How to replace intake filter?

elite-fusion · 03-21-2022, 02:28 PM

Anyone have pics, videos or just instructions on how to replace the intake filters on the G05?

I got K&N filters and want to swap, but no idea how to get to them.

VasilisV · 03-21-2022, 11:14 PM

It's super easy man, pop the hood. Your filter box is on the left side,
use some torx bit and unscrew the cover. Remove the old one, add the new one put the cover back and that's it.
PS
Be ready to clean and oil the KN filter after 10-15k miles

elite-fusion · 03-21-2022, 11:30 PM

Thanks.
I ended up removing the deep end brace bars
Removed the engine cover
Removed clamps from the box cover that go to the hose
Removed the torx screws
Swapped filters
Did the same steps in reverse order.

Biggest pain are the brace bars i think due to not being able to reach the center screws which are at the deepest towards the windsheild.

Secont pain point was the torx which 2 of them where a pain due to not having the proper screwdriver to fit or reach

03-21-2022, 02:28 PM	#1
elite-fusion Captain 161 Rep 606 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	How to replace intake filter? Anyone have pics, videos or just instructions on how to replace the intake filters on the G05? I got K&N filters and want to swap, but no idea how to get to them.
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03-21-2022, 11:14 PM	#2
VasilisV Enlisted Member 11 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW X5 G05 40i Join Date: May 2021 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 [0.00]	It's super easy man, pop the hood. Your filter box is on the left side, use some torx bit and unscrew the cover. Remove the old one, add the new one put the cover back and that's it. PS Be ready to clean and oil the KN filter after 10-15k miles
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elite-fusion Captain 161 Rep 606 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I ended up removing the deep end brace bars Removed the engine cover Removed clamps from the box cover that go to the hose Removed the torx screws Swapped filters Did the same steps in reverse order. Biggest pain are the brace bars i think due to not being able to reach the center screws which are at the deepest towards the windsheild. Secont pain point was the torx which 2 of them where a pain due to not having the proper screwdriver to fit or reach
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