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BMW Serie 3 Years 1990-2001 (E36)

BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How to Replace the Starter Motor on a BMW 3 Series E36

The starter motor on the BMW E36 (316 gasoline) is accessible but requires removing the intake manifold. Before you start, disconnect the battery. The motor is …Read all…
Posted on 22 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How to Adjust the Headlight Height on a BMW 3 Series

This guide provides instructions for adjusting the headlight height on a BMW 3 Series. First, position yourself in front of a fixed reference point, preferably …Read all…
Posted on 5 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How to disassemble the cigarette lighter socket of the BMW Series 3

Today we will see, in this brief guide, the instructions that will allow us to disassemble the cigarette lighter socket of the BMW Series 3. First, let's get …Read all…
Posted on 12 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
Where is the fuse for the cigarette lighter socket of the BMW 3 Series located?

Today we will explain how to replace the fuse related to the cigarette lighter socket on a BMW 3 Series e36 model. The fuse in question is located inside the …Read all…
Posted on 3 November 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
Guide to replacing the rear seat belt of the BMW 3 Series

Below we will see the main instructions on how to disassemble and replace the rear seat belt of the BMW 3 Series. First, we open the rear doors of the car and …Read all…
Posted on 22 October 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How to put the seal between the hood and rear window on a BMW 3 Series E36

In this case we have a BMW 3 Series E36 convertible version, where the problem of the hood coming off from the rear window has occurred. We advise you to …Read all…
Posted on 16 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How to install the electronic fan on the BMW 3 Series E36 version

In this video we can see how to install the electronic fan instead of the mechanical one on a BMW 3 Series E36 version: first of all, we need to remove the fan …Read all…
Posted on 26 June 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
Placement of the external fuses of the BMW 3 Series

Today we will discover the instructions that will allow us to locate the external fuse box of the BMW 3 Series, in simple steps. First, we open the hood of the …Read all…
Posted on 16 April 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
Where is and how to reach the fuse box of a BMW 3 Series?

Good morning, today's guide aims to discover where the fuse box of our BMW 3 Series is located and how to reach it. Let's start by opening the hood. By doing …Read all…
Posted on 18 October 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How do you remove the rear seats of the BMW 3 Series?

In order to remove the rear seats of the BMW 3 Series, you need to lower the cover located in the middle of the two backrests; once this has been lowered, you …Read all…
Posted on 11 September 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How to replace the gear knob and gear shift boot of the BMW 3 Series

Below are the necessary instructions to disassemble and replace the gear knob and gaiter of the BMW 3 Series, in simple and quick steps. First, get into the …Read all…
Posted on 2 August 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
Where are the fuses located in the BMW 3 Series?

Each of the fuse boxes of the BMW 3 Series is responsible for containing the fuses that regulate the operation of the devices installed on the vehicle: in this …Read all…
Posted on 8 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How to disassemble and replace the lock cylinder of the door lock of the BMW 3 Series

Today we will see the main steps useful for disassembling and replacing the lock cylinder of the front door of the BMW 3 Series. First, we open the front door …Read all…
Posted on 16 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How to remove the front seats in the BMW 3 Series?

In this tutorial we can see how to remove the front seats in the BMW 3 Series, an extremely simple and quick operation. Before proceeding, open the hood and …Read all…
Posted on 4 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How to disassemble the dashboard of the BMW 3 Series

Today's steps will show us how to dismantle and replace the entire dashboard of the BMW 3 Series, following the instructions below. First, we open the front …Read all…
Posted on 24 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
Fuse Diagram and Placement for BMW 3 Series

Today's guide shows the diagram and placement of the fuse boxes for the BMW 3 Series in simple steps. First, open the hood of the vehicle and start by removing …Read all…
Posted on 17 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How to Replace the Handle Seals on a BMW E26

Replacing the handle seals yourself is very simple. In today's video, we will show you how to perform this routine maintenance on a 1996 BMW 3 Series in a few …Read all…
Posted on 5 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How to Replace the Seat Cable in a BMW 3 Series?

In this tutorial, you will see how to replace the seat cable in a BMW 3 Series, a very simple and quick operation. You do not need to completely disassemble …Read all…
Posted on 24 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How to Replace the Cabin Fan on a BMW 3 Series?

To replace the cabin fan on a BMW 3 Series, open the hood to gain access to the components inside the engine compartment. Just below the windshield, you will …Read all…
Posted on 24 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
How to Remove the Front Seats in a BMW 3 Series?

In this tutorial, see how to remove the front seats in a BMW 3 Series, a very simple and quick operation. Before proceeding, disconnect the negative terminal …Read all…
Posted on 19 August 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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