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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023M3 BASE, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSBODY EQUIPMENT -- REPAIR (1 OF 2) -- M3 (G80)
2023 BMW M3 Base, Automatic Trans
Body Equipment -- Repair (1 Of 2) -- M3 (G80)
2023 BMW M3 Base, Automatic TransSECTION Body Equipment -- Repair (1 Of 2) -- M3 (G80)
- 51 00 Body Equipment, General
- Notes on component bonding with adhesive tape (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- Overview of consumables (applicable BMW parts catalogue) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- Safety instructions for working on vehicles with airbag systems (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 11 Bumper, Front
- 51 11 050 Removing and attaching/replacing front bumper cover support (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 11 060 Removing and installing/replacing support for front lower bumper cover (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 11 156 Remove and install front bumper cover (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 11 157 Replace bumper cover, front (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- Remove front ornamental grille
- Removing the left and right bumper brackets partially
- Remove the left and right fog light brackets
- Removing the ornamental grille of the left and right side bumper cover
- Removing the left and right side attachment part
- Removing the ultrasonic sensor
- Installing the ultrasonic sensor
- Installing the left and right side attachment part
- Installing the ornamental grille of the left and right side bumper cover
- Installing the fog light bracket on the left and right
- Partially installing the bumper bracket on the left and right
- Install front ornamental grille
- 51 11 158 Replacing number plate baseplate for the license plate (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 11 183 Removing and installing ornamental grille in front bumper cover (left or right side) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 11 400 Removing and installing front end (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 11 410 Removing and attaching/replacing the attachment part, left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 11 780 Replacing lower left deformation element (Bumper cover disassembled) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 11 781 Replacing Deformation Element, Bottom, Right (Bumper Cover Disassembled) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 12 Bumper, Rear
- 51 12 050 Bumper, Rear Removing And Installing/Replacing The Support For The Rear Bumper Cover (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 12 156 Removing and installing rear bumper panel (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 12 157 Replace rear bumper panel (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 12 315 Removing and installing/replacing the rear diffuser (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 12 410 Remove and install/replace left or right attachment trim (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 12 415 Remove and install/replace bumper panel trim on the left (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 12 416 Remove and install/replace bumper panel trim on the right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 12 825 Removing and installing/replacing the bumper guide, rear, center (Bumper cover disassembled) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 12 828 Removing and installing/replacing the bumper guide, rear left or right (Bumper cover disassembled) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 13 Trim Parts, Covers, Handle Strip
- 51 13 000 Removing and installing/replacing front grill center section (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 13 043 Remove and install/replace the trim on the rear side panel, left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 13 045 Removing and installing/replacing side panel trim on left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 13 116 Removing and installing cowl cover (rear) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 13 280 Removing and installing left or right roof trim strip (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 14 Plates, Labels, Adhesive Films
- General notes for labelling with adhesive films (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 14 001 Replacing front BMW badge (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing rear BMW emblem (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 14 111 Replace rear model inscription (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- Replacing model name plate, rear (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 Mirrors, Decorative Strips, Consoles
- 51 16 001 Removing and installing the outside rearview mirror on left or right front door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 002 Replace exterior rearview mirror on left or right front door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 026 Replace mirror glass for exterior vehicle mirror (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 040 Removing and installing/replacing housing on left or right vehicle exterior mirror (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 041 Removing and installing/replacing protective cap on left or right outside rearview mirror (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 045 Remove and installing or replacing retaining ring on left or right exterior vehicle mirror (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 063 Removing and installing/replacing the interior rearview mirror (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 080 Removing and installing or replacing sun visor and left or right counter support (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 150 Removing and installing front storage compartment (ashtray) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 151 Replace front storage compartment (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 160 Removing and installing the center console trim (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 163 Removing and installing rear center console trim (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 164 Replacing rear center console trim (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 165 Completely removing and installing center console (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 166 Replacing center console (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 169 Replacing rear inner center console trim (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 172 Removing and installing the center armrest storage compartment (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 202 Removing and installing/replacing front cup holder (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 206 Removing and installing/replacing center armrest (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 213 Replacing storage compartment trim (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 220 Replacing storage compartment trim (Center Stack) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 225 Removing and installing/replacing decorative trim on center console left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 341 Removing and installing/replacing lock cylinder for glove compartment (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 355 Removing and installing/replacing driver's side fold-out compartment (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 376 Removing and installing glove box lid (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 377 Replacing glove box lid (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 383 Remove and install/replace damper for glove compartment (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 450 Removing and installing/replacing rear left/right grab handle (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 16 480 Removing and installing or replacing front grab handle (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 Door Locks, Handles, Fittings, Front
