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Removing the left and right gasoline particulate filters

WARNING: Hot surfaces. 
Risk of burning! 
  • Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly. 
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the gasoline particulate filter. 
Forcibly removing, installing or dropping the gasoline particulate filter down will damage it. 
  • Remove and install the gasoline particulate filter without damaging it and without applying external force.
  • Avoid impacts/knocks to the gasoline particulate filter (e.g. by tools, falling down, hard contact with base).
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
After exchanging the gasoline particulate filter, and before delivering the vehicle to the customer, the registration of the gasoline particulate filter must  be carried out!

Gasoline particulate filter, left and right 

G14262754Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
WARNING: Hot surfaces. 
Risk of burning! 
  • Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
CAUTION: Heavy component. 
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage. 
  • Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
CAUTION: Shavings resulting from sawing or grinding components. 
Injury hazard! 
  • Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
  • Wear safety goggles and hand protection.