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How to replace the water pump of the BMW Series 3 320D

Model: BMW Serie 3 E91, E90, E92 - Years 2005-2013
Part: Pump

In this guide, we will see the main instructions on how to disassemble and replace the water pump of the BMW Series 3 320D. First, let's open the car's hood and start removing the upper plastic engine cover; then we disconnect the serpentine belt located at the bottom, as shown in the video. At this point, we disconnect the water pump hose, draining the coolant into a container; we unscrew the pump screws to remove it, making the necessary repairs or replacing it with a new original one. All that's left is to reassemble everything!

Posted on 12 January 2026 by ScegliAuto

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