2012 BMW X5M Airfilter Replacement Diagram?

Richard7 · 03-12-2012, 11:08 PM

Does anyone have a diagram or instructions on how to replace the air filters in a 2012 BMW X5M? I just purchased new K&N replacement filters and they advise to remove the stock elements per the owners manual. Unfortunately, the owner's manual has no reference at all to the engine air filters!

DDP2011X5M · 03-13-2012, 06:40 AM

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Does anyone have a diagram or instructions on how to replace the air filters in a 2012 BMW X5M? I just purchased new K&N replacement filters and they advise to remove the stock elements per the owners manual. Unfortunately, the owner's manual has no reference at all to the engine air filters!

Curious on how many filters does it take & what are the performance gains you experience after the change.

GmoneyLI · 03-13-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard7

Does anyone have a diagram or instructions on how to replace the air filters in a 2012 BMW X5M? I just purchased new K&amp;N replacement filters and they advise to remove the stock elements per the owners manual. Unfortunately, the owner's manual has no reference at all to the engine air filters!

Curious on how many filters does it take & what are the performance gains you experience after the change.

Shows 2 filters and about they claim 10whp 10wtq with max gains 11whp 18tq. Tested on a mustang dyno. Sounds like a need to have upgrade lol

BabyBlack · 03-13-2012, 11:36 AM

Bleudyno written a very detailed DIY with pictures on the K&N filter before. here is the link
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=499319

Richard7 · 03-13-2012, 01:26 PM

There are two air filter elements and I believe K&N claims like 3-5 percent increase in power. Not positive though without referring to K&N website.

DDP2011X5M · 03-17-2012, 12:23 AM

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There are two air filter elements and I believe K&N claims like 3-5 percent increase in power. Not positive though without referring to K&N website.

Just purchased from Amazon. Will install tomorrow.

DDP2011X5M · 03-17-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard7

There are two air filter elements and I believe K&amp;N claims like 3-5 percent increase in power. Not positive though without referring to K&amp;N website.

Just purchased from Amazon. Will install tomorrow.

Installed today

DDP2011X5M · 03-17-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard7

There are two air filter elements and I believe K&amp;amp;N claims like 3-5 percent increase in power. Not positive though without referring to K&amp;amp;N website.

Just purchased from Amazon. Will install tomorrow.

Installed today

The difference in throttle response is night & day. Shifts in between "D" & "S" mode. No more drag in "D" off the line. When in "S" mode, much crisper, more torque it seems.

NANDOM5 · 03-21-2012, 01:17 PM

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The difference in throttle response is night & day. Shifts in between "D" & "S" mode. No more drag in "D" off the line. When in "S" mode, much crisper, more torque it seems.

Just with a pair of filters???

Great bang for the buck it seems........

DDP2011X5M · 03-21-2012, 07:01 PM

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The difference in throttle response is night & day. Shifts in between "D" & "S" mode. No more drag in "D" off the line. When in "S" mode, much crisper, more torque it seems.

Just with a pair of filters???

Great bang for the buck it seems........

Yes, just filters, no exhaust or tune

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