BMW 3-Series E46 Petrol 1998-2006 Workshop Manual (4& 6 Cyl.) 316i 318i 320i 323i 325i 328i 330i (4067)

By: Haynes, ISBN: 9780857339492 , HA4067

Softbound, 2015 Edition

Keep your BMW 3-Series in perfect running order and maintain its value with this repair manual.

Step-by-step instructions clearly linked to hundreds 1 of photos and illustrations show you how to do each job.

BMW E46 Models covered by this Manual

BMW 3-Series (E46) models with 4- and 6-cylinder petrol engines 316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i & 330i

Saloon, Coupe & Touring
4-cyl engines: 1.8 litre (1796cc), 1.9 litre (1895cc) & 2.0 litre (1995cc), including Valvetronic' engines
6-cyl engines: 2.2 litre (2171cc), 2.5 litre (2494cc), 2.8 litre (2793cc) & 3.0 litre (2979cc)

Does NOT cover 1.6 litre (1596cc) petrol engine, diesel models, Compact, Convertible or M3 models Does NOT cover new 3-Series (E901E911E92) range introduced during 2005

Years Covered

1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Inside This Manual

• Basic maintenance simple weekly checks
• Service your car complete step-by-step guide
• Fault finding pinpoint specific problems easily
• Roadside Emergencies - how to deal with them
• Pass the MOT - step-by-step test checks
• Reference section includes Dimensions and Weights
• Braking system - safety checks and repairs
• Fuel and ignition systems - explained
• Electrical system - fault finding and repairs
• Engine - tune-up, minor and major repairs
• Wiring diagrams - easy-to-follow layout
• Fully indexed find information quickly

Introduction

The new BMW 3-Series was introduced in September 1998 and was originally available with a choice of 1.9 litre (1895 cc), 2.3 litre (2494 cc) and 2.8 litre (2793 cc) engines. Later the engine range was extended to include 2.2 litre (2171 cc) and 3.0 litre (2979 cc) DOHC 24V engines, and in March 2001 the 2.0 litre (1995 cc) 'Valvetronic' engine joined the range, followed by the 1.8 litre (1796 cc) version. At first, models were available in four-door Saloon form only, but later a whole range of different body styles was made available.

All engines are derived from the well-proven engines which have appeared in many BMW vehicles. The engine is of four-cylinder (1.8, 1.9 and 2.0 litre engines) or six-cylinder (2.2, 2.5, 2.8 and 3.0 litre engines) overhead camshaft design, mounted longitudinally with the transmission mounted on its rear. Both manual and automatic transmissions are available.

All models have fully-independent front and rear suspension, with suspension struts and trailing arms. A wide range of standard and optional equipment is available within the BMW 3-Series range to suit most tastes, including central locking, electric windows, air conditioning, an electric sunroof, an anti-lock braking system, a traction control system, a dynamic stability control system, and numerous air bags. Provided that regular servicing is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, the BMW should prove reliable and very economical. The engine compartment is well-designed, and most of the items requiring frequent attention are easily accessible.

Your BMW 3-Series manual

The aim of this manual is to help you get the best value from your vehicle. It can do so in several ways. It can help you decide what work must be done (even should you choose to get it done by a garage). It will also provide information on routine maintenance and servicing, and give a logical course of action and diagnosis when random faults occur. However, it is hoped that you will use the manual by tackling the work yourself. On simpler jobs it may even be quicker than booking the car into a garage and going there twice, to leave and collect it. Perhaps most important, a lot of money can be saved by avoiding the costs a garage must charge to cover its labour and overheads.

The manual has drawings and descriptions to show the function of the various components so that their layout can be understood. Tasks are described and photographed in a clear step-by-step sequence. References to the 'left' and 'right' of the vehicle are in the sense of a person in the driver's seat facing forward.