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Posted by Big-T on July 16, 2001 at 15:32:20:

In Reply to: Re: question posted by Scott on July 16, 2001 at 15:26:06:


Big-T, all I can tell you is that the TIS shows that the '95 has them. Look at the pictures I sent in the link and pull the drivers side cover above the pedals. Once you remove the duct you can see this filter very easily. You have to hunt the one of the passenger side. It is hidden behind the computer plug. This should not take but about 30 min. just to look. I vacuumed mine and sprayed them with some carpet freshener to get rid of the mildew smell until the new ones arrive. That got rid of the smell for now.

97 740il

Is there a difference among years on this? When I got my underhood microfilters, my dealer told me those were the only ones on my 95'.

Big-T


If you haven't done this you may want too. I checked mine today and found that they were real dirty and needed replacing. They also had a musty odor. Of course you have to be willing to stand on your head for a while to do this job. I lowered the back all the way down on the seats and crawled up under the dash. I almost did not find the filter on the passenger side. It is hidden behind the main plug to the computer. Look right behind the plug and you will see it. Make sure you remember how the duct goes on the driver's side. It is not real ovious how to reinstall it. Other than these tips it's a good DIY job. Get some filters first though. Chances are they haven't been changed and will need it with a 3 or 4 year old car. It took a couple of hours. A repeat would take about an hour. Check the link for the TIS.

97 740iL





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