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E46 Rear Subframe Reinforcement & Bushings
BMW E46 - rear axle carrier panel inspection, reinforcement plates and chassis-specific subframe bushings
View guideE36/E46 Rear Trailing Arm Bushings (RTAB)
BMW E36/E46 standard RTAB path; M and Z applications require exact vehicle confirmation
View guideE36/E46 Front Control Arm Bushings & Arms
BMW E36 / E46
View guideE36 Rear Shock Mounts (RSM) & Reinforcement
BMW E36 rear shock-mount service; reinforcement plate also has checked E30/E36/E46/Z3 applications
View guideE46 Non-M Six-Cylinder Cooling-System Overhaul Kits
BMW E46 non-M six-cylinder M52TU/M54; manual/automatic and model/VIN selection required; M3 and M56 SULEV excluded
View guideE36/E46 Driveshaft Guibo & Center Bearing
BMW E36/E46 - exact chassis, transmission, production date, flange size and driveshaft required
View guideE36 Quicker Steering Rack: Z3 & E46 Purple-Tag Sourcing Guide
BMW E36 LHD steering-rack conversion research; donor hand drive, tag, condition and supporting parts must be verified
View guideBMW E36/E46 Differential Identification & LSD Paths
BMW E36 and non-M E46; differential family, ratio, input/output flanges, driveshaft, axles and market specification must be identified
View guideE46 Window Regulators
BMW E46 coupe/sedan
View guideE36 Six-Cylinder Cooling-System Overhaul Kits
BMW E36 1992-1999 six-cylinder M50/M52/S50/S52; engine, transmission, production date and body must be selected
View guideE46 DISA Valve, Flap Rebuild & O-Ring Trap
E46
View guideE46 VANOS Seals, Rattle Kit & Unit Rebuild
E46
View guideE46 CCV / Oil Separator, Cold-Climate Kit & Vacuum Hose Maze
E46
View guideLate E36/E46 Manual Shifter Selector Joint & Rebuild Bushings
Late E36 from approximately 10/1994 production and E46 manual-transmission applications; VIN, production date and transmission confirmation required
View guideE36/E46 Rear Wheel Bearings, Hubs & Axle-Nut Service Parts
Common non-M E36/E46 rear applications listed for bearing kit 33412220987; VIN/body/axle-size confirmation required
View guideE46 Sedan Rear-Lamp Ground Recall, Bulb Carriers & Lamp-Harness Diagnosis
E46 sedan produced 2001-09 through 2005-02 under NHTSA recall 11V-438; coupe, convertible, wagon and compact excluded from the recall scope
View guideE46 330 Brake Pads & Rotors: 330i, 330Ci and 330xi Fitment Guide
E46 330i/330Ci/330xi 2001-2006 as model/body-year seller applications state; M3 and smaller-engine brake packages excluded
View guideE36 Non-M Brake Pads & Rotors: Body-Year and Kit-Contents Guide
E36 non-M 318i/is/ic, 323i/is/ic, 325i/is/ic and 328i/is/ic within the exact seller year/body applications; M3 and 318ti excluded
View guideE36/E46 RWD Front Wheel Hubs, Dust Caps & One-Time Hardware
E36 non-M and E46 non-M rear-wheel-drive front hubs; E46 xi, M3 and compact-specific assumptions excluded
View guideE46 M52TU/M54 Camshaft & Crankshaft Position Sensors
E46 non-M six-cylinder M52TU/M54; M56 SULEV, S54/M3 and four-cylinder sensor families excluded
View guideE46 M52TU/M54 Oxygen Sensors: Pre-Cat, Post-Cat & 02/2003 Split
E46 non-M M52TU/M54 six-cylinder; M56 SULEV and S54/M3 excluded; production-date and sensor-position splits required
View guideE46 M52TU/M54 Alternators: Bosch/Valeo, Amperage, Connector & Core Match
E46 non-M M52TU/M54 six-cylinder; installed alternator output, rear connector and original Bosch/Valeo configuration must match; M56 and S54 excluded
View guideE46 Standard-Tank Fuel Pump, Left Sender & Filter/Regulator
E46 standard-tank non-M M52TU/M54 applications; M56 SULEV sealed-tank system excluded
View guideE46 RWD Sport Front Struts, Top Mounts & Side-Specific Selection
E46 325i/330i and 325Ci/330Ci rear-wheel drive with factory sport suspension in the exact Sachs applications; standard suspension, xi, M3 and unverified wagon fitment excluded
View guideE46 Non-M Engine & Transmission Mounts: Quantity, Drivetrain & NVH Guide
