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BMW 3 Series (E46) Service Manual: 1999-2005 M3, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i, 330xi, Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, Sport Wagon Price: $129.95 Bentley Stock Number: B305 Publication Date: 2005.june.1 ISBN: 0-8376-1277-2 Softcover, 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. 1434 pages, 1703 b/w photos, illustrations and diagrams
The BMW 3 Series (E46) Service Manual: 1999-2005 is a comprehensive source of service information and specifications for BMW 3 Series from 1999 to 2005. The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. Whether you're a professional or a do-ityourself BMW owner, this manual will help you understand, care for and repair your E46 3 Series.
Maintenance and service, including checking and adjusting valve clearance on the S54 M3 engine 130 Fuel Injection
This BMW manual supersedes our previous 1999-2001 E46 manual (Bentley Stock No. B301, ISBN 0-8376-0302-X). Technical highlights: • Procedures for everything from oil change service to interpreting the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). This manual tells you what to do and when to do it. • Engine and cylinder head service, including valve clearance adjustment on the S54 engine. • Information for specific driveability problems, including explanation of engine management systems and BMW OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). • Theory of operation and repair information for Siemens MS 42.0, MS 43.0, MS 45.1 and MS S54 engine management, resonance/turbulence intake manifold and Double VANOS (Variable Camshaft Timing). • Drivetrain maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of selfadjusting clutch (SAC), gearshift linkage, driveshaft, drive axles and, wheel drive system. • Manual, sequential manual (SMG), and automatic transmission removal, installation, seal replacement and external service. • System description and repair information for Antilock Brakes (ABS), Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). • Heating and air conditioning repair (IHKA and IHKR), including component replacement. • Body adjustments and repairs, including sunroof, convertible top and tailgate. • Wiring schematics, including power distribution and ground locations. • Dedicated electrical component guide specifying relay, control module and ground locations with detailed illustrations and photos.
Descriptions of electronic troubleshooting principles and procedures. On-Board Diagnostics
BMW E46 models and engines 323i/Ci (M52 TU, 2.5 liter engine) 328i/Ci (M52 TU, 2.8 liter engine) 325i/Ci/xi (M54 / M56, 2.5 liter engine) 330i/Cis/xi (M54, 3.0 liter engine) M3 (S54, 3.2 liter Motorsport engine)
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