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BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Coolant temperature sensor
Operation: How to replace the temperature sensor on BMW 3 Series E46 318i

In this video we will see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the coolant temperature sensor on a BMW 3 Series E46 318i. First we open the bonnet of our car and start by removing the plastic upper part, removing the air filter; after which we use a torx screwdriver to unscrew the screws of the bulkhead that we find below, as shown in the video. At this point we disconnect the electrical connector of the mass air flow sensor and the depressor tube; we remove the filter box and the intake hoses and unscrew our coolant sensor, then disconnecting the electrical connector. Let's replace it with the new one and reassemble everything!


Posted on 10 February 2024 by ScegliAuto

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How to open the bonnet of the Volkswagen Polo

Let's see in this short and simple guide the instructions that will allow us to open the bonnet of the Volkswagen Polo. First of all we open the front door, on the driver's side, and start pulling the opening lever of the engine hood, in order to open the lock; then let's move to the front of the vehicle and unhook the tab that we find on the central part, above the manufacturer's emblem, as shown in the video. At this point we block the bonnet with the lateral rod; then we accompany the bonnet down to close it again!

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