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Door hinge, bushing, replace.

Remove door.

If hinge section is to be removed from door, mark position of hinge on the   panel.

Bushings can be replaced without removing hinge from door.

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Remove circlip and washer from hinge pin and remove pin. 410003.jpg (19874 bytes)
Knock out old bushing with a punch. 410002.jpg (29556 bytes)
Insert new bushing in sleeve, ensure orientation is the same as the old bushing.
BMW special tool 41 5 010 is used to crimp the new bushing in place. This tool is no more than a nut and bolt that is  inserted through the new bushing and tightened to flare the end of the bushing down against the hinge.
 

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E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7.  Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson