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How to Replace the Battery in a BMW 3 Series

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

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Before starting, open the trunk of your BMW 3 Series. Begin by prying off and removing the top cover of the battery.

Next, remove the cover from the positive terminal of the battery, then unscrew the bolts that secure both terminals to the battery and disconnect them. After that, unscrew and remove the bolts that hold the upper battery bracket, then remove the bracket itself.

At this point, you can pull the battery out of the trunk, completing the disassembly. To install the new battery, follow this procedure in reverse, and the replacement will be complete.


Updated on 22 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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To remove the rear seat of a Hyundai Tucson, follow these steps. Start by moving the front seats to their most forward position to gain space. Next, locate the release lever on the underside of the rear seat, near the floor. Press this lever down while pulling the seat upwards to unlock it from the anchor pins. Once unlocked, tilt the seat upwards and forwards to remove it from its position. Repeat this process for both sides of the rear seat. Be careful of any electrical cables or components that may be connected to the seat during removal. Once the rear seat is removed, the disassembly is complete.

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