E46 non-M six-cylinder rear-wheel drive M52TU/M54; xi, M3/S54 and drivetrain-specific exceptions excluded unless VIN confirms
View guideE46 330i/330Ci Six-Speed Clutch & Dual-Mass Flywheel
E46 330i/330Ci rear-wheel drive six-speed manual, approximately 2003.5-2006 by exact application; earlier five-speed, xi, M3/SMG and automatic excluded
View guideE36 325 vs 328 Clutch Kits & Flywheel Compatibility
E36 non-M manual six-cylinder branches: 1992-1995 325i/is/ic and 1996-1999 328i/is/ic; 323, M3, four-cylinder and 318ti excluded
View guideE46 M54 Upper & Lower Intake Boots: Lean-Code Vacuum-Leak Guide
E46 non-M M54 325/330, including RWD/xi where the exact product application states; M52TU, M56 SULEV and S54/M3 excluded
View guideE46 Power-Steering Reservoir, Internal Filter & Leak Triage
E46 non-M six-cylinder rear-wheel drive reservoir/filter service and leak triage; xi, M3 and pressure-hose/pump interchange excluded
View guideE46 Non-M Differential Bushings: Front Pair, Rear Mount, Rubber vs Poly
E46 non-M rear-wheel drive differential carrier; xi and M3 excluded; differential bushings must not be confused with subframe-to-body bushings
View guideE46 Oil-Filter-Housing Gasket and VANOS Oil Line
1999-2006 E46 323i/323Ci, 325i/325Ci/325xi, 328i/328Ci and 330i/330Ci/330xi with M52TU or M54. S54 M3 is excluded.
View guideE46 Power-Steering Hoses, Cooling Loop and LF20/LF30 Selection
1999-2006 E46 non-M six-cylinder steering-hose system. LF20/LF30 pump, RWD/xi and production differences require VIN and installed-pump confirmation.
View guideE46 Mechanical, Electric and Auxiliary Cooling-Fan Selection
1999-2006 E46 cooling fans. Engine, transmission, air-conditioning equipment, production date and M3/non-M configuration determine mechanical puller and electric pusher/puller arrangements.
View guideE46 ABS/DSC Wheel-Speed Sensors and Module Diagnosis
1999-2006 E46 ABS/ASC/DSC wheel-speed sensing. RWD/xi, early/late ABS versus DSC, axle, side and transmission can change the sensor.
View guideE46 Secondary-Air Pump, Valve, Hose and Vacuum Diagnosis
1999-2006 E46 M52TU/M54 secondary-air systems. M56 monitored system and S54 M3 are excluded from the standard repair path.
View guideE46 Blower Motor and Final-Stage Unit Diagnosis
1999-2006 BMW E46 climate blower system including sedan, coupe, convertible, wagon and M3; verify vehicle and climate-control equipment.
View guideE46 Door-Lock and Latch Actuator Selection
1999-2006 E46 front and rear door locks. Sedan/wagon, coupe/convertible, Compact, side, door position and 09/2000 production split affect parts.
View guideE46 Sunroof Shade Repair Kit, Slides and Cassette Diagnosis
E46 sedan and wagon factory sliding/tilting roof, with a major insert/repair-kit split at 09/2003. Coupe, convertible and aftermarket roofs require separate confirmation.
View guideE46 Engine-Oil Level Sensor and Warning Diagnosis
1999-2006 E46 gasoline engines with the checked oil-level sender application, including non-M and S54 references. Verify VIN and oil-pan configuration.
View guideE36 Window Regulators, Sliders and Motors by Body Style
1992-1999 E36 front power-window systems. Sedan, coupe, convertible and Compact use different regulators, motors and glass/guide hardware; side matters.
View guideE36 Ignition Lock Cylinder, Steering-Lock Housing and Switch
1992-1999 E36 ignition/steering-lock system. Pre-EWS and EWS production, national version and the 06/1998 lock/housing split require VIN confirmation.
View guideE36 Blower Motor, Resistor Pack and Final-Stage Unit
1992-1999 E36 heater/air-conditioning blower. Manual climate resistor and automatic climate final-stage unit are different systems; production and option equipment matter.
View guideE46 Facelift Sedan/Wagon Halogen Headlights: Black ZKW vs Titanium AL
US/LHD 2002-2005 model-year E46 325i/325xi/330i/330xi sedan and 325i/325xi wagon built from 09/2001 with factory halogen headlights. Pre-09/2001 cars, coupe, convertible, M3, Compact, factory xenon/bi-xenon and RHD applications are excluded.
View guideE46 Front Wiper Motor, Linkage, Arms and Cowl-Drain Diagnosis
US/LHD BMW E46 front wiper system: 1999-2005 sedan, 2000-2005 sport wagon, 2000-2006 coupe/convertible and 2001-2006 M3 coupe/convertible. Compact body style, RHD assemblies, wagon rear wiper and washer-system-only faults are excluded.
View guideE46 Sedan/Wagon Heated Exterior Mirrors: Direct-Wired, Memory-Bus and Folding
US/LHD BMW E46 1999-2005 sedan and 2000-2005 sport wagon with factory power/heated exterior mirrors. Coupe, convertible, M3, Compact, RHD, S430 auto-dimming glass and retrofit applications are excluded.
View guideE46 325i Sedan M54 A/C Compressor Build Split, Drier and Expansion Valve
US/LHD 2001-2005 BMW E46 325i sedan with M54 engine and factory R134a air conditioning. The 325xi, wagon, coupe, convertible, M56 SULEV, M52TU, S54/M3, diesel, Compact, engine-swapped and refrigerant-converted applications are excluded.
View guideE36 US Composite Halogen Headlights: Side, HB3/HB4 and Beam-Pattern Selection
US/LHD 1992-1999 E36 BMW 3 Series passenger cars and E36 M3 using factory plastic-composite halogen headlights; sedan, coupe, convertible and 318ti Compact share the checked assembly family. Verify E36 chassis/VIN on 1999 vehicles because E46 overlaps. E46, Z3, Touring, non-US and conversion optics are excluded.
View guideE46 Coupe Factory LED Tail Lamps: Outer vs Inner, Side and Production
US/LHD 2003-2006 E46 325Ci, 330Ci and M3 Coupe built from 03/2003 with the factory clear-indicator LED outer-lamp system. Verify VIN/build date and installed numbers. Earlier coupes, every convertible/sedan/wagon/Compact, RHD/non-US optic and cosmetic conversion are excluded.
View guideE46 RWD Non-M Six-Cylinder Starter Motors: September 2002 Mounting Split
US/LHD E46 RWD non-M gasoline six-cylinder cars: 1999-2000 323i/328i sedans; 2000 323Ci Coupe/Convertible and 328Ci Coupe with M52TU; 2001-2005 325i/330i sedan and 325i Touring where offered; 2001-2006 325Ci/330Ci Coupe/Convertible with M54, plus the cataloged later M56 325 branch. xi/AWD, M3/S54, four-cylinder, diesel, E36, E9x, swaps and non-US/RHD applications are excluded.
View guideE46 M3 Heater Valve, Auxiliary Water Pump, Heater Core and Hose Diagnosis
US/LHD 2001-2006 E46 M3 only: BL93 Coupe and BR93 Convertible, S54B32, six-speed manual or SMG II, with factory automatic climate control. The checked BMW catalogs retain the same heater-circuit identities across the model-year range and label transmission fitment neutral. Exclude every non-M E46, E36, M3 CSL, E83/X3, Z3 M, RHD/non-US car, manual-climate conversion, engine swap and S54 conversion.
View guideE46 325i/325Ci RWD Automatic Transmissions by Build Date, Gearbox Tag and SULEV
US/LHD factory-RWD 2001-2005 BMW E46 325i Sedan and 2001-2006 E46 325Ci Coupe/Convertible with M54. Include an M56/SULEV sedan or Coupe only when VIN, emissions label and catalog identify the M56 branch; no M56 convertible is established. Exclude Touring/wagon, 325xi/AWD, every 323/328/330/M3, manual transmission, E36/E9x, RHD/non-US cars, swaps/conversions and internal transmission rebuilds.
View guideE46 M52TU/M54/M56 Fuel Injectors: Exact Engine, SULEV and Service Identification
US/LHD factory E46 non-M gasoline six-cylinder applications only. Checked 13537546244 scope: 1999-2000 323i Sedan, 2000 323i Touring, 2000 323Ci Coupe/Convertible, 1999-2000 328i Sedan, 2000 328Ci Coupe, 2001-2005 325i Sedan/Touring with M54, 2001-2006 325Ci Coupe/Convertible with M54, and 2001-2005 325xi Sedan/Touring with M54. Checked 13537546245 scope: 2001-2005 330i Sedan, 2001-2006 330Ci Coupe/Convertible and 2001-2005 330xi Sedan with M54B30. Checked 13537515267 scope: 2003-2005 325i Sedan/Touring and 2003-2006 325Ci Coupe only when VIN, emissions label and catalog identify the M56 SULEV engine. Exclude every M3/S54, four-cylinder, diesel, non-US/RHD car, engine swap, unverified M54-to-M56 conversion and performance-injector substitution.
