Anyone with Air Filter Removal DIY for 3.0D FACELIFT e53

[omodos]

Hi all, a  long time since i posted here, but does anyone have a diy for removal of the air filter with pics for the facelift 3.0d? mines  a nov 2004 model.....and also feedback of those who have used the K&N filter instead of the stock one would be much appreciated....

ps I searched the forum but cant seem to find the diy for the facelift...and considering the dust we get out here its time to change it out

[Denis O]

This should help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LXBlUlgTjo

[fenj66]

ive never found the need to remove the washer bottle as in the video. but removing the pollen filter housing is a must to get to the rearmost bolt on the filter housing.

[X5-D-Sport]

I pit the K&N filter on mine... same year & build time as yours...
it made a small difference to mpg but coupled with the EGR removal was notable.
she definately breathes better & is a tad more responsive.... and i never have to buy another filter again lol.

Accessing the damned thing & getting the filter cover of is a nightmare..
But I just read above that the bulkhead/pollen filter panel can come off... this would certainly help... as its a balls ache to remove otherwise....