How to carry out replacement: Brake Hose 320d 2.0 BMW 3 Touring (E46)
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When to replace the Brake Hose on your BMW 3 SERIES
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake hose : 50000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 328i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 325 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 316 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 xd, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 xi, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 325 xi, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 xd, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 323 i … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change brake hose on BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: brake hose – BMW E46 touring. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #9
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #14
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Brake bleeder kit
Fluid container
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake hose – BMW E46 touring. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left brake hoses on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake hose – BMW E46 touring. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Brake Hose on BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318i 2002 by yourself
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW E46 touring
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7.1
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    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the brake caliper and to the brake circuit pipe.
    Step 7.2
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    Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
    Changing of Brake Hose on BMW 3 Touring (E46) 2000 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the brake hose to the brake circuit pipe. Use a combination spanner #10.
  10. Step 10
    Replacing Brake Hose on BMW 3 Touring (E46) 2002 320d 2.0 by yourself
    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
  11. Step 11
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    Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a combination spanner #14.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.
  13. Step 13
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    Screw the new brake hose onto the brake caliper.
  14. Step 14
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    Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 22 Nm torque.
  15. Step 15
    How to change Brake Hose on BMW 3 Touring (E46) 1999 - free PDF and video manuals
    Clean the brake hose mounting seat on the brake circuit pipe. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake hose – BMW E46 touring. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  16. Step 16
    How to replace BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320d 2.0 2000 Brake Hose - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Tighten the fastener connecting the brake hose to the brake circuit pipe. Use a combination spanner #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 14 Nm torque.
  17. Step 17
    BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320i 2.2 2001 Brake Hose replacement: free workshop manuals
    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the brake caliper and to the brake circuit pipe. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake hose – BMW E46 touring. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  18. Step 18
    Changing Brake Hose on BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318i 2002 by yourself
    Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
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