View guideNon-M E46 Front Steering Knuckle / Wheel Carrier: RWD vs xi, Side and Production-Date Identification
US/LHD non-M BMW E46 front steering-knuckle/wheel-carrier identification. RWD scope is 1999-2000 323i/328i sedan, 2000 323Ci/328Ci coupe or convertible, 2001-2005 325i/330i sedan, 2001-2005 325i wagon, and 2001-2006 325Ci/330Ci coupe or convertible. AWD scope is 2001-2005 325xi/330xi sedan and 325xi wagon. Exact model-year, body, production date, drive type, side, brake package, installed carrier and VIN catalog result still control. Exclude every M3, E36, E9x, Z3, Z4, Compact/Ti, non-US application, right-hand-drive application, rear carrier and unsupported donor interchange.
View guide2002-2005 E46 Sedan/Wagon Front Bumper: Standard, Aero, US Carrier and Hardware Identification
US/LHD E46 facelift Sedan and US 325i/325xi Sport Wagon from 09/2001 production through model year 2005. Resolve VIN/build date and factory option codes before ordering: standard fascia, S715/P337 M Sports or M Aerodynamics, and S716 Aerodynamics are separate appearance branches. Exclude pre-09/2001 Sedan/Wagon, Coupe, Convertible, Compact, M3, RHD/non-US catalog assumptions, aftermarket M3-look skins, unsupported appearance conversions, and structural repair beyond qualified collision assessment.
View guideNon-M E46 Rear Shocks, Springs, Mounts and Reinforcement Package Identification
US/LHD non-M BMW E46 rear suspension only: model-year 1999-2005 Sedan, 2000-2006 Coupe and Convertible, and 2000-2005 Sport Wagon, with RWD versus xi, body, production date and factory suspension option resolved by VIN. This guide covers rear shocks, coil springs, upper mounts/reinforcement, bump stops, tubes and spring pads as separate package decisions. Exclude M3, E36, Compact, Z3/Z4, coilovers, RHD/non-US catalog assumptions and any universal spring/damper claim unsupported by the exact vehicle's BMW spring table and option data.
View guideFacelift E46 Sedan/Wagon Rear Bumper: Body, M-Aero, PDC and US Support Identification
US/LHD facelift E46 Sedan and US 325i/325xi Sport Wagon from 09/2001 production through model year 2005. Resolve VIN/build, body and factory options before ordering. Sedan and Touring rear skins are separate even when sellers group them. Standard, Sedan S715 M Aerodynamics, Sedan S716 Aerodynamics, and Touring S338 M Sports Package II/S716 branches are also separate. Park Distance Control S508 and trailer coupling S235 change trim or lower-cover content. Exclude pre-09/2001 Sedan/Wagon scope, Coupe, Convertible, Compact, M3, non-US/RHD assumptions, replica conversion kits and structural repair beyond qualified collision assessment.
View guideNon-M E46 Six-Cylinder Oil Pan, Pickup and RWD-versus-xi Package Identification
US/LHD non-M E46 six-cylinder applications only, with VIN, build date, body, engine/emissions label and RWD versus xi resolved before ordering. Checked M52TU RWD scope includes 1999-2000 323i/328i Sedan, 2000 323Ci/328Ci Coupe and the checked 323i Sport Wagon branch. Checked M54 RWD scope includes 2001-2005 325i/330i Sedan, 2001-2005 325i Sport Wagon and 2001-2006 325Ci/330Ci Coupe or Convertible. Checked M54 xi scope includes 2001-2005 325xi Sedan/Sport Wagon and 330xi Sedan. Checked M56 SULEV applications span 2003-2005 325i Sedan/Sport Wagon and 2003-2006 325Ci Coupe catalog references, subject to the VIN/emissions label. Exclude E36, E46 M3/S54, four-cylinder or diesel markets, non-US/RHD assumptions, dry-sump conversions and unsupported engine or drivetrain swaps.
View guideE46 Front Door Shells: Sedan/Wagon versus Coupe/Convertible/M3 and Side Identification
US/LHD BMW E46 front doors only: 1999-2005 Sedan, 2000-2005 Sport Wagon, 2000-2006 Coupe and Convertible, and 2001-2006 M3 Coupe or Convertible. Resolve the 17-character VIN, production date, body style and left/driver versus right/passenger side before ordering. The checked BMW catalog groups Sedan and Touring/Sport Wagon under one shell pair and Coupe, Convertible and M3 under a different shell pair. Exclude E36, E46 Compact, rear doors, non-US or RHD catalog assumptions, cross-body conversions, complete-body structural repair claims and any listing whose actual shell identity cannot be confirmed.
