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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023M3 BASE, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)COLLISIONSTRUCTURALCOLLISION - BODY PANEL REPAIR (G80)BODY PANEL REPAIR41 11 SUPPORT41 11 071 REPLACING ENGINE MOUNT WITH LEFT WHEEL ARCH IN FRONT OF FIREWALL (M3 BASE, M3 COMPETITION, M3 COMPETITION M XDRIVE, M3 CS)REMOVING ENGINE MOUNT IN FRONT OF FIREWALL WITH WHEEL ARCH
2023 BMW M3 Base, Standard Trans
Removing Engine Mount In Front Of Firewall With Wheel Arch
2023 BMW M3 Base, Standard TransSECTION Removing Engine Mount In Front Of Firewall With Wheel Arch
- Make the separating cut (1) according to the schematic diagram. Thereby disconnect only the outer panel
- Loosen welded connections in areas (2)NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS . - Release the spot-welded adhesive joints in the area (3) and remove the carrier support section
- Release welded connections in areas (1)
- Open bonded rivet connections in area (1)
- Loosen the bonded rivet connection joints in the areas (1)
- Open bonded rivet connections in area (1)
- Mark the rough severance cut (1) according to the schematic diagram and cut
- Remove the wheel arch (2) along with the engine mount section (3)
- Loosen welded connections in areas (1)NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: OPENING BONDED CONNECTIONS . - Loosen self-tapping screws and bonded connection in area (2)
- Remove reinforcement (3)
- Perform a separating cut (1) according to the diagram and disconnect the engine mount (2) section by section
- Loosen the bonded rivet connection joints in the areas (3)
- Release bonded connection in area (1)
- Release the self-tapping screws and bonded connections in the areas (1) and remove the engine mount (2)
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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.