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BMW 3 Series Service and Repair and Workshop Manual 1998-2006 Haynes E46Get Other BMW Car Repair Manuals click here NEW hardcover BMW 3 Series (E46) 1998 – 2006 Haynes Owners Service Repair Manual covers Models BMW 3 series (E46) models with 4 and 6 cylinder petrol engines Petrol Models 316i 318i 320i 323i 325i 328i 330i in Saloon Coupe Touring Bodystyles. DOES NOT Cover: Compact Convertible M3 or Diesel Models Compact Convertable or M3 models or new 3-series (E90/E91/E92) introduced durint 2005.. DOES NOT Cover: 1.6 Litre (1596cc) 4 cylinder petrol and all Diesel engines are not covered in this manual. Engines Covered: #9679; 1.8 litre (1796cc) N42 B18 DOHC Valvetronic 4 cylinder #9679; 1.9 litre (1895cc) M43TU B19 OHC 4 cylinder #9679; 2.0 litre (1995cc) N42 B20 DOHC Valvetronic 4 cylinder #9679; 2.2 litre (2171cc) M54 B22 DOHC 6 cylinder #9679; 2.5 litre (2494cc) M52TU B25 DOHC 6 cylinder #9679; 2.5 litre (2494cc) M54 B25 DOHC 6 cylinder #9679; 2.8 litre (2793cc) M52TU B28 DOHC 6 cylinder #9679; 3.0 litre (2979cc) M54 B30 DOHC 6 cylinder Transmissions described: #9679; 5-speed manual #9679; 6-speed manual #9679; 4-speed automatic #9679; 5-speed automatic NOTE: Only maintenance adjustment minor repair procedures plus removal and installation are described for the transmissions. Inside this manual you will find: Routine Maintenance tune-up procedures engine repair cooling and heating air-conditioning fuel and exhaust emissions control ignition brakes suspension and steering electrical systems and wiring diagrams. Haynes repair manuals can save you money on maintenance and repair bills. Step-by-step procedures and illustrations guide you through every job from basic maintenance and troubleshooting to complete teardown rebuild. About BMW 3 Series The E46 will probably be fourth generation of BMW s 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. The saloon was introduced in 1998 and replaced the E36 saloon precisely the same year. The initial inline-six engines available were the 2.5 L 323 and a pair of.8 L 328 (the 323 badge did not match engine displacement even so it was numbered as such to increase the spread between both models). The touring and coupe models had a role in 1999 with BMW s newly designed steptronic manumatic transmission and then the convertible and M3 later in 2000. The E46 Compact a three-door hatchback was revealed i extra

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