Interior (internal body elements) BMW 3 Series E46

Technical data. Tightening torques of connections, Nm
Door Lock Bolts - 9 Window lifter and glass fastenings - 9 External mirror mounting bolts - 6 Rear Window Hinge Bolts/Screws - Coupe Models - 6 Fastening the...

Carpet and Upholstery Care
The upholstery and carpets should be vacuumed regularly. If they are heavily soiled, they should be removed from the vehicle for cleaning or washing, and dried...

Doors — removal, installation and adjustment
Removal Front door 1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal ( see chapter 5A ). 2. Unscrew the bolt securing the door stop to the pillar...

Interior door trim — removal and installation
Removal - Front Door 1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal (see chapter 5A(. "Sedan" and "Tourist" models 2. Starting from the rear end,...

Door handles and locks — removal and installation
Removal Interior door handle 1. The interior door handle is part of the trim and cannot be replaced separately. Front door lock assembly 2 Lower the glass...

Door windows and window lifters (sedan and tourist models) — removal and installation
Removal Front door glass Note: BMW recommends replacing the plastic glass "holders" each time the glass is released from the clamps. 1. Lower the glass...

Door glass, window lifters and rear vent window (coupe model) — removal and installation
Glass and window lifter of the front door 1. Removal of the front door glass must be carried out at a specialized service station. If there is a malfunction in...

Trunk Lid/Tailgate and Support Pillars — Removal and Installation
Removal Trunk lid 1. Open the trunk lid, unscrew the screws securing the tool box lid and the lid hinge (Fig. 16.1). Remove the tool spray from the trunk trim....

Trunk Lid/Tailgate Lock Components — Removal and Installation
Removal Trunk lid lock (sedan and coupe models) 1. Open the trunk lid, unscrew the screws securing the tool box lid and the lid hinge (Fig. 17.1). Remove the...

Central locking system components — removal and installation
Note: The central locking system has a self-diagnosis function. Before removing any system component, contact your BMW dealer or a qualified specialist to...

Power Window Components — Removal and Installation
Note: The power window system has a self-diagnosis function. Before removing any system component, contact your BMW dealer for troubleshooting. Switches 1. See...

Mirrors and their accessories — removal and installation
Outside mirror 1. Remove the door trim (see paragraph 12). 2. Carefully remove the plastic plug from the front inner corner of the door. In the "coupe" model,...

Windscreen and Tailgate Glass — Basic Information
1. These glasses are securely fixed in the window openings of the car body using a waterproof seal and a special adhesive composition. Replacing glass...

Sunroof — Basic Information, Electric Drive Replacement
Basic information 1. Due to the complexity of the sunroof drive mechanism, a lot of experience is required to successfully repair, replace or adjust it. To...

Seats and electric adjustment drives — removal and installation
Removal the front seats 1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal ( see chapter 5A ). 2. Move the seat as far forward as possible and raise...

Front Seat Belt Tensioner Mechanism — Basic Information
1. Most models covered by this manual are equipped with a front seat belt tensioner system. The system is designed to instantly remove slack in the belt during...

Seat Belt Components — Removal and Installation
Attention! Before you start, read paragraph 35. Removal Front seat belt (sedan and touring models) 1. Remove the front seat ( see paragraph 24 ). 2. Remove the...

Interior trim — removal and installation
Interior trim panels 1. The interior paneling panels are secured with screws or different types of fasteners. 2. Before removing the panel, you need to check...

Center console — removal and installation
Removal 1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal ( see chapter 5A ). 2. Lower the rear storage compartment/ashtray cover. Press the edge of...

Front panel — removal and installation
Before disconnecting each connector, attach a label to it. These labels will be very helpful during assembly when you need to pass the wiring through the holes...

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