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Removing the Front Door of a BMW 3 Series

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

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In this guide, you will learn how to remove the front door of a BMW 3 Series in simple steps. First, open the door and grab a 10 mm socket wrench: then, unscrew the bolt of the door handle.

Next, unscrew the two nuts of the door hinge. Now, lift the door slightly and pull it out, as shown in the video; finally, disconnect the electrical wires located inside the sheath: to disconnect them, unscrew the fastening screws with a socket wrench and then unplug the electrical connector!


Updated on 10 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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How to Replace the Glow Plugs in the Fiat Ducato 2.3 Multijet?

Glow plugs, as the name suggests, raise the temperature of the engine in diesel vehicles to allow for easier starting. The manufacturer, in this case, Fiat for the Ducato 2.3 Multijet, specifies how often they should be replaced, and a warning light will illuminate when it's time. This work is carried out under the bonnet. First, remove the upper engine cover, then lift the coil and, using a socket wrench of the appropriate size, unscrew the glow plug to remove it from the base, followed by installing the new one.

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