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Disassembly of the starter motor of the BMW 3 Series 320D.

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Starter motor

Today we will discover the main instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the starter motor of the BMW 3 Series 320D. First of all, we open the hood of the car and start unscrewing the fixing screws located on the top cover of the engine; then we locate the starter motor underneath, disconnecting the various wiring and hoses to access it, as shown in the video. At this point, we unscrew the fixing screws to remove and replace the starter motor with the new one, finally checking the correct ignition of the engine!

Posted on 16 June 2025 by ScegliAuto

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