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  1. Changed Rear Bearings in 1 hr! Write up!
  2. Just converted Manual M3 mirrors to Electric! WRITEUP!
  3. DIY: How To Swap a Differential (plenty of pics)
  4. DIY: Window Motor Repair W/pics
  5. DIY: Replacing Door Handle Trim
  6. 9005 DIY fog light mod:
  7. DIY: Removing the lock from a glove box
  8. DIY: Removing the side mirrors
  9. DIY: Removing light switch vent
  10. DIY: Installation of a lighted shift knob
  11. DIY: Removing the center vent
  12. Pelican parts jack adapter
  13. DIY: Removing rear vent window
  14. DIY: Removing the maplight
  15. DIY: Removing the headliner
  16. DIY: Removing the third brake light
  17. DIY: removing front seats
  18. DIY: Removing door sills
  19. DIY: Removing armrest center console
  20. DIY: Removing sunglass cubby
  21. DIY: Shift surround console removal
  22. DIY: Guage cluster removal
  23. DIY: M3 side moldings
  24. DIY: Sunroof removal
  25. DIY: Alarm install
  26. DIY: Microfilter change
  27. DIY:Removing fabric shuttle from sunroof
  28. DIY:Removing the headliner
  29. DIY:Removing the rear seats
  30. DIY:Seat release cable fix
  31. DIY:Removing gas pedal
  32. Idle Control Valve Write up; ICV clean DIY
  33. DIY: intake heatshield
  34. DIY: replacing a front wheel bearing
  35. **The Offical S52 SWAP DIY with TONS OF PICS**
  36. DIY: Seat Belt Removal
  37. DIY: Replacing Wheel Well Liners
  38. DIY: Chrome Ring Install with pics...
  39. DIY– TSX Projector Retrofit into ZKW Headlights with Lens “Pupils” (>60 Pics)
  40. xjeeper's Hood latch and cable replacement DIY (the easy way)
  41. E36 Door Handle Replacement DIY
  42. DIY: Footwell Lights
  43. Lower joint assembly DIY: Play in Steering
  44. Motor Mount Replacement DIY
  45. DIY: Complete ASC delete with no ABS light/fault!
  46. My DIY 3.5" Intake (E36 M3)
  47. DIY: Changed my Alpine Head unit's glow from green to amber
  48. Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement & Creaky Pedal Fix DIY
  49. Lower cam chain tensioner DIY E36 M3
  50. My first DIY, Brakes!
  51. DIY: Headlight cleanup
  52. aluminum gauge bezel diy!
  53. Do not post questions in this forum!
  54. DIY cheap obc replacement bulbs with pics
  55. Microfilter/pollen filter DIY
  56. Pedal Travel Switch - ABS DIY Fix
  57. DIY: Wood trim delete (a.k.a. painting your trim)
  58. DIY: Power Seats Upgrade
  59. DIY: E36 Fuel Filter Replacement
  60. DIY: Optomistic Speedometer Repair (Needle Position Fix)
  61. DIY M3 tensioner waterpump/ alt
  62. Aftermarket Gauges DIY
  63. DIY: wire hazards to flash w/ factory alarm
  64. DIY: Ultimate Aftermarket Gauge FAQ and DIY
  65. DIY: Ultimate Audio/Communications Upgrade
  66. DIY Polish aluminum. (thermostat housing)
  67. How To: E36 Differential Swap (with Pics)
  68. [DIY] E36 M3 Underhood lamp retrofit DIY w/pics
  69. DIY Pictorial Guide To E36 Fuel Filter Maintainence (All Pictures)
  70. DIY Pictorial Guide For E36 318i 318is 318ic 318ti M42/M44 Spark Plug Replacement
  71. OEM E36 Tail pipe Trim Upgrade Pictorial DIY
  72. DIY For BMW Cup Holder & Console LED Lights (Pictures)
  73. Ultimate DIY for 18 Button OBC Upgrade from 7 or 11 Button OBC Made Easy w/ Pictures!
  74. 1996 E36 M52/S52 Complete Cooling System Refurbishment and Fan Delete
  75. Ultimate 4 Cylinder to 6 Cylinder Swap Thread
  76. Sagging Glovebox Summary
  77. DIY: HomeLink + auto dimming rear view mirror retrofit.
  78. E36 Cluster test
  79. 318ti Blower Motor replacement
  80. DIY: Plasma Gauges Installation Guide
  81. E36 Headlight Polishing: DIY + Product Review (lots of pics)
  82. vader seat restoration and colour change DIY
  83. DIY on cleaning M50 type IACV
  84. DIY Fix Loose Door Panel
  85. Heater Core Replacement (also Cabin Filter Replacement)– Late E36
  86. DIY: E36 Repairing Climate Control Computer
  87. DIY: Painting Projector Headlight Shrouds & Baffles [PICTURE INTENSIVE]
  88. Aftermarket Gauges + Custom Sensor Bung DIY!
  89. My E36 cabrio diary, heated seats, lumbar, DICE mediabride, sat nav install
  90. Recovering your armrest - DIY
  91. E36 custom heated seats and lumbar retrofit. Pics heavy thread.
  92. E36 glovebox cupholders and cigar lighters DIY
  93. Replacing the manual air conditioning to automatic
  94. DIY: Central dome lighting with diodes from E39 to be installed in E36
  95. E36 bulbs for 18 button OBC are in fact..
  96. lighting control backlight replacement DIY
  97. DIY: Motion Sensor from E39 in E36
  98. E36 Convert rear lights from non check-control to check-control DIY
  99. DIY: Original BMW Flashlight - installing LED
  100. BMW E36 MFSW retrofit pictoral DIY
  101. E36 Front PDC
  102. A/C Compressor Replacement DIY
  103. DIY Video: Bleeding the air out of the cooling system
  104. DIY: e36 steering rack replacement with Rack Doctor rebuilt rack ***WITH PICS!***
  105. M50 + M60 throttle position sensor checking + testing
  106. e36 Power Seat Gear Replacement DIY
  107. Pulling electric seats at the junk yard
  108. DIY: Powerflex LCAB
  109. E36 OBC Button Repair with Pictures
  110. DIY: New method to fix a Sagging Glove Box
  111. DIY: GM Trans Shifter Seal Leak Fix
  112. DIY: Install Top Tether for your Baby Seat in an E36 BMW Sedan (video)
  113. New Leather Seat Covers - DIY
  114. DIY: Replace the windshield cowl, easy steps (diy video)
  115. Yet Another Headliner Repair DIY video, but step by step see the results!
  116. Replace your Rear Bearings in 30 min (the proper way, no bmw tools)
  117. DIY: Installing new motor mounts & transmission mounts
  118. DIY: Bmw 1995 325i convertible side window replacement removal
  119. Toubleshooting BMW Hydraulic Bucket Tappet Problems
  120. E36 6.5 inch stealth rear speaker upgrade/replacement - Euro
  121. DIY: CSF Aluminum Radiator and Electric Fan Install
  122. BMW E36 Sedan rear quarter window replacement - DIY
  123. E36 Electric Fan Conversion Wiring
  124. E36 M3 Starter Replacement WITHOUT INTAKE REMOVAL
  125. 0 E36 Power seats recline gears DIY
  126. The Definitive E36 Heater Box Disassembly and Reassembly How-To Guide
  127. DIY: Fixing the trunk latch that won't latch (broken spring)
  128. [DIY] E36 Mirror Drive Rebuild
  129. Diy: How to modify an e36 light control module for led headlights
  130. Late E36 M52 secondary air pump DIY removal (with pictures)
  131. DIY: E36 OEM Underhood Service Light Retrofit Install - OEM Part Number: 63319401943
  132. 1995 E36 M42 Knock Sensor, Cam/Crank Sensor Locations on Wiring Junction