3 Series E46 M3 Coupé (S54): 3 Technical Data

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
2. 022 Repair Instructions2 Repair Instructions: Sections
3. 033 Technical Data3 Technical Data: Sections
   • 11 Engine (S54)20 pages

     • 0 Engine, General › 1 TD Engine In General, S54
     • 11 Engine Block › 1 TD Engine Block, Cylinder Crankcase, S54
     • 12 Cylinder Head With Cover2 pages

       • 1 TD Cylinder Head With Cover, S54
       • 2 TD Cylinder Head With Valve Seat Cover, S54
     • 21 Crankshaft With Bearing5 pages

       • 1 TD Crankshaft And Bearings S54
       • 2 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S54
       • 3 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S54
       • 4 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S54
       • 5 TD Crankshaft And Bearings, S54
     • 24 Connecting Rod With Bearing › 1 TD Connecting Rods And Bearings, S54
     • 25 Piston With Rings And Pin2 pages

       • 1 TD Pistons With Rings And Pins, S54
       • 2 TD Pistons With Rings And Pins, S54
     • 31 Camshaft › 1 TD Camshaft, S54
     • 34 Valves With Springs › 1 TD Valves With Springs, S54
     • 40 Oil Supply2 pages

       • 1 TD Oil Pump With Strainer And Drive, S54
       • 2 TD Oil Supply, S54
     • 41 Oil Pump With Filter And Drive2 pages

       • 1 TD Oil Pump With Strainer And Drive, S54
       • 2 TD Oil Supply, S54
     • 52 Fan › 1 TD Fan, S54
     • 53 Thermostat And Connections › 1 TD Thermostat And Connections S54
   • 12 Engine Electrical System (S54)7 pages

     • 12 Ignition Wires, Spark Plugs2 pages

       • 1 TD Ignition Harness, Spark Plugs, S54
       • 2 TD Ignition Harness, Spark Plugs, E46
     • 13 Ignition Coil2 pages

       • 1 TD Ignition Coil, E46, M43TU
       • 2 TD Ignition Coil, E46, N42
     • 31 Alternator With Drive And Mounting › 1 TD Alternator With Drive And Mounting Parts, E46, (without N42)
     • 32 Regulator › 1 TD Regulator, E46
     • 41 Starter With Mounting › 1 TD Starter Motor With Bracket, Solenoid Switch, E46, (without N42)
   • 13 Fuel System (S54) › 53 Injection Nozzle And Lines › 1 TD Injectors And Lines, Fuel Pressure Regulator S54
   • 16 Fuel Supply System (S54)5 pages

     • 11 Fuel Tank With Mounting2 pages

       • 1 TD Fuel Tank And Mounting Parts, E46, Diesel
       • 2 TD Fuel Tank And Mounting Parts, E46, Gasoline-driven Cars
     • 12 Fuel Transfer, Sensor For Gauge › 1 TD Fuel Supply, Fuel Level Sender, E46, Gasoline _ Diesel-driven Cars
     • 14 Fuel Pump2 pages

       • 1 TD Fuel Pump, E46, Gasoline-driven Cars
       • 2 TD Fuel Pump, E46, M3
   • 17 Cooling System (S54)3 pages

     • 0 Coolant, Checking Cooling System2 pages

       • 1 TD Coolant, Cooling System Test, E46, S54
       • 2 TD Radiator And Mounting Parts E46, E85, E86 _ S54, N52
     • 11 Engine Radiator With Attachment › 1 TD Radiator And Mounting Parts E46, E85, E86 _ S54, N52
   • 21 Clutch › 21 Clutch With Driving Disc › 1 TD Clutch With Drive Plate Alle _ MECH
   • 23 Manual Transmission (MECH)99 pages

     • 0 Complete Transmission19 pages

       • 1 TD Transmission Filling Capacities E46, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60, E61, E63, E64, E83
       • 2 TD Transmission Filling Capacities E46, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60, E61, E63, E64, E83
       • 3 TD Transmission In General 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 4 TD Transmission In General 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 5 TD Transmission In General 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 6 TD Transmission In General S5D 200G
       • 7 TD Transmission In General S5D 250G
       • 8 TD Transmission In General S5D 280Z
       • 9 TD Transmission In General S5D 310Z, S5D 320Z
       • 10 TD Transmission In General S5D 390Z
       • 11 TD Transmission In General S6S 420G
       • 12 TD Transmission In General S6S 560G
       • 13 TD Transmission In General S7S 47BG
       • 14 TD Transmission In General ZF-S5-16 _ MECH
       • 15 TD Transmission In General_ 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 16 TD Transmission In General_ 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 17 TD Transmission In General_ 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 18 TD Transmission In General_ 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 19 TD Transmission, Complete, Transmission Configuration B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J
     • 11 Housing With Cover15 pages

