September 11, 2023

How to Replace the Water Filter in a Bosch Refrigerator

Types of Bosch refrigerator water filters.

Discover just how effortless it is to replace the water filter in your Bosch refrigerator to enjoy clean, fresh water and ice every time. Manufacturers recommend replacing your refrigerator's water filter every 6 months to maintain the quality of your drinking water; replace it more frequently if you notice the water flow slowing.

Bosch makes a wide variety of refrigerators, and the water filters used vary by model. How to change the water filter in your Bosch refrigerator depends on the refrigerator style, the location of the water filter, and the filter part number. If you're unsure what filter goes in your Bosch refrigerator, use the filter finder in our Bosch refrigerator water filter collection.

The tables below list the Bosch water filter parts numbers by refrigerator style, with links to easy-to-follow instruction videos. Read on to learn how to install the water filter in your Bosch model.

How to change the water filter in a Bosch side-by-side refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
00640565, 00740570	Open tray and twist out	Inside top-right	How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out water filter
00644845	Twist to remove	Inside top-right	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

How to change the water filter in a Bosch bottom-freezer refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
00644845	Twist to remove	Bottom grille	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

How to change the water filter in a Bosch French 3-door refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
00644845	Twist to remove	Bottom grille	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

How to change the water filter in a Bosch French 4-door refrigerator

Filter number	Removal method	Location	How-to video
00740570	Open tray and twist out	Inside top-right	How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out water filter
12004484	Twist to remove	Inside top-right	How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

Step-by-step instructions by Bosch water filter part number

How to replace a twist-to-remove water filter

The twist-to-remove Bosch water filters are 00644845 and 12004484.

Twist the filter to the left and pull it out of the housing.
For filters in the grille, use the decorative filter cap from the old filter on the new filter.
Line up the new filter, push it into the filter housing and twist the filter to the right.
Wipe up any spills.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

How to replace an open-tray-and-twist-out water filter

The open-tray-and-twist-out Bosch water filters are 00640565 and 00740570.

Release the locking tab and lower the cover of the tray.
Twist the filter to the left until it stops, then pull it out.
Insert the new filter and twist it to the right until it stops.
Close the tray’s cover.
Run 2 gallons of water through the water dispenser to purge air and residue.
Reset the water filter replacement reminder light.

Installing a replacing an external in-line water filter

If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in water filter, you can install one in the water line behind the refrigerator. Our 2 most popular inline water filters are 3844609 and 3844709. If you already have an inline filter, we can show you how to replace it.

If you’re having problems removing your old filter or installing the new one, check out our video on water filter replacement tips. Need DIY repair advice to fix a problem with your refrigerator? Check out our refrigerator repair help page for symptoms and troubleshooting tips, error codes and repair guides.