BMW Engine Air Filter Replacement and Install

Great DIY instructions on how to change your engine filter from Bavarian Autosport Blog...

BMW Engine Air Filter Replacement and Install (By Bavarian Autosport's Blog)


If you have additional time, before inserting the new filter, I recommend cleaning out the filter housing (box) with a damp cloth, it's usually gets dusty and small debris may collect. Make sure it's clean and dry before closing the filter housing.

Cabin Air Filter Replacement - How to

Found this hyperlink which contains a quick how to video on how to remove and install the cabin air filter. Hyperlink to site containing video...

Cabin Air Filter Replacement DIY (By Carcarekiosk.com)

If you have additional time, before inserting the new filter, I recommend cleaning out the filter housing (box) with a damp cloth, it's usually gets dusty and small debris may collect. Make sure it's clean and dry before closing the filter housing.

Battery T Shaped Screw / Bolt on Terminal

Purchased a new battery from dealer (approx $199) to replace the non-stock and incorrect CCA that came with my X3 (car purchased from a non-BMW dealer). During installation, tightening the terminal screw / bolt,  I ended up overtightening and broke off the 10mm nut. I went to all the retail auto parts stores in my area and no one had the battery terminal bolt. The bolt is T shaped and somehow no one seems to carry and the auto parts staff told me to just go to the BMW dealer. Well no, not about to do that! So searching online I found this was a common issue for individuals with that type of battery terminal, requiring a T-shape bolt. Here is a forum post I found that talks about this and the replacement. I asked my local Volkswagen dealer and they charge $10 nowadays for that part (# 6x0-915-138). Hyperlink to mentioned forum...http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1541019

cnn, bimmerforums member. "Battery t-shaped bolt and terminal" Photograph. c2010. From Internet: Bimmerforums - Need a new battery clamp, 10-11-2010. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1541019. (accessed July 27, 2012).