Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Remove the Engine Mount of a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Engine mount

In this video, we will see how to remove the engine mount of a BMW 3 Series. Pull the lever to open the hood and lift the front hood, securing it. Use a socket wrench to remove the metal bar located on the left side of the engine (remove the wheel), then remove the previously unscrewed pins. Use your socket wrench to unscrew the remaining fastening pins around the engine mount plate (pull them out of the engine compartment). Finally, extract the piece from the engine compartment and replace it with the new one, tightening the pins around the mount. After reassembly, close the hood.

Updated on 12 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Replacing the Front Engine Mount on the BMW 3 Series E90
Replacing the Front Engine Mount on the BMW 3 Series E90
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E91, E90, E92) In this video tutorial, you will learn how to remove and replace the front engine mount on the BMW 3 Series E90, following the instructions below. Fi…
Replacement of the engine mount of the BMW 3 Series
Replacement of the engine mount of the BMW 3 Series
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E91, E90, E92) Today's main steps will show us how to disassemble and replace the engine mount of the BMW 3 Series, following the instructions below. First, we open…
Engine Mount Replacement on BMW 3 Series F30 (N20-N26)
Engine Mount Replacement on BMW 3 Series F30 (N20-N26)
BMW Serie 3 (2012-2019 / F30, F31) In this video, discover the steps to remove and replace the engine mount on the BMW 3 Series F30, with N20 or N26 engine. First, lift the vehicle and…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Bleed the Clutch on a Renault Clio?

To bleed the clutch on a Renault Clio, open the bonnet to access the components located in the engine bay: here, you will need to undo the screws that secure the battery in its housing, the intake manifold, and the coolant reservoir. This will allow you to locate the pipe through which the brake fluid flows: by inserting the other end of the pipe into a container, you can press the clutch pedal to expel all the fluid until it fills the container.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos