Crossbars for the fourth generation BMW 3 Series Touring E46, produced from 1999 to 2005. To select the correct setup, simply check what roof design your car has.
A look at the roof of your car will immediately tell you which setup you need. A raised rail stands above the roof profile and you can easily slide your fingers underneath it.
However, many vehicles of this generation hit the road without them. In that case, you will find prepared fixed points directly in the roof. The setups for these two types have different feet and mounting methods, so choose strictly according to the design of your estate.
The production of the Touring version for the E46 generation concluded in 2005, when the succeeding E91 generation arrived. If 2005 is recorded in your vehicle registration certificate, verify the body style and exact production date of the vehicle, as the newer generation uses different mounting solutions.
Always verify the exact scope of delivery in the detail of the selected product. The setups differ from each other in their composition and accessories, which affects the installation itself.
Crossbars act as the base to which you attach bicycle carriers, ski holders or a roof box. If you already have your own accessories at home, check the method of attaching them to the bar profile, as different systems require different clamping.
Also think about the weight of the entire load. You must add the weight of the crossbars themselves and the empty box to the permitted roof load limit, while the total limit can be found in your vehicle manual.
Choose the setup according to the mounting on your car. You can find other generations of this series under 3 Series Touring and the complete offer of vehicles of this brand in the BMW category.
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