» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | 08-24-2010, 08:00 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 1 | Microfilter replacement Hello everyone, I own a 1992 E36 318i and have read countless tutorials on how to replace a Microfilter with no luck. My car is not equipped with A/C and the glovebox compartment looks nothing like described by most tutorials (there is no knob to turn, the pictures almost look like they're for a different car). Which is why I am starting to think that my filter is also located under the hood. I have taken my air plenum out and noticed that the grill that is supposed to go on it was missing, I also noticed that some white plastic tabs behind the plenum were broken and that some screws were replaced with self-drilling bolts (brand new shiny ones). Unfortunately I did not find any filters under all of that, but that could also explain why I've been seeing dirt or dry leaves blowing out of the vents. I can only conclude that the previous owner simply removed the Microfilter and never bothered to replace it. Do you think it's possible that I could also have a similar cabin filter as the 318ti? Or maybe I am not supposed to have a filter at all? | | | 08-24-2010, 04:59 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, Ohio Posts: 868 | The ti version is unique... nothing like the e36 coupe and sedan. This link shows you how to replace the filters on a ti. They are accessed from under the hood. http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/int...crofilter.html | | | 08-24-2010, 06:29 PM | #3 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | I think there has always been a question about this for non-AC models (seems to be much more common in Europe). Any european members without AC that have replaced their microfilters that could comment? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |