3 Series E46 M3 Coupé (S54): 1 Service Information

Also for this vehicle: 3 Series E46 316Ci (M43TU) COUPE, 3 Series E46 316Ci (N40) COUPE, 3 Series E46 316Ci (N45) COUPE, 3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL, 3 Series E46 316i (N40) SAL, 3 Series E46 316i (N42) SAL, 3 Series E46 316i (N42) TOUR, 3 Series E46 316i (N45) SAL, 3 Series E46 316i (N46) SAL, 3 Series E46 316i (N46) TOUR, 3 Series E46 316ti (N40) COMP, 3 Series E46 316ti (N42) COMP, 3 Series E46 316ti (N45) COMP, 3 Series E46 316ti (N46) COMP, 3 Series E46 318Ci (M43TU) COUPE, 3 Series E46 318Ci (N42) CONVER, 3 Series E46 318Ci (N42) COUPE, 3 Series E46 318Ci (N46) CONVER, 3 Series E46 318Ci (N46) COUPE, 3 Series E46 318d (M47) SAL, 3 Series E46 318d (M47) TOUR, 3 Series E46 318d (M47TU) SAL, 3 Series E46 318d (M47TU) TOUR, 3 Series E46 318i (M43TU) SAL, 3 Series E46 318i (M43TU) TOUR, 3 Series E46 318i (N42) SAL, 3 Series E46 318i (N42) TOUR, 3 Series E46 318i (N46) SAL, 3 Series E46 318i (N46) TOUR, 3 Series E46 318td (M47TU) COMP, 3 Series E46 318ti (N42) COMP, 3 Series E46 318ti (N46) COMP, 3 Series E46 320Cd (M47TU) CONVER, 3 Series E46 320Cd (M47TU) COUPE, 3 Series E46 320Ci (M52TU) COUPE, 3 Series E46 320Ci (M54) CONVER, 3 Series E46 320Ci (M54) COUPE, 3 Series E46 320d (M47) SAL, 3 Series E46 320d (M47) TOUR, 3 Series E46 320d (M47TU) SAL, 3 Series E46 320d (M47TU) TOUR, 3 Series E46 320i (M52TU) SAL, 3 Series E46 320i (M52TU) TOUR, 3 Series E46 320i (M54) SAL, 3 Series E46 320i (M54) TOUR, 3 Series E46 320td (M47TU) COMP, 3 Series E46 323Ci (M52TU) CONVER, 3 Series E46 323Ci (M52TU) COUPE, 3 Series E46 323i (M52TU) SAL, 3 Series E46 323i (M52TU) TOUR, 3 Series E46 325Ci (M54) CONVER, 3 Series E46 325Ci (M54) COUPE, 3 Series E46 325Ci (M56) COUPE, 3 Series E46 325i (M54) SAL, 3 Series E46 325i (M54) TOUR, 3 Series E46 325i (M56) SAL, 3 Series E46 325i (M56) TOUR, 3 Series E46 325ti (M54) COMP, 3 Series E46 325xi (M54) SAL, 3 Series E46 325xi (M54) TOUR, 3 Series E46 328Ci (M52TU) COUPE, 3 Series E46 328i (M52TU) SAL, 3 Series E46 328i (M52TU) TOUR, 3 Series E46 330Cd (M57TU) CONVER, 3 Series E46 330Cd (M57TU) COUPE, 3 Series E46 330Ci (M54) CONVER, 3 Series E46 330Ci (M54) COUPE, 3 Series E46 330d (M57) SAL, 3 Series E46 330d (M57) TOUR, 3 Series E46 330d (M57TU) SAL, 3 Series E46 330d (M57TU) TOUR, 3 Series E46 330i (M54) SAL, 3 Series E46 330i (M54) TOUR, 3 Series E46 330xd (M57) SAL, 3 Series E46 330xd (M57) TOUR, 3 Series E46 330xd (M57TU) SAL, 3 Series E46 330xd (M57TU) TOUR, 3 Series E46 330xi (M54) SAL, 3 Series E46 330xi (M54) TOUR, 3 Series E46 M3 CSL (S54) COUPE, 3 Series E46 M3 (S54) CONVER.

