3 Series E36 316i Coupé (M43): 1 Service Information

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1. 011 Service Information1 Service Information: Sections
   • 0 Maintenance And General Data38 pages

     • 1 SI Modified Change Intervals E9x-M3-US
     • 2 SI Arguments Concerning Engine Oil Consumption BMW, MINI2
     • 3 SI Harmonisation Of Oil Change Intervals BMW
     • 4 SI Service Sheets For Condition Based Service_ Pre-delivery Check KSD-DVD BMW2
     • 5 SI Maintenance Operations_inspections BMW Model Series From MY 20052
     • 6 SI Specified Process For Diagnosis BMW, MINI2345
     • 7 SI Activated Transport Mode E63, E64, E70, E83, E92, E93
     • 8 SI Factory Settings For Reversing Camera Brightness All Models
     • 9 SI Drawbar Load Sign Omitted All With Options 235 And 3AC
     • 10 SI Nominal Values Supplement For Emissions Test On New BMW And MINI Models From 012
     • 11 SI Changed Emissions Test Indicator BMW Condition Based Service
     • 12 SI Changed Service Interval 530i 550i (E60sec)
     • 13 SI Changed Service Interval 320si (E90)
     • 14 SI Maintenance Operations_inspections BMW Model Series Up To Model Year 20042
     • 15 SI Nominal Values Supplement For Emissions Test On New BMW, MINI And Rolls-Royce Mo2
     • 16 SI Testing Procedure For Emissions Test (AU) On Diesel Vehicles With OBD BMW And MI2
     • 17 SI Nominal Values Supplement For Emissions Test On New BMW And MINI Models From 012
     • 18 SI TIS On DVD
     • 19 SI Inspection Sheet
     • 20 SI Master Document For Vehicle-specific Service Information Bulletins All Model Ser2
     • 21 SI Master Document For Workshop Documentation_equipment All Model Series Up To Mode
     • 22 SI Master Document For Emissions Test Nominal Values All Series Up To 2003
     • 23 SI Modification Of Scope Of Maintenance Work, MY 2002 E36_7_S54B32, E46, E46 M3, E32
     • 24 SI Procedure For Processing Special Damages Parts
   • 11 Engine (M43)4 pages

     • 1 SI Master Document For Emissions Test Nominal Values All Series Up To 2003
     • 2 SI BMW Quality Longlife-04 All
     • 3 SI Support For Intake System Loose E36_5 M43B16, M44
     • 4 SI Complaints Concerning Engine_clutch_transmission (dowels Missing) All Vehicles
   • 12 Engine Electrical System (M43)7 pages

     • 1 SI Master Document For Emissions Test Nominal Values All Series Up To 2003
     • 2 SI BMW High Power Spark Plugs All Models23
     • 3 SI _Check Engine_ Lamp Lights Up After Refuelling E36 US From MY 9623
   • 13 Fuel System (M43)8 pages

     • 1 SI Master Document For Emissions Test Nominal Values All Series Up To 2003
     • 2 SI Leaded Fuel With Catalytic-converter Vehicles All Models Since Model Year 862345
     • 3 SI Engine Dies After Starting, Fault 41 In DME E34 E36 With M40, M432
   • 16 Fuel Supply System (M43)12 pages

     • 1 SI _Check Engine_ Lamp Lights Up After Refuelling E36 US From MY 9623
     • 2 SI Diagnosis Of Fuel Tank Systems With Fuel Tank Leak Diagnosis Module (DMTL) All U2345678
     • 3 SI Fuel Gauge Reading Falls Rapidly E36
   • 18 Exhaust System (M43) › 1 SI Master Document For Emissions Test Nominal Values All Series Up To 2003
   • 21 Clutch3 pages

     • 1 SI Complaints Concerning Engine_clutch_transmission (dowels Missing) All Vehicles
     • 2 SI Diagnosis Clutches All Models With Manual Gearbox2
   • 23 Manual Transmission (MECH)8 pages