View guideE46 Factory Hoods: Body Family, Facelift, M3, Insulation and Washer Equipment
US/LHD BMW E46 factory hood applications only: 1999-2005 Sedan, 2000-2005 Sport Wagon, 2000-2006 Coupe and Convertible, and 2001-2006 M3 Coupe or Convertible. Resolve the 17-character VIN, production date, exact body family and installed hood appearance before ordering. The checked BMW catalog separates Sedan/Touring-Sport Wagon from Coupe/Convertible and identifies a distinct M3 hood; it also places service changes at 09/2001 for Sedan/Touring and 03/2003 for non-M Coupe/Convertible. Exclude E36, E46 Compact, 2006-up E90-family sedans, non-US/RHD assumptions, aftermarket carbon/fiberglass panels, unsupported M3 or facelift appearance conversions and vehicles with unmeasured hinge, latch, upper tie-bar, fender or headlamp-support collision damage.
View guideE46 Sedan Factory Trunk Lids: Early Supersession, Grip, License-Light, Spoiler, Hinge and Latch Identification
US/LHD 1999-2005 BMW E46 four-door Sedan factory trunk-lid applications only: 1999-2000 323i and 328i, and 2001-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i and 330xi. Resolve the recipient 17-character VIN, production month, Sedan body, installed shell identity, paint code, factory or added lip-spoiler evidence and exact bare-versus-loaded contents before ordering. The checked BMW catalog does not establish a pre-facelift-versus-facelift trunk-shell split: later service lid 41627003314 is listed across the checked US Sedan years and formally supersedes very-early-production lid 41628238462. Exclude Sport Wagon tailgates, Coupe, Convertible, M3, Compact, E36, non-US/RHD assumptions, aftermarket composite lids presented as factory interchange and vehicles with unmeasured rear body, hinge-mount, quarter-panel or latch-support damage.
View guideUS BMW E36 Factory Instrument Clusters: Body, Coding-Plug, Face, Connector and Lawful Odometer Identification
US/LHD 1992-1999 BMW E36 3 Series factory instrument clusters only: 318i/is, 323i/is, 325i/is, 328i/is, US M3 and the distinct 1995-1999 318ti Compact branch. Separate 1992-1996 Sedan/Coupe/Convertible/M3 clusters, 1997-production-end Sedan/Coupe/Convertible/M3 clusters, 1995-1998 318ti clusters and the updated 1999 318ti cluster before selecting by 17-character VIN, build month, body, engine, transmission, US MPH-primary face, exact service/engineering labels, coding path, warning-lamp equipment and rear connectors. Exclude E30, E46, Z3/E36-7 and Z3 Coupe/E36-8 assumptions, non-US or RHD/KM/H donors, aftermarket digital conversions, race displays, undocumented face swaps, mileage alteration and any seller-only plug-and-play claim.
View guideUS BMW E46 Non-M RWD Manual Transmissions: Getrag 250G, ZF 320Z and GS6-37BZ Identification
US/LHD 1999-2006 BMW E46 non-M factory rear-wheel-drive manual applications only: 323i/323Ci, 328i/328Ci, 325i/325Ci and 330i/330Ci in their actual US body and model-year availability. Resolve recipient and donor VIN/build, body, model and engine before using the gearbox matrix. Exclude 325xi/330xi AWD, E46 M3, SMG, automatics, E36/E39/E60/Z3/E85 donors as assumed interchange, non-US/RHD cars and every swap or conversion.
View guideUS BMW E36 Front Door Shells: Sedan, Coupe/Convertible, Compact and M3 Lightweight Exceptions
US/LHD BMW E36 factory front-door bare shells only, split into three non-interchangeable families. FOUR-DOOR SEDAN: 1992-1998 318i/325i/328i and 1997-1998 M3 Sedan applications represented by the checked catalog. TWO-DOOR STANDARD STEEL: US E36 Coupe applications through model year 1999 and Convertible applications through model year 1999, including ordinary body-correct M3 applications, using one checked shell per side across Coupe/Convertible. E36/5 COMPACT: 1995-1999 US 318ti only. Resolve recipient VIN, production month, exact body, physical side and installed material before ordering. Exclude E30, E46, Z3/E36-7, rear doors, non-US Touring, RHD assumptions, skins presented as shells, altered race doors, unsupported body conversions and 1995 M3 Lightweight aluminum-door cars unless VIN-specific BMW material and exact shell identity are independently proven.
