3 Series E46

Four-piece repair for the broken mounting tab on the pre-facelift E46 tail-light bulb holder. The creator physically tested it on a 1999 E46 320i with amber turn signals and documents the M6/M3 hardware and left/right external plates. Confirm body and lamp variant, secure every fastener, and verify weather sealing and legal lamp operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

This is for installing a new center support bearing on your E46 driveshaft without risking damaging the bearing. Simply apply some lubricant where the bearing will seat onto the driveshaft and slide bearing on. Then use the tool to hammer in the bearing. It is easier to do with 2 people or if you can stand up and balance the driveshaft with your legs (Ask me how I know). Use the specified automotive-grade material, keep the tool square and inspect the serviced component before reassembly.

Fits 3 Series · E46

I used this tool to remove the crankshaft seal on the M54 engine timing cover. To use it properly, you must place the removal tool from the inside of the timing cover, pushing the seal out towards the outside of the timing cover. Use a mallet and some patience to get it out. Use the specified automotive-grade material, keep the tool square and inspect the serviced component before reassembly.

Fits 3 Series · E46

replacement interior hood latch, original often breaks this version is way stronger than the original Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

BMW E46 Headlight washer cap (left side) BMW part number: 6167.8.256.179 Verify secure retention, weather sealing and legal lamp operation before driving.

Fits 3 Series · E46

These clips can be glued in your oval mirror housing of a BMW E39 M5 or E46 M3 to repair the broken ones. Use "crazyglue" and line the clips up with the missing tabs in the housing. See photos for reference. Dry-fit before fastening and verify glass, latch, wiring and trim clearance through full operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46 · 5 Series · E39

5mm Cable Holder Headlight Bracket Wiring Harness Trim Clip cable clips used to hold the headlight wiring under the hood, redesigned to be easy printable OEM: 61138350827 Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

All 3 parts on my Cults profile: 3D MODEL DESCRIPTION Side BMW E46 interior mounts for windshot. All 3 parts are combinable with the original parts, so you dont have to print all 3 parts and you can choose only these you need. 3D PRINTING SETTINGS I printed in PETG - original settings. Automaticaly generated supports in Prusa Slicer are totally ok to remove. After printing, I recommend to lubricate screw with the nut before tightening. PLA will not be durable enough for outside conditions, so PETG, ABS or ASA are ideal options. Use exterior-rated material and verify secure retention, sealing and adjacent-panel clearance.

Fits 3 Series · E46

Coloring the m logo will make it way better! Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

Print standing vertically, Coat with a clear Just glue on your trim and push it on Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

Hello this is an alternative sliding cover for rear console ashtray in an e46. Both my brothers and my e46 were missing the covers and its a bit of a pricey piece to replace for what it is. I printed in PLA+ with layer lines running against the slats to prevent breakage. Id recommend something like PETG but so far so good in our cars! Included is a 10min test piece file to check fitment and flexibility of your material. You can bend bottom of the cover gently to the curve of the slot before inserting first time to make it go in smooth. If the top of the cover with handle isnt flush when first installed you can bend it up a bit until its flat. I did what I had to do make it work with PLA+ so Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

i bought RHD mirrors to my LHD e46 non-M Coupe and I created this raisers in order to get a better view angles (close to regular mirrors). This can be use to rise the angle of either side of the mirror and can be used in both mirrors. So with this you can "transform" RHD to LHD and viceversa. Dry-fit before fastening and verify glass, latch, wiring and trim clearance through full operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

Greetings. At the moment, the model has already been strengthened and differs from the photo! There was a lot of window play in my E46. the glass rose heavily and crookedly. after disassembling the power window, it became clear that there was strong wear and tear and a large backlash. The brace does not come as a separate spare part, and you cannot buy an official one separately. My model is not perfect, it is robust, reinforced. Copes with its function. Window regulator carriage, right door, farthest from the motor v7. home plate (m) the following model, using the native metal plate in the link Dry-fit before fastening and verify glass, latch, wiring and trim clearance through full operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

Cupholder insert for the rear armrest of BMW E46. The backing is inserted under the leather. Use the backing to mark the location for your cuts. A single slit in the center "web" is also needed to get the backing into the armrest. Carve out the foam as needed to clear the cupholder. Insert the backing, insert the cupholder and use 6 wood screws to hold them together. The screws I used have 4mm outer thread. Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

Many of these filters for the windshield washer reservoir get's broken and fall down into the water. The design is using the filter of the old holder and fits nice into your windshield water reservoir. Cut of the filter from the old holder. Glue it on the bottom. Cut off everything protruding. Done! The bar helps you to get the filter out for cleaning. Use heat-, UV- and fluid-resistant material and verify full wiper or washer clearance.

