3 Series E46 M3 (S54) COUPE
E46 only
Instructions for working on cooling system.
Drain coolant.
Pull locks.
Remove hose (1).
Feed oxygen sensor cables out of shield plate of exhaust
manifold.
Note:
Fig. shows US version.
Remove check valve from cylinder head.
Installation:
Replace the seal and nuts.
Remove exhaust manifold shield plate and A/C system hoses.
Remove engine splash guard.
E46 only: Remove reinforcement plate.
Caution!
The section Removing and installing reinforcement plate"
contains important installation instructions.
ECE version:
Remove catalytic converter.
US version:
Remove front exhaust system (front pipes).
Note:
The oxygen sensors are in danger of being damaged when the
exhaust manifolds are removed and installed.
Remove oxygen sensors from exhaust manifolds.
RA Removing and installing, sealing/replacing both exhaust manifolds (S54)
BMW AG - TIS
16.02.2013 13:08
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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