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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 330 Cd, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 320 Cd … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Engine Mount for 3 Coupe (E46) and other BMW models

Engine Mounting

Holder, engine mounting

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Replacement: engine mounts – BMW 3 Coupe (E46). Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        HEX bit No.H5.
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: engine mounts – BMW 3 Coupe (E46). AUTODOC experts recommend:

All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 4

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 5

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Step 6

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: engine mounts – BMW 3 Coupe (E46). AUTODOC recommends:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Detach the vacuum hose from the engine mount.
Step 9

Treat the lower fastener of the engine mount.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the lower fastener of the engine mount.Use a drive socket #16.
Step 11

Loosen the air intake fastening.Use HEX No.H5.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Detach the air duct housing from the air filter housing.
Step 13

Unscrew the upper fastener of the engine mount.Use a drive socket #16.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Support the engine in the oil pan area. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

Replacement: engine mounts – BMW 3 Coupe (E46). Tip:

Make sure that the engine is supported.
Step 15

Remove the engine mount.Use a crowbar.

Replacement: engine mounts – BMW 3 Coupe (E46). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Carefully check the other engine mounts and replace them if necessary.
Step 16

Install the engine mount to its mounting seat.Use a crowbar.
Step 17

Remove the support from under the engine.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: engine mounts – BMW 3 Coupe (E46). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 18

Tighten the upper fastener of the engine mount.Use a drive socket #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 19

Install the air duct housing.
Step 20

Secure the fastener of the air intake duct.Use HEX No.H5.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Tighten the lower fastener of the engine mount.Use a drive socket #16.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 22

Attach the vacuum hose to the engine mount.
Step 23

Treat the engine mount fasteners.Use copper grease.
Step 24

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 25

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.
Step 26

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 28

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 29

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Step 30

Close the hood.

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