ChrisTKD Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 On an R56 do you use an allen wrench to open the cabin air filter housing? I've been trying all sizes but they don't seem to fit right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68wmcs Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Should be Torx bits, not allen. 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime331 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 on 1gen it really easy just pop off the cover and change. dont see why they decided to change the design STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 on 1gen it really easy just pop off the cover and change. dont see why they decided to change the design You must be pretty flexible to think it's an easy job but yeah, for the first gen no tools needed. No matter what wear glasses to protect your eyes from the crap in that filter. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime331 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 its an interesting sight to see STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 its an interesting sight to see I changed mine once, lots of whining. This time I just paid Passport to do it while they had him for something Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime331 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I wonder if it different in the r53 mine is really easy just pop the cover off and pull out the filter STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68wmcs Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I wonder if it different in the r53 mine is really easy just pop the cover off and pull out the filter Did you replace it with a carbon filter? 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisTKD Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Torx bit would explain why I was having trouble with the allen wrench. I'll have to look through my toolbox. It's not easy to see up in those holes. It would have been nice if Mini had stuck with the plastic flaps on the R53 model. Thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maacodale Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Last time I changed the one in the 09 Clubbie, I don't remember any type of fastener. Just remember unclipping the end. Really should have gone with the carbon filter. Will do for sure next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime331 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Did you replace it with a carbon filter? I haven't replaced it yet just took The filter out and beat the dust out STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I haven't replaced it yet just took The filter out and beat the dust out I hope you wore some sort of mask so you weren't breathing that crap in. What ever is in the filter, can't be good for your lungs Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST060 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 On an R56 do you use an allen wrench to open the cabin air filter housing? I've been trying all sizes but they don't seem to fit right. This was my very first DIY Mod. Pics on FB! Too easy! The hard part was the two clips in the rear of the box. Installed an Alta Drop Filter. https://www.instagram.com/smokiendabandit/ 2009 MCS, HzB/B, CWP, PP, "BLUR" MOTORING ID: SOAR143 - MINI Community Service 2013 JCW GP, Thunder Grey, "SMOKIE" MOTORING ID: FAST060 2014 MCS Clubman, Highclass Gray, "THE ADMIRAL" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime331 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I hope you wore some sort of mask so you weren't breathing that crap in. What ever is in the filter, can't be good for your lungs no didnt really think bout that :stupid: but i did turn my head so i weas breathing that stuff in STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
