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Home❯BMW❯3 Series❯E46 · 1999–2005

BMW 3 Series 1999–2005

Platform: E46
Repair manuals for this vehicle
1999–2005BMW 3 Series (E46) Service Manual: 1999–2005: M3, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i, 330xi, Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, Sport Wagon
Technical Updates

Post-publication changes to manuals — check before doing work or ordering parts. Index of all technical updates →

Videos

BMW 3 Series E46 Headlight assembly and lens, replacing (video) BMW 3 Series E46 exhaust camshaft position sensor, replacing (video) BMW 3 Series E46 exhaust camshaft position sensor, testing (video) BMW 3 Series E46 Front lower control arm, replacing (video) On-board computer retrofit for 1999 - 2005 3 series (E46) BMW 3 Series E46 intake camshaft position sensor, testing (video)

Tech Library

⚠ Cautions and WarningsBefore doing any work, read Cautions and Warnings.Click here to read them →
Procedures, wiring and reference
BMW 3 Series E46 Front turn signal, removing - 2002 and later (B305)procedure · B305BMW 3 Series E46 Oil filter housing gasket, replacing (M52, M52 TU, M54 engines)procedureCylinder head cover, removing and installing (M52 TU, M54, M56 engines) - page 116-8 (B305)procedure · B305Engine oil and filter, changing (BMW M3, E46)referenceM54 crankcase breather valve, replacing (E46)procedureRevised Engine drive belt removal procedure - page 020-15 (B305)procedure · B305

Other BMW 3 Series platforms

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