2001 BMW M3 2D ConvertibleFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Different car Section 1 (Differentials & Axle Shafts) Section 2 (Servicing - M/T) Section 3 (Wiper/Washer System) Section 4 (Brakes - Repair) Section 5 (Air Bag Restraint System) Section 6 (Steering Column - E36) Section 7 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 8 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 9 (A/C-Heater System) Section 10 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 11 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications) Section 12 (Engine Controls - On-Vehicle Adjustments) Section 13 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures) Section 14 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts) Section 15 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes) Section 16 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing) Section 17 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts) Section 18 (Air Bag Deactivation Procedures) Section 19 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 20 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts) Section 21 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts) Section 22 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts (V8 & V12)) Section 23 (Computer Relearn Procedures) Section 24 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts) Section 25 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 26 (Starter - Repair (2WD)) Section 27 (Cabin Air Filter) Section 28 (Removal & Installation (A5S 325Z)) Section 29 (Removal & Installation (S5D 200G/S5D 250G/M52TU/M54)) Section 30 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 31 (REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - 330i, xi & Ci (GS6 37BZ)) Section 32 (On-Vehicle Servicing - (A5S 360R/390R)) Section 33 (Removal & Installation (A5S 3690R/390R)) Section 34 (On-Vehicle Servicing - (S5D 200G/250G & GS6S37BZ SMG)) Section 35 (On-Vehicle Servicing - (S5DZ & GS6X37BZ)) Section 36 (Maintenance And General Information - Repair Instructions) Section 37 (Engine - Repair (S54)) Section 38 (Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions) Section 39 (Fuel System - Repair Instructions) Section 40 (Cooling System - Repair Instructions) Section 41 (Exhaust System - Repair Instructions) Section 42 (Clutch - Repair Instructions) Section 43 (Manual Transmission - Repair Instructions) Section 44 (Propeller Shaft - Repair Instructions) Section 45 (Wheel And Tires - Repair Instructions) Section 46 (Body Equipment - Repair Instructions) Section 47 (General Electrical System - Repair Instructions) Section 48 (Instruments - Repair Instructions) Section 49 (Engine - Technical Data) Section 50 (Engine Electrical System - Technical Data) Section 51 (Fuel System - Technical Data) Section 52 (Manual Transmission - Technical Data) Section 53 (Propeller Shaft - Technical Data) Section 54 (Wheel And Tires - Technical Data) Section 55 (Maintenance And General Information - Tightening Torques) Section 56 (Engine - Tightening Torques) Section 57 (Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques) Section 58 (Fuel System - Tightening Torques) Section 59 (Fuel Supply System - Tightening Torques) Section 60 (Cooling System - Tightening Torques) Section 61 (Clutch - Tightening Torques) Section 62 (Manual Transmission - Tightening Torques) Section 63 (Propeller Shaft - Tightening Torques) Section 64 (Pedals - Tightening Torques) Section 65 (Wheel And Tires - Tightening Torques) Section 66 (Body Equipment - Tightening Torques) Section 67 (General Electrical System - Tightening Torques) Section 68 (Cooling System - Technical Data) Section 69 (Maintenance And General Information - Special Tools) Section 70 (Engine- Special Tools - M-Coupe & Z3 (E36)) Section 71 (Clutch - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)) Section 72 (MAINTENANCE - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - 330i, 330Ci, 330xi (M54/E46)) Section 73 (Engine - Repair (6-CYL)) Section 74 (Engine Electrical System - Repair) Section 75 (Fuel System - Repair Instructions) Section 76 (Fuel Supply System - Repair) Section 77 (Cooling System - Repair Instructions) Section 78 (Exhaust System - Repair) Section 79 (Engine And Transmission Mounting - Repair) Section 80 (Propeller Shaft - Repair - E46) Section 81 (Body Equipment - Repair) Section 82 (Seats - Repair) Section 83 (Slide/Tilt Roof - Repair) Section 84 (General Electrical System - Repair) Section 85 (Lights - Repair) Section 86 (Heating And Air Conditioning - Repair) Section 87 (Electrical Drives - Repair) Section 88 (Communication Systems - Repair) Section 89 (Propeller Shaft - Technical Data) Section 90 (Wheel And Tires - Technical Data) Section 91 (Engine - Special Tools) Section 92 (Propeller Shaft - Special Tools - E46) Section 93 (Instruments - Repair) Section 94 (Body Equipment - Tightening Torques) Section 95 (Wheel And Tires - Tightening Torques) Section 96 (Slide/Tilt Roof & Convertible Top - Tightening Torques) Section 97 (MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - 325i, Ci & xi - E46) Section 98 (Engine - Repair) Section 99 (Engine Electrical System - Repair) Section 100 (Fuel System - Repair - M54) Section 101 (Cooling System - Repair) Section 102 (Exhaust System - Repair Information) Section 103 (Propeller Shaft - Repair - E46) Section 104 (Wheel And Tires - Repair) Section 105 (Body Equipment - Repair) Section 106 (Seats - Repair) Section 107 (Slide/Tilt Roof - Repair - E46) Section 108 (General Electrical System - Repair) Section 109 (Lights - Repair Instructions) Section 110 (Heating And Air Conditioning - Repair) Section 111 (Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Repair) Section 112 (Electrical Drives - Repair) Section 113 (Communication Systems - Repair) Section 114 (Cooling System - Service Information) Section 115 (Fuel System - Tightening Torques - M56) Section 116 (Fuel System - Repair - M56)

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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