DIY E70 X5M OEM Air Filter change issue

[cbakking]

Hello,

I was trying to change E70 X5M OEM(Not K&N) air filter the other day, referencing this tread - http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=499319
It looked simple enough but I just couldn't get the bottom 4 clips unhooked, and was afraid to force them any harder, might end up breaking something else....

Is there some sort of easy trick that I'm missing to unhook these bottom 4 clips?

[mirob]

I always remove both pieces together as one and take them apart away from the vehicle to change the filters. It's just easier that way...

[X Driver]

You have to remove the complete airfilter housing, put it together and then back in the car..

[cbakking]

Thanks for tip!
In order to take them out together, I would just need to loosen the air intake hose clips right/left? then it would just slide out?

[mirob]

Yeah, loosen the two hose clamps, lift the housing up, and pull slowly. Take your time sliding off/on, the rubber boots are connected to some very fragile plastic vacuum lines.

Those are a PITA and expensive to replace if they crack...

[cbakking]

Thanks!!!! you guys awesome!!!