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How to Remove and Replace the Door Lock Cylinder on a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E36 - Years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Part: Door lock

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Today, you will see the main steps for removing and replacing the door lock cylinder on the front door of a BMW 3 Series. First, open the front door of the vehicle and start by removing the front door panel by unscrewing the mounting screws.

Next, unscrew the screws for the handle that includes the lock cylinder, as shown in the video. At this point, remove and replace the lock cylinder with the new one, also replacing the key accordingly, following the video tutorial to the end!


Updated on 30 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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