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How to change right engine mounts on BMW 3 Touring (E36) – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
BMW 3 Touring (E36) 325tds … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Engine Mount for 3 Touring (E36) and other BMW models
Engine mount
Alternative products

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
Replacement: engine mounts – BMW 3 Touring (E36). AUTODOC experts recommend:
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 4Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 5Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.Step 6Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: engine mounts – BMW 3 Touring (E36). AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 7Remove the wheel.
- Step 8Detach the vacuum hose from the engine mount.
- Step 9Treat the lower fastener of the engine mount. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 10Unscrew the lower fastener of the engine mount. Use a drive socket #16.
- Step 11Loosen the air intake fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 12Detach the air duct housing from the air filter housing.
- Step 13Unscrew the upper fastener of the engine mount. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 14Support the engine in the oil pan area. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.Replacement: engine mounts – BMW 3 Touring (E36). Tip:Make sure that the engine is supported.
- Step 15Remove the engine mount. Use a crowbar.Replacement: engine mounts – BMW 3 Touring (E36). AUTODOC experts recommend:Carefully check the other engine mounts and replace them if necessary.
- Step 16Install the engine mount to its mounting seat. Use a crowbar.
- Step 17Remove the support from under the engine.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: engine mounts – BMW 3 Touring (E36). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
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