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BMW E46 toolkit tools, part numbers

bimmertips — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:02:04 +0000

The BMW E46 toolkit:

The OEM BMW E46 toolkit is comprehensive and contains most tools required to do general maintenance on your vehicle. Spark plug changes, wheel mounting and dismount, simple fastener removal and emergency sunroof crank are just a few of the operations the OEM BMW toolkit can assist the owner in. The toolkit represents a time when BMW expected the owners to take part in the simple maintenance of their vehicle rather than relying on the dealership to perform everything. This type of owner/vehicle interaction is something which is severely lacking in the DNA of current models. An indication of a true shift from the old mechanical models of the past to more high tech electrical models of the present.

Having a complete OEM BMW E46 toolkit is a badge of honor to BMW enthusiasts. It shows attention to detail and also gives peace of mind knowing you have a set of tools to be used in emergency situations. Most older model BMW toolkit contents are lost at this point in their life however, it is refreshing to know that most of these tools can still be purchased new and for a cheap price.

Below is a list of the complete BMW E46 toolkit contents and their associated OEM BMW part numbers. Not all tools are found in every model as some markets had extended toolkits with more tools / equipment than others.

What are the contents of the factory BMW E46 toolkit?

No.	Tool	Part Number	Notes
(1)	Spark plug puller	71111180680
(2)	Wheel alignment pin	71111093774	Click HERE to learn more
(3)	Screw Driver	71111179629
(4)	Pliers	71111179522
(5)	Lug wrench	71121179953
(6)	Tow Hook	72157203519
(7)	Emergency sunroof crank	54127199322
(8)	12mm x 13mm wrench	71111126148
(9)	8mm x 10mm wrench	71111112893
(10)	Wheel lock adapter	Unique part number to lug pattern	Not in every kit
*	Warning triangle (not shown)	71606770487	Not in every kit

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BMW E36 toolkit tools, part numbers

bimmertips — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:34:28 +0000

The BMW E36 toolkit:

The OEM BMW E36 toolkit is comprehensive and contains most tools required to do general maintenance on your vehicle. Spark plug changes, wheel mounting and dismount, simple fastener removal and emergency sunroof crank are just a few of the operations the OEM BMW toolkit can assist the owner in. The toolkit represents a time when BMW expected the owners to take part in the simple maintenance of their vehicle rather than relying on the dealership to perform everything. This type of owner/vehicle interaction is something which is severely lacking in the DNA of current models. An indication of a true shift from the old mechanical models of the past to more high tech electrical models of the present.

Having a complete OEM BMW E36 toolkit is a badge of honor to BMW enthusiasts. It shows attention to detail and also gives peace of mind knowing you have a set of tools to be used in emergency situations. Most older model BMW toolkit contents are lost at this point in their life however, it is refreshing to know that these tools can still be purchased new and for a cheap price.

Below is a list of the complete BMW E36 toolkit contents and their associated OEM BMW part numbers. Not all tools are found in every model as some are specific to the model sold. Some models such as the BMW E36 M3 LTW and E36 M3-R were delivered without a factory toolkit to save weight.

What are the contents of the factory BMW E36 toolkit?

No.	Tool	Part Number	Notes
(1)	Pliers	71111179522
(2)	8mm x 10mm wrench	71111112893
(3)	12mm x 13mm wrench	71111126148
(4)	16mm x 18mm wrench (not shown)	71111180812	Some models only
(5)	Spark plug wrench	71111180680
(6)	Screwdriver	71111179629
(7)	Wheel alignment pin	71111093774	Click HERE to learn more
(8)	Emergency sunroof crank	54127199322
(9)	Tow Hook	72158119188
(10)	Roll bar reset tool (not shown)	54628165663	Convertible models only

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What tool goes in this BMW tool kit location?

bimmertips — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:00:14 +0000

The BMW tool kit contains many interesting tools, everything from basic screwdrivers to spark plug pullers and even emergency tools. But many of the toolkits found in the older BMWs appear to be incomplete with multiple open spots. The BMW tool kit trays are shared with multiple models.

The OEM BMW small tool kit tray, OEM part number 71111128913 (superseded by part number 71111152079), is used in the BMW E30, E28, E23, E25, E12 and Z1 models. Some models have an optional larger toolkit as well. Because of these kits, sharing models not every tool was available or needed for each model. As a result, some locations were delivered from the factory with no tools inserted.

Many E30 owners will notice a location on the lower left corner is blank, making most owners think they have a missing tool. This tool is in fact not used for the E30 model and was always left empty. What goes in this spot is a tool for the electric window crank on the BMW E28, E12, E23 and E24 models, OEM part number (71111150500 or 71111150191). If your window cranks fail, this tool will be able to manual raise or lower them. One cannot purchase this tool new as it is NLA (No Longer Available) meaning BMW stopped making them new. Years ago it could have been purchased new for around $8 up until around 2014 when production stopped.

So if you are an E30 owner and a fanatic about having a complete toolkit, you can now sleep at night knowing the spot in the lower left corner is not intended for BMW E30 owners. Leave it blank and making it a point of conversation next time you show off your kit at the next BMW gathering.

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BMW wheel alignment pin, tool kit

bimmertips — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 23:21:26 +0000

BMW wheel alignment pin, tool kit:

When reinstalling a loose wheel back on to the hub of a BMW it is often difficult to line up the bolt pattern of the wheel to the hole locations on the hub. You struggle with taking the wheel off, rotating it and reinstalling it countless times before you actually get the bolt pattern to match up. Or maybe you try rotating the wheel on the hub and all the hub does is rotate.

Unlike American cars, which typically feature studs on the hub using lug nuts, European vehicles typically are installed with bolts. American cars with studs essentially act like a wheel alignment pin, like we will explain below. To learn why BMW does this and learn about installing a stud conversion kit, click HERE.

If you do not have a stud conversion kit, luckily BMW provides a simple solution included with the car in the tool kit. The wheel alignment pin, found in the trunk tool kit, is inserted in the hub bolt hole with the wheel off. Once inserted, simply install the wheel with one of the lug holes lined up to the wheel alignment pin. Just like that, all 4 or 5 of the lugs will be aligned once seated on the hub. Simply remove the wheel alignment pin by pulling it out of the hole. Problem solved. Check out the images below for further clarification on how this works.Thanks BMW for thinking of everything for us and providing all the tools necessary with the car in the tool kit.

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Problem:	Aligning wheel bolt pattern to match hub pattern.
Application:	All models
Solution:	BMW tool kit: aligning stud