       • 1 TD Case And Cover 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 2 TD Case And Cover 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 3 TD Case And Cover 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 4 TD Case And Cover 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 5 TD Case And Cover 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 6 TD Case And Cover 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 7 TD Case And Cover 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 8 TD Case And Cover S 5 D 200 G
       • 9 TD Case And Cover S 5 D 250 G
       • 10 TD Case And Cover S 5 D 310 Z
       • 11 TD Case And Cover S 6 S 420 G
       • 12 TD Case And Cover S 6 S 560 G
       • 13 TD Case And Cover S 6-53BZ_DZ
       • 14 TD Case And Cover S6-37BZ_DZ _ MECH
       • 15 TD Case And Cover ZF-S5-16 _ MECH
     • 21 Transmission Shafts15 pages

       • 1 TD Transmission Shafts 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 2 TD Transmission Shafts 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 3 TD Transmission Shafts 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 4 TD Transmission Shafts 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 5 TD Transmission Shafts 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 6 TD Transmission Shafts 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 7 TD Transmission Shafts 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 8 TD Transmission Shafts GS6-37BZ_DZ
       • 9 TD Transmission Shafts GS6-53DZ _ MECH
       • 10 TD Transmission Shafts S 5 D 200 G _ MECH
       • 11 TD Transmission Shafts S 5 D 250 G _ MECH
       • 12 TD Transmission Shafts S 5 D 310 Z _ MECH
       • 13 TD Transmission Shafts S 6 S 420 G _ MECH
       • 14 TD Transmission Shafts S 6 S 560 G _ MECH
       • 15 TD Transmission Shafts ZF-S5-16 _ MECH
     • 22 Gearwheels13 pages

       • 1 TD Gears (Layshaft) 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 2 TD Gears (Layshaft) 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 3 TD Gears (Layshaft) 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 4 TD Gears (Layshaft) 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 5 TD Gears (Layshaft) 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 6 TD Gears (Layshaft) 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 7 TD Gears (Layshaft) 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 8 TD Gears (Layshaft) 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 9 TD Gears (Layshaft) 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 10 TD Gears (Layshaft) GS6-53DZ _ MECH
       • 11 TD Gears (Layshaft) S 5 D 200 G _ MECH
       • 12 TD Gears (Layshaft) S 5 D 250 G _ MECH
       • 13 TD Gears (Layshaft) ZF-S5-16 _ MECH _ Overdrive
     • 23 Synchromesh29 pages

       • 1 TD Synchronization 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 2 TD Synchronization 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 3 TD Synchronization 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 4 TD Synchronization 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 5 TD Synchronization 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 6 TD Synchronization 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 7 TD Synchronization 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 8 TD Synchronization GS6-37BZ_DZ _ MECH
       • 9 TD Synchronization GS6-53DZ
       • 10 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 11 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 12 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 13 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 14 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 15 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 16 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 17 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 18 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 19 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves GS6-37BZ_DZ _ MECH
       • 20 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves GS6-53DZ _ MECH
       • 21 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves S 5 D 200 G _ MECH
       • 22 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves S 5 D 250 G _ MECH
       • 23 TD Synchronization Guide Sleeves ZF-S5-16 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 24 TD Synchronization S 5 D 200 G _ MECH
       • 25 TD Synchronization S 5 D 250 G _ MECH
       • 26 TD Synchronization S 5 D 310 Z _ MECH
       • 27 TD Synchronization S 6 S 420 G _ MECH
       • 28 TD Synchronization S 6 S 560 G _ MECH
       • 29 TD Synchronization ZF-S5-16 _ MECH _ Overdrive
     • 31 Inner Gearshift Components8 pages

       • 1 TD Internal Shift Components 240_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 2 TD Internal Shift Components 260_5 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 3 TD Internal Shift Components 260_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 4 TD Internal Shift Components 260_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 5 TD Internal Shift Components 265_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 6 TD Internal Shift Components 265_6 _ MECH _ Overdrive
       • 7 TD Internal Shift Components 280_5 _ MECH _ Sport
       • 8 TD Internal Shift Components ZF-S5-16 _ MECH _ Overdrive
   • 26 Propeller Shaft3 pages

     • 0 Propeller Shaft, General › 1 TD Propeller Shaft In General,
     • 11 Propeller Shaft Assembly2 pages

       • 1 TD Propeller Shaft Complete, E46, Three-part Propeller Shaft
       • 2 TD Propeller Shaft Complete, E46, Two-part Propeller Shaft
   • 31 Front Axle5 pages

     • 0 General3 pages

       • 1 TD Front Axle - Ride Height E46 _ M3
       • 2 TD Front Axle - Ride Height E46 _ REAR END
       • 3 TD General - Track Width _ Wheelbase E46
     • 32 Shock Absorber › 1 TD Shock Absorbers E46
     • 50 Front Axle Gearbox › 1 TD Front Differential Unit E46
   • 32 Steering And Wheel Alignment10 pages