     • 1 SI Complaints Concerning Engine_clutch_transmission (dowels Missing) All Vehicles
     • 2 SI Transmission Hard To Shift E36_7, E38, E39, E46 E53 With S5D 260Z_280Z_310Z_320Z23
     • 3 SI Transmission Difficult To Shift_diagnostic Aid All Model Series2
     • 4 SI Stiff Shift Into 1st Gear, Lineclutch Not Disengaging All Models With Manual Tra2
   • 24 Automatic Transmission (AUT)8 pages

     • 1 SI Complaints Concerning Engine_clutch_transmission (dowels Missing) All Vehicles
     • 2 SI Working Piston Sealing Cap Leaking E39 E46 E36 E34
     • 3 SI Response Time Too Long E34 E36 With THM-R1 Transmission
     • 4 SI Life-time Oil E31 E32 E34 E36 E38 E392
     • 5 SI Transmission Housing Leaks E34 E36 With THM-R1 Transmission
     • 6 SI Converter Lockup Clutch - Oscillating Shift E34 E36 E39 With A4S 270_310R (THM-R
     • 7 SI Harsh 3rd - 2nd Downshift Under Load E34 E36 E39 With A4S 270_310R (THM-R1)
   • 31 Front Axle3 pages

     • 1 SI Replacing Shock Absorber All Series
     • 2 SI Vulcanisation PeelinglineWheel Suspension Joint E362
   • 32 Steering And Wheel Alignment15 pages

     • 1 SI Certification Of_ _________________
     • 2 SI Aid To Diagnosing The Steering System2345678910
     • 3 SI Steering Gear Replacement After Accident Damage All Series
     • 4 SI Ignition Lock Stiff _ Catches E362
     • 5 SI Ignition Lock Spins Freely E31 E36 E38 E39
   • 33 Rear Axle3 pages

     • 1 SI Replacing Shock Absorber All Series
     • 2 SI Life-time Oil E31 E36 E38 E39 E46
     • 3 SI Final Drive Fluids Changeover All Models With Option 209
   • 34 Brakes6 pages

     • 1 SI Steering Wheel Jerking On Rapid Brake Application E36 _with ASC Hydraulic Unit M23
     • 2 SI ABS Telltale Light Glows E36
     • 3 SI Diagnosis Disturbances E36 With ABS2
   • 36 Wheels With Tyres13 pages

     • 1 SI Repairing Runflat Tyres All Models
     • 2 SI Inflating Tyres With Nitrogen (N2) All Series
     • 3 SI Wheel_tyre Combinations All Models From MY 2000
     • 4 SI Update Of Wheel_tyre Combinations - Hard Copy
     • 5 SI Update Of Wheel_tyre Combinations All Models Of MY 1999
     • 6 SI Wheels And Tyres All Models2
     • 7 SI Wheel_tyre Combinations All Models Of MY 1998
     • 8 SI Michelin 17_ Tyres E362
     • 9 SI Recommended Winter Tyres All Models, Status MY 97_98
     • 10 SI Wheel_tyre Combinations All Models Of MY 1997
     • 11 SI Requirements And Notes On Retrofitting Of Wheel_tyre Combinations Not Installed
   • 41 Body (COUPE)3 pages

     • 1 SI Repairing Corrosion Damage All
     • 2 SI Aluminium Repair All Series
     • 3 SI Dent Repairs Without Damaging Paintwork All Models
   • 51 Body Equipment (COUPE)7 pages

     • 1 SI Cleaning And Care Of Leather In Vehicles All Series
     • 2 SI Front Licence Plate Holder All Models
     • 3 SI Windscreen Wipers Making Noises All Models2
     • 4 SI Window Glue All Models
     • 5 SI Information Sticker Exterior Paintwork All Models
     • 6 SI Foot Mat Fixtures Not Secured E36
   • 61 General Electrical System9 pages

     • 1 SI Battery Master Document All Series2345
     • 2 SI Master Document_ Transport Mode_battery Master Switch All Series
     • 3 SI Sliding_tilting Sunroof_ No Automatic Functions E38 E39 E46 E53
     • 4 SI EWS II Malfunctions (Electronic Immobilizer) E31 E34 E36 E38 E39
     • 5 SI Window Monitoring Fault E36 RHD
   • 62 Instruments2 pages

