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BMW Serie 3 Years 1982-1992 (E30)

BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
How to Check the Functionality of Fuses in the BMW 3 Series

In this guide, you will find instructions to check the functionality of the fuses in the BMW 3 Series. First, open the hood of the vehicle and position …Read all…
Posted on 27 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
How to Replace the Brake Light Switch in a BMW 3 Series?

In this tutorial, see how to replace the brake light switch in a BMW 3 Series, a very simple and quick operation. First, ensure the key is not in the ignition, …Read all…
Posted on 21 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
Removing the Front Seat of the BMW 3 Series

This guide will show you the steps to remove and replace the front seat of the BMW 3 Series. First, open the front door of your car and slide the seat back; …Read all…
Posted on 29 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
How to Remove the Dashboard of the BMW 3 Series?

To remove the dashboard of the BMW 3 Series, first loosen the central nut that secures the steering wheel, then completely remove the steering wheel. Once the …Read all…
Posted on 25 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
How to Replace the Antenna on a BMW 3 Series

Follow these steps to remove and replace the antenna on your BMW 3 Series. First, open the trunk lid and start removing the left side trim of the trunk to …Read all…
Posted on 16 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
How to Remove the Instrument Cluster of the BMW 3 Series Dashboard

Today, let's see in this brief and simple guide how to remove and replace the instrument cluster of the BMW 3 Series dashboard. First, get in the vehicle on …Read all…
Posted on 10 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
How to Replace the Antenna Grommet on a 1989 BMW E30

In this video tutorial, you can see how to replace the antenna grommet on a 1989 BMW E30 by following a few simple steps: the first thing to do is purchase a …Read all…
Posted on 17 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
How to Replace the Heat Exchanger of the BMW 3 Series?

To replace the heat exchanger of the BMW 3 Series, access the components located inside the cabin. Specifically, you will need to loosen the bolts that secure …Read all…
Posted on 7 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
How to Replace the Windshield Washer Reservoir on a BMW 3 Series E30

Before you can start, open the hood of your BMW 3 Series E30. Begin by disconnecting the hoses and connectors attached to the windshield washer reservoir. …Read all…
Posted on 23 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
Remove the Fuel Tank on BMW 3 Series E30

In today's video, you will see how to remove the fuel tank from a first-generation BMW 3 Series E30. First, lift the vehicle, using jack stands if necessary, …Read all…
Posted on 24 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
How to Replace the Right Fog Light Bulb on a BMW 3 Series E30

Using a medium flathead screwdriver, start by unscrewing and removing the two screws that secure the fog light to your BMW 3 Series E30. This will allow you to …Read all…
Posted on 1 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
Instructions for Replacing the Floor Pan on BMW 3 Series E30

In this video, follow the main instructions to replace the floor pan of a BMW 3 Series E30 if it is in really poor condition. To remove the floor pan, you need …Read all…
Posted on 30 April 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
How to Remove the Rear Seats on a BMW 3 Series

Here’s how to remove the rear seats on a BMW 3 Series: First, remove the metal guides at both ends of the backrest (mounted on the vehicle's body) using …Read all…
Posted on 20 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
Instructions for Removing Door Handle

To remove the external door handle, you must first remove the door trim panel. Then, unscrew the lock mounting screws since the handle is connected to the lock …Read all…
Posted on 20 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
Door Lock Removal Instructions

Once you remove the door panel and disassemble the entire handle with the lock, you can proceed with extracting the lock cylinder, which is operated by the …Read all…
Posted on 19 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
Video Guide to Changing Spark Plugs

As you know, after a certain mileage, spark plugs, along with some other components, need to be replaced. In this case, to access the spark plugs, you must …Read all…
Posted on 18 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1982-1992 / E30)
How to Replace Engine Oil and Filter

In this video, you will see the procedure for replacing the engine oil and filter on a BMW E30. First, gather a new container of engine oil, a filter (with the …Read all…
Posted on 6 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Open a Stuck Boot on the Peugeot 407?

On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

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