Charcoal filter and filter replacement 2005 530i
05-21-2009, 08:29 AM
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Un-Latch the Clips
Remove lid
Remove Charcoal Filter
Remove Old Stock Filter
Install the new filter
Replace Lid
Close the Latches
and Drive
For Added excitement get an RPI scoop
Remove lid
Remove Charcoal Filter
Remove Old Stock Filter
Install the new filter
Replace Lid
Close the Latches
and Drive
For Added excitement get an RPI scoop
05-21-2009, 08:47 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
nice DIY especially since the charcoal filter removal has been a hot topic again recently.. thanks for shaing!
05-21-2009, 09:46 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i Sport Package, Jet Black
M166 OEM Wheels
M5 Style Body kit
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BMC Air Filter
Valentine One Radar Detector
35% tint all around
Thanks! Thant was easy because of your DIY. Just removed mine
05-29-2009, 06:08 PM
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Is there any difference between the two filters? And where did you get the new filter (black one)? thanks. I just debating on K&N but dont want the error message coming on all the time.
05-31-2009, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by suthurnbimmur' post='894512' date='May 29 2009, 07:08 PM
Is there any difference between the two filters? And where did you get the new filter (black one)? thanks. I just debating on K&N but dont want the error message coming on all the time.
I just installed my K&N Filter this weekend, I can definately feel the difference.
Get one, it's totally worth it.
06-24-2009, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by suthurnbimmur' post='894512' date='May 29 2009, 10:08 PM
Is there any difference between the two filters? And where did you get the new filter (black one)? thanks. I just debating on K&N but dont want the error message coming on all the time.
If I can an RPI filter or K & N filter will i be seeing an error message on my idrive?