When to replace the Wiper Blades on your BMW 3 SERIES
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 xd, 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 xi, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 325 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 325 xi, 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) 330 xd, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 323 i View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change wipers blades / window wipers BMW 3 (E46) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Please note: all work on the car – BMW E46 touring – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Switch on the ignition. Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to the downward position.
  2. Step 2
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    Switch off the ignition. In the service mode, the wipers will be in the upper position.
  3. Step 3
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    Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
  4. Step 4
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    Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
  5. Step 5
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    Press the clip. Remove the blade from the wiper arm.
    Replacement: windshield wipers – BMW E46 touring. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    When replacing the wiper blade, take caution to prevent the spring-loaded wiper arm from hitting the glass.
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