How to Change Cabin Filter BMW E36 - BEFORE and AFTER Results AMAZING (Fix Low Air Flow)

[@AutOdometer]

If you own a BMW E36 you might want to check out my playlist. It has a lot of repairs I've done. kzbin.info/aero/PLBswVpqDrWxTdr3dTAiUbxFVYhqyYIi_z

[@2Beigatti]

AutOdometer thanks!!!!

[@dantealighieri4258]

If anyone out there has a right hand drive model: the access to the cabin air filter is still on the right hand side of the car (as shown in video) - so it is under the steering wheel as opposed to under the glove box. I just changed it on my right hand drive 1997 e36. You'll need to undo three screws in order to take the panel off that's under the steering wheel, then start pulling it back from the middle of the car (there's clips on the panel closest to the door, if you peel the panel from the center they'll unclip and allow you to take the panel off). There's a little electrical connection and light, both of which you can unclip from the panel once you've got it loose, in order to fully remove the panel and take it out of the way. Then you'll be able to see the cabin air cover with the round knob that you turn in order to take the air filter out. It's pretty easy, just like in this video, but on the other side of the car.

[@AutOdometer]

+Dante Alighieri thanks for sharing this!

[@malvessidrums]

Thank you Dante.. hardly any air coming out my RHD e36. Gonna tackle this tomorrow.

[@simonedwards8912]

Fantastic! I just re-gassed my A/C as the interior of my E36 Coupe never got nice and cold. Living in Queensland (Australia) temps here hit the 40's (Celsius-over 100 Farenheit) all throughout summer. It turned out re-gassing didn't make much difference. As soon as I saw the video (I watched the whole thing) I went to my car, took off the panel as described, and took the 'lid' off my cabin filter. I never knew it was there! My filter was EVEN WORSE than in the video. It was fully choked up, and a pile of leaves and twigs fell out. I tried the fan (with no filter - I need to buy a new one now) and was 'BLOWN AWAY' (hahahaha) by the difference. I even feel the cold air from the back seat now! I can't wait for the drive to work tomorrow so I can be one of those cars with the windows UP in the sweltering temps. BEST VIDEO EVER!!!!! and cheap and easy!!. Everyone should know about this - in any make of car. Thanks.

[@danc2014]

FYI the filter frame is designed to snap into 3 segments,, and bend at those joints slightly. This allows you to install it slowly and bend around the items in the way. Thats why the filter was in pieces when you removed. you pull out the 3 segments . The filter frame will hold it together when pressing it back in.

[@Keless]

do u mean u can put the new one back the same way the old one was pulled out??

[@brandonrobishaw7606]

Just changed mine last night. The previous two owners never did. I am confident I pulled out the original filter. The car 1995 318is has 208,899 miles.

[@loganhecker5450]

I'm happy I found this video, most of the other ones I've found are making me take apart the glove box and I'm not about to do that

[@DuelistMandroid]

Thanks so much for this video! Doing this to my e36 in the morning! Can’t wait to see the before and after results.

[@larumpole]

Thank you for a really helpful video. I changed my cabin air filter right after watching your video and was horrified to find my old filter was (almost) as jammed up and filthy as yours! Now my A/C works much better. It's not a particularly difficult job, but it is really tough to get into position to see what one is doing. Thanks again.

[@MrHavingfun68]

Thanks for taking the time to make the video. I just watched about 6 videos and I'm going to follow yours, I don't think removing the whole glove box is necessary as your video proves it. For those who need to the filter replacement, a good inexpensive filter is MANN FILTER CU 2835

[@AutOdometer]

+G you’re welcome took me about 2-3 hours and that includes filming it. So hopefully you can do it in less than 1 hour!

[@anjasegulja1048]

Thank you very very much!!! I thought my car was simply too old and it cant blow any stronger. This helped, because i think this filter was never changed in my e36. Thank youuuuuu!!!!

[@AutOdometer]

+Anja Šegulja don’t you love it when things are this simple lol 👍

[@Keless]

Easiest tutorial on youtube . I'll try doing that within some weeks

[@harryalton7645]

Hay Man thanks My wife has had her 3231 to portland BMW 3 times for this problem never did they fix it but charged $350.00 I pulled the filter out and cleaned the are ware the filter came out closed it back up with out filter just to check and see that i had found the problem. BMW Kept putting another Resistor. only thing they did was over change use and not fix it PS (Resistor cost from $44.00 to $54.00 Portland BMW charged for that part $298.00 plus install. Thank you once more :-)

[@AutOdometer]

Wow amazing story Harry! I love reading viewers comments when it truly saves them loads of money. This makes all the hard work worth it.

[@macandcheese900]

Swapping the filter was easy, putting everything back into place is the hard part. I ended up losing the plastic screw that bolts into the air duct but it probably won't move around since everything is packed so tightly under that cover

[@loserfantasia]

Putting that plastic bolt in place is the absolute hardest part, I don’t even think it’s possible without pulling the entire glove box out

[@franklingorospe1913]

Thank you. Truly appreciate this. Huge difference.

