Position of a microfilter in a RHD

[rob101]

Hello, well i suppose the title is pretty self-explanatory i have had a burning smell around zee car ever since i put my exhaust back on initially i thought it was something on the exhaust but it seems to come through the vents mainly. so i suspect microfilter as my airflow with the blower on is significantly reduced as well.
so where is it on a RHD?

[rob101]

Hello, well i suppose the title is pretty self-explanatory i have had a burning smell around zee car ever since i put my exhaust back on initially i thought it was something on the exhaust but it seems to come through the vents mainly. so i suspect microfilter as my airflow with the blower on is significantly reduced as well.
so where is it on a RHD?
guess same place as LHD except theres no glovebox on the right hand side of the car?

[GJPinAU]

guess same place as LHD except theres no glovebox on the right hand side of the car?
No mate - just the steering column, brake, clutch and all the other stuff. Can I hear you say "Contortionist":D

[rob101]

No mate - just the steering column, brake, clutch and all the other stuff. Can I hear you say "Contortionist":D
yeah i've had to look at the pedals before
that was gay.
anyway yeah this burning plastic smell is ticking me off so i am hoping its the microfilter

[GJPinAU]

yeah i've had to look at the pedals before
that was gay.
anyway yeah this burning plastic smell is ticking me off so i am hoping its the microfilter
Just be patient, take your time and swear a lot.
Don't wear gloves, they get slippery when soaked in blood.;)

[rob101]

i was looking around for the procedure found a post by shogun for an e32 rhd microfilter change however the link was broken
does anyone have a copy or a new link that works?

[Nick.Hay]

Do they REALLY need to be changed... Or is it like the whole 'washing headlight reflector" thing (tho I think I'm gonna do that one!!)

[shogun]

Yes, they sit on the right side on a RHD too. The filter is 2 pieces, see how to slide the 2 parts out separately, otherwise you will never get it out becaue of the steering and the pedals.
Maybe you ask here
http://www.bmw7resource.co.uk/

@Nick: just have a look at it, you will never ask again. There were some nice pics here last year of filter black like charcoal.
Full of bacteria, full of dust, full of moisture etc.

[shogun]

Here we go, RHD filter replacement.
Maybe you first have to register to see the instructions
http://www.the7seriesregister.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=1191

slide one half first
http://www.the7seriesregister.co.uk/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=623

[rob101]

Yes, they sit on the right side on a RHD too. The filter is 2 pieces, see how to slide the 2 parts out separately, otherwise you will never get it out becaue of the steering and the pedals.
Maybe you ask here
http://www.bmw7resource.co.uk/

@Nick: just have a look at it, you will never ask again. There were some nice pics here last year of filter black like charcoal.
Full of bacteria, full of dust, full of moisture etc.
once again many thanks
yeah my air is not really coming through and all kinds of funky smells have developed. (one of them i think is the blower motor burning out slowwwwly).
and if i put the window down i am assaulted with exhaust fume (yes i know i have to get a new exhaust)