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	BMW 3 Series (E46) Service Manual: 1999-2005 Bentley Publishers Bentley Publishers, 2005 - 1434 pages average customer review:based on 57 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

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)

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 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.

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Closest I could find

Excellent book. I ordered this book because there is no equivalent book for my Z-4. This book covers the same engine, which is what I needed.


Good Service Manual

This is a very complete and comprehensive servicemanual for anyone who doesn't really know much about the technology underneath the hood (or anywhere else in the car for that matter). If you know what exactly is wrong with your car, bets are this manual will help you fix it.


A "Must Have" for E46 Do-It -Yourself Projects

I recently bought this book as a reference guide for my 2000 BMW 328Ci. In the past few years I have migrated toward maintaining my own car rather than paying high fees for work of varying quality at the dealership.

I have benefited greatly by using the internet as a reference for DIY projects such as oil changes, brake pad replacement, and brake bleeding etc. In my opinion this manual is excellent for providing additional procedural detail, pictures, guides and practices that are not available elsewhere.

I also have a service manual for my Honda Pilot. Of the two, I feel the BMW Service Manual is better written.

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Bentley's BMW manuals are superb

I own multiple BMWs so I own multiple Bentley manuals to cover them. The updated E46 3 series manual is my most recent acquisition since my newest BMW is a 2004 330xi. The Bentley manuals cover more detail than most of their competitors, have good clear pictures, note the variations from year to year in the production run, and are well produced on good paper stock (or on CD media in some cases). If you maintain your own car and want to be able to do more than the most basic things, this is a must have. Even if you just want to understand how things fit together, it's a good resource.

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Somewhat helpful

I was looking for a more descriptive book on my '03 330i. Although it is very thorough, it appears to try to appeal to many users of many vehicle types in the 3 series family. I expected a bit more user friendly steps. You really need to know what you're into here. My opinion, if you need this book, you probably need professional car repair help.


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