BMW 3 Series E46 1999 - 2005 Workshop Manual

By: Bentley .

Service Manual Introduction

For the BMW owner with basic mechanical skills and for independent auto service professionals, this manual includes many of the specifications and procedures that were available in an authorized BMW dealer service department as this manual went to press. The BMW owner with no intention of working on his or her car will find that owning and referring to this manual will make it possible to be better informed and to more knowledgeably discuss repairs with a professional automotive technician.

This Bentley Workshop Manual 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-it-yourself BMW owner, this manual will help you understand, care for and repair your E46 3 Series.

Though the do-it-yourself BMW owner will find this manual indispensable as a source of detailed maintenance and repair information, the BMW owner who has no intention of working on his or her car will find that reading and owning this manual will make it possible to discuss repairs more intelligently with a professional technician.

Features:

• Procedures for everything from oil change service to interpreting the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). This manual tells you what to do and how 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 self-adjusting 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.

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 / Ci / xi (M54, 3.0 liter engine)
M3 (S54, 3.2 liter Motorsport engine)

1999 Coupe, 1999 Convertible and 1999 M3 models are built on the E36 chassis and are not covered in this manual.

Years Covered

1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

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