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How to disassemble and replace the lock cylinder of the door lock of the BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E36 - Years 1990-2001
Part: Door lock

Today we will see the main steps useful for disassembling and replacing the lock cylinder of the front door of the BMW 3 Series. First, we open the front door of the car and start disassembling and removing the front door panel, unscrewing the fixing screws; then we unscrew the screws of the handle including the lock cylinder, as shown in the video. At this point, we remove and replace the lock cylinder with the new one, also replacing the key accordingly, following the video tutorial to the end!

Posted on 16 May 2024 by ScegliAuto

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