How to carry out replacement: Brake Pad Wear Sensor on 320d 2.0 BMW E46
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How to change front brake pad wear sensor on BMW 3 Saloon (E46) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Pad Wear Sensor on your BMW 3 SERIES
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Warning Contact, brake pad wear : 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 328 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 316 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 d, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 316 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 320 d, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 320 d, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 320 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 325 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 325 xi, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 323 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 320 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 316 i, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 d, BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 316 i … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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Warning Contact, brake pad wear for BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 316 i Petrol (105 hp)
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Simple DIY car repair steps – Replacing Warning Contact, brake pad wear on BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 325 i
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Tools
Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW 3 (E46). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Brake cleaner
Electronic spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Wheel impact socket #17
Round-nose pliers
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – BMW 3 (E46). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake pad wear sensors on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – BMW 3 (E46) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
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