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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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I change my own oil, so how difficult is it to change the "cabin filter". Is it expensive at the stealership?
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by smoak' post='970465' date='Aug 9 2009, 08:45 PM
I change my own oil, so how difficult is it to change the "cabin filter". Is it expensive at the stealership?
Very easy. It's the two black plastic boxes under the hood closest to the windshield. I'll see if I can get you a link on the DYI. It takes 10 minutes max.
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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It's very simple. There are two filters under the hood, on top of the firewall, next to the bottom of windshield. Should be able to search the internet for cabin filters. I got the activated charcoal type at Amazon.com for $30. The brand is TYC. Merchant is Quality Plus Auto Parts. SKU is A8028C.

Then you can update the iDrive, reset the service indicator, using the procedure published on this board.
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Wow, good to know, I thought I had another $500 service coming up...
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Reminds me: I should get mine replaced too before the winter...
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Went to the local auto store and paid $71 and i get home and they are the wrong size! So I ordered some online for $49 shipped!
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='970547' date='Aug 9 2009, 08:58 PM


Joe, wash your hands.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 07:09 AM
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Ladies/Gents,

Where is a good place to buy the cabin filter? Do I really need an OEM one or is there a better aftermarket?
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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Should these be replaced more often than what the iDrive recommends. What's a good interval between changes?
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