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 Radiator from a BMW 3 Series

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

How to remove the cooling radiator from a BMW 3 Series. Open the hood, and using a suitable socket wrench, detach the plastic parts at the top. Then lift the car on a column lift and loosen the tightening bolt of the water hose. Disconnect the various coolant hoses using pliers, (remove the lock that secures the hood if it obstructs removal). Once free from bolts and hoses, you can extract the fans and then the radiator from the engine compartment. Prepare to install the new part in the engine compartment with all the attached pieces.

Updated on 14 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

How to Remove the Radiator from the BMW 3 Series
How to Remove the Radiator from the BMW 3 Series
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E91, E90, E92) Today, let's go over the instructions to remove and replace the engine cooling radiator on the BMW 3 Series. First, open the hood of the vehicle and …
How to Replace the Cabin Heater Radiator in a BMW 3 Series
How to Replace the Cabin Heater Radiator in a BMW 3 Series
BMW Serie 3 (1990-2001 / E36) Below are the instructions to remove and replace the cabin heater radiator in a BMW 3 Series. First, open the hood of your car and start disconnectin…
How to Remove the BMW 3 Series Heating Radiator
How to Remove the BMW 3 Series Heating Radiator
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46) This guide explains how to remove and replace the cabin heating radiator of the BMW 3 Series E46. First, get inside the vehicle and start by removing…

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