E36 compact pollen filter

[jcjdavis1]

Hi where is the pollen filter and how easy is it to change.I have tried a search but nothing turned up.Wife complaining of demisters not clearing screen. thanks

[andrewe30m3]

Ok, this ones easy, i changed the ones on the wifes car last week;

Open the bonnet and unclip the grill at the top of the engine bay, near where the wipers are.

You'll need a 7mm socket and a phillips screwdriver to undo the bit of trim with the loom attached to it. - pull this forward so you can gain access to the filters (yes there are two) replace them with the new ones.

then refit the parts you've taken off.

i hope this helps.

[jcjdavis1]

Hi and thanks will have a go when the rain stops.(looks like summertime)

[jcjdavis1]

Hi thanks to andrewe30m3 for his advice on changing pollen filters was spot on.

[ivqii]

Dumb q perhaps - but what happens if they are left and not changed?

[jcjdavis1]

Dumb q perhaps - but what happens if they are left and not changed?

Heaters do not operate properly/demist not clearing screen.

[andrewe30m3]

Hi thanks to andrewe30m3 for his advice on changing pollen filters was spot on.

no problems. glad it helped...