Engine Bay

Veratyr · 08-13-2012, 02:47 AM

Quick check. On the E92 M3, in the engine bay right next to the cabin filter cover to the outside there is a small well or dip. In there is a small plastic basket that is loose and not secured. Is there a cover missing in this area?

Thanks,
Veratyr

SDPRT · 08-13-2012, 03:05 AM

Nope, basket is loose so you can remove it and shake out the debris. Its on both sides.

sg///M3 · 08-13-2012, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SDPRT

Nope, basket is loose so you can remove it and shake out the debris. Its on both sides.

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mdosu · 08-13-2012, 07:28 AM

pic?

bimdo · 08-13-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SDPRT

Nope, basket is loose so you can remove it and shake out the debris. Its on both sides.

+2.that's a good thing to do every so often.even though the car is garaged,it usually has debris there when i check it.my guess is that that's where outside air gets pulled into the cabin.

Peahi · 08-13-2012, 12:54 PM

Those are the exclusive m3 leaf baskets! Very convenient!

m3an · 08-13-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by robbiedawg

+2.that's a good thing to do every so often.even though the car is garaged,it usually has debris there when i check it.my guess is that that's where outside air gets pulled into the cabin.

no they're the drain from the drip rails. Run a hose over the car and you'll see; the idea is not to plug em up where they're not accesible to clean

bimdo · 08-13-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by talontid

no they're the drain from the drip rails. Run a hose over the car and you'll see; the idea is not to plug em up where they're not accesible to clean

thanks,it's helpful to know what they actually are.

GirlsGarage · 08-13-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by talontid

no they're the drain from the drip rails. Run a hose over the car and you'll see; the idea is not to plug em up where they're not accesible to clean

+1

Veratyr · 08-21-2012, 04:21 PM

Thanks for all the info people.

Veratyr · 08-21-2012, 04:33 PM

Any of you notice the outer side of each cabin filter is open underneath and you can see / feel the filter?

highyo · 08-21-2012, 05:38 PM

what is everyone talking about

e1000 · 08-21-2012, 07:24 PM

the driver's side one doubles as a valet ticket waste basket. I clean mine out every car wash.

py0413 · 08-22-2012, 04:55 PM

I used to clean it up every couple weeks. Nice and easy to access.

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