I Got a message on the E60 computer stating that the Microfilter needs to be changed? BMW quoted this labor for $217. Is it hard to change it? Should i just do it myself?

very simple... so easy a cave man can do it

I ordered the charcoal filters for like $30-$40 and did the work myself. Search Button

My stealership wanted about $175 to do the job.

Thanks for the reply. Any chance you guys have step-by-step instructions with pics on how to do this job?

In the search field type in "DIY Microfilters"

or click here

https://5series.net/forums/topic/878...&#entry1185015

There's also a video link at the bottom of this link.

Very simple, 20 minutes tops.

20 mins.? Did you take a 15 mins break in between? It was less than 5 mins for me, that included opening the plastic wrap on the new filters. :lol: Also, my dealer wanted $190 for the service. What a ripoff?

Edit: Search eBay for the filters. Some can be had for $20+, I went with a local seller for a higher price.

I was a virgin when I did this. :whistle: I also vacuumed out the filter area, it was kinda dirty.

5 minutes here also...didn't have to vacuum anything since it looked spotless.

$ 190 for this to be done at the dealer??? :devil:

$217? Highway robbery! Don't forget to reset the service counter when you change the filter.