3 Touring (E46) repair guide - step-by-step manuals and video tutorials

How to change rear shock absorber on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 03/06/2019
How to change rear shock absorber on BMW E46 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 18/03/2016
How to change gas struts / tailgate struts on BMW E46 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 21/03/2016
How to change a front shock strut on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 30/05/2019
How to change rear strut mount / rear top munt BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 03/06/2019
How to change fuel filter BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 27/05/2019
How to change oil filter and engine oil on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 27/05/2019
How to change anti roll bar bushes / sway bar bushes on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 31/05/2019
How to change front strut mount / top munt BMW 3 (E46) Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 30/05/2019
How to change brake hose on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 29/05/2019
How to change rear brake discs / rear brake rotors on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 31/05/2019
How to change wishbone bushes BMW E46 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 18/03/2016
How to change rear brake pads / rear brake pad set on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 31/05/2019

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Engines currently produced	316 i, 318 d, 318 i, 320 d, 320 i, 323 i, 325 i, 325 xi, 328 i, 330 d, 330 i, 330 xd, 330 xi
Max. power [kW]	170
Min. power [kW]	85
Max. power [hp]	231
Min. power [hp]	115
Max. number of cylinders	6
Min. number of cylinders	4
Max. cylinder capacity (cc)	2993
Min. cylinder capacity (cc)	1596
Max. engine displacement	3.0
Min. engine displacement	1.6
Engine type	Diesel, Petrol Engine
Type of drive	All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive