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2012-2019 BMW Serie 3 (F30, F31)

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BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Replace the Headlight Bulb on a BMW 3 Series?

To replace the headlight bulb on a BMW 3 Series, remove the wheel corresponding to the bulb that needs to be replaced. Take off the wheel and the corresponding …Read all…
Posted on 2 November 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Set the Time in a BMW 3 Series?

In this tutorial, you will learn how to set the time in a BMW 3 Series, a very simple and quick operation to perform after disconnecting the battery or when …Read all…
Posted on 22 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
Removing and Replacing the Outside Rearview Mirror on the BMW 3 Series

This guide will show you how to remove and replace the outside rearview mirror on the BMW 3 Series. First, open the front door and start by removing the door …Read all…
Posted on 20 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Reset the Service Light on a BMW 3 Series?

To completely clear the Service light that appears on the instrument cluster of the BMW 3 Series, first turn on the display: once the cluster is on, press and …Read all…
Posted on 20 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Change the Key Battery for a BMW 3 Series

Learn how to replace the battery in your BMW 3 Series key when it runs low. For this operation, you will need a flathead screwdriver. First, remove the …Read all…
Posted on 9 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Bleed Air from a BMW 3 Series

This video describes the ISTA procedure (the official BMW method) for bleeding air from a BMW 3 Series: it is essential that the engine is cold; the cabin …Read all…
Posted on 3 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Reset the Service Light on a 2017 BMW 3 Series

Let's see how to reset the service light on a BMW 3 Series F30/F31: turn on the ignition, and press the BC button on the steering column, which is used for …Read all…
Posted on 16 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Reset the Service Light on a BMW 3 Series F30

In today's article, you will learn the steps necessary to reset the service light on a BMW 3 Series F30. No tools are required for this operation. First, turn …Read all…
Posted on 29 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
Replacing the Bulb and Dome Light of the BMW 3 Series

This guide will show you how to remove and replace the bulb and dome light of the interior lights in the BMW 3 Series. First, get inside the vehicle and pry …Read all…
Posted on 26 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Reset the Service Light on a BMW 3 Series

To reset the service light on a BMW 3 Series, turn on the ignition without starting the engine. Next, press and hold the trip odometer reset button for a few …Read all…
Posted on 3 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Reset the Tire Warning Light on a BMW 3 Series?

In this tutorial, you will see how to reset the tire warning light on a BMW 3 Series. This operation is extremely simple and quick, and should be done only …Read all…
Posted on 31 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Replace the Battery in a BMW 3 Series F31

Unlike many drivers who expect to find the battery under the hood, the BMW 3 Series F31 has its battery located in the rear cargo area. To access it, remove …Read all…
Posted on 25 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Lower the Rear Seats of a BMW 3 Series

On some BMW 3 Series models, the mechanism to lower the rear seats is not located at the top of the seatback, but in the trunk. Open the rear hatch and look …Read all…
Posted on 18 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Reset the Service Light on a BMW 3 Series?

In this tutorial, learn how to reset the service light on a BMW 3 Series. This process is very simple and quick, and should only be done after completing all …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Reset the Service Light on a BMW 3 Series

To reset the service light on a BMW 3 Series, turn the ignition to the ON position without starting the engine. Wait for the instrument cluster to light up, …Read all…
Posted on 3 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Reset the Brake Light on a BMW 3 Series F30

Let's see how to reset the brake light on a BMW 3 Series F30: the reset is done from the instrument cluster and not from the central iDrive. A common issue is …Read all…
Posted on 15 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter in the BMW 3 Series

To replace the cabin air filter in the BMW 3 Series, model F30, follow these simple and quick steps. Get inside the vehicle and sit in the passenger seat. …Read all…
Posted on 21 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Replace the Windshield Washer Pump on a BMW 3 Series

Below are the instructions needed to disassemble and replace the windshield washer pump on the BMW 3 Series. First, raise the vehicle and begin by removing the …Read all…
Posted on 30 April 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
How to Adjust the Headlight Height on a BMW 3 Series

Below are the main instructions for adjusting the height of the headlights on a BMW 3 Series. First, position yourself in front of a fixed reference in low …Read all…
Posted on 11 April 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F31, F30)
Removing and Replacing the Outer Mirror Cap of a BMW 3 Series

In this brief guide, you will see the instructions to remove and replace the plastic cap of the outer mirror of the BMW 3 Series. First, get some plastic …Read all…
Posted on 9 April 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Remove the Rear Seat of a Hyundai Tucson?

To remove the rear seat of a Hyundai Tucson, follow these steps. Start by moving the front seats to their most forward position to gain space. Next, locate the release lever on the underside of the rear seat, near the floor. Press this lever down while pulling the seat upwards to unlock it from the anchor pins. Once unlocked, tilt the seat upwards and forwards to remove it from its position. Repeat this process for both sides of the rear seat. Be careful of any electrical cables or components that may be connected to the seat during removal. Once the rear seat is removed, the disassembly is complete.

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