Valhalla519

Hey everyone,

So this past weekend I replaced my belt, tensioner pulley and idler pulley and it sounds/idles so nice!

Decided to take out a spark plug to take a look at it and I decided to replace them. Bought some Iridium plugs and they are coming Wednesday.

Any tips? Particularly should I lube the new plugs before putting them Into the block?

2007 525i -3.0L N52

jgt

Replace them while the engine block is cold and don't put any lubricant or anti-seize on them,

Valhalla519

What should I torque em to?

Valhalla519

Also anyone got a dyi of how you can remove the cabin filter housing etc?

kd7iwp

For the cabin filter housing you first pop off the filter covers via a metal clip along one side that locks it down. Then there is a plastic piece in the metal which connects both halves of the housing together. I believe you lift a tab on the left side and slide it to the left. Then each half has 3 or 4 of these 13mm plastic nuts that you can turn approximately a 1/4 turn with a socket to release. Then they just pull off. once removed there is also a plastic housing that holds some wiring looms that go across the engine. They are held on to a metal sway bar with plastic rivets. You push the pin out of the center and pull the river out to remove those. 4 torx bolts hold the sway bar on top. I’m pretty sure you can find the procedure on YouTube.

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jgt

I set them at 22 ft lbs

audiophool

Torque spec is printed on the sparkplug box, but I always seat then turn 1/4 (90 deg) more. Always have, always will. Never had a problem with it.

Valhalla519

Thanks for the help everyone. The job was completed successfully!

mrshaky

Do you notice any difference in running with the iridium plugs?

Valhalla519

Yea, the car starts better, idles better and runs better.