How to change engine thermostat on BMW E46 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

How to change engine thermostat / radiator thermostat / thermostat on BMW 3 4 (E46) 2.0 Estate 1999–2005 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Engine thermostat on BMW 3 Compact (E46) (03.2001 - 02.2005) / BMW 3 Limousine (E46) (02.1998 - 04.2005) / BMW 3 Coupe (E46) (02.1999 - 07.2006) / BMW 3 Cabrio (E46) (04.2000 - 12.2007) cars should be changed, as a rule, according to one and the same procedure. However, there can be slight differences due to specific features of the vehicle design.

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0:00 — BMW E46 Touring – engine thermostat / radiator thermostat / thermostat: step-by-step replacement tutorial
1:44 — Unscrew the coolant drain plug.
3:11 — Unscrew the EGR cooler fasteners.
5:08 — Unscrew the thermostat housing fasteners.
6:57 — Tighten the EGR cooler bracket.
9:03 — Tighten the clamp of the EGR cooler pipe.

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