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How to Replace the Windshield Wiper Relay on a BMW 3 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Fuse box

To replace the windshield wiper relay on a BMW 3 Series, open the hood to access the fuse box located just below the windshield. To open it, unscrew its mounting screws: it contains 4 relays and 5 fuses. The wiper fuse is the one located at the top right and is usually yellow. This can then be disconnected and replaced with a new replacement part; the new relay should be inserted to ensure that the wipers function correctly.

Updated on 24 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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