E46 (2001-2004) M3 DIY Library
Disclaimer: This is only a listing to DIY web sites (both found and submitted to me). I am not in any kind taking credit or making any money off of it. Just providing some info to people, that have problems locating all this interesting and needed information, since it is spread through out the internet.
I would like to express my thanks to people, who took their time and made those wonderfull write-ups. Their names and web-sites are listed next to their links.
I'm not doing it for myself-but for all DIYers out there. Please help, contribute and benefit from it later.
~ Filip Malkov a.k.a. Filip75 (from )
How to make M3 Mirrors “theft proof” ayton (from www.DTMpower.net)
Replacing Door Handle Trim Rob (Budster from www.BimmerForums.com)
M-Tech rear bumper installation Filip Malkov (Filip75 from BimmerForums.com)
M3 (M-Tech) side skirts Installation Filip Malkov (Filip75 from BimmerForums.com)
M3 Mirrors Installation Filip Malkov (Filip75 from BimmerForums.com)
Manual to Electric Mirror Conversion BMWg84 (from BimmerForums.com)
Front Bumper Removal www.logun.org
How to add a lip spoiler to a M3 style front bumper www.understeer.com
'M-Tech' Front Spoiler Upgrade Frank Henderson (Frankie from www.BimmerForums.com)
X-Brace Install www.understeer.com
BMW Roundel Emblem Replacement www.pelicanparts.com
Painting Grill Surrounds www.bmw-m.net
Using the BMP Rocker Panel Kit Dennis
How to color match you ugly grey side skirts... Karl
Side Skirt (grey removal) RayMan (www.BimmerForums.com)
Side Skirt Fix for E36 (1992-1995) www.BimmerZone.com
Paint Matching Side Skirts Economically Frank Henderson (Frankie from www.BimmerForums.com)
Blacken Out Grills (BMW E36) www.teutonic.ca
Washer Jet Replacement Kevin (TheBestCow from www.BimmerForums.com)
Wheel Curb Rash Removal forums.audiworld.com
Steering wheel squeak FIXED... Writeup w/pics Patrokloss (from www.BimmerForums.com)
Rear Seats Removal (.DOC file) Jose Barbosa (lflaco from www.bimmerforums.com)
Fix an e36 Comfort Relay roadfly.com
Removing Back Seat www.apexcone
Heated seat repair Todd Tharp
Removing the front seats and fixing squeaky seats www.logun.org
Removing the door panel www.logun.org
V1 Stealth Install James McIver
Door Microswitch Replacement (92-94 only) Frank Henderson (Frankie from www.BimmerForums.com)
Did your window glass just fall in to the door? Here's how to fix it www.understeer.com
In-Car Computer James McIver
The Control Panel James McIver
E36 Coupe window problem fix www.logun.org
Removing the glove box http://nolimit.to
Fixing a warped dash in an E36 Ian (from www.BimmerForums.com)
Interior LED Lighting Conversion www.logun.org
Replacing the Backlight for the clock Mickey from www.BimmerForums.com
How to fix that sagging glovebox door.....NOW!!! www.understeer.com
Momo Shift Knob Installation www.pelicanparts.com
BMW E36 M3 Race Roll Bar Installation www.ioportracing.com
Steering Wheel Retrofit & Upgrade Frank Henderson (Frankie from www.BimmerForums.com)
Constructing A Car Camera Mount Matt Segal
Clutch Stop www.apexcone.com
Does your interior squeek? It might be fixable www.BimmerForums.com
Sunroof rattling? Won't open? Won't close? Tilts sideways when closing? Karl
E36 Coupe / Saloon Sunroof Tilt Mechanism Repair www.fastlanebmw.com
Moonroof separation from the headliner Q&A www.BimmerForums.com
BMW ABS Repair Description Gary Harrison