View guideE36 Factory Hoods: Body Family, Hinges, Latches, Insulation and Washer Equipment
US/LHD 1992-1999 BMW E36 3 Series factory hood applications only, including the checked Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, M3 and 318ti Compact branches. Resolve the 17-character VIN, production date, exact body family, installed panel and front structure before ordering. The checked catalog separates Sedan/M3 Sedan/318ti Compact from Coupe/Convertible/M3 two-door hoods and also separates early from later two-door hinges at the checked 06/1993 production boundary. Exclude E30, E46, Z3/E36-7, non-US Touring or RHD assumptions, aftermarket carbon/fiberglass panels, appearance conversions and vehicles with unmeasured hinge, latch, radiator-support, fender or headlamp-support collision damage.
View guideUS E36 Rear Axle Carriers: Standard, M3 and 318ti Compact Identification
US/LHD BMW E36 only: regular non-M Sedan, Coupe and Convertible catalog applications; US 1995-1999 M3 Coupe, Sedan and Convertible; and US 1995-1999 318ti Compact. Three factory rear-carrier branches remain separate. Resolve recipient and donor VIN/build, body and exact service identity. Exclude E30, E46, Z3, non-US Touring/Compact variants, RHD/non-US assumptions, fabricated or cut/welded carriers, geometry conversions and appearance-based interchange.
View guideUS E46 Rear Axle Carriers: RWD Non-M and M3 Donor Identification
US/LHD BMW E46 only, narrowed to factory rear-wheel-drive non-M 3 Series applications explicitly supported by the checked 33316770865 catalog record and US 2001-2006 E46 M3 Coupe/Convertible applications supported by 33312282490. Resolve recipient and donor VIN/build, body, transmission and exact service identity. Exclude E36, E30, Z3/Z4, xi/AWD because additional transmission-sensitive carrier branches were not fully mapped, non-US/RHD assumptions, fabricated swap or drift cradles, and cut, welded or structurally repaired carriers.
View guideUS E46 Front Axle Supports: RWD, xi and M3 Carrier Identification
US/LHD BMW E46 only: factory RWD 3 Series and 2001-2006 M3 bare front axle support family 31111096902, plus 2001-2005 325xi Sedan/Wagon and 330xi Sedan AWD family 31101096954. Resolve both VINs/builds, body, drivetrain, engine/transmission, reinforcement plate or adapters and installed interfaces. Exclude E36/E9x, Z4 cross-application, Compact/diesel/non-US/RHD assumptions, tubular or cut/welded swap carriers, and structural-repair claims.
View guideUS E46 M3 DSC Hydraulic Units: MK20, MK60 and Competition-Package Identification
US/LHD 2001-2006 BMW E46 M3 Coupe and Convertible factory DSC hydraulic units and attached electronic control units only. Resolve both VINs/build months, body, exact installed/service identities, early MK20 through 08/2002 versus late MK60 from 09/2002, and standard versus ZCP/Competition S7MA from 12/2004. Exclude non-M E46 RWD/xi, E36/Z3/Z4, CSL/non-US/RHD assumptions, unidentified universal units, mixed hydraulic/electronic halves, flood/fire/collision-contaminated donors, race-only controllers and DSC/ABS delete or bypass work.
View guideBMW E46 Fuel-Tank Shells: Standard Plastic versus M56 SULEV Sealed Stainless Identification
US/LHD gasoline non-M BMW E46 only. Separate standard M52TU/M54 plastic-tank architecture from the 2003-2006 M56 SULEV sealed stainless system; resolve both VINs/builds, body, RWD versus xi/AWD, engine/emissions label, exact installed/service identity, pump/sender openings, internal transfer, filler/vent/EVAP interfaces, mounting and included contents. The checked exact standard-plastic number evidence is RWD-centered, so xi requires current VIN/EPC confirmation and is never inferred interchangeable. Exclude M3/S54, diesel, non-US/RHD, E36/E9x, racing cells, standard-to-M56 or M56-to-standard conversion, cut/modified tanks and unqualified repair, cleaning, purging or shipping claims.
View guide2002-2005 BMW E46 325i, 325xi and 330i Sedan Factory Center and Rear Muffler Identification
US/LHD 2002-2005 BMW E46 six-cylinder Sedans narrowed to 325i M54, the checked 325i M56 SULEV branch, 325xi M54 and 330i M54 factory center- and rear-silencer sections. Resolve both recipient and donor VIN/build, exact engine, RWD versus xi, M56 emissions architecture, production date, S767A Performance Package, transmission/equipment, upstream flange, hanger and bumper-tip interfaces. Exclude 1999-2000 323i/328i, Coupe/Convertible/Touring/Compact bodies, 330xi, E36/E9x, M3/S54, non-US/RHD assumptions, manifolds, catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, emissions deletes, universal/race systems and cut-and-weld conversions.