     • 0 Electronic Chassis Alignment7 pages

       • 1 TD Chassis_wheel Alignment - Normal Position E46 _ M3, M3 CSL
       • 2 TD Wheel Alignment E46 _ REAR END _ Low-slung Sports Suspension
       • 3 TD Wheel Alignment E46 _ REAR END _ Rough Road Package All Up To 09_2001
       • 4 TD Wheel Alignment E46 _ REAR END _ Rough Road Package, From 09_2001, E46_2_3_C And
       • 5 TD Wheel Alignment E46 _ REAR END _ Rough Road Package, From 09_2001, E46_4 (except
       • 6 TD Wheel Alignment E46 _ REAR END _ Standard Suspension
       • 7 TD Wheel Alignment E46 _ M3
     • 13 Steering Gear With Servo Unit › 1 TD Power Steering Gear, E46
     • 41 Pump And Oil Supply › 1 TD Pump And Oil Supply E46
     • 90 Troubleshooting › 1 TD Pump And Oil Supply E46
   • 33 Rear Axle18 pages

     • 0 General7 pages

       • 1 TD General - Track Width E46
       • 2 TD Rear Axle - Ride Height E46 _ M3
       • 3 TD Rear Axle - Ride Height E46 _ REAR END2
       • 4 TD Rear Axle Differential E39, E46, E83, E85 _ 188K
       • 5 TD Rear Axle Differential E46 _ 215K
       • 6 TD Rear Axle Differential E46, E83, E85 _ 168K
     • 10 Final Drive6 pages

       • 1 TD Rear Axle Differential E39, E46, E83, E85 _ 188K
       • 2 TD Rear Axle Differential E46 _ 215K
       • 3 TD Rear Axle Differential E46, E83, E85 _ 168K
       • 4 TD Final Drive Ratio, E46, Sedan
       • 5 TD Final Drive E46
       • 6 TD Final Drive E46
     • 11 Final Drive With Cover3 pages

       • 1 TD Rear Axle Differential E39, E46, E83, E85 _ 188K
       • 2 TD Rear Axle Differential E46 _ 215K
       • 3 TD Rear Axle Differential E46, E83, E85 _ 168K
     • 21 Output Shafts › 1 TD Output Shaft, E36, E46
     • 41 Wheel Bearings › 1 TD Wheel Bearings
   • 34 Brakes4 pages

     • 0 Brake Testing And Bleeding › 1 TD Testing And Bleeding Brakes E46
     • 11 Front Brakes › 1 TD Front Wheel Brakes E46 _ M3, M3 CSL
     • 21 Rear Brakes › 1 TD Rear Wheel Brakes_ Discs E46 _ M3, M3 CSL
     • 41 Parking Brake › 1 TD Parking Brake, E46
   • 36 Wheels With Tyres › 10 Wheels3 pages

     • 1 TD Wheels One-part Alloy Wheels
     • 2 TD Wheels Steel And Aluminium Strip Wheels
     • 3 TD Wheels Two-part Alloy Wheels
   • 51 Body Equipment (COUPE)3 pages

     • 11 Front Bumper2 pages

       • 1 TD Front Bumper, E46
       • 2 TD Rear Bumper, E46
     • 12 Rear Bumper › 1 TD Rear Bumper, E46
   • 63 Lights19 pages

     • 10 Lamp Settings › 1 TD Adjustment Of Lights E30, E32, E34, E36, E38, E39, E46, E52, E60, E61, E63, E64,
     • 12 Headlights2 pages

       • 1 TD Headlights, E46, Saloon_sedan, Touring, Coupé, Convertible
       • 2 TD Headlights, E46, Compact
     • 13 Turn Signal Indicator Lights2 pages

       • 1 TD Direction Indicators E46
       • 2 TD Direction Indicators E46 _ COUPÉ, CABRIO _ From 03_2003
     • 17 Fog Lights, Auxiliary Lights4 pages

       • 1 TD Front Fog Lamps, Additional Lamps, E46, Coupé, Convertible
       • 2 TD Front Fog Lamps, Additional Lamps, E46, Saloon_sedan, Touring From 09_2001
       • 3 TD Front Fog Lamps, Additional Lamps, E46, Saloon_sedan, Touring Up To 09_2001
       • 4 TD Front Fog Lamps, Additional Lamps, E46, Compact
     • 21 Rear Light Cluster2 pages

       • 1 TD Rear Light Unit E46 _ COUPÉ, CABRIO
       • 2 TD Rear Light Unit E46 _ COUPÉ, CABRIO _ From 03_2003
     • 25 Brake Lights › 1 TD Auxiliary Brake Light, E46
     • 26 Licence Plate Lights › 1 TD License Plate Lights E46
     • 31 Interior Lights5 pages

       • 1 TD Interior Lights, E46, Compact
       • 2 TD Interior Lights, E46, Convertible
       • 3 TD Interior Lights, E46, Coupé
       • 4 TD Interior Lights, E46, Sedan
       • 5 TD Interior Lights, E46, Touring
     • 99 Light Bulbs › 1 TD License Plate Lights E46
   • 64 Heating And Air Conditioning3 pages

     • 50 Air Conditioning System › 1 TD A_C System, Refrigerant Amounts E46
     • 51 AC Housing-evaporator, Switching Elemts2 pages

       • 1 TD Air Conditioner (evaporator), Shift Elements, All
       • 2 TD Air Conditioner (expansion Valve), Shift Elements, All
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