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1. 011 Service Information1 Service Information: Sections
   • 0 Maintenance And General Data42 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 Change In Pre-delivery Check Operations E46, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66,2
     • 18 SI Nominal Values Supplement For Emissions Test On New BMW And MINI Models From 012
     • 19 SI TIS On DVD
     • 20 SI Inspection Sheet
     • 21 SI Master Document For Vehicle-specific Service Information Bulletins All Model Ser2
     • 22 SI Master Document For Workshop Documentation_equipment All Model Series Up To Mode
     • 23 SI Supplement Of Nominal Values For Emissions Test On New BMW Models Since 09_20012
     • 24 SI Master Document For Emissions Test Nominal Values All Series Up To 2003
     • 25 SI Modification Of Scope Of Maintenance Work, MY 2002 E36_7_S54B32, E46, E46 M3, E32
     • 26 SI Procedure For Processing Special Damages Parts
   • 11 Engine (S54)6 pages

     • 1 SI Master Document For Emissions Test Nominal Values All Series Up To 2003
     • 2 SI BMW Quality Longlife-04 All
     • 3 SI Failure Of Secondary Air System (fault Analysis Guide) E34 E36 E38 E39 E46 E52 E2
     • 4 SI Connecting-rod Bearing Play S54 E36 E46 S54
     • 5 SI Complaints Concerning Engine_clutch_transmission (dowels Missing) All Vehicles
   • 12 Engine Electrical System (S54)8 pages

     • 1 SI Master Document For Emissions Test Nominal Values All Series Up To 2003
     • 2 SI Crankshaft Sensor On M54 E36 E39 E46 E53 M542
     • 3 SI Introduction Of New Fuel Filler Caps For US Models E36 Z3 E38 E39 E46 US Only2345
   • 13 Fuel System (S54)6 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
   • 16 Fuel Supply System (S54)13 pages

     • 1 SI Diagnosis Of Fuel Tank Systems With Fuel Tank Leak Diagnosis Module (DMTL) All U2345678
     • 2 SI Introduction Of New Fuel Filler Caps For US Models E36 Z3 E38 E39 E46 US Only2345
   • 18 Exhaust System (S54)2 pages

     • 1 SI Master Document For Emissions Test Nominal Values All Series Up To 2003
     • 2 SI Rear Silencer E46 S54 M3
   • 21 Clutch7 pages

     • 1 SI Complaints Concerning Engine_clutch_transmission (dowels Missing) All Vehicles
     • 2 SI Sequential M-transmission - Clutch Does Not Engage E46_M3 With Sequential M-tran234
     • 3 SI Diagnosis Clutches All Models With Manual Gearbox2
   • 23 Manual Transmission (MECH)11 pages

     • 1 SI Complaints Concerning Engine_clutch_transmission (dowels Missing) All Vehicles
     • 2 SI Gear Lever Sticks In 5th_reverse Gear Shift Gate E36_7 E36_M3 E38 E39 E46 E53 Wi2345
     • 3 SI Transmission Hard To Shift E36_7, E38, E39, E46 E53 With S5D 260Z_280Z_310Z_320Z23
     • 4 SI Transmission Difficult To Shift_diagnostic Aid All Model Series2
   • 31 Front Axle2 pages

     • 1 SI Checking Wheel Locating Joint E46 E53
     • 2 SI Replacing Shock Absorber All Series
   • 32 Steering And Wheel Alignment12 pages

     • 1 SI Certification Of_ _________________
     • 2 SI Aid To Diagnosing The Steering System2345678910
     • 3 SI Steering Gear Replacement After Accident Damage All Series
   • 33 Rear Axle5 pages

