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microfilter replacement DIY
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/617298
see inside that pic where he mentions:
"Now I've got a surprise for you… This is how an evaporator from an '88 535i that didn't have a microfilter installed looks like. Can you believe that?"
Major Contributor
Whoa, that no-microfilter evaporator is hideous!
Wish there was picture documentation of RHD replacement instructions for the microfilter. All I can find is just some text short notes off bmwe34.net, doesn't really convince me of opening up my RHD and see how the microfilter is going...
Big, Big Time Poster
Its always a good idea to change the filter.
Grand Master
My 89 535i doesn't have a filter but I bet the 91 735i does
Super Moderator
For right hand drive cars!Originally Posted by LunatiC
go to my website below, there is under lots of DIY - private links the site linkt to Timm (Tim Meek) in the U.K. , he own an E32 and E38, excellent write up of microfilter change on the E32!
Quite difficult compared to LHD cars. E34 and E32 are basically the same.
@Kibokojoe read this
inctroduction date of microfilters in BMW models
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/l...roductions.pdf
Grand Master
7 was build in 11/90. I will need to look in the glove box. Bet ya if it has one it has never been changed.
Big, Big Time Poster
Am I the only one that hates trying to get the glove box to hang right after doing a job like this?
Grand Master
Nope the glove box is a pain. Takes me three try's to stop it from squeeking
Big, Big Time Poster
Mine still squeaks from the time I replaced the filter. I just turn up the stereo because I am tired of messing with it.
Major Contributor
Close the glove box into its latched position first, before you click the hinge locks into their locked position. It's never been a problem for me. Actually a pretty nice system that allows for adjustment. Obviously those complaining have never done a microfilter on an E36!
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