- 51 21 003 Replacing front left or right lock striker (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 004 Adjusting the lock striker, front left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 092 Removing and installing/replacing the door lock of the driver's door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 111 Removing and installing/replacing the door lock of the front passenger door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 125 Removing and installing/replacing the outside door handle support including lock cylinder, left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 126 Removing and installing/replacing the outside door handle support without lock cylinder, left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 140 Removing and installing/replacing the complete lock cylinder on the left or right front door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 170 Removing and installing/replacing the outside door handle at the front left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 225 Removing and installing/replacing the inner door opener on the left or right front door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 233 Removing and installing/replacing the Bowden cable of the outside door handle at the front left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 235 Removing and installing/replacing the Bowden cable for the inner door handle on the front door on the left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 280 Remove and install/replace door stop of the front left or front right door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 300 Removing and installing/replacing the window channel strip on the outside of the front door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 21 330 Removing and installing/replacing the window channel strip on the inside of the front door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 22 Door Locks, Handles, Fittings, Rear
- 51 22 001 Replacing the rear left or right lock striker (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 22 004 Adjusting the lock striker, rear left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 22 090 Remove and install/replace the door lock on the left or right rear doors (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 22 126 Removing and installing/replacing outside door handle support on left or right rear door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 22 170 Removing and installing/replacing the outside door handle at the rear left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 22 225 Removing and installing/replacing the inner door opener on the left or right rear door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 22 233 Removing and installing/replacing the Bowden cable for the outside door handle at the rear left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 22 235 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for inside door opener on left or right rear door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 22 280 Removing and installing/replacing the door check on the left or right rear door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 22 300 Removing and installing/replacing the exterior window channel strip on the left or right rear door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 22 330 Removing and installing/replacing the window channel strip on the inside of the rear door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 23 Hood Latch, Locks
- Adjusting/replacing bump stops (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- Removing/installing ball sockets with clip (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 23 004 Adjusting engine compartment lid catch (Adjusting the lock bars) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 23 100 Removing and installing/replacing right engine compartment lid lock (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 23 110 Removing and installing/replacing left engine compartment lid lock (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 23 131 Adjusting left or right striker on engine compartment lid (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 23 211 Removing and installing/replacing Bowden cable for hood locks (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 23 265 Removing and installing/replacing left or right gas spring for engine compartment lid (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 23 400 Removing and installing/replacing the left or right actuator (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 24 Trunk Latch, Locks
- 51 24 004 Adjusting rear lid lock (Tailgate lock lower section) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 24 100 Removing and installing/replacing tailgate lock (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 24 130 Removing and installing/replacing striker for tailgate lock (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 24 133 Removing and installing/replacing drive for soft-close motor on trunk lid (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 24 147 Replacing button for trunk lid actuation (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 24 301 Removing and installing/replacing tailgate gas pressure spring (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 24 324 Removing and installing/replacing right tension spring for trunk lid (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 24 325 Removing and installing/replacing left tension spring for rear lid (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 24 351 Removing/installing/replacing electrical spindle drive for trunk lid, right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 31 Windshield, Rear Window
- General procedure for the disassembly and installation of bonded window glass (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- Materials for bonding window (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- Notes on window bonding repair kit (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- Remove windshield with "Roll Out 2000" (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- Removing windows with a "Spider" (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- Removing windows with an oscillating knife (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- Window glass removal with wire pull handle (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 31 000 Removing and installing windshield (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 31 011 Replace windshield (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 31 030 Removing and installing/replacing the gutter strip on the windshield on the left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 31 200 Removing and installing rear window (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 31 221 Replace rear window (rear window broken) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 32 Front Door Window Frame, Seal, And Glass
- 51 32 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 32 170 Removing and installing/replacing door window glass, front left or right (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 32 211 Replacing rubber window seal for front left or right door window glass (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 32 390 Removing and installing/replacing the frame trim on the window frame of the left or right front door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 32 420 Remove and install/replace window frame trim of the front left or front right door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 33 Front Power Window Mounting
- 51 33 066 Removing and installing module bracket of left front door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 33 068 Removing and installing module bracket of right front door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 33 070 Replacing left front door module bracket (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 33 072 Replacing right front door module bracket (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 34 Rear Door Fixed Window Glass
- 51 34 160 Removing and installing/replacing housing cover on inner left or right door window frame (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 34 171 Replacing rear left or right door window (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 34 191 Replacing left or right fixed door window in rear window frame (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 34 211 Replacing rubber seal for rear left or right door window (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 34 380 Removing and installing/replacing the frame trim on the window frame of the left or right rear door (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 34 420 Removing and installing/replacing window frame trim of the rear left or rear right door (Front) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
- 51 34 426 Replacing left or right window guide rail trim (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.