     • 1 SI Incorrect Fuel Level Reading E36 Ex E36 Compact
     • 2 SI Fuel Gauge Reading Falls Rapidly E36
   • 63 Lights › 1 SI Light Bulb Replacement All Series
   • 64 Heating And Air Conditioning9 pages

     • 1 SI Mouldy Smell From Air Conditioner All Series23
     • 2 SI IHKA Control Panel_ LED In A_C Button Flashes All Models With Integrated Automat
     • 3 SI Operating Noise From The Air-conditioning (a_c) Compressor E36 With A_c Unit
     • 4 SI Reduced Air Output E36 With IHKR2
     • 5 SI Heater Not Providing Enough Heat At Idle Speed E36 Petrol-engined2
   • 65 Audio, Navigation And Information System38 pages

     • 1 SI234
     • 2 SI Deactivating And Reactivating Airbags _ Belt Reminder All Model Series From Mode23456
     • 3 SI New Audio Test CD For Complaints About Sound System Playback All Series2
     • 4 SI Master Document_ Airbag _ Belt Tensioner All Series
     • 5 SI Problems With Audio_navigation CDs_DVDs All Series2
     • 6 SI Feedback On Digital Road Maps For BMW Navigation System All Series With BMW Navi2
     • 7 SI Copy-protected Audio CD Cannot Be Played E31, E32, E34, E36, E38, E39, E46, E52,
     • 8 SI Announcement Of Airbag Brochure All Vehicles, Except E65
     • 9 SI Servicing Airbag Systems After They Have Triggered E28 E30 E31 E32 E34 E36 E23
     • 10 SI Airbag Fault Code 16_17 (MRS3)_ Side Airbag Sensor E36_7, E38, E39, E53
     • 11 SI CD Changer_ Malfunction All Models With CD Changer2
     • 12 SI Radio Country Code E31 E32 E34 E36 E39 E46, E53 With BMW Business CD Radio (glob2
     • 13 SI Test CD For Audio Systems All Model Series With CD Radio Or CD Changer2
     • 14 SI Fault Documentation All Model Series
     • 15 SI Exchange Of Airbag Control Unit E31 E34 E36 US2
     • 16 SI Rolling Text On Radio All Models With RDS Radio
     • 17 SI Emergency Power Siren E31 E36 E38
     • 18 SI False Alarm By DWA Caused By Tilt Alarm Sensor E31 E32 E34 E36 E38 E392
     • 19 SI Window Monitoring Fault E36 RHD
     • 20 SI Inadequate Radio Reception E31 E38 E39 E36 Linewithout Compact23
   • 66 Distance Systems, Cruise Control › 1 SI Notes On Remote Control System (vehicle Access, Remote Opening, Remote Closing)
   • 67 Electrical Drives › 1 SI Window Monitoring Fault E36 RHD
   • 71 Parts - Accessories (Engine - Chassis) › 1 SI Drawbar Load Sign Omitted All With Options 235 And 3AC
   • 72 Parts - Accessories (Body)4 pages

     • 1 SI Drawbar Load Sign Omitted All With Options 235 And 3AC
     • 2 SI Master Document_ Airbag _ Belt Tensioner All Series
     • 3 SI Checking The Set Of Small Accessories All Models2
   • 84 Communication Systems › 1 SI Upgrade Of Bluetooth Telephone System All234567
2. 022 Repair Instructions2 Repair Instructions: Sections
3. 033 Technical Data3 Technical Data: Sections
4. 044 Tightening Torques4 Tightening Torques: Sections
5. 056 SI Operating Fluids6 SI Operating Fluids: Sections
6. 067 SI Techniques7 SI Techniques: Sections
7. 078 SI Diagnosis Encoding8 SI Diagnosis Encoding: Sections
8. 089 SI Special Tools-appliances9 SI Special Tools-appliances: Sections
9. 0910 Special Tool10 Special Tool: Sections