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How to change serpentine belt on BMW 3 Coupe (E36) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Serpentine belt : 30000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Coupe (E36) M3 3.2, BMW 3 Coupe (E36) 323i, BMW 3 Coupe (E36) 328 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E36) 325i, BMW 3 Coupe (E36) 320i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
BMW 3 Coupe (E36) M3 3.2, BMW 3 Coupe (E36) 323i, BMW 3 Coupe (E36) 328 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E36) 325i, BMW 3 Coupe (E36) 320i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Poly V-Belt for 3 Coupe (E36) and other BMW models
Serpentine belt
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Torque wrench
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Fender cover
Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW 3 Coupe (E36). Tip from AUTODOC:
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW 3 Coupe (E36). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.Step 4Pull aside the AC compressor belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 5Remove the AC compressor belt.
- Step 6Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.Step 7Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Remove the V-ribbed belt.Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW 3 Coupe (E36). AUTODOC experts recommend:Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
- Step 9Install the V-ribbed belt.Replacement: serpentine belt – BMW 3 Coupe (E36). AUTODOC recommends:Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
- Step 10Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Pull aside the AC compressor belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #13.
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