Microfilter change -- I think I've been scammed

[Javier]

sorry, guess it is not possible unless some covers and ducts are removed first. All of them require removing the glove box.

Did you feel the air flow improved after the filter change, believe me, it's very noticeable.

Ask them to pull out the Micro filter in your presence, without removing the glove box. It should come out in one piece without damage to the paper filter.

Javier

[shogun]

I know from the German 7 series board that it is possible to do it without removing the glovebox (at least on an E32) the usual way.
Many people do not like to remove the glovebox cause it is difficult to fix it again,
here is a sketch
http://www.7-forum.com/forum/showthr...ghlight=filter

[DallasBill]

Javier... thanks... that's what I thought... I shall return w/ this... and my Bentley's.

Shogun... thanks much, but I have a '94 E34 and your link does not apply.

We shall see... and in a way, I am not looking forward to doing this, because the shop has been good to me for the past 6 years.

[shogun]

I am not sure if there is a big difference between the E32 and E34 glove box. But many items are same/similar.
For the E32 it was also always said, that the fliter cannot be replaced without removing the usual style the glovebox.
Cannot imagine that the shop wants to try to cheat you, cause you are a regular customer.
Only an oversight maxiumum.
But as you say it, you will discuss it with them in a friendly manner.
Also think, that you might loose face in their eyes when complaining and they proove you/we are wrong.

I bet it was done: 1 Snickers chocolate bar

[JonE]

[QUOTE=shogun]I am not sure if there is a big difference between the E32 and E34 glove box. But many items are same/similar.
For the E32 it was also always said, that the fliter cannot be replaced without removing the usual style the glovebox.

I think one difference in E32 and E34 gloveboxes is that the E32's had a "slide-out" feature. This does allow a E32 owner to replace the "sword" resistor without removing the glove box, they can just slide it forward, sorta like a drawer. At least my E34 doesn't slide out and I did have to remove the glove box to get to my "sword", which is in same proximity to the micro-filter equiped cars. I suppose there might be a way to get around it, but I'd have to take a closer look.

[Javier]

for Inspection II, invoicing people don't care what the shop guy could or couldn't do. Sure there was no intention to frame anybody. On the other hand, I find unacceptable that a BMW dealer shop, found a jammed glove box when attempting to change Micro filter and simply ignore it and turn the car back to its owner without fixing it, don't think it is the BMW style.

Javier

[RIPN RAY]

i don't think it's possible....i think i'll try it this afternoon and see

[DaCan23]

Doin filter w/o removin glovebox.... must be from the same people who claim to do a heater core replacement in under 2hrs.... lol... When I did my filter I could not imagine tryin to get that thing in there w/ the box attached... unless theres a new 2 piece or bendable filter...not!

[632 Regal]

I just looked under the glove box, it kinda looks possible but without trying it I dont know for sure. Also looks to be easier in daylight! Man I have to clean this thing.

[DallasBill]

Been travelling -- I'm going to try this on the weekend and see.

RIPN RAY... if you get a chance, let me know if you saw a way.

I remain suspicious, but don't want to look like a fool if I return. ;-)