[@ItsAlwaysRusty]

Thanks for the great info. Perfect video for changing the filter. Changing my filter as the blower resistor failed on my 323i and i'm worried the limited air flow through the filter didn't keep the resistor cool enough..

[@alanoliphant1430]

After attempting this myself i found the other video where you remove the glovebox 4 screws and a bolt is better and eaiser but this dose have some key points.

[@jackmattingly6780]

I found this easier - my new cabin filter came with a guide that said to do it that way and I still ended up on this video lol

[@sbrave]

Did this on my '99 323. PITA! Glad you only have to change once a year.

[@BryanChance]

It's super easy on my e90 335i. And yes, it took me hours to try to remove it on the e36 until I found this video. LOL thanks man. That filter is freakin dirty! But the car looks clean! Do you still have the e36? I'm trying to make the glove box door stop creaking. It's annoying the hell out me.

[@Northernmowers]

Great video help me a lot and I didn’t think my car had one. Keep it up

[@mr.g5126]

I was todays years old when i learned the car a/c had filters. It makes so much sense doe why didnt i ever think about that

[@Keless]

Great tutorial except the part where you need to get off that electrical plug you really need to push hard towards the top with a long metal thing (example flat screwdriver) then it's not easy to put it back as this place is hard to seee lol i was constantly flipping myself what a hard place to work on (and put a decent lighting i wonder how you filmed that haha

[@Regmou5]

mine is so bad leaves start coming out of the vents, looking forward to replacing this, thx for the video!

[@AutOdometer]

Haha haha

[@barrychang2491]

like it for its thoroughness, and would save time just knowing where its situated!

[@AutOdometer]

+Barry Chang glad it helped!

[@films3458]

This was a very good video. Am going to try play with it cause I need that. Thank you very much

[@tylercparker]

I am gonna change mine out now! I forgot how important it was to change! Thanks for sharing.

[@AutOdometer]

This was kind of difficult to get to hopefully yours wont be! 👍

[@sopany8274]

Do you have a video on How to remove the head unit?

[@cya3651]

Help...Heat/air is not going to feet when i switch the climate control to feet. It feels like the flap that closes and open is stuck closed (if there is such a thing) or could it be a bad electrical connection for the control to the feet area? Control works fine switching to face and windshield area. Any idea how to fix it?

[@dazone]

I found the best way to do it is to remove the old filter, and drive without a filter for like a couple hours blowing away all the crap that is stuck inside...then install the new filter :)

[@AutOdometer]

Nice! What happens to all the junk where does it go too?

[@dazone]

wherever you point the vents...mostly on the seats....

[@AutOdometer]

Haha nice I guess there is some cleanup work then

[@dazone]

ya definitely, but almost worth it... Just checking the rest of your videos...Good content!

[@AutOdometer]

Thanks man. The E36 is great for content

[@dennis2527]

Getting ready to change filter. What is the name / number of the radio that fits perfect in your car? Thanks, Dennis

[@marioferreira7729]

Hi! Thank you so much for your video! Do you know the dimensions of the filter?

[@AutOdometer]

Sry I do not I just bought it at Autozone or Oreillys

[@blackberrybrian]

Nice and comprehensive. Thanks for doing the video!

[@My911]

Thanks for this, very helpful.

[@markosmith8037]

fantastic video - many thanks for doing the heavy lifting, so we don't have to. I appreciate it. 🙂

[@tebohokhobotle9090]

Will this be the same for a right hand drive 328i? Or will it be on the left/passenger side?

[@Boz1211111]

My compact doesnt seem to have this filter.. I tried disassembling this once but it looks different.. Just ones under wipers, am i correct or i messed something?

[@AutOdometer]

Not sure what year make and model you have but this is a 1997 BMW 328is Coupe. Your specific car may not have a filter in this location. Some filters, like you said, are location underneath the cowl under the wiper blades. I’m quickly finding out that not all cars have a cabin air filter especially older ones

[@Boz1211111]

@@AutOdometer 1996. M44B19 compact: I disassembled it and it seems that thats only filter i have, which filters outside air entering cabin.. of course i didnt have new set of filters ready so i cleaned ones i have with compressed air. seems to have much better airflow now. Thanks for your video, your airflow comparison motivated me to open this up and check

[@LiikyTv]

I am terrified to check mine 🙃

[@djsyndromejr8741]

Thank youuu ypu really helped me out man, can diy💪

[@manuelalvarenga5365]

Great commentating excellent video super super helpful

[@fat_dorito2332]

Silly question, better safe then sorry, the filter you linked on amazon? Will it fit my 1997 BMW 328i?

[@AutOdometer]

+leo hernandez just log your car into the Amazon garage and it should say if it's an exact fit or not.

[@AutOdometer]

+AutOdometer you could always contact the seller and ask them if you to be for sure

[@fat_dorito2332]

Okay, thank you so much

[@MrHavingfun68]

I use MANN FILTER CU 2835

[@bamidelekoledoye1161]

This is a lot of work but who are the specialist, I mean is it the mechanic specialist or wiring specialist!

[@MeaneR_]

Awesome video. I'll try that. Best i've been able to found.

