Exterior (external body elements) BMW 3 Series E30

Body. general information
BMW cars have a load-bearing body. The bottom, sides, roof and rear fenders are welded together. Therefore, major damage to the body can only be repaired at...

Removal and installation of a forward bumper
Withdrawal Loosen bumper bolts -2- in wheel arches on each side. Press the protective caps on each side of the bumper profile with a screwdriver (arrow) and...

Removal and installation of a decorative lattice of headlights
Withdrawal Open the engine compartment hood. Unscrew the 2 screws -A- of the headlight grille. Press out 3 brackets B- with a screwdriver. Remove the headlight...

Removal and installation of a back bumper
Withdrawal Loosen the bumper mounting bolts on each side of the wheel arches (arrow). Open luggage compartment. On each side from the inside of the tailgate,...

Removal and installation of front fenders
Withdrawal Squeeze out the decorative molding with a wide plastic spatula. Remove the headlight grille. Remove the front bumper. If there is a spoiler, then...

Removal and installation of a cowl of a motor compartment
Withdrawal Remove washer water tank. Disconnect the washer jet hose from the bottom side of the water tank and close the tank with a suitable stopper or drain...

Engine compartment hood trim
Fully screw in the left and right buffers. Loosen the screws on the left and right. Align the hood of the engine compartment with the side walls in front and...

Tailgate fitting
If it is necessary to rearrange the tailgate higher on the hinges, unscrew the bolts and place washers under them. Fitting the tailgate in the body opening:...

Removal and installation of the tailgate lock / removal and installation of the lock cylinder
Withdrawal On vehicles with a trim on the trunk, remove the trim. Fold out the luggage compartment carpet. Raise the lower trim slightly and pull it out....

Replacing decorative moldings
Decorative moldings are attached to the body elements on plastic spacer clips. Withdrawal Remove decorative moldings with your hands or pick them up with a...

Removal and installation of facing of a luggage compartment
Withdrawal Use a suitable drift to drive pins -A- out of retaining clips. Pull out the lining. Installation When installing, drive pins -B- into clips.

Removal and installation of doors
Withdrawal Using a 10 mm wrench on the articulated extension, unscrew the bolt -1- on each hinge. Remove seal -2- for door brake. Use a screwdriver to pry the...

Removal and installation of the external door handle
Withdrawal Raise the handle and remove the 2 screws. Installation Install the outer handle and tighten the 2 screws. Fasten the outer handle so that it rests...

Removal and installation of facing of a door
Withdrawal Unscrew button -Z- for door lock. Push trim -B- back and pull out. Use a screwdriver to pry out the trim -A- of the armrest and remove the screw...

Removal and installation of the window lift mechanism / glass adjustment
Withdrawal Remove inner door trim. Carefully remove the film from the door cutout. Install the glass in such a position that the mounting bolts are visible in...

Removal and installation of glass of a window of a door
Withdrawal Remove inner door trim. If the inner seal of the door shaft has not been removed together with the lining, remove it. Remove the film from the door...

Removal and installation of the lock cylinder
Withdrawal Remove inner door trim. Pull off the film at the top of the door. Press back the clamps of the lock cylinder with a screwdriver. Remove the washer...

Removal and installation of the central locking motor
Withdrawal Remove inner door trim. Remove bolts -A- for control motor -B-. Disconnect the motor link from the door lock. Remove the actuator motor from the...

Body maintenance work
Attention: Noises during the winding of the seat belt are due to the principle of operation. If strong noises appear, the belt can be replaced. However, oil or...