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BMW Serie 3 - Suspensions

BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Installing the springs and rear suspensions.
Raise the rear of the car. After having removed the spring corresponding to the suspension of the raised part, proceed to install the new suspension of the …read all…
Posted on 8 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
How to replace swing arm support BMW Srie 3 E46
The failure of the support bushing of the oscillating arm of the front suspension (better known as silent blok) is a very frequent defect on this car model, so …read all…
Posted on 1 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Adjustable shock absorbers installation instructions
If you want to equip the car with a sportier trim (to the detriment of driving comfort) it is possible to install adjustable shock absorbers which, in addition …read all…
Posted on 1 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Preparation of sports suspension shock absorbers
If you intend to install a new shock absorber kit by choosing a sporty set-up with adjustable shock absorbers, it will be necessary to perform the correct …read all…
Posted on 30 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Shock absorber supports replacement
The failure and consequent noise of the front shock absorber supports is a fairly recurring defect in many BMW models: in any case, their replacement requires …read all…
Posted on 26 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Front shock absorber replacement instructions
In order to replace the shock absorbers it is first of all necessary to have the appropriate clamps to compact the spring applied to the shock absorber and …read all…
Posted on 18 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36)
Replacement of front and rear shock absorbers plus rear swinging arm bushing
Raise the car on a lift and remove the front wheels; unhook the rubber grommets from the special housings on the shock absorber and proceed with the …read all…
Posted on 27 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Shock absorber spring replacement
This video shows the procedure for replacing the rear spring from the shock absorber of a BMW 3 series. Start by unscrewing the rear wheel bolts; lift the car …read all…
Posted on 13 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46)
Disassembly of the rear suspension
First loosen the wheel nuts. Position the jack under the car to raise it to the optimum height for processing, then position the jack stands under the body. …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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