Where is the cabin air filter located on the BMW X1?
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The cabin air filter on the BMW X1 is located behind the glove compartment in front of the front passenger seat. You can see the filter by opening the cover plate. Below is a detailed introduction to cleaning the BMW X1 cabin air filter: 1. Open the front passenger glove compartment. There are 2 small clips on both sides of the glove compartment. Press and pull them backward. 2. After opening the 2 clips, press the glove compartment with both hands while pushing inward in the direction of the arrows with force. At this point, the glove compartment can be removed. 3. After removing the glove compartment, you will see a black box inside. There are 2 small clips on both sides of the box. Press them inward simultaneously and pull outward smoothly. 4. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove debris and surface dust from the cabin air filter. 5. Rinse with low-pressure tap water, such as a small flow of water from a household faucet. The water flow direction must be opposite to the air intake direction, i.e., from the clean side to the dirty side, to avoid embedding dirt into the filter.
Every time I drive my BMW X1, the location of the cabin air filter is very clear—it's right behind the glove box. To access it, first open the passenger-side glove box, then you'll notice small clips or buttons on both sides of the box. Press or twist them gently, and the entire glove box will loosen and come off. Once the glove box is removed, there's a plastic cover behind it. Open this cover to reveal the filter slot. The placement is quite clever, making it convenient for DIY replacement and saving the hassle of dismantling the entire dashboard. I recommend changing the filter regularly—check it every six months or around 10,000 kilometers. Otherwise, dust buildup can cause bad odors and affect respiratory health. After replacing it with a new one, the air conditioning airflow becomes smoother, and the air inside the car feels fresher. Also, avoid overstuffing the glove box in daily use—leaving some space makes maintenance easier.
