Exterior (external elements) of the car BMW 3 Series E46
Removal and installation of a forward bumper Front bumper 1 - bumper beam 2 - bumper lining 3 - hole cover for towing 4 - lower grille. Has a different design depending on the model 5 - fog light cover 6...
Removal and installation of a back bumper Rear bumper 1 - bumper beam 2 - shock absorber 3 - sealing gasket 4 - cover 5 - bumper lining 6 - left side wall support 7 - bar left 8 - hole cover for towing...
Removal and installation of the rear shock absorber Withdrawal 1. Remove the rear bumper. 2. Turn away bolts -1 - fastenings and remove the shock-absorber. 3 - cover. Installation 3. Establish the shock-absorber...
Removing and installing fairing cover Withdrawal 1. Remove both wiper arms, refer to Section Removal and installation of the washer tank / pump . 2. Remove the cabin ventilation air filter, refer...
Removal and installation of a forward wing Follow instructions for body work, refer to Section General information and security measures . Withdrawal 1. Detach the bar on the wing with a wide plastic...
Removal and installation of a cowl Hood, hinges, gas shock absorber and hood drive 1 - hood 2 - side seal 3 - rear seals 4 - gas-filled shock absorber 5 - loop left 6 - drive lever 7 - rear hood...
Hood fit 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,...
Removing and installing the trunk lid Trunk lid, hinges and gas shock absorber 1 - trunk lid 2 - sealing gasket 3 - loop 4 - emphasis 5 - rubber cover 6 - gas-filled stop 7 - emphasis 8 - emphasis...
Fitting the trunk lid As the trunk lid is fitted and secured in an unpainted bodywork, subsequent displacement of the bonnet may expose its unpainted surfaces. 1. Loosen the screws...
Replacing moldings and model emblems Replacing moldings The moldings are fixed to the body elements with plastic clips. 1. Separate the molding by hand or with a wide plastic wedge. 2. As a rule,...
Removal, installation and adjustment of the door With the help of washers placed in the hinge from below, the door can be adjusted. 1 - bolt 2 - upper loop from the side of the body 3 - hinge axis 4 - hinge...
Removal and installation of facing of a door 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 of the door lock To be able to move the door window with the side airbag removed, the negative cable must be disconnected briefly (-) battery. As a result, a corresponding...
Removal and installation of the lock cylinder Withdrawal 1. Remove the cover at the end of the door. The cover consists of two parts. First take out the central part -1- with a screwdriver, then detach and...
Removal and installation of the external door handle Withdrawal 1. Remove the lock cylinder, refer to the relevant section. 2. Pull the door handle -1- outward and move it about 2 mm back. Press the handle about...
Removal, installation and adjustment of the window To be able to move the door window with the side airbag removed, the negative cable must be disconnected briefly (-) battery. As a result, a corresponding...
Removal and installation of mirror glass Withdrawal Before removing the mirror glass, warm up the car to a temperature of +20°C. At lower temperatures, the clamps can break easily 1. Tilt the mirror...