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Instructions for Removing the Exhaust System

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Exhaust muffler

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If you need to remove the exhaust system, it is advisable to let the system cool completely and position the vehicle on car ramps if you do not have a lift; the removal is very simple as it involves just unscrewing the various fastening nuts, starting from the exhaust manifold to the rear muffler, then disconnecting the support hangers; before proceeding with the removal of the nuts, it is suggested to spray some penetrating oil to facilitate disassembly: thermal cycles and contact with water can seize the nuts.


Updated on 18 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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