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Repair and maintenance manual BMW 3 Series E46

Operation manual, repair and maintenance manual for cars "BMW 3" with body code "E46", produced from 1998 to 2006. This manual describes the repair of BMWs with in-line six- and four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines of the following specifications:

  • 1895 cm3, 316i, М43TU (OHC), I4, 105 hp
  • 1895 cm3, 318i, M43TU (OHC), I4, 118 hp
  • 1991 cm3, 320i, M52TU (DOHC), I6, 150 hp
  • 2494 cm3, 323i, M52TU (DOHC), I6, 170 hp
  • 2494 cm3, 325i, M52TU (DOHC), I6, 192 hp
  • 2793 cm3, 328i, M52TU (DOHC), I6, 153 hp
  • 2979 cm3, 330i, M54, I6, 231 hp
  • 3246 cm3, M3, S52 (DOHC), I6, 342 hp
  • 1951 cm3, 320d, M47 (DOHC), I4, 136 hp
  • 2926 cm3, 330d, M57U, I6, 184 hp

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General information
Manual
BMW 3 (E46) cars — abstract
Vehicle Identification Numbers
Purchase of spare parts
Service technology, tools and workplace equipment
Jacking and towing
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Maintenance
Specifications and filling volumes
Routine car maintenance
General information about the setup
Checking fluid levels
Checking the condition of tires and pressure in them. Designation of tires and wheel disks
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Power unit
Engine repair
Engine specifications
Design and characteristics of engines
Removal and installation the lower engine compartment cover
Removal and installation the air intake box
Compression check
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Cooling system
Cooling and Heating System Specifications
Engine cooling system device
Replacing the coolant
Checking the thermal switch
Checking the cooling system under pressure
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Power system (gasoline)
Fuel, injection and exhaust system specifications
Safety precautions and rules for maintaining cleanliness when working with the fuel system
Removal and installation the fuel level sensor / fuel pump
Checking the fuel gauge
Removal, installation and checking the fuel pump relay
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Injection system (gasoline)
General information and safety measures when carrying out work
How the DME system works
Removal and installation of injectors
Checking the injection system of a gasoline engine
Checking and adjusting idle speed and CO concentration
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Fuel system (diesel)
Diesel engine fuel system
How a diesel engine works
Operation of the injection system
Fuel filter heating device
Removal and installation injectors
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Exhaust system
Operation of the catalytic converter
Safety precautions to avoid damage to the catalytic converter
Turbocharger — general information
Removal and installation of the exhaust system
Checking the exhaust system for leaks
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Ignition system
Engine Electrical Specifications
General information and safety precautions
Basic information about the electronic engine management system
Spark plugs
Removal and installation ignition coils/ignition cables
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Charge and launch systems
General information about the charging and starting system
Battery — Basic Information and Care
Removal and installation the battery
Checking the battery
Generator. General information and safety precautions
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Transmission
Car gearbox
Manual transmission and transmission line specifications
Removal and installation of a manual gearbox
Removal and installation the gear shift lever
Checking the level and changing the oil in a manual transmission
Removal and installation the propeller shaft
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Clutch and drive shafts
Clutch and Drive Shaft Specifications
Clutch device
Removal and installation the clutch
Removal and installation the clutch release bearing
Bleeding air from the clutch drive
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Chassis
Brake system
Brake system specifications
Removal and installation front brake pads
Removal and installation the front brake guide
Removal and installation the front wheel brake disc
Removal and installation disc brake pads
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Suspension front and rear
Suspension and steering specifications
Front suspension device
Removal and installation the shock absorber strut
Disassembling the shock absorber strut / removing and installing the shock absorber / spring
Checking the front shock absorber
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Steering
Power steering — device
Removal and installation the airbag unit on the steering wheel
Removal and installation the steering wheel
Removal and installation the steering rod end
Removal and installation the steering rod
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Body
Body care and repair
