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Spark Plug Replacement and Maintenance

Model: BMW Serie 3 E36 - Years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Part: Spark plugs

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This video explains how to replace the spark plugs on a BMW 3 Series. Before starting, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and work with a completely cold engine.

Open the hood and locate the spark plug box, remove the two plastic caps covering the bolts that secure the box and remove them with a socket wrench. Unscrew the top cap and uncover the box. Using a 10 mm socket, loosen the bolt that secures the spark plug connector.

Disconnect the coil. Do this for all the spark plugs.

Using a spark plug removal socket, unscrew and extract them. Check the condition of the old spark plugs: if they show no significant wear issues, reinstall them after treating them with some anti-seize compound.

If they show problems, replace them with new plugs.


Updated on 9 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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