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BMW Serie 3 - V-belt

BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to replace the service belt on a BMW 3 Series E46

In this video we see how to replace the serpentine belt on a BMW 3 Series E46 version: after opening the front hood we remove the air filter and the air duct; …read all…
Posted on 11 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F30, F31)
How do you replace the serpentine belt of the BMW 3 Series?

The replacement of the serpentine belt on the BMW 3 Series is done by opening the hood, so that access can be gained to the components located inside the …read all…
Posted on 22 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Bmw 3 Series 330i serpentine belt replacement

In this short and simple guide, let's see how to disassemble and replace the serpentine belt of the Bmw 3 Series 330i, following the instructions below. First …read all…
Posted on 9 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F30, F31)
How do you replace the V-belt of the BMW 3 Series?

In order to replace the V-belt of the BMW 3 Series, you have to open the hood, so that you can access the components inside the engine compartment. In …read all…
Posted on 22 September 2022 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E90, E92, E91)
BMW 3 series E90 / 91 - Replacing the service belt

In this video we will deal with the replacement of the service belt of the BMW 3 series e90 / 91. I strongly recommend that you also replace the power steering …read all…
Posted on 29 June 2022 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to replace the service belt on a BMW 3 Series

Before we can begin, we will have to open the front hood of our BMW 3 Series, to then disengage and remove the engine top cover and the service belt cover. So …read all…
Posted on 17 February 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E90, E92, E91)
How to replace the service belt on a BMW 3 Series

Before starting, we will have to open the front hood of our BMW 3 Series. So let's start by unscrewing and removing the screws and bolts that secure the …read all…
Posted on 15 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E90, E92, E91)
V-belt tensioner replacement.

Identify the position of the timing belt which, in this case, is located just behind the radiator in the front part of the engine compartment. Remove tension …read all…
Posted on 10 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E90, E92, E91)
How to replace the V-belt

The first step in replacing a V-belt is to make sure you select the appropriate type of belt. Make sure that they are mounted correctly and that the bolts and …read all…
Posted on 8 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Auxiliary belt replacement

The replacement of the auxiliary belts is quite simple to carry out since they are positioned in front of the engine and there is enough room for maneuver to …read all…
Posted on 18 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Auxiliary belt replacement

There are two auxiliary belts on this car model: one dedicated to the water pump only and the other for the air conditioning compressor, alternator and power …read all…
Posted on 14 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
Replacement of secondary belts and belt tensioner

Obtain replacement belts, idler wheels, tensioners, belt assembly diagram and special tools. Begin to remove the air box by disconnecting it from the air tube …read all…
Posted on 26 June 2023 by ScegliAuto

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How do I unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 3 Series?

In order to unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 3 Series, the Start / Stop button and the lever release button must be pressed at the same time. This procedure will allow the car gearbox to be unlocked for about 15 minutes, so that in the event of an engine failure, the car can still be moved. It may be necessary to repeat the operation more than once for its success. After unlocking the gearbox, it can return to its original state by simply waiting for the aforementioned 15 minutes, or by pushing the release lever forward for a few seconds.

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