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Removing the Door Pillar of the BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006

Discover how to remove the front door pillar of the BMW 3 Series with this simple guide, following these easy steps. First, open the front door and start by prying on the sides of the pillar using a very thin plastic trim tool; then remove the window seal as shown in the video. At this point, unscrew the screws located under the seal to detach and completely remove the outer pillar; now you can reassemble everything by applying the reverse procedure of disassembly!

Updated on 8 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Adjust the Brightness of the Instrument Cluster on a Peugeot 3008?

To adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster on a Peugeot 3008, you need to turn on the ignition and access the settings via the menu located in the central area of the dashboard. In the screen that appears, select the "Display Configuration" option: now, by selecting the "Brightness" option, you can adjust it using the dedicated slider that will appear on the screen. The adjustment should be made with the headlights on as well as with them off. Once the adjustment is complete, you can turn off the instrument cluster.

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