Interior (elements of interior) of the car BMW 3 Series E46

Removal and installation the front instrument panel visors
Left front visor Removal Remove the left front visor "1" from the instrument panel. To remove it, you can use a plastic wedge "2", for example, HAZET 1965-20....

Removal and installation the front leg area trim
Removal 1. Release the steering column adjustment mechanism and move the column up as far as possible. Lock the steering column. In the illustration, the...

Removal and installation the left glove compartment
Removal 1. Open the glove compartment. 2. Unscrew screws "1" and remove glove box "2". Removal Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Removal and installation the right glove compartment
Removal 1. Open the glove compartment. 2. Using a small screwdriver, remove pin "1" at grip "2". 3. Remove pin "3" from damper "4" on the left side. 4. Unscrew...

Removal and installation the center console
Removal 1. Using both hands, lift up the gear shift lever handle "2". 2. Disconnect the gear shift lever cover "1" and remove it upward. 3. Disconnect the boot...

Removal and installation the central armrest
Removal 1. Remove the center console, refer to the relevant section. 2. Unscrew bolts "1" at holder "6". 3. Disconnect cable "2" at the parking brake switch...

Removal and installation the switch console pocket
Removal Open cover "1". Press pocket "2" in the center upwards with your hand and remove it at the same time. Installation 1. Check if the pocket clips and...

Removal and installation the switch console
Removal 1. Remove the switch console pocket. 2. Remove the gear shift lever cover, refer to Section Removal and installation the central armrest . 3. Remove...

Removal and installation the electric motor of the sliding roof panel drive
Removal 1. Remove the visor with a screwdriver. Disconnect the drive switch connector by opening the lock by squeezing. 2. Unscrew the mounting screws with a...

Removal and installation the interior mirror
Removal 1. Auto-dimming mirror: Remove the visor "1" at the heel of the mirror and disconnect the connector underneath it. 2. Pull the mirror back from the...

Auto-dimming interior mirror
The auto-dimming interior mirror smoothly dims at a certain light flow. It consists of a mirror element and an electronic device with two photo sensors. Job...

Removal and installation the side trim of the trunk
Left side trim Removal 1. Remove the bulb holder in the rear light, refer to Section Replacement of incandescent lamps for outdoor lighting . 2. Remove the...

Removal and installation the rear panel trim
Removal 1. Remove the left side panel of the trunk, refer to the relevant section. 2. Remove the pocket. To do this, remove two rivets. 3. Models 316i, 318i:...

Removal and installation the trunk lid trim
Removal 1. Remove the on-board tool box "1". To do this, unscrew the plastic screw "2". Unscrew the Phillips-head screws "3" and take out the on-board tool...

Removal and installation the front seat headrest
Removal 1. Tilt the backrest back. 2. Remove headrest "1" until it stops. 3. Press button "2" and remove the headrest from the backrest. Installation...

Seat Belt Tensioner. Basic Information and Safety Precautions
The seat belt tensioner is installed in the front seats. It ensures that the seat belt fits tightly to the body during a frontal impact and prevents the...

Removal and installation the front seat
Removal 1. Remove the headrest, refer to the relevant section. 2. Move the front seat fully forward and up. 3. Unscrew the mounting bolt "2" and remove the...

Removal and installation the rear seat
Removal 1. Pull the rear seat up firmly on both sides to remove it from the brackets. 2. Pull the seat forward slightly under the backrest, remove the seat...

Removal and installation windshield washer nozzles
Removal 1. Open the hood. 2. Clamp the windshield washer hose "1" and remove it. 3. Disconnect the injector heating connector "2". 4. Press in the clamps "3"...

Adjusting windshield washer nozzles
1. Mark the water jet impact points on the glass according to the given dimensions using adhesive tape or a felt-tip pen and turn on the windshield washer. The...

Removal, installation and checking headlight washer nozzles
Removal 1. Remove nozzle "1" using plastic wedge "2" from the headlight obturator and pull it out until it stops. When removing the nozzle, water flows out, so...

Removal and installation windshield wiper arms
Removal 1. Wet the windshield with water. 2. Turn on the windshield wiper briefly and stop it with the switch. This way the wiper stops in its original...

Removal and installation the washer reservoir/pump
Reservoir with windshield and headlight washer pumps 1 — washer reservoir 2 - grid 3 — lid 4 — headlight washer pump 5 - grid 6 — windshield washer pump 7 —...

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