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How to Replace the Door Lock on a BMW 3 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Door lock

To replace the door lock, open the corresponding door to access the hole in the side panel. Inside, you will find a screw securing the lock, allowing you to free it from its housing and pull it out completely. After removing the old lock, insert the new one into its housing and secure it with the side screw. Once the installation is complete, check that everything functions correctly.

Updated on 12 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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