Fits 3 Series · E46

Replacement upper retaining clip for the rear front-seat back panel, modeled from the surviving seat-panel clip profile and physically compared with the panel. The nearby V5BB Brombeer catalog number identifies the complete parent panel and is intentionally omitted. Confirm seat movement, belt access and occupant clearance before use.

Fits 3 Series · E46

The carpeted panel on the interior of the E46 touring hatch is tricky to remove, and often the retaining clips are broken. I have created these two clips which can be epoxied in place to return normal function. In order to use them, completely cut the broken part of the clips out as shown in the photo then, use an epoxy like JB Weld liberally - the holes provide a mechanical bond for the epoxy. Note there are a right and a left. I did not create the center clip. Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

My wifes car was equiped with a Hard top, but during summertime the hardtop is removed and there were these big gaping holes in the plastic trim. Apparantly there is a cover that fits there, but they cost aroun €60-80, each.. Can't have it that way and i wont pay that crazy amount for some plastic. Designed my own and sanded and plastidipped in black.. Looks good enough for me.. If you don't want to make one self, search for these part numbers on ebay or your local bmw dealer. 51717022385 51717022386 PS: The bunny ears will break, so just break them of before mounting.. They never aligned up but the part will not fall away.. it is snugg fittment. :) Use exterior-rated material and verify secure retention, sealing and adjacent-panel clearance.

Fits 3 Series · E46

[*TIRES SQUEAL AROUND TIGHT BEND* "Ugh, there goes my polar pop!"] Don't let this be you! This E46 cup holder expander will give your large size beverage a more comfortable place to rest. I have designed this one using Fusion360's shape optimization (hence the crazy design). Feel free to edit as you please and make the cup holder fit your favorite oversize mug or water bottle using the attached Fusion360 File. Enjoy. Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

I designed this valve shim placement tool to aid in my recent valve adjustment on my 2004 BMW E46 M3. After viewing the picture of this special tool online, I decided it wasn't worth the money to order one, so I purchased some magnets and printed one instead. The magnet I used is a 8mm(0.315") Diameter x 3mm(0.118") Height, and was embedded into the base during the printing stage. I used the color change feature of PrusaSlicer to stop the print before the top layer and inserted the magnet. I printed both parts out of PETG and glued them together with cyanoacrylate. The tool was tested on my engine and worked perfectly. I even did the hard to reach rear valves with this homemade tool. Use the specified automotive-grade material, keep the tool square and inspect the serviced component before reassembly.

Fits 3 Series · E46

A Friend of mine lost one of the adjustment Knobs of his E46 Cabrio, you can buy it for the bargain of 180€, after 1h of modeling in Fusion360 the cost sank to 50ct a piece Confirm seat movement, belt access and occupant clearance before use.

Fits 3 Series · E46

My wind screen mounts got old and broke off, and I don't have a wind screen. These are designed to cover up the gaping hole. Not a perfect fit but definitely good enough - it won't fall out. PETG or ABS required for a hot car. Use exterior-rated material and verify secure retention, sealing and adjacent-panel clearance.

Fits 3 Series · E46

This is an updated set of Murat's clips which fit on the facelifted E46 kidney grills (My car is a 2002 325i wagon) and work without any filing / cutting / modification of the 3D printed part. How to use: Follow Murat's instructions for trimming the existing clip sockets on the kidney grill plastic (leaving ~1mm left + socket depth). Install as suggested by them (use a small flathead screwdriver or similar to pry the metal tabs of the hood into the printed groove on the clips. My printed parts are numbered and lettered to indicate where they go on the grill. How to read the number/lettering: When standing in front of the car and looking at the grill, there is a Left and Right grill. On each Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

Mine got lost, so I decided to make one! Print in PETG or other heat resistant filament. BMW (E46 3 Series, E83 X3) Battery Positive Terminal Base B + - Cover Cap (61138371011) Fuse and insulate any added wiring correctly, secure it from chafe and confirm the circuit remains serviceable.

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