View guideUS RWD E46 325i/325Ci and 330i/330Ci M54 Engine and Long-Block Donor Identification
US/LHD factory-RWD 2001-2005 E46 325i Sedan/Touring and 2001-2006 325Ci Coupe/Convertible with M54B25, plus 2001-2005 330i Sedan and 2001-2006 330Ci Coupe/Convertible with standard-output M54B30. Exclude 323/328 M52TU, M56 SULEV, 325xi/330xi, S767A/ZHP, M3/S54, E36/E9x, non-US/RHD cars and swaps.
View guideUS/LHD BMW E46 Under-Dash Heater, Evaporator and Blower-Case Assembly Identification
Factory air-conditioned US/LHD 1999-2006 BMW E46 Sedan, Touring, Coupe, Convertible and M3 under-dash heater/evaporator/blower cases only. Identify recipient and donor VIN/build, body, RWD/xi, engine, IHKA versus IHKR, physical housing/module labels and complete installed equipment. Exclude heater-only/non-A/C cases, E36/E9x/E83 donor assumptions, non-US/RHD cars, external compressor/condenser/drier selection and unsupported control conversions.
View guideUS/LHD BMW E46 Steering Columns and RWD/xi Intermediate-Shaft Identification
US/LHD 1999-2006 BMW E46 Sedan, Touring, Coupe, Convertible and M3 factory manually adjustable upper steering columns and lower/intermediate steering-joint assemblies only. Prove recipient and donor VIN/build, body, RWD versus xi, manual versus automatic-interlock equipment, production split, exact label/identity, joints, splines, firewall seal and mounting interfaces. Exclude E36/E9x/E83, non-US/RHD, rack/front-carrier scope, electric-column conversion, rigid/solid couplers, bypasses and damaged donors.
View guideUS/LHD BMW E46 Factory Front-Seat, Rail and Passenger-Occupancy-System Identification
US/LHD 1999-2006 BMW E46 Sedan, Touring, Coupe, Convertible and M3 factory front-seat donors only. Prove both VINs/builds, body, left/driver versus right/passenger side, standard versus sport S481A, manual versus S458A/S459A electric/memory adjustment, heating/lumbar, upholstery code/color, rail and frame identities, harness/connectors, passenger occupancy mat/controller/wiring, lower belt/tensioner and written loaded contents. Checked front side-airbags are door-mounted and outside the seat. Exclude E36/E9x/E8x, non-US/RHD assumptions, rear/racing seats, SRS emulators/bypasses, unsupported coding and damaged or contaminated donors.
View guideUS/LHD BMW E46 Sedan and Touring Factory Rear-Door Shell and Written-Contents Identification
US/LHD 1999-2005 BMW E46 Sedan and Sport Wagon/Touring factory rear-door shell donors only. Prove recipient and donor VIN/build, Sedan versus Touring body, left/driver versus right/passenger side, shell identity, hinge/brake geometry, glass/regulator/latch/handle/trim/wiring contents, paint and actual condition. Exclude Coupe, Convertible, Compact, E36/E9x, front doors, non-US/RHD assumptions, cut or sectioned shells and collision-, corrosion-, fire- or flood-damaged donors.
View guideUS/LHD BMW E46 Sedan and Coupe Factory Rear-Seat and Through-Loading Identification
US/LHD 1999-2006 BMW E46 Sedan and Coupe factory rear-seat cushion/backrest donors only, narrowed to fixed versus S465A through-loading equipment. Prove both VINs/builds, Sedan versus Coupe, production, fixed versus split/folding configuration, left/right backrest sections, upholstery code/color, headrests/armrest, catches/strikers, belt/buckle/interface and written contents. Exclude Touring, Convertible, Compact, E36/E9x, M3 Convertible assumptions, non-US/RHD claims, restraint bypasses and bent, torn, crash-loaded or contaminated donors.
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US/LHD 1999-2005 BMW E46 Sedan and Sport Wagon/Touring factory molded headliner donors only, narrowed to checked sunroof/body/color branches. Prove both VINs/builds, Sedan versus Touring, production, sunroof/no-sunroof equipment, light gray/beige/black color, molded-board identity, curtain-airbag and pillar interfaces, visors/handles/lamps/microphone or wiring and written contents. Exclude Coupe, Convertible, Compact, E36/E9x, non-US/RHD assumptions, sunroof cassette interchange and crushed, cut, sagging, wet, moldy, smoke-, pest- or fire/flood-contaminated donors.