[@AutOdometer]

+Kristoffer Pedersen nice thank you!

[@MightyMechanic]

Wow, what a difference! Good video.

[@alberts.k2962]

Where is that filter in BMW e36 320?

[@uscp2]

good video, thanks! defenitly need to do this on mine!

[@Parknest]

This is a job I'll need to do on my recently acquired E36. Is the position of the cabin filter the same on the RHD cars?

[@AutOdometer]

I’m not totally sure since I have only ever own this BMW. They typically are in just a few locations... under the glove compartment, behind the glove compartment, under the passenger windshield washer cowl outside ... or in this location I just showed you

[@Parknest]

@@AutOdometer I've since found out that my UK spec RHD E36 has 2 of the round type cabin filters which are located under the scuttle (as we call it) beneath the wiper linkage. The rectangular type is for cars with aircon (mine does NOT have aircon). I'll be replacing my cabin filters at some point so I'll be featuring it in a future video.

[@anilnutakki6991]

Excellent video man, worked like a charm!

[@AutOdometer]

+Anil Nutakki glad to hear!

[@mango2112]

Thanks that was a good video gracias Amigo.

[@AutOdometer]

+Vik More you are welcome my friend

[@grendizer5439]

Thank you so much brother

[@JOKERETHANCORDELL]

i would like to know your comment on a issue im having with my 95 m3. It blows heat through all the vents such as the feet and defrost, but will no blow through the face vents. Yes ive made sure the dial is set to heat. Ive replaced the cabin filter but still no change. All it does when i switch it to the face vents is make a sound like its blowing but nothing comes through. Do you have any idea what that could be?

[@AutOdometer]

+Ecordell11 I haven’t experienced this but it sounds like a problem with the dampers. They direct the flow of air when you press the button on the dash. Research dampers in an E36

[@kurtgaddy228]

Ecordell11 that’s in your dash.. not a cheap fix..

[@LavendrHoney]

This helped me out

[@orcetrpkovski1984]

@AutOdometer 3 yo vid but i want to ask you my blower sometimes works fine but sometimes wont blow at all

[@danielserrano8600]

Thanks for the vid

[@TheLaastRide]

helpful video. could you plz tell me is your car having air conditioner?

[@AutOdometer]

Yes it has an air conditioner and it works

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

Didn't even know my e36 had this filter I thought they didn't come with one Just checked and saw my 98 328is doesn't come with one

[@AutOdometer]

+Bmw M3 e46 oh nice... well if your blower speed is slow then it's the blower maybe or a poor resistor

[@achilleaustin]

It does have one, is it rhd?

[@tekopurtskhvanidze4696]

excellent explaining!

[@AutOdometer]

+teko purtskhvanidze thanks bro

[@rubya6193]

Def a help thanks bro

[@matt75hooper]

LOL oh ya.....that was real easy lol. BMW charged me $125 including the filter. Got there at 730am. Outta there at 830am. I couldnt get the money out of my pocket quick enough.

[@MMrKroster]

Thx for safe time 😊😇😇

[@shirosquid3282]

what year of a E36 is this tho?

[@AutOdometer]

1997

[@fastboy8703]

Fajne radio Pioneer?

[@LucasListens]

I was the 1,000th like! Thanks for the great video!

[@hieihachi8801]

this is great....thanks man!

[@AutOdometer]

+BRYANT ILAGAN you're welcome! Glad it helped

[@da-cohn1089]

found a rat nest in mine.

[@theterminfrator]

Thanks!

[@Zac_LDN]

I thought the cabin filter is located under the hood of the car?

[@AutOdometer]

Not in this model. This is the 1997 328is Coupe E36 with the M52 engine.

[@Zac_LDN]

AutOdometer OK - thanks. Great informative video 👍🏽Thanks!

[@myreviews4905]

Finally!

[@telemetryz]

You needed to pull harder.

[@mrmackeyy8427]

It did help but also didnt help, found out I dont have an filter😆😆

[@Jason-gt2kx]

Thx!

[@danielfowler9173]

dude that filter was rough.

[@AutOdometer]

+Daniel Fowler it was like a birds nest. I figured it was pretty bad since the blower was like coughing and choking but it's settled down now since the air flow is better. Glad it wasn't the blower

[@RevoltingSnakeman99]

Gross! Cheers, this will go nicely with my new blower motor.

[@lukemcintosh1025]

Not even TEN SECONDS into the video and you hit us with that "subscribe and hit the bell, like and comment" bullshit lol. Man, I appreciate the detailed video, that itself was really informative and for that, I thank you. But I'm 99.9% less likely to subscribe after that. It makes content creators sound overly desperate for views and likes. Can u not?

[@AutOdometer]

I thinks it’s been proven if you ask for something people are more likely to do it. You are in the minority.

[@jamessanders6788]

This is BS! Sucks. Thanks though!

[@oldwortex5818]

Its proof again that the e36 was built by octopoid midgets with triple jointed arms.

[@jayc3110]

Excellent video

[@AutOdometer]

+Jay C thanks man

[@oscarcartajena4702]

Super helpful