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2005 BMW M3 2D Convertible, S6FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
External Pages
These are pages that do not belong to the exact selected vehicle (2005 BMW M3 2D Convertible, S6), but are still accessible from a link in your vehicle's manual. Be very cautious using repair info from here because these pages may not apply to your vehicle.
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- Section 1 (Abs/Traction Control - Repair (E46))
- Section 2 (Differentials & Axle Shafts)
- Section 3 (Servicing - M/T)
- Section 4 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications)
- Section 5 (Engine Controls - On-Vehicle Adjustments)
- Section 6 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures)
- Section 7 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes)
- Section 8 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing)
- Section 9 (Engine Performance Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 10 (Brakes - Repair)
- Section 11 (Steering Column - E36)
- Section 12 (Air Bag/SRS Component Inspection & Replacement Tables - EUROPEAN)
- Section 13 (Air Bag Restraint Systems)
- Section 14 (A/C-Heater System)
- Section 15 (Air Bag Restraint Systems)
- Section 16 (Air Bag Restraint Systems)
- Section 17 (Air Bag - Trouble Codes)
- Section 18 (Rear Suspension - Repair - E46)
- Section 19 (Engine Controls - On-Vehicle Adjustments)
- Section 20 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures)
- Section 21 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts)
- Section 22 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes)
- Section 23 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing)
- Section 24 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts)
- Section 25 (Air Bag Deactivation Procedures)
- Section 26 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts)
- Section 27 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts)
- Section 28 (Computer Relearn Procedures)
- Section 29 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts)
- Section 30 (Air Bag Restraint Systems)
- Section 31 (Starter - Repair (2WD))
- Section 32 (Cooling Fans - Repair (E46))
- Section 33 (Cabin Air Filter)
- Section 34 (Removal & Installation (A5S 325Z))
- Section 35 (Removal & Installation (S5D 200G/S5D 250G/M52TU/M54))
- Section 36 (REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - 330i, xi & Ci (GS6 37BZ))
- Section 37 (On-Vehicle Servicing - (A5S 360R/390R))
- Section 38