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Exterior

Sedan Rear Bumper Removal/Installation
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=358017

CF Roof Install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=483306

Fender Rolling
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=598528

Complete M3 OEM Mirror Retrofit DIY for the E46 Sedan
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=675377

E46 M3 mirrors retrofit onto E46 sedans/wagons instructions
http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=E46M3MIR

Aerocatch hood pins into a Carbon Fiber hood
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=815415

Side Mirrors Cover Repair
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=812472

OEM M3 Rear Conversion- Sedan
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=824352

Interior

Hard wire a Parrot CK3100 without a harness - for those with after-market amps
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1004809

Convertible Top Interior Trim Flap Repair
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=520323

Dash Removal / Replace
http://forum.E46Fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=628898

OEM illuminated gear knob installation
M-Tech Illuminated Gear Knob

Cluster LCD replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=670689

Shift Style alcantara Shift Boot / Ebrake Boot install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=786558
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=751751

Suspension/Brakes/Drive train/Engine

Secondary Air Pump & Valve
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=788796

CCV, DISA, ICV, Oil Separator
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=643639

Brake Rotors and Pads
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=410638

Oil Level Sensor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=366659

Front Control Arm Bushing (FCAB)
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=140066

Front Control Arms
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=421918

PowerFlex Rear Trailing Arm Bushing RTAB DIY
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=678004

Replacing Rear Differential Bushings Mounts
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=521636

5 to 6 Speed Swap
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=574363

neil1138's 5 Speed Swap - Great information on the parts and process of the swap
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=659314

Power Steering Pump
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=575499

UUC Under Drive Pulley Install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=483472

EMP Stewart Water Pump + Expansion Tank + Deflector Pullies + Coolant Flush
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=634490

Differential Swap
http://bokchoys.com/differential/diy_diff.htm

02 Simulator install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=654222

Installing Adjustable Lower Control Arms
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=675565

Intake boot replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=754766

Lighting

Angle Eye Install
http://www.fastm.com/m3/angeleyes.html

Corner / Parking Light Delete
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=278132

Corner / Parking Light Delete - without risking damage
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=694015

Taking your headlight apart (excludes facelift coupes)
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=609558

Headlight removal for facelifted coupe
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=639475

Changing Xenon Bulbs on 04+ coupe
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=8288566#post8288566

Changing Xenon Bulbs on all e46 models (except 04-06 coupes)
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=609544

Gauge cluster led replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988690

Installing LED interior lights
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=640683

Head Light lens refinish
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=586338

Quad Bi-Xenon conversion
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=895209

Electronics/ICE/Stereo

Z8 Engine Start Button Install
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=754689

Parrot Bluetooth using Connects2
http://www.bokchoys.com/differential/diy_parrot_bluetooth.htm

OEM Navigation Retrofit Guide
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=203145

Build Your Own Paddle Shift Kit
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=56234

Build Your Own Paddle Shift Kit - For an X5
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=63211

BMW 16:9 Widescreen NAV Retrofit
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=121982

Carputer
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=409009

Maintenance

Inspection II walk through
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109846

Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=886063

Spark Plug Replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=886035

Fuel Filter
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=265683

Oil and Engine Service Light Reset for 99-00 e46 - OBD I
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=145270

Post-Cat O2 Sensors + Pre-Cat O2 Sensors
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=293116

Camshaft Sensor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=332244&highlight=sensor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=370814&highlight=sensor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=226899&highlight=camshaft+sensor+exhaust

ATF Flush
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=438667

Coolant Flush
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=79666&highlight=coolant+DIY

Belt Replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=522832

Blower fan
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=418987

Rear Wheel Bearing on the Cheap
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=581164

E46 Front Wheel Bearings
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=610725

Manual Transmission Fluid Change
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=491209

Oil Change
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=483444

General/Stuff that didn't fit into any other category

Window Regulators
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=104035
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=356847

Rim/Wheel Curb Rash Repair
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=556806

A bunch of DIYs
http://bimmerinfo.com/diy/

Airbag light - Seat Belt Pretensioner
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=565806

Final Stage Resistor
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=2761534&postcount=7

Lock Beep - hear a beep when you lock your E46 BMW without the alarm
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=687303
 
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bump for class of 2010
 
#45 · (Edited)
I have a site that I've been working on in my spare time... I'm just creating a database with BMW tutorials and basic information. If anyone would like to submit a diy, it would be greatly appreciated. PM me with the link to it, and what name you would want put in as the author. Check out some of the other tutorials for an example. Even Youtube videos would be great too.

Link: http://bmw.tech.officelive.com/

Still working on the M Series section.
 
#52 ·
guys im looking for an ABS control unit removal
 
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