General information and safety precautions
Car body care
Care of vinyl trim panels
Caring for upholstery and carpets
Repair of minor damage to body panels
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Exterior
Removal and installation the front bumper
Removal and installation / inspection of bumper shock absorbers
Removal and installation the rear bumper
Removal and installation the rear shock absorber
Removal and installation the fairing cover
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Interior
Removal and installation the front instrument panel visors
Removal and installation the front leg area trim
Removal and installation the left glove compartment
Removal and installation the right glove compartment
Removal and installation the center console
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Electrical equipment
Troubleshooting
Diagnostics of faults of on-board electrical equipment — general information
Fuses — General Information
Replacing fuses
Fusible Links — General Information
Circuit Breakers (Thermal Relays) — General Information
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Lighting and signaling
Removal and installation / checking the horn
Initializing remote control
Replacement of incandescent lamps for outdoor lighting
Replacing interior lighting bulbs
Removal and installation headlights
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Equipment and devices
Control devices — basic information
Removal and installation the instrument panel
Removal and installation the turn signal / wiper switch
Removal and installation steering column trim
Removal and installation the light switch
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Heater and air conditioner
Heater and air conditioner in the cabin
Removal and installation the heater/air conditioner control unit
Removal and installation the heater fan
Replacing additional heater fan resistors
Removal and installation air deflectors
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Electrical circuits
Explanatory notes to electrical connection diagrams
List of abbreviations used in diagrams
Charging system
Launch system
Engine Management System 2.5L
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BMW E46 (1998-2006) 
  • General information
  • Manual
  • Maintenance
  • Power unit
  • Engine repair
  • Cooling system
  • Power system (gasoline)
  • Injection system (gasoline)
  • Fuel system (diesel)
  • Exhaust system
  • Ignition system
  • Charge and launch systems
  • Transmission
  • Car gearbox
  • Clutch and drive shafts
  • Chassis
  • Brake system
  • Suspension front and rear
  • Steering
  • Body
  • Body care and repair
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Electrical equipment
  • Troubleshooting
  • Lighting and signaling
  • Equipment and devices
  • Heater and air conditioner
  • Electrical circuits
BMW E46 (1998-2006, petrol) 
  • General information
  • Manual
  • Repair on the road
  • Weekly checks
  • Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Power unit
  • 4 cylinder engines
  • 6 cylinder engines
  • Engine overhaul
  • Cooling and heating
  • Fuel and exhaust system
  • Starting and charging system
  • Ignition system
  • Transmission
  • Clutch
  • Mechanical gearbox
  • Automatic gearbox
  • Cardan and drive shafts
  • Chassis
  • Brake system
  • Wheel suspension
  • Steering
  • Body
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Electrical equipment
  • Equipment and devices
  • Electrical circuits
BMW E36 (1990-2000) 
  • General information
  • Maintenance
  • Power unit
  • Engine repair
  • Cooling system
  • Ignition system
  • Supply system
  • Fuel injection system
  • Exhaust system
  • Transmission
  • Clutch
  • Car gearbox
  • Front and rear axle
  • Chassis
  • Steering
  • Brake system
  • Body
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Electrical equipment
  • Heating system
  • Equipment and devices
  • Power devices
  • Electrical circuits
BMW E30 (1982-1994) 
  • Power unit
  • M10/M20 engine
  • M40 engine
  • Ignition system
  • Lubrication system
  • Cooling system
  • Supply system
  • Fuel injection
  • Exhaust system
  • Transmission
  • Clutch
  • Manual gearbox
  • Front axle
  • Rear axle
  • Chassis
  • Steering
  • Brake system
  • Body
  • Exterior
  • Interior
  • Electrical equipment
  • Heating system
  • Equipment and devices
  • Electrical circuits
BMW E21 (1975-1983) 
  • General information
  • Specifications
  • Operation and maintenance
  • 4-cylinder engine
  • Engine repair
  • Cooling and lubrication system
  • Supply system
  • Ignition system
  • 6-cylinder engine
  • Engine repair
  • Cooling and lubrication system
  • Supply system
  • Fuel injection system
  • Ignition system
  • Transmission
  • Clutch
  • 4-speed manual gearbox
  • 5-speed manual gearbox
  • Automatic gearbox
  • Cardan and rear axle
  • Chassis
  • Steering
  • Front suspension
  • Rear suspension
  • Brake system
  • Electrical equipment
  • Equipment and devices
  • Electrical circuits
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