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BMW Serie 7 Years 1994-2001 (MK 3, E38)

BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Where is the fuse box located on the BMW 7 Series E38?

In this new mini guide dedicated to your BMW 7 Series E38 (year 1994-2001), we will discover where the box containing all the various car fuses is located. …read all…
Posted on 16 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
How to disassemble the dashboard of the BMW 7 Series.

Today, we will be looking at the main instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the dashboard of the BMW 7 Series. Firstly, we climb aboard …read all…
Posted on 13 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Door panel replacement on BMW 7 Series

Remove the small screw cover present near the opening handle and unscrew the torx t20 now uncovered. In the lower part of the door there is a light bulb: …read all…
Posted on 13 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Bmw 7 Series rear control arm removal and replacement

To remove and replace the rear control arm, proceed as follows: 1) Raise the vehicle from the ground using a jack or lifters. 2) Remove the rear wheel on the …read all…
Posted on 22 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Replace car brake discs

Both the braking system and the vehicle discs are of primary importance to ensure that the vehicle itself is as efficient as possible, for the benefit of the …read all…
Posted on 16 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Car seat replacement

If we have a bit of manual skills and want to save some money, this guide explains very simply how to replace the seats in a car. Before replacing the seats of …read all…
Posted on 15 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Car clutch replacement

The clutch has the task of disconnecting the engine from the gearbox in order to allow you to increase or decrease the gear from the gearbox. When it wears …read all…
Posted on 13 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Replacement bushings automobile

If the bushings of your car are worn they must be replaced, as well as the arms, suspensions, shock absorbers, connecting rods, etc. They can be replaced …read all…
Posted on 12 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
How to replace handbrake drums.

Place the car on the deck and raise it to a comfortable height for working. Remove the wheel corresponding to the drum to be replaced. Locate the brake caliper …read all…
Posted on 11 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
How should the suspension arm of the car be replaced

The suspension arm of your car ensures the junction between the frame and the uprights. If it is deformed or worn, however, it must be replaced because it …read all…
Posted on 8 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Disassembly of the front air vents

In order to remove the front air vents, those placed in the center of the console, which also integrate a fan inside them, it will be necessary to remove many …read all…
Posted on 8 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
How to replace the engine oil and engine oil filter.

Put the car on the bridge. Open the engine compartment hood and locate the position of the engine oil tank. Remove the tank cap. Locate the oil filter housing …read all…
Posted on 5 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Car radio disassembly instructions

Disassembly of the original car radio is extremely easy to carry out but, before disconnecting it, it is recommended to check that you have the relative safety …read all…
Posted on 4 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Removing the wood trim above the glove box to the right of the dashboard.

First of all open the glove box and unscrew the screws located in the upper edge of the compartment (right and center) and in the upper left inner corner of …read all…
Posted on 4 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Lower torsion bar replacement

If the lower torsion bar has to be replaced due to the failure of the relative support heads, lift the car on the bridge and start disassembling the fixing …read all…
Posted on 2 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Replacement discs and front pads

The replacement of the brake discs and pads on this car model is simple to perform as the pads are fixed to the caliper with pins, which makes their …read all…
Posted on 2 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Front door handle removal instructions

To be able to disassemble the external door handle, the panel must first be disassembled: once the fixing screws have been removed, release the pressure clips …read all…
Posted on 31 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Ignition coil disassembly instructions

The ignition coils are integrated in the spark plug caps and to be able to disassemble it it is first necessary to remove the plastic cover on the head of the …read all…
Posted on 29 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
How to replace the oxygen sensor

The oxygen sensor is a device that monitors the presence of oxygen in the exhaust gases of a motor vehicle. This sensor produces an electrical voltage in …read all…
Posted on 28 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 7 (1994-2001 / E38, MK 3)
Automatic gearbox disassembly instructions

If you have to disconnect the automatic gearbox from the engine and the whole assembly has already been removed from the car, things are simplified as there is …read all…
Posted on 27 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Airbags (6) Loudspeaker (2) Air conditioning (1) Car stereo (5) Battery (5) Air Vents (1) Bushings (2) Arm (4) Spark plugs (1) Bodywork (4) Control unit (2) Key (4) Timing belt (1) V-belt (1) Air conditioning controls (1) -board computer (6) Checks and maintenance (10) Dashboard (9) Brake discs (2) Headlight (3) Cabin air filter (4) Oil filter (1) Clutch (1) Grille (2) Accessory Kit (4) Light bulb (1) Side turn signal light bulb (1) Antifreeze liquid (1) Handle (4) Muffler (1) Engine (4) Window motor (1) Starter motor (1) Engine oil (1) Door panel (3) Front bumper (3) Rear bumper (2) Brake pads (1) Tires (1) Pump (1) Fuel pump (1) Door (1) Push button (1) Instrument cluster (2) Radiator (1) Fuse box (9) Seat (2) Parking sensors (1) Brake system (1) Lambda sensor (1) Outside rearview mirror (1) Manufacturer's coat of arms (1) Drums and shoes (1) Transmission (1) Central tunnel (2) Valve (2) Interior blower (2)

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How to open the bonnet of the Volkswagen Polo

Let's see in this short and simple guide the instructions that will allow us to open the bonnet of the Volkswagen Polo. First of all we open the front door, on the driver's side, and start pulling the opening lever of the engine hood, in order to open the lock; then let's move to the front of the vehicle and unhook the tab that we find on the central part, above the manufacturer's emblem, as shown in the video. At this point we block the bonnet with the lateral rod; then we accompany the bonnet down to close it again!

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