Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Replace the Serpentine Belt on a BMW 3 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 3 F31, F30 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: V-belt

See other generations:
Video tutorial

To replace the serpentine belt on a BMW 3 Series, open the hood to access the components in the engine bay. Specifically, you will need to remove parts located at the front of the engine block, such as the air filter box and the radiator. At this point, loosen the center bolts of the pulleys around which the serpentine belt is routed.

After removing the belt, you can install a new one by reassembling all the components that were previously removed.


Updated on 15 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

How to Replace the Serpentine Belt on a BMW 3 Series
How to Replace the Serpentine Belt on a BMW 3 Series
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E92, E90, E91) Before starting, open the hood of your BMW 3 Series. Begin by unscrewing and removing the screws and bolts that secure the serpentine belt cover. Thi…
How to Replace the Serpentine Belt on a BMW 3 Series
How to Replace the Serpentine Belt on a BMW 3 Series
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46) Before you can start, open the hood of your BMW 3 Series. Then, unclip and remove the upper engine cover and the serpentine belt cover. Start by loos…
Replacing the Belt Tensioner on the BMW 3 Series E46
Replacing the Belt Tensioner on the BMW 3 Series E46
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46) In this video tutorial, you will see the main steps to remove and replace the belt tensioner on the BMW 3 Series E46. First, loosen the tensioner wit…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to open the bonnet on a Volkswagen Golf?

In this tutorial, you will see how to open the bonnet on a Volkswagen Golf MK4. This is a very simple operation that follows the standard procedure. First, open the driver's door, then locate the lever in the lower left area and pull it. Next, move to the front of the vehicle, lift the bonnet slightly, and find the second lever located just above the Volkswagen logo. At this point, simply pull it towards you, fully open the bonnet, and secure it with the prop rod. To close it, gently push it down.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos