3 Series E46 316i (M43TU) SAL
Figure 1: Retaining strap on fuel filler cap
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Retaining strap
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Filler pipe
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Fuel filler cap
Affected vehicles:
E36/Z3, E38, E39, E46, US versions only
Manufacturing period:
E36/Z3 US
from 07/1999
E38 US
from 01/2000
E39 US
from 06/1999
E39/2 US
from 08/1998
E46 US
from 07/1999
Remedy:
Between 08/1998 and 01/2000, depending on model series, newly developed fuel filler
caps (see Fig. 2) with improved sealing characteristics were introduced. The force required
has been significantly reduced and the sealing effect and the acknowledgment "closing
procedure complete" have been improved. Despite this, the fuel filler cap must always be
turned until it is heard to have reached the stop.
Note: The fuel filler cap and the filler pipe form a single unit. The modified fuel filler cap
cannot be retrofitted individually.
SI Introduction of new fuel filler caps for US models E36 Z3 E38 E39 E46 US only
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 09:19
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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