Instruments and electrical equipment of the car BMW 3 Series E46

Control devices — basic information
Instrumentation - Basics Instrumentation, such as the speedometer or fuel gauge, is concentrated on the instrument panel. If any instrument fails, the entire...

Removal and installation the instrument panel
If the instrument panel needs to be replaced, the fault memory should be read before disassembling. Also read and record the service interval indicator and...

Removal and installation the turn signal / wiper switch
The turn signal and windshield wiper switch are removed in the same way. The procedure is described using the windshield wiper switch as an example. Removal 1....

Removal and installation steering column trim
Removal 1. Pull the steering wheel with the adjuster out fully and move it down. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver "2", unscrew the screws "1" securing the upper...

Removal and installation the light switch
Removal 1. Remove the left front visor, refer to Section Removal and installation the front instrument panel visors . 2. Disconnect switch "1" (arrows in the...

Removal and installation switches: seat heating / sunblind / Hi-Fi / ASR
Removal 1. Remove the switch console section, refer to Section Removal and installation the switch console pocket . 2. Remove the individual switches from the...

Removal and installation of switches: hazard warning lights, single lock, window lifters
Removal 1. Disconnect "1" and turn it upward. 2. Unscrew screws "1". 2 – gear shift lever visor. 3. Raise the visor "2" slightly and remove the window lift...

Removal and installation the radio
Removal 1. Remove the right and center visors, refer to Section Removal and installation the front instrument panel visors . 2. Unscrew the mounting screws "2"...

Removal and installation the loudspeaker
Door speaker 1. Remove the door trim, refer to Section Removal and installation door trim . 2. Remove the speaker from the back of the panel by unscrewing the...

Removal and installation the windshield wiper motor/rods
Removal 1. Before removing the windshield wiper motor, set it to its original position. To do this, wet the windshield with water and turn on the motor for a...

Checking the windshield washer pump
The pump must be checked if it does not operate when the wiper/washer switch and ignition are on. Examination 1. Disconnect the pump connector. 2. Connect the...

On-board electrical equipment specifications
Individual characteristics are also given in the text of the Chapter and, if their implementation is mandatory, are highlighted in bold. Location of electronic...

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