Exterior (external body elements) BMW 3 Series E36

Body — general information
BMW 3-series cars have a monocoque body. The bottom, sides, roof and rear wings are welded together. The front and rear windows are glued. Therefore, major...

Dimensions of clearances
When installing, the gaps must be strictly maintained, otherwise, for example, the door will knock or noise from the oncoming air flow will occur. The...

Removal and installation the front bumper
The design of the front bumper is such that collisions at speeds of up to 4 km/h do not cause any damage. The collision energy is absorbed by an aluminum beam...

Front bumper device
1. Facing 2. Left/right bar 3. Gasket 4. Overlay 5. Left/right overlay 6. Plug 7. Support left/right 8. Lid 9. Receiver left/right 10. Air duct left/right 11....

Removal and installation the shock damper
Removal Remove the front bumper. Loosen the bolts and remove the shock damper. Installation Insert the shock absorber and tighten the M6 bolts to 9 Nm. Install...

Rear bumper device
Figure W - 48209 1. Facing 2. Lid 3. Bumper strip left/right 4. Bumper bar medium 5. Guide 6. Facing 7. Lid 8. Mounting bracket 9. Plug 10. Bolt 11. Nut 12....

Removal and installation the rear bumper
The design of the rear bumper is such that collisions at speeds of up to 4 km/h do not cause any damage. The collision energy is absorbed by the beam located...

Removal and installation the front trim
Removal Unscrew the generator ventilation ducts. Remove the headlights and turn signals. Remove both decorative grilles. To do this, press the clips towards...

Front wing structure
1. Front left wing 2. Locker 3 Bolt 4. Fastening 5. Receiver 6. Air duct 7. Bolt 8. Expansion nut 9. Nut 10. Casing 11. Bolt 12. Bolt 13. Nut 14. Expansion nut

Removal and installation the front wing
Attention: Observe safety regulations when performing bodywork. Removal Use a wide plastic spatula to press down the decorative molding. Remove the front...

Engine compartment hood
1. Engine compartment hood 2. Loop 3. Gasket 4. Compaction 5. Gasket 6. Compaction 7. Locking hook 8. Nut with washer 9. Nut with washer 10. Castle 11. Bolt...

Removal and installation the engine compartment hood
Removal Open the engine compartment hood Unscrew the fastener and remove the inner lining of the engine compartment hood. Disconnect hose "1" of the washer...

Fitting the engine compartment hood
Caution: The cable connecting both the hood locks of the engine compartment must be adjusted without any play. The cable sheath must be fully inserted into the...

Trunk lid device
1. Trunk lid 2. Loop 3. Gasket 4. Thrust buffer 5. Bracket 6. Castle 7. Traction 8. Gas-filled stop 9. Buffer 10. Screw 11. Installation drive 12. Screw 13....

Removal and installation the trunk lid
Removal Remove the trim. Remove the cable harness from the boot lid. To do this, disconnect the connectors from the number plate lights and the central locking...

Removal and installation the trunk lid lock and lock cylinder
Removal Remove the luggage compartment lid trim. Loosen the lock screws and move the lock inward. Disconnect the connecting rod from the lock. Remove the lock.

Removal the trunk lid lock cylinder
Loosen the screws, remove the lock cylinder. At the same time, disconnect the connecting rods. If necessary, unscrew the 2 bolts securing the actuator motor of...

Replacement of protective and decorative moldings and strip with model inscription
Replacing the protective molding The protective moldings are attached to the body using plastic spacer clips. Remove the protective molding with your hands or...

Removal and installation, door adjustment
Removal and installation of the front and rear doors are carried out in the same way. Removal Unscrew the bolt with the hinge sleeve on each hinge using a 10...

Removal and installation door trim
The description is given for the front doors. On the rear doors, the working operations are performed similarly. Removal Open the window completely. Unscrew...

Removal and installation the door lock
Removal Remove the inner door trim. The window must be closed. Unscrew bolt "1", tilt the glass guide bar forward and disconnect from above. Release the...

Removal and installation the outside door handle and lock cylinder
The outer handle and the front door lock cylinder are installed together from the inside and cannot be removed separately. Removal Remove the inner door trim....

Removal and installation door window glass: 4-door limousine
Removal Remove the door trim. Remove the foam seal from the door cutout. Open the window about 30 cm. Caution: For safety reasons, disconnect the window lift...

Door Window Glass Adjustment: 4-Door Limousine
When adjusted correctly, the top edge of the glass should be parallel to the window frame and the glass should sink evenly into the window seal. The outer seal...

Removal and installation glass door window: coupe
Removal Remove the inner door trim. Remove the film from the door cutout. Remove the window shaft seal with clamps. Lower the glass approximately 250 mm below...

Adjusting the glass of the door window: coupe
The window glass is adjusted correctly if it is positioned parallel to the window cutout at the top and is evenly immersed in the window seal. Since the coupe...

Removal and installation the window lifting mechanism
The description of work with an electric window lifter is given. The working operations with a mechanical window lifter differ accordingly. Removal Remove the...

Removal and installation the outside mirror
Removal Press the plastic mirror cover from above and remove it. Release the connector from the overlay. Disconnect the mirror connector. Unscrew the 3 mirror...

Removal and installation mirror glass
Removal Note: When removing the mirror glass, the car must be at room temperature (around +20°C). At low temperatures, the clamps break easily. (Figure W...

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