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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.

Fits 3 Series · E46 · 7 Series · E38 · Z3 · E36/7 / E36/8

When I bought a E46 Compact it had broken rear shelf retaining clip. So whenever I opened the trunk the shelf would hang randomly in the air. Also it made closing the trunk hard, as it jammed between the trunk lid and the body of the car. So I decided to make a model of the broken shelf clip, that came with the car. It may need some sanding or filing to achieve a better fitment in the shelf steel tube. Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

Cap for BMW 3 Series E46 washer fluid reservoir. Excellent friction fit when printed in PETG Use heat-, UV- and fluid-resistant material and verify full wiper or washer clearance.

Fits 3 Series · E46

Replacement clip for the door-sill trim. The creator installed several copies and reports that they hold securely. Align the clip carefully during installation so it does not break while being pressed into place. Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part, and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

Fixes the third brake light from falling off the glass. replaces the usually broken clips. Verify secure retention, weather sealing and legal lamp operation before driving.

Fits 3 Series · E46

These are speaker adapter mounts for BMW E46 front doors. There is a mount for both the tweeter and woofer. The mounts are designed for a JL Audio C3-525 component set but I have included generic .stp files for the mounts to adapt the design for your speakers. The woofers are screwed into the printed adapter rings and then the factory mounting screws are used to fix them to the door card. The tweeters clip into the mount with a twist and are held with integrated springs. The tweeter mounts also re-use the factory screws to hold them to the door cards. Left and right are exactly the same and there is no need to mirror the mounts. These fit perfectly and I have had no issues after a month of i Fuse and insulate any added wiring correctly, secure it from chafe and confirm the circuit remains serviceable.

Fits 3 Series · E46

BMW E46 dash trim mounting clip. Part number: 51458266814 - Insert Rot. Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46 · 7 Series · E38 · X3 · E83

I recently got a new (used) BMW E46 and noticed the panels that run along the top of the door had been damaged by the previous owner. Took out one of the not damaged clips and remade it in Fusion 360, then printed a handful to replace on all the doors. Worked a charm! Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

If you don't use the flashlight in your e46 BMW glovebox, here is a nice USB port adaptor that will plug right into the dash and give you two switched ports! I removed the center of the flashlight receptacle with a screwdriver and removed the pins, which are reused in the new adapter. Print both pieces, then wire two of these buck converters with 18AWG wire. There is not a lot of space, so you need to be delicate. Pin closest the the edge is negative. Solder the lead wires to the pins before inserting from the bottom - be careful not to insert too far. Push the assembled converter into the receptacle, push the female connector housing onto the back, plug in the wire from the car and re-inser Fuse and insulate any added wiring correctly, secure it from chafe and confirm the circuit remains serviceable.

Fits 3 Series · E46

I lost my cap some time ago and I found one here, but not for my model and not in design I wanted. Therefore I did model for my car. It is tested in e46 convertible, but probably will fit coupe and maybe also other models. Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

I used it for my BMW E46 and it is very sturdy. You can use a 32mm Hex Nut or a 1/2" square wrench to open the oil filter cap. The Tool on the picture was an earlier smaller version but it broke. Use the specified automotive-grade material, keep the tool square and inspect the serviced component before reassembly.

Fits 3 Series · E36 · 3 Series · E46

Mounting clip replacement for the BMW E46 kidney grill. The kidney grills are held in place in the bonnet through flexible lips, which become brittle with time and heat exposure. My car is 14 years old and the kidney grills had lost their grips a while ago and were about to fall over. The quick fix was to string them up from the inside, but hardly an elegant fix for a BMW! Use cabin-heat-resistant material, dry-fit the part and confirm secure retention and unobstructed operation.

Fits 3 Series · E46

Four-piece E36 bumper-inlet duct inspired by the Dinan layout and physically shown installed between the bumper opening and air filter. Print in heat- and impact-resistant material, bond the sections securely, and verify filter, fan, belt, water-ingress and road-clearance conditions on the exact car.

Fits 3 Series · E36

Replacement sunroof-motor cover for BMW E36 Coupe, with separate switch-cutout and plain versions plus the source 3MF. The source shows a finished print and physical installation. Use cabin-heat-resistant material and verify switch, motor, headliner and retaining-clip clearance.

Fits 3 Series · E36

Protective cap for the upper front strut bearing on a BMW E36, physically shown printed and installed in the engine bay. Use engine-bay-rated material and confirm it clears the strut brace, nut and suspension movement.

Fits 3 Series · E36

Replacement spacer for the front drink recess in the BMW E36 factory centre-console cupholder, physically shown installed. The creator lists accessory number 82111469119, but it was not independently resolved to this printed subcomponent and is intentionally omitted.

Fits 3 Series · E36

Direct replacement retainer for the BMW E36 Touring tailgate trim, physically shown installed at the lower edge of the open tailgate. Print in a tough material and confirm every stud and clip seats without distorting the trim.

Fits 3 Series · E36

Rear-cap extension physically fitted to an original BMW E36 fog lamp to clear the cooling fan on an LED replacement bulb while retaining the stock cap. Check bulb legality, connector strain, weather sealing, lamp clearance and heat before road use.

Fits 3 Series · E36

Three glue-in repair bases for the different upper, middle and lower clip positions on BMW E36 A-pillar trim. The source physically shows the damaged trim and provides position-specific geometry. Mark each original location and verify the trim remains secure around any curtain-free wiring or seals.

Fits 3 Series · E36

50 mm inner-diameter service sleeve for pressing output-flange seals out of the 168 mm differential on a 1995 E36 318ti. The source shows the physical tool and flange. Support the housing correctly, keep the tool square, and do not reuse a damaged seal.

Fits 3 Series · E36

67 mm cupholder and 54 mm reducer for the square opening ahead of the armrest in an E36 Compact. The source shows both sizes physically installed with 250 ml and 500 ml cans. Verify handbrake, shifter and armrest clearance before use.

Fits 3 Series · E36

Replacement holder for the BMW E36 engine-bay inspection lamp, physically printed by the creator. Use ABS, nylon or another engine-bay-rated material, secure the lamp wiring away from heat and moving components, and verify the lamp cannot detach.

Fits 3 Series · E36

Service driver sized to install 168 mm differential output seals to the original depth on four-cylinder E36 and creator-listed Z3 applications. The source shows the physical tool on the differential. Use with a flat striking plate, measure seal depth, and inspect the seal lip before assembly.

Fits 3 Series · E36 · Z3 · E36/7 / E36/8