How To: E46 Fender Removal

[@USMC_Reaper]

sweet, thanks man. had a bear ding my fender and everyone anted 2.5k for this fix, your not only teaching a vet how to work on his passion but how to save money! Great video as per usual and much appreciated.

[@AndrewRBrim]

Sweet video man, to the point, visuals of the spots I need to locate, and very helpful. I will stay tuned.

[@ShopLifeTV]

+Andrew Brim i appreciate it !

[@aceonwheels2349]

I've recently "inherited" an e46 from a family friend. I've learned so much from watching your videos and I'll definitely keep my phone close when I get to upgrading everything. Keep up the awesome work.

[@ShopLifeTV]

+Eacey Ivey Thanks, let me know if you need any help!

[@aceonwheels2349]

+ShopLifeTV will do sir. keep it up!

[@octavian3287]

Great video, I have the face-lift version but I hope there's not too much of a difference.

[@xaviergl]

Quick and efficient video! Will help me alot when replacing my fender on my 325 wagon

[@moisesmacedo6176]

Bro same I got hit in my wagon

[@8278134038]

Thank you, well done. You kept the video to the subject and avioded excess talking. This is a great help for me.

[@Cue1477]

Excellent tutorial i have a 2002 330ci Msport and need to replace the wing great help thanks :-)

[@tonysmyth9781]

Great video man. Such a shame when bmw are great vehicle builders yet fail on having a some kind of flexible seal between the wheel arch liner and wing which is what I plan to do to stop water getting behind there. 👍

[@randyfitz8310]

Clear and concise! Thanks.

[@airbranchman7186]

The black clips that you pushed out to get the fender dirt protection cover out, are those reusable? If not what size are they if i want to buy new ones? Awesome video!

[@nerminc.1713]

Thank you. Very clear and to the point video.

[@depesas]

Thanks for the good video! Im going to do the same now for my e46 ❤️

[@jojoyoboi7686]

Thank you for this video my wife just got her Monte hit and I need to replace her fender this video was literally exactly what I needed

[@richardbrunn9303]

Hey thanks for the video I do have question: Do I have to remove front bumper to remove the fender?

[@oneav8or]

Richard Brunn I had the same question, and looks like from other videos of the E46 fender removal you can remove them with the number still on. We shall see.

[@ShopLifeTV]

You do not have to remove the front bumper to remove a fender

[@Bonkatronicks]

Thanks wondering how they put over fenders on without rivets

[@sellsellsell2000]

Any tips on replacing 323i sedan 'Rocker Panel' (Side Skirts) with 330i ZHP skirt? Thanks

[@mksmanikandan]

Very nice video. Thanks!

[@EdenYisrael]

this might be a late question, but i have a 02 330xi with facelift lights. can i just stick on prefacelift fenders and install prefacelift headlights?

[@daveyboydarksidetattoosdav1796]

Nice mate short n sweet mate it clear n simple. Thanks

[@whitedust696]

thanks i tried ....it longer than i thought but in the end got it done these e46 seem to rust especially on the arches any tips on bumber removal ??

[@l34052]

I need to do this on both sides of my car and you make it look really simple but I know once I got started there would be a world of problems come up I don't know what to do. Is it actually necessary to take the wheel off or could it be done with it still on?

[@nonmutualgroup]

good question

[@bimmers_etc]

My '02 is missing the mounting hardware at the rear bottom of both front fenders, facing into the door jamb. Can you give a close-up of how this should look? Cheers!

[@danbell1332]

Hi there, great videos. Have you ever done one for the removal of front fender on a x type Jag? Thanks in advance for any help.

[@davidbalderramos7862]

good video .. but i need help is the same for the Ford Fusion 2007 remove fender?? thanks

[@emilyosays1]

So what would you do if you stripped the 30torx screws? 😬

[@zhenghaorocks]

Thanks for the vid man! If I am looking for a shop to help replace it, how many hours of labour is reasonable? Seems like 1hr should suffice?

[@davidnorman8403]

Hi what size hex key will i need to unbolt the wing please

[@TheChewyWun]

Is a 2000 323ci convertible the same? Looking at one that will need the inner and outer fender, and headlight assembly swapped. Doesn't look too hard.

[@tonytonesterrobertson393]

Sharp, thorough job... I'm ready for the U-Pick-It yard! :D

[@ShopLifeTV]

Good luck!

[@BigLongJohnson79]

Do you have to take off the front bumper as well?

[@luhrenzo]

Hey got a question! So I'm getting my side blinkers shaved. Will taking the bulbs off cause a fault light to come on in the dash? I've never had to replace my bulbs so I don't know if a fault light comes on or not. Thanks!

[@DriftSharks]

Do the headlights have to be out to remove the fender like in your video?

[@ShopLifeTV]

no they do not just the corner light unless it is a facelift coupe then yes

[@thakrak]

Many thanks man!!!

[@UNO0763]

I attempted this and realized all the top fender screws were already striped. Any tricks to getting them out?

[@TWINTURBSKII]

What size did you use to take off the bolts in the bay

[@baronsproduction3862]

Hi nice work , U know if i can put m3 e46 fenders on e46 Coupé ?

[@ShopLifeTV]

Yes you can

[@baronsproduction3862]

+ShopLifeTV you know the m3 Fenders are large

[@devinhill5341]

Thanks for the help bro!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Happy to help

[@Felyxorez]

Very good tutorial, thank you! Keep going! The bolts on top are mean. I destroyed mines. :(

[@ShopLifeTV]

Felyxorez Thanks! And I've stripped many of them, I usually use a cordless impact to remove those now, works every time!

[@Felyxorez]

ShopLife Thanks for the advices! I'm gonna try this.

[@geovanniramirez4991]

Are you wearing what the doctor's uniform?

[@genepenna8549]

Thanks for posting this video. BTW how did you color your side moldings to match the car? Paint? Wrap? Do you have a video on that job?

[@ShopLifeTV]

Hey I do not have a video on it but I painted them when I repainted my fenders

[@TWINTURBSKII]

The bolt in the engine bay stripped any idea how to get it out?

[@JoseLopez-mk5cp]

Hey quick question, might this work for a 2000 bmw 323i ?

[@based1781]

nice video, your videos have helped me a lot. thumbs up!

[@TOPROLLER101]

hey thanks for the video I have to do the drivers side on my 2001 bmw 325xi so this video came in handy I am also looking for a set of xenon hid headlights that will fit my car let me know what you got kicking around.

[@ShopLifeTV]

I have a set xenons for prefacelift sedan. Message me on instagram @ShopLifeTV

[@akhoundog]

must the bumper be removed? Thank you for the video!

[@ShopLifeTV]

no

[@elribeiro2240]

you are the best!

[@Goliath2012Thai]

Thanks so much.

[@kevinsampson3815]

Good job!!

[@p00pie]

I stripped one of the engine bay bolts on my E36. It was a nightmare. My torx bit was ever so slightly worn down.

[@ShopLifeTV]

+Cosmeth Kramer I know that feeling haha. I make sure all of my bits are good before I work on any torx bolts lol.

[@tvrfly57689]

Could a m3 fender fit as a replacement ?

[@ShopLifeTV]

only on coupes

[@neversober7323]

how can i get this fender

[@simohayha5274]

2:24 summoning the devil for super mechanic powers. just kidding sweet video. Thanks.

[@JustAnotherE46]

So I kinda stripped the Torx screws on the top ...

[@MrDumi1]

Hi my fender liner has a crack ,will water leak in side the car? Thanks, cool video s ,sub from UK

[@ShopLifeTV]

+Dumi Mudi Depends on where the crack is, but I've seen e46's with no fender liners at all and the interior did not leak anything so you should be fine. Thanks for watching!

[@MrDumi1]

Thanks mate,love your work

[@luisvaz599]

Nice vídeo 👌 Okay so i have a Bmw 330ci 2004 , are all the fenders the same ? Cause when i try to buy it on eBay they ask me for my vin number ?

[@ShopLifeTV]

+Luis Vazquez Fenders are different between coupe and sedan, also between facelift and prefacelift.

[@emilian93]

good Video!

[@ShopLifeTV]

emilian93 Thanks for the feedback!

[@mattroche1377]

Torque settings for the screws when you replace?

[@timothybrenner8587]

3 ugga duggas

[@jaredbrown1162]

what do i do if deer fawked up car mi fender gone bye also turn corner light got fucked and mirror despaWn so ya

[@Suislide_vlogs]

why do i have the same bolts missing😂😂😂😂😂

[@hellarepublican8923]

Widebody

[@dizzy83]

You look very young here lol

[@johnnystock7294]

Hi key clickbait. Thumbnail shows facelift one. This is clearly pre facelift

[@bmore4102]

Hey man thanks for all the helpful videos,i just got myself a 03 bmw 325i lastyear from a car auction only had 92,000miles and 1 owner and no accidents,im replaceing the same panel you just replaced,1 question i have for you is the problem im having is my check engine light keeps coming on and when i check it with my scanner it says bank 1 and bank 2 are runing lean,so im assumeing its a vacumme leak,so ingoogled i started with changeing the MAF and still nothing,then i changed the disa valve because i heard a rattleing inside and the flap was broke so i replaced it and im still geting the check engine light and same codes,and im hearin the rattleing again i hope the flap dident brake again if so ima have to get one of those rebuild kits woth the metal flap! Please man if you could help me out my names tommy from baltimore my gmails [e-mail] thanks in advance man i figured if anyones gona know its You!