Changing air filter on E46 330
 

I think it's time to add some stuff to our Knowledge base for the E46 ;)

Step 1: Remove the 3 tabs that are holding the air vent in place,

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You need to pull on the middle tabs....

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Make sure that not the ALL thing comes off, just the middle ones....

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Step 2: If you find this much dirt underneath that vent.. I suggest some cleaning up :doh

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Step 3: Remove the connector port by pulling it towards you.

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Step 4: unlatch the air box all around.

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Step 5: Disconnect and loosen the MAF sensor.

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Step 6: Then simply pull the cover off the air box out.

Here you can see both filters and the gasket that you'll need to put around the air box

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Step 7: Apply the gasket provided with your K&N filter all around the air box cover.

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Step 8: Swap filters

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Step 9: REVERSE the process and put everything back..

Step10: Apply the K&N and warning stickers but make sure you clean up the area before applying them, and you'r all done :D

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nice!

wth does that warning sticker say?

hope u didnt leave your phone there :rofl2

Here you go...

http://img423.imageshack.us/img423/1...stickerhm2.jpg

o, that sticker.

Yo thats sick... Im glad they put a warning sticker in...Was just thinking about this.. K&N filter comin in for 540 soon..

whats the point of the cell phone in the pic?

^^^ i think his ipod or something is in the first one.