132 001 Replacing air cleaner element (M54)

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E53 only:

Open clips (1).

Lift top section (2) of intake filter housing.

Fig 1: Lifting Top Section Of Intake Filter Housing

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E46 only:

Open clips (1).

Open retainers (2) on air-mass flow sensor.

Remove top section (3) of intake filter housing.

Fig 2: Opening Retainers On Air-Mass Flow Sensor

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E85 only:

Open clips (1).

Open retainers (2) on air-mass flow sensor.

Lift top section (3) of intake filter housing.

Fig 3: Lifting Top Section Of Intake Filter Housing

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E53, E46 and E85:

Remove air cleaner element.

Installation:

Clean top and bottom sections of intake filter housing from inside.

Install new air cleaner element.

Fig 4: Installing New Air Cleaner Element

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Check seal between air-mass flow sensor and air cleaner top section for damage, replace if necessary.

Coat seal with antiseize agent to facilitate joining of air cleaner and throttle body.