     • 1 SI Replacing Shock Absorber All Series
     • 2 SI Grinding Noise When Cornering E46 M3 E60 M5 E63 M6 E64 M62
     • 3 SI Life-time Oil E31 E36 E38 E39 E46
     • 4 SI Final Drive Fluids Changeover All Models With Option 209
   • 34 Brakes3 pages

     • 1 SI Testing Of Four-wheel Drive Vehicles Using Brake Test And Performance Test Stand
     • 2 SI DSC III MK60 - Return Of Parts E46
     • 3 SI Greasing The Brake Caliper M3 M5 M Coupé M Roadster Z8
   • 35 Pedals › 1 SI _Stick-slip_ Effect In Accelerator Pedal Module E38, E39, E46, E52, E53, E65, E623
   • 36 Wheels With Tyres17 pages

     • 1 SI Repairing Runflat Tyres All Models
     • 2 SI Inflating Tyres With Nitrogen (N2) All Series
     • 3 SI M Mobility Systems E36 M Roadster M Coupé E46 M3 E39 M5 E60 M523
     • 4 SI General Information On Tyre Pressure Control (RDC) E38 E39 E46 E532
     • 5 SI Wheel_tyre Combinations All Models From MY 2000
     • 6 SI Information On Tyre Pressure Control (RDC) E38 E46 E392
     • 7 SI Update Of Wheel_tyre Combinations - Hard Copy
     • 8 SI Update Of Wheel_tyre Combinations All Models Of MY 1999
     • 9 SI Wheels And Tyres All Models2
     • 10 SI Wheel_tyre Combinations All Models Of MY 1998
     • 11 SI Recommended Winter Tyres All Models, Status MY 97_98
     • 12 SI Wheel_tyre Combinations All Models Of MY 1997
   • 41 Body (COUPE)11 pages

     • 1 SI Repairing Corrosion Damage All
     • 2 SI Fractures On Rear-axle Support E462345
     • 3 SI Boot Lid Adjustment E46 Coupé And Convertible2
     • 4 SI Replacement Of Rear Axle Trailing Arm Fixture E462
     • 5 SI Dent Repairs Without Damaging Paintwork All Models
   • 51 Body Equipment (COUPE)14 pages

     • 1 SI Cleaning And Care Of Leather In Vehicles All Series
     • 2 SI Door Edge Guard Loose E46_Coupé2
     • 3 SI Noises From Power Windows E46 Convertible Coupé2
     • 4 SI Gear Indicator Failure E46_RHD
     • 5 SI Front Licence Plate Holder All Models
     • 6 SI Windscreen Wipers Making Noises All Models2
     • 7 SI Stowage Compartment E46
     • 8 SI Window Glue All Models
     • 9 SI Information Sticker Exterior Paintwork All Models
     • 10 SI Radio CD 43_ CD Is Not Ejected E462
   • 52 Seats › 1 SI Sport Seat Causes Cracking Noises E462
   • 54 Slide-tilt Sunroof And Convertible Top (COUPE)5 pages

     • 1 SI Sliding_tilting Sunroof Cassette - Repair Solution E46_2 E46_3 E46_4 E46_5234
     • 2 SI Sliding_tilting Sunroof - Changed Function E46
   • 61 General Electrical System27 pages

     • 1 SI Battery Master Document All Series2345
     • 2 SI Master Document_ Transport Mode_battery Master Switch All Series
     • 3 SI Sunroof Will Not Open Or Close E38 E462
     • 4 SI Automatic Low Beam Switched On In Bright Conditions E39 E46 E53, E65, E66, E85,
     • 5 SI Incorrect Washer-fluid Level Reading E46 M3 Convertible, Coupé With Lightweight2
     • 6 SI Radio Station Or CD Track Jumps When Volume Button Is Pressed E39, E46, E532
     • 7 SI _Raise Window When Closing Door_ Function Inoperable E46 Coupé, Convertible2
     • 8 SI Dipped Headlights Remain On E46
     • 9 SI Brightness Variations With Seat Heating Switched On E462
     • 10 SI Sliding_tilting Sunroof_ No Automatic Functions E38 E39 E46 E53
     • 11 SI Exterior Mirror Reset Imprecise E462
     • 12 SI Rain Sensor (AIC)_ Diverse Malfunctions E38 E39, E4623
     • 13 SI Exchange Wiper Rubber E4623
   • 62 Instruments7 pages

