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How to Remove the Heat Exchanger from the BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E91, E90, E92 - Years 2005-2013
Part: Heater core

In today's tutorial video, you will learn how to remove and replace the heater core or heat exchanger of the BMW 3 Series. First, get inside the vehicle and start by removing part of the dashboard; take off the central plastic cover and the climate control knobs, then remove the multimedia system of the radio. At this point, once the entire dashboard is removed, you can take out the heater core by disconnecting the coolant hoses (let it drain into a container); just follow the tutorial video until the end!

Updated on 8 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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