View guideUS/LHD BMW E46 Non-Convertible RWD and xi Molded Floor Covering and Written-Contents Identification
US/LHD BMW E46 Sedan, Touring/Wagon or Coupe factory molded floor-covering donors only, narrowed to checked non-Convertible RWD and xi/AWD front/rear color branches. Prove both VINs/builds, body, production, RWD or xi, anthracite/gray/light-beige color, front and rear section identities, tunnel/HVAC/seat/console openings, backing/insulation, condition and written contents. Exclude Convertible, Compact, E36/E9x, non-US/RHD assumptions, structural floor-pan repair and cut, wet, moldy, burned, pest-, smoke- or biohazard-contaminated donors.
View guideUS/LHD BMW E46 Interior Door-Trim Panel, Body, Side and Equipment Identification
US/LHD BMW E46 Sedan, Touring/Wagon, Coupe and Convertible factory interior door-trim panels/cards only, narrowed by exact body, production, front/rear and left/right position, interior color/upholstery and equipment branch. Prove both VINs/builds, body, production, position/side, molded identity, leather/cloth/vinyl and trim color, side-airbag/speaker/handle/switch openings, vapor barrier, condition and written contents. Exclude E36/E90, body-style interchange without exact proof, non-US/RHD assumptions and delaminated, warped, water-damaged, cut or heavily repaired donors.
View guideBMW E46 Center-Console, Armrest, Selector-Trim and Configuration Identification
BMW E46 3 Series factory center-console shells, armrest or armrest-delete storage sections, manual/automatic/SMG selector covers and parking-brake trim components only, narrowed by exact body, production, LHD/RHD where applicable, armrest/storage configuration, transmission/selector, interior color and component identity. Prove both VINs/builds, body, production, steering position, console/armrest configuration, transmission, exact identity, color/finish, mounting geometry, condition and written contents. Exclude E36/E90, body/configuration interchange without exact catalog and physical proof, mechanical shifter internals and cracked, sticky, cut, warped, water-damaged or heavily repaired donors.
View guideBMW E46 Luggage-Compartment Carpet, Floor and Side-Trim Identification
BMW E46 Sedan, Touring, Coupe and Convertible factory luggage-compartment floor carpet, load-floor/partition panels, wheel-arch/side trim and checked battery/tool/spare covers only, narrowed by body, production, through-load, battery/audio/navigation/spare/tool equipment, physical section, color and fasteners. Prove both VINs/builds, exact body, production, equipment/options, molded identity, section count, backing, condition and written contents. Exclude trunk lids, passenger-compartment carpet, E36/E9x assumptions and cut, wet, moldy, burned, pest-, smoke-, flood- or biohazard-contaminated donors.
View guideUS/LHD BMW E46 Dashboard/Instrument-Panel Shell and Loaded-Trim Identification
US/LHD 1999-2006 BMW E46 factory dashboard/instrument-panel shells and separately itemized vents, ducts, decorative strips, glovebox/lower trim and mounting hardware only, narrowed by body, production, interior color/material, passenger-restraint opening, vent/audio/navigation equipment and written contents. Prove both VINs/builds and exact identities. Exclude E36/E9x, RHD assumptions, instrument electronics, HVAC modules, passenger-airbag sourcing, deployed/tampered SRS and warped, cracked, cut, sun-, heat-, water- or hidden-repair donors.
View guideUS/LHD BMW E36 Center-Console, Armrest and Selector-Trim Identification
US/LHD 1992-1999 BMW E36 factory center-console shells, front/rear storage inserts, armrest bases, gear-selector panels, shifter boots/frames, parking-brake trim, ashtrays, cupholders/coin boxes and switch blanks only, narrowed by body, production, manual/automatic transmission, armrest equipment, switch/storage layout, interior color and written contents. Prove both VINs/builds, exact identity, underside mounts and every included piece. Exclude E30/E46, RHD assumptions, mechanical shifter or parking-brake parts, dashboard/carpet and cracked, cut, warped, liquid-damaged or hidden-repair donors.
View guideUS/LHD BMW E36 Steering-Wheel and Slip-Ring Identification
US/LHD 1992-1999 BMW E36 factory steering-wheel assemblies and their matched slip/contact rings only, narrowed by body, production, restraint generation, standard/sport/M wheel style, spoke design, connector/contact arrangement, exact identity and written contents. Prove both VINs/builds, production date, wheel-back and connector evidence. Exclude E30/E46/Z3 assumptions unless the exact BMW identity proves application, deployed/tampered airbags, used inflators, aftermarket hub bypasses and any seller claim based only on E36 shorthand.
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