     • 1 SI Double Frequency Of Turn Indicator In Instrument Cluster E46 With Trailer Tow Hi2
     • 2 SI ASC-T Cannot Be Deactivated, Or Incorrect Indicator Light Displays In The Instru2
     • 3 SI Fuel Gauge Reading Incorrect E46
     • 4 SI Odometer Jumps E462
   • 63 Lights14 pages

     • 1 SI Headlight Delayed Switch-off Not Working Correctly E462
     • 2 SI Front Direction-indicator Lamp Loose E46 Coupé, Convertible23
     • 3 SI Rear Lights Misted Over E46 Compact2
     • 4 SI Front Foglights Misted Over E46 Compact With Front Foglights (option 520)
     • 5 SI Front Foglights Misted Over E46 Convertible, Coupé With Front Foglights (option
     • 6 SI Xenon Light Intermittently Inoperable E46 With Xenon Light (option 522)2
     • 7 SI Headlight Misting E462
     • 8 SI Light Bulb Replacement All Series
   • 64 Heating And Air Conditioning14 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 Excessive Heating At Temperatures Below 0 C E46
     • 4 SI Automatic Rear-window Heater Activation Inactive E46
     • 5 SI Heater Blower Fails Or Runs Permanently E39, E46, E53 With Air Conditioning (opt2
     • 6 SI Air Outlet At Ventilation Nozzles Not Correct E46 With Air Conditioning (option2
     • 7 SI No Air Throughput In Air Conditioning Mode E46 With Automatic Air Conditioning S2
     • 8 SI Failure Or Continuous Operation Of Electric Fan E462
   • 65 Audio, Navigation And Information System87 pages

