EASY DIY BMW M3 Starter Replacement Part 1: Removal
Channel: Fatboys Garage
Date: 2022-08-24

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In this video we show you the easy way to replace your BMW E46 M3 Starter; without pulling the motor or moving the transmission out of the way.  YES there is a way to do it just with removing he air intake box and going in from the top!

If you need to see how to remove your airbox; click this link to visit our video on how to do so.  Then you can continue with this video.  Heres the link:

How to remove your BMW E46 M3 Air intake box.
https://youtu.be/p9kpcDeLwTE



If your starter failed; you're going to want to order these parts:
PARTS LIST:

E12 Wrench:  We got ours from local snap on dealer.  If you find one elsewhere please let us know!

Starter ( Most affordable)
https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=wjLDNk1cnDk&mid=43304&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecstuning.com%2Fb-valeo-parts%2Fnew-starter%2F12417835735%7Eval%2F

Starter ( closest to OEM) by Bosch
https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=wjLDNk1cnDk&mid=43304&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecstuning.com%2Fb-bosch-parts%2Fremanufactured-starter%2F12417835735ktbos%2F

Starter Bolts M10x65 (Purchase 2)
https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=wjLDNk1cnDk&mid=43304&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecstuning.com%2Fb-genuine-bmw-parts%2Ftorx-bolt-priced-each%2F07129904681%2F



Other Parts you may need when doing air box installation

Hose clamps for Throttle body boot to Throttle Body
https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=wjLDNk1cnDk&mid=43304&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecstuning.com%2Fb-ecs-parts%2F1-2-12mm-band-hose-clamp-60-80mm%2F003402ecs05a-10%2F

Hose clamps for Throttle Body Boot to Airbox ( Narrow clamps to replace OE style)
https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=wjLDNk1cnDk&mid=43304&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecstuning.com%2Fb-genuine-bmw-parts%2Fhose-clamp%2F11611407696%2F

Hand tools: If you don't already own some basic tools and wrenches for your BMW.
https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=wjLDNk1cnDk&mid=43304&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecstuning.com%2Fb-schwaben-parts%2Fschwaben-european-hand-tool-starter-kit%2F005981sch01akt%2F