Exterior (external elements) of the car BMW 3 Series E46

Removal and installation the front bumper
Front bumper 1 - bumper beam 2 - bumper trim 3 - Towing hole cover 4 — lower grille. Has different design depending on the model 5 - fog light cover 6 - grille...

Removal and installation / inspection of bumper shock absorbers
Removal 1. Remove the front shock absorber. 2. Disconnect the shock absorber "1". To do this, unscrew the nuts "3". There may be rivets in place of nuts "3"....

Removal and installation the rear bumper
Rear bumper 1 - bumper beam 2 - shock absorber 3 - sealing gasket 4 — lid 5 - bumper trim 6 - left side wall support 7 - left bar 8 - Towing hole cover 9 —...

Removal and installation the rear shock absorber
Removal 1. Remove the rear bumper. 2. Unscrew the mounting bolts "1" and remove the shock absorber. 3 - cover. Installation 3. Install the shock absorber so...

Removal and installation the fairing cover
Removal 1. Remove both wiper arms, refer to Section Removal and installation the washer reservoir/pump . 2. Remove the cabin air filter, refer to Section...

Removal and installation the front wing
Follow the instructions for carrying out bodywork, refer to Section General information and safety precautions . Removal 1. Detach the strip on the wing using...

Removal and installation the hood
Hood, hinges, gas-filled shock absorber and hood drive 1 - hood 2 - side seal 3 - rear seals 4 - gas-filled shock absorber 5 - left loop 6 — drive lever 7 —...

Hood fitting
The drive connecting both hood locks must be adjusted so that it has no play. The drive shell must be completely seated in the guide in the lock. Otherwise,...

Removal and installation the trunk lid
Trunk lid, hinges and gas-filled shock absorber 1 - trunk lid 2 - sealing gasket 3 - loop 4 - emphasis 5 - rubber cover 6 - gas-filled strut 7 - emphasis 8 -...

Adjusting the trunk lid
Since the trunk lid is fitted and secured to the unpainted body, subsequent displacement of the hood may expose its unpainted surfaces. 1. Loosen the trunk lid...

Removal and installation the trunk lid lock/cylinder
Removal 1. Remove the trunk lid trim, refer to Section Removal and installation the trunk lid trim . 2. Remove the right rear light bulb holder, refer to...

Removal and installation gas-filled bonnet/trunk lid strut
Removal 1. Open the hood/trunk lid and support it. If the gas strut is not removed, it cannot hold the lid in the open position. 2. Trunk lid: Remove the lock...

Replacement of moldings and emblem of the model
Replacing moldings The moldings are secured to the body elements with plastic brackets. 1. Separate the molding by hand or with a wide plastic wedge. 2. As a...

Removal, installation and adjustment of the door
The door can be adjusted using washers placed in the hinge from below. 1 - bolt 2 - upper loop from the body side 3 - loop axis 4 - hinge with bushing, upper,...

Removal and installation door trim
This describes how to remove the front door trim. The process for removing the rear door trim is similar. The differences are described at the end of the...

Removal and installation the door lock
To be able to move the door window with the side airbag removed, it is necessary to briefly disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. As a result, a...

Removal and installation the lock cylinder
Removal 1. Remove the cover on the end of the door. The cover consists of two parts. First, remove the central part "1" with a screwdriver, then detach and...

Removal and installation the outer door handle
Removal 1. Remove the lock cylinder, refer to the relevant section. 2. Pull door handle "1" outward and move it back about 2 mm. Press the handle inward about...

Removal, installation and adjustment of the window
To be able to move the door window with the side airbag removed, it is necessary to briefly disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. As a result, a...

Removal and installation an electric window lifter
Removal 1. Remove the door trim and door cover at the rear, refer to the relevant section. 2. Loosen the screws securing the glass to the window regulator,...

Removal and installation the window lift motor
Removal To remove the window lift motor, the glass must not be moved all the way down 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable with the ignition off. The...

Removal and installation exterior mirror/high-pitched horn
Removal 1. Lower the glass all the way down. 2. Remove the door trim, remove the cover on the right side at the top, refer to the relevant section. There is no...

Removal and installation mirror glass
Removal Before removing the mirror glass, warm up the car to a temperature of +20°C. At lower temperatures, the clamps can easily break 1. Fold the mirror...

Removal and installation the exterior mirror housing
Removal 1. Remove the mirror glass. 2. Fold the mirror forward. 3. Remove the brackets (arrows in the illustration) and remove the lid. Installation 4. Fix the...

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