     • 1 SI234
     • 2 SI Navigation Operating Software V18 E46,E52 With Radio Navigation (option 606) E3234
     • 3 SI Operating Software For Navigation System _BMW Navigation V2323
     • 4 SI Fault Rectification For Navigation System Operating Software _BMW Navigation V2223
     • 5 SI Deactivating And Reactivating Airbags _ Belt Reminder All Model Series From Mode23456
     • 6 SI New Audio Test CD For Complaints About Sound System Playback All Series2
     • 7 SI Master Document_ Airbag _ Belt Tensioner All Series
     • 8 SI Fault Rectification For Navigation System Operating Software _BMW Navigation V242
     • 9 SI Problems With Audio_navigation CDs_DVDs All Series2
     • 10 SI Feedback On Digital Road Maps For BMW Navigation System All Series With BMW Navi2
     • 11 SI On-board Monitor Radio Fault Patterns E39 E46 E53 With On-board Monitor Radio (o23
     • 12 SI Operating Software For Navigation System _BMW Navigation V212
     • 13 SI Navigation System Start Screen With Lettering _T20
     • 14 SI Disturbing Noise In The Vicinity Of The Door Speaker E46 Coupé, Convertible2
     • 15 SI Problems When Installing Navigation Software E38, E39, E46, E52, E53, E65, E66 W2
     • 16 SI Copy-protected Audio CD Cannot Be Played E31, E32, E34, E36, E38, E39, E46, E52,
     • 17 SI Operating Software For Navigation System CD _BMW Navigation V17
     • 18 SI Time Intermittently Fails To Appear In Radio Display E46 With BMW Business Radio
     • 19 SI System Does Not Switch Back To Original Mode After Traffic News Announcement E392
     • 20 SI Volume Of Navigation Instructions (option 609) Too Low E39 E46 E532
     • 21 SI Announcement Of Airbag Brochure All Vehicles, Except E65
     • 22 SI Reception Interference In On-board Monitor Radio E39 E46 E53 Euro With On-board2
     • 23 SI Software Errors In Navigation System E38, E39, E46, E53 With Navigation System (23
     • 24 SI Audible Instructions Too Loud - Tone Settings Lost E46 With Radio Navigation (op2
     • 25 SI Subwoofer Causes Creaking And Rattling Noises E46 Coupé With Harman_kardon HiFi2
     • 26 SI CD Changer_ Malfunction All Models With CD Changer2
     • 27 SI Radio CD 43_ CD Is Not Ejected E462
     • 28 SI Software Errors In Navigation System E38, E39, E46, E53 With Navigation System (2
     • 29 SI Software Errors In Navigation System E38, E39, E46, E53 With Navigation System (2
     • 30 SI Side Airbag_ Fault Code 05_06 (MRS3) Or Fault Code 08_09 (MRS2) E46234
     • 31 SI Radio Country Code E31 E32 E34 E36 E39 E46, E53 With BMW Business CD Radio (glob2
     • 32 SI Position Inaccuracies In Navigation System E38 E39 E46 With Navigation System Op234
     • 33 SI Software Errors In Navigation System E39 E46 E38 With Option 606_6092
     • 34 SI Software Errors In Navigation System E39 E46 E38 With Option 606_6092
     • 35 6092
     • 36 SI Software Errors In Navigation System E39 E38 E46 With Option 606_6092
     • 37 SI Cruise Control Intermittently Inoperable E38 E39 E46
     • 38 SI Test CD For Audio Systems All Model Series With CD Radio Or CD Changer2
     • 39 SI Fault Documentation All Model Series
     • 40 SI Rolling Text On Radio All Models With RDS Radio
   • 66 Distance Systems, Cruise Control › 1 SI Notes On Remote Control System (vehicle Access, Remote Opening, Remote Closing)
   • 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 Systems55 pages

     • 1 SI Upgrade Of Bluetooth Telephone System All234567
     • 2 SI Motorola V3690_ Return Of Exchanged Telephones E46 E53 E38 E39 With Complete Bas
     • 3 SI Information On Charging New Batteries In Cordless Handset On GSM Car Phone E38 E
     • 4 SI Siemens Fixed Telephone_ Various Fault Patterns E38, E39 E46 E53 With GSM Car Ph234
     • 5 SI Announcement Of Mobile Phone Brochure E38 E39 E46 E52 E53, E65
     • 6 SI Motorola V50 Mobile Phone_ BMW-specific Software Upgrade E38, E39 E46 E53 With C23
     • 7 SI Motorola V50 Mobile Phone_ Notes On Use E38 E39 E46 E53 With Complete Basic Fitt2
     • 8 SI Motorola V3690 Mobile Phone Heats Up Strongly E38 E39 E46 E53 With Complete Basi234
     • 9 SI Nokia Mobile Phone_ Telephone Mute Intermittently Inactive E38 E39 E4623
     • 10 SI Motorola V3690 Mobile Phone From Open Market E38 E39 E46 E53 With Complete Basic234
     • 11 SI Permanently Installed Motorola Telephone And Motorola V3690 Mobile Phone_ Mute I234
     • 12 SI Motorola V3690 Mobile Phone_ Sound Loss E38, E39 E46 E53 With Complete Basic Fi2345678
     • 13 SI Motorola V3690 Mobile Phone_ System Shutdown E38, E39 E46 E53 With Complete Bas2
     • 14 SI Motorola Permanently Installed Telephone_ MFL Inoperable E38 E39 E46 E53 With GS23
     • 15 SI Motorola Permanently Installed Telephone And Motorola StarTac Mobile Phone_ Syst23
     • 16 SI Hands-free Set_ Volume Too Low E38 E39 E46 With Communications Package (option 62345
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