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How to replace the wheel with the spare one on the BMW 3 Series 320i

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Wheel

In this guide we will see the procedure for disassembling and replacing the wheel with the spare wheel of the BMW 3 Series 320i. First of all, we open the rear hatch of the trunk and start lifting the floor of the trunk, removing the spare wheel and taking the necessary kit for the replacement; then we loosen the wheel bolts with the appropriate key, lifting the car with the jack, as shown in the video. At this point it will be possible to remove and replace the wheel with the spare one, fixing the bolts in a crossed manner; we remove the jack and reposition everything in the trunk.

Posted on 13 October 2025 by ScegliAuto

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