Cabin air filter. Here is how you change it. (DIY) Also access to internal fuse box.

Bking60 · 09-05-2022, 06:50 PM

These cars have the capability to pop up a message when the cabin air has low flow. I bet the white tube is sending air pressure to a sensor and the software computes air flow or pressure vs fan position and knows when the cabin air filters need replacing.

Bking60 · 09-06-2022, 10:47 PM

Just replaced mine, not fun at all. 30k miles, should have been done at 20k by dealer. The part number on the ones removed is Mahle 64119361717, Pollen/Activated Carbon
I installed a set from Pelican, 64-11-5-A1B-DB6-M87
Activated carbon and activated charcoal is essentially the same thing.

Marty in NY · 09-07-2022, 08:17 AM

The filters are easy to find, here's a screen capture from Rock Auto showing a few different brands of which to choose from when searching by BMW, year, model, item.

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mikekay · 09-07-2022, 10:38 AM

Thank you! Commenting so I can find this later

oldguy00 · 04-25-2023, 07:59 AM

Thought I'd add to this thread as I just did this today in an effort to help with the odd 'glue' like smell I've been getting on my 2022 with 10k km's on it.

Coming from a Honda Pilot, this was a pain in the ass......

Covers/panels came off without much issue, but def made my stress level go up as its hard to see under there, and of course you are wondering if its all going to go back together smoothly. Def hard on the shoulders working in there too.

Couple things I noted:

1. After just under a year, my air filters still looked very clean. I was actually kind of disappointed as I was hoping to see dirty filters to explain some of the smell. But still replaced them anyway.

2. The cover for the filters that is held on with the two torx screws - it has two sort of clips on the back of it that hook into holders, each of which has two prongs. These prongs are delicate and when you go to put the cover back on, it you don't have it all properly aligned and try to force it in incorrectly, they will easily snap off......

Luckily I only broke one prong on one side. The cover was still able to secure into place no issues, and the gasket on the inside holds it on pretty tight too.

I have zero mechanical training, work in IT, and generally did some of my own work on my Honda pilot by watching youtube videos (battery, rear shocks, brake pads/rotors, spark plugs, filters).
Given that, and given this air filter swap took me about 20-30 minutes, I guess its fair to say its not -that- difficult, just be really careful with all those plastic tabs!!!

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Bking60 Private First Class 82 Rep 176 Posts Drives: BMW X5 2019 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	These cars have the capability to pop up a message when the cabin air has low flow. I bet the white tube is sending air pressure to a sensor and the software computes air flow or pressure vs fan position and knows when the cabin air filters need replacing.
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09-06-2022, 10:47 PM	#46
Bking60 Private First Class 82 Rep 176 Posts Drives: BMW X5 2019 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Just replaced mine, not fun at all. 30k miles, should have been done at 20k by dealer. The part number on the ones removed is Mahle 64119361717, Pollen/Activated Carbon I installed a set from Pelican, 64-11-5-A1B-DB6-M87 Activated carbon and activated charcoal is essentially the same thing.
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09-07-2022, 08:17 AM	#47
Marty in NY Brigadier General 2719 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 21 X5 40i, 18 GTi, Snowblower Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	The filters are easy to find, here's a screen capture from Rock Auto showing a few different brands of which to choose from when searching by BMW, year, model, item. . Attached Images
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09-07-2022, 10:38 AM	#48
mikekay First Lieutenant 102 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ontario iTrader: (1)	Thank you! Commenting so I can find this later
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04-25-2023, 07:59 AM	#49
oldguy00 Second Lieutenant 111 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 xdrive40i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Thought I'd add to this thread as I just did this today in an effort to help with the odd 'glue' like smell I've been getting on my 2022 with 10k km's on it. Coming from a Honda Pilot, this was a pain in the ass...... Covers/panels came off without much issue, but def made my stress level go up as its hard to see under there, and of course you are wondering if its all going to go back together smoothly. Def hard on the shoulders working in there too. Couple things I noted: 1. After just under a year, my air filters still looked very clean. I was actually kind of disappointed as I was hoping to see dirty filters to explain some of the smell. But still replaced them anyway. 2. The cover for the filters that is held on with the two torx screws - it has two sort of clips on the back of it that hook into holders, each of which has two prongs. These prongs are delicate and when you go to put the cover back on, it you don't have it all properly aligned and try to force it in incorrectly, they will easily snap off...... Luckily I only broke one prong on one side. The cover was still able to secure into place no issues, and the gasket on the inside holds it on pretty tight too. I have zero mechanical training, work in IT, and generally did some of my own work on my Honda pilot by watching youtube videos (battery, rear shocks, brake pads/rotors, spark plugs, filters). Given that, and given this air filter swap took me about 20-30 minutes, I guess its fair to say its not -that- difficult, just be really careful with all those plastic tabs!!!
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