Brake Pedal Switch Replacement www.pelicanparts.com
Replacing Rear Bearings SecretAznMan4u (from www.BimmerForums.com)
Replacing BMW Brake Pads www.pelicanparts.com
E-Brake Adjustment www.pelicanparts.com
Brembo Big Brake Kit Upgrade www.pelicanparts.com
Replacing the Rear Brake Pads and Rotors Baden Smith
Brake Circuit Failure FIX Karl Bergmann
BRAKE PAD BEDDING IN PROCEDURE www.pagidusa.com
Bleeding BMW Brakes www.pelicanparts.com
Standard Rotors with Axxis Ultimate Pads (Swap) Matthew C. Smith
Changing Brake Pads www.racepad.com
Painting your Calipers www.pelicanparts.com
The Great Paint Project Baden Smith
Using a Power Polisher www.apexcone
Repairing paint chips www.apexcone
Engine Compartment Cleaning www.apexcone
Factory-Look Audio Upgrades Frank Henderson
19 Jan 2005
Replacing Final Stage Blower Resistor pack DeeM3 (from www.bimmerforums.com)
installing immobiliser patrick S (from www.bimmerforums.com)
installing alarm and solving e36 common problems patrick S (from www.bimmerforums.com)
DIY Mammoth e36 DIY, XM/CD Canger/Keyless Entry/Speakers El Presidente (from www.bmw-forums.com)
High-Visabilty e36 alarm LED DIY El Presidente (from www.bmw-forums.com)
DME Repair and Replacement www.pelicanparts.com
Radio Head Unit Installation www.pelicanparts.com
Resetting BMW Airbag Warning Lamps (SRS Reset) www.PelicanParts.com
Changing bulbs in your instrument cluster Doc325i (from BimmerForums.com)
Window Motor Repair one (from Bimmerforums.com)
Repairing the Climate Control Computer macadamizer.com
If your DME got flooded 1992-1994
Wiring blinkers to the alarm George (Androulakis from www.BimmerForums.com)
Dim Radio Displays Arturo Gossage (www.boston-bmwcca.org)
How to install the OEM BMW alarm Mickey from www.BimmerForums.com
How to make your aftermarket alarm double lock the doors www.understeer.com
A-Pillar Gauges James McIver
E36 lock actuator replacement procedure Tom ///Mink (tmink from www.BimmerForums.com)
Installing a euro led for an alarm www.logun.org
FULL OBC Conversion (Directions: How to) BiMmEr JoN (from www.BimmerForums.com)
OBC - Button failure werner@prodeng.com
One Touch Sunroof Conversion Manuel Paredes
Headunit Replacement Kevin (TheBestCow from www.BimmerForums.com)
Speaker/Audio Install www.logun.org
E36 M3 COUPE or E36 3 series COUPE Stereo Upgrade Phil (Cobra Jet from www.BimmerForums.com)
Push Start Ignition, New Keyless option El Presidente (from www.bmw-forums.com)
Z8 Start Button DIY Colin Nicol
Push Start Button for $6 Cleoent from www.BimmerForums.com
Z8 Starter button install www.logun.org
Z8 Start Switch James McIver
Garage Door Opener James McIver
Gauges Install www.logun.org
An Easy and Inexpensive Ignition Cut-Off Switch www.pelicanparts.com
Brake Circuit Failure Fix Karl
Replacing Knock Sensors M3griff (from www.BimmerForums.com)
M50 Manifold Install John Doby (www.team-bar.com)
Installation of a '95 3.0L OBDI Intake onto a '99 3.2L OBDII Motor www.midnightautoworks.com
BMW Cooling System Flush www.pelicanparts.com
BMW Camshaft Removal & Installation www.pelicanparts.com
BMW Valve Cover/Gasket Replacement www.pelicanparts.com
The definitive guide to under the hood squeaking Thomas, R. Malcolm
Air Box De-Baffle www.BimmerForums.com
Spark plug change for 6 cyl www.pelicanparts.com
Spark Plug Change for 4 cyl Kevin (TheBestCow from www.BimmerForums.com)
Valve Cover/Gasket Replacement Frank Henderson (Frankie from www.BimmerForums.com)
Cold Air Intake (CAI) with Heat Shield Matthew C. Smith
DME - Performance chip installation Nathan Davies
BMW Oil Service Light Reset (cheap way) www.unofficialbmw.com
BMW Oil Service Light Reset (w.tool) www.pelicanparts.com
Testing Engine Compression Robert Montano (www.bmwhow2.com)
Painting the Engine Hyperion (from www.BimmerForums.com)
Do-It-Yourself Ram Air Tube (RAT) www.bmw-m.net
BMW Muffler Replacement www.PelicanParts.com
Installing M3 exhaust in 325i(s) Frank Henderson (Frankie from www.BimmerForums.com)
Swapping exhaust on E36 bmwcca.org (Roundel)
Muffler hanger R&R Robert Montano (www.bmwhow2.com)
Reading OBD-II Fuel Injection Systems www.PelicanParts.com
Fuel Pump Replacement www.PelicanParts.com
Oxygen SensorReplacement www.pelicanparts.com
BMW Injector Replacement www.pelicanparts.com
Fuel Sender/Gasket Replacement Frank Henderson
Oxygen Sensor Replacement Filip Malkov (Filip75 from BimmerForums.com)
Fuel Pump Removal RayMan (www.BimmerForums.com)
Reading Fault Codes on BMW Fuel Injection Systems www.pelicanparts.com
Headlight Replacement or Upgrade Frank Henderson
DIY HID install inside ellipsoids, all pics included El Presidente (from www.bmw-forums.com)
Fogs with High Beams clumpymold (from www.BimmerForums.com)
HIDs in High Beams (or Low Beams) clumpymold (from BimmerForums.com)
HID in Fog Lights clumpymold (from www.BimmerForums.com)
Low Beam Failure Fix clumpymold (from www.BimmerForums.com)
DIY Fog Light / Driving Light Mod W/ pic one (from www.BimmerForums.com)
Doubling up the Brake Lights (Ti) Bob Collins
Requirements for leveling your Ellipsoids (PDF) Filip Malkov
Adjusting Ellipsoid lights (PDF) Filip Malkov
City Lights Project Richard Carlson
City Lights Install Outcastaliens (www.BimmerForums.com)
European Ellipsoid Installation www.logun.org
European Ellipsoid Installation #2 www.apexcone.com
How To Aim Headlamps and Auxiliary Lamps Daniel J. Stern
"Angel Eyes" Installation into Euro spec lamps www.logun.org
HID Installation into Euro spec lamps www.apexcone.com
Retrofitting Xenon Headlights to your BMW bmw@ecubed.com
Daylight Running Lights (DRLs) Ron Stygar
Installing clear turn signals www.logun.org
Painting the rear lights Miles-UK
Converting H1 Foglights To H7 Driving Lights www.apexcone.com
StonGard Demo Video www.umnitza.com
Turn signal "yolk" - be gone www.apexcone.com
9005/9006 Conversion (this works with US spec. lights too) BMWE34.NETWORK
How to change Microfilter (mann-hummel.com) 19 Dec 2004
Fuel Filter Replacement www.pelicanparts.com
Air Filter Replacement www.pelicanparts.com
How To Swap a Differential Tommy R (from Bimmerforums.com)
M3 Limited Slip Repair Tommy R (from Bimmerforums.com)
BMW Heater Core Replacement David LaBarreare
Inspection I & II Check List www.logun.org
Instructions for Changing Your Own Oil (Z3) Baden Smith
Oil Change Write-Up www.logun.org
Oil Change Video www.umnitza.com
Micro Filter Change www.logun.org
Replacing microfilter on E36 & E36/5 (Ti) www.koalamotorsport.com
Radiator Flush www.logun.org
Coolant Change www.bimmersone.com
Coolant Change #2 Vlasis
Changing the Belts www.logun.org
Installing a new water pump www.logun.org
Changing the waterpump ona E36 6-cylinder www.understeer.com
Changing out the thermostat www.logun.org
Differential fluid chage www.logun.org
Adjusting the E-Brake www.logun.org
Unstable Idle - Cleaning ICV Miles-UK
Suspension upgrade Bernman (from www.BimmerForums.com)
Control Arm Replacement www.pelicanparts.com
E36 RTAB DIY with BMW Tools w/ or w/o GC shims aweather (www.BimmerForums.com)
Rear Subframe Reinforcement Plates and Sway Bar Reinforcement Matthew C. Smith
Bilstein PSS9 Coilover Installation Matthew C Smith (from Bimmerforums.com)
Lower Control Arm Bushing replacement Tommy R (from Bimmerforums.com)
E30/E36/E46 Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement www.understeer.com
E36 M3 - Suspension Change www.logun.org
Replacing Rear Shock Mounts phazer (from Bimmerforums.com)
Replacing Rear Shock Mounts Frank Henderson
RSM (Rear Shock Mounts) www.uucmotorwerks.com
Changing shock mounts www.logun.org
Suspension Upgrade (Bilstein & BavAuto?!?) www.logun.org
Changing shocks/struts www.logun.org
How to install an x-brace www.understeer.com
X-Brace Install www.logun.org
Bilstein Bump Stops www.unofficialbmw.com
Aluminum Monoball Rear Trailing Arm Bushings (E36 M3) www.apexcone.com
E36 Front Control Arm Replacement Steve (Stimpee on www.BimmerForums.com)
How To Swap a Differential (plenty of pics) Tommy R (from www.bimmerforums.com) 19 Dec 2004
Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement / Bleeding www.pelicanparts.com
Replacing your Automatic Transmission Lines www.pelicanparts.com
Replacing the Guibo / Flex Disc www.PelicanParts.com
Replacing your Transmission Mounts www.PelicanParts.com
Replacing the Driveshaft Bearing www.PelicanParts.com
Installing a Short Shift Kit (SSK) www.PelicanParts.com
Clutch Replacement www.PelicanParts.com
Replacing BMW Shift Bushings www.PelicanParts.com
UUC Motorwerks 8.5 lb Flywheel with e34 M5 Clutch Matthew C. Smith
Flexdisk R&R bmwhow2.com
Auto Shift Knob Upgrade Frank Henderson (Frankie from www.BimmerForums.com)
How to install a short throw shift lever / Cheap SSK www.understeer.com
How to make your own weighted selector rod for $5! www.understeer.com
Replacing Your Automatic Transmission Fluid www.pelicanparts.com
Transmission bushing upgrade UD///M (from www.BimmerForums.com)
E36 Jacking Up www.pelicanparts.com
Wiring up the Radar Detector to the sunroof switch Beamin' (www.BimmerForums.com)
Working MPG gauge for 318ti 6 cylinder conversions clex2 (www.BimmerForums.com)
Turning Off Traction Control Bob Miller
Tow Bar Removal Gizmo316i (from www.BimmerForums.com)
E30 LED Key Conversion Prepared by VietSB (submitted by Robert from www.BimmerForums.com)
UUC E36 Under-Drive Pulley Installation Larry A. Blunk, II
HVAC Philip Marques
Nitrous System James McIver
How to do the famous fan mod www.understeer.com
"Fogging" your airbox www.logun.org
How to jack up the front of a lowered BMW www.understeer.com
’95 M3 Evosport Pulley Install Instructions www.bimmerforums.com
BMW Parts Database rust.mine.nu
Various write-ups for common problems/updates to cars (FAQ section) vamp.darkravers.net
BMW Maintenance Database submitted by Frank
(far too) Frequently Asked Questions www.understeer.com
BMW VIN Decoder www.bmw-z1.com
BMW Forums and Registry Boards Filip Malkov (Filip75 from BimmerForums.com)
Aftermarket Companies List Filip Malkov (Filip75 from BimmerForums.com)
Clear Turn Signals- ARE THEY LEGAL?!? Filip Malkov (Filip75 from BimmerForums.com)
Common Problems - E36 David Boyd
318 to M Conversion Resource Page Elibeemer
What shocks and struts do www.kauffmantir