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Replacing Spark Plugs on BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Spark plugs

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Are the spark plugs on your BMW 3 Series damaged and in need of replacement? Let's see how to change them. Pull the hood release lever located at the lower left of the dashboard and lift the front hood, securing it in place.

Remove a portion of the engine cover, then unscrew the retaining bolts of the coils using a socket wrench; grasp the coil with your hands and twist it to pull it out from the cylinder head. Use a socket wrench to unscrew the damaged spark plug.

Take the new spark plug and insert it into the cylinder head with the socket wrench. Reinstall the coils that were removed earlier and the engine soundproofing panel.


Updated on 17 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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