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    E46 M3 ECU Removal

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    This document provides instructions for removing the engine ECU from a BMW E46 M3 between 2001- for the purpose of performing a software upgrade. It outlines the required tools which are a Torx T25 or 5mm Allen wrench and pliers. It then provides a step-by-step procedure with accompanying images that describe locating the ECU, unscrewing the cover, removing connectors by pushing down pins and sliding locks, releasing white tabs, and removing the ECU. Packaging and filling out a form for the ECU is also mentioned.

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    E46 M3 ECU Removal

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    This document provides instructions for removing the engine ECU from a BMW E46 M3 between 2001- for the purpose of performing a software upgrade. It outlines the required tools which are a Torx T25 or 5mm Allen wrench and pliers. It then provides a step-by-step procedure with accompanying images that describe locating the ECU, unscrewing the cover, removing connectors by pushing down pins and sliding locks, releasing white tabs, and removing the ECU. Packaging and filling out a form for the ECU is also mentioned.

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    This document provides instructions for removing the engine ECU from a BMW E46 M3 between 2001- for the purpose of performing a software upgrade. It outlines the required tools which are a Torx T25 or 5mm Allen wrench and pliers. It then provides a step-by-step procedure with accompanying images that describe locating the ECU, unscrewing the cover, removing connectors by pushing down pins and sliding locks, releasing white tabs, and removing the ECU. Packaging and filling out a form for the ECU is also mentioned.

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    E46 M3 ECU Removal

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    This document provides instructions for removing the engine ECU from a BMW E46 M3 between 2001- for the purpose of performing a software upgrade. It outlines the required tools which are a Torx T25 or 5mm Allen wrench and pliers. It then provides a step-by-step procedure with accompanying images that describe locating the ECU, unscrewing the cover, removing connectors by pushing down pins and sliding locks, releasing white tabs, and removing the ECU. Packaging and filling out a form for the ECU is also mentioned.

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    BMW E46 M3 2001-


    ECU removal for software upgrade

    Tools required: Torx T25


    Allen Wrench 5mm
    Pliers

    Procedure done inside the engine bay area:


    This is the location of the
    engine ECU
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    Unscrew cover using either


    a Torx T25 or a 5mm allen
    wrench.

    Some ECU use either a


    Torx 25T or 5mm Allen.
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    Remove ECU cover

    Continue removing ECU


    cover, the cover is hinged
    at the bottom.
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    This is the engine ECU to


    remove.

    Connectors need to be
    released.
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    Push down on pin to


    release lock.

    Slide lock away, then


    down.
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    With slide lock out of the


    way, now pull connector up
    and out.

    Here is the ECU without


    connectors.

    Release the (2) white tabs


    that are holding the ECU in
    position.

    The ECU can now be


    removed.

    If experiencing difficulty to
    remove ECU from casing,
    try using a pliers to hold
    the ECU. as shown to
    remove .
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    Your engine ECU should


    look like this.

    Your ECU should have similar


    marking showing:

    Siemens DME MSS54.

    Package the ECU properly and fill out the ECU form shown below when
    sending your ECU to Active Autowerke. This form helps ensure that the
    correct ECU is shipped back to the correct vehicle.
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