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BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Gearbox
Operation: Disassembly of the gear lever frame

In order to remove the frame on the central tunnel, at the base of the gear lever, it is first necessary to remove the knob from the lever: then grab the knob by pressing the button on the automatic gearbox selector and pull vigorously upwards to release it; now remove the boot around the gear lever so as to be able to access the fixing screws of the frame and to be able to remove this too; once the frame and its sockets have been unhooked, it is also possible to remove the controls for the window lifters and completely free the frame itself.


Posted on 7 September 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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