp (2).

Unclip lines (3).

Disengage coolant filler neck (4).

Open retainers.

Remove intake filter housing cover (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug, Clamp, Lines, Coolant Filler Neck And Intake Filter Housing Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock and detach vent hose (1).

Release clamp (2).

Unlock plug (3) and remove.

Open retainers.

Remove intake filter housing cover (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Vent Hose, Clamp, Plug And Intake Filter Housing Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Illustrations show and descriptions refer to the left air filter element. The procedure is identical for the right filter housing.
Remove air cleaner element (1).

Installation:

Clean upper and lower sections of intake filter housing from inside.

Install new air cleaner element.

Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Element

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.