13 72 002 Replacing Both Air Cleaner Elements (N73)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW 760Li. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
Switch off ignition.
Cylinder bank 1-6:
Release hose clip (1) and detach intake pipe.
Unlock and detach plug connection (2).
Open clips (3).
Raise air cleaner housing upper section (4) and remove.
Unlock and detach secondary air hose (5).
Remove air cleaner element and replace.
Installation:
Clean intake filter housing before installing new air cleaner element.
Fig 1: Intake Pipe Hose Clip, Plug Connection, Clips, Air Cleaner Housing Upper Section, Secondary Air Hose And Removal Direction
Cylinder bank 7-12:
Release hose clip (1) and detach intake pipe.
Unlock and detach plug connection (2).
Open clips (3).
Raise air cleaner housing upper section (4) and remove.
Remove air cleaner element and replace.
Installation:
Clean intake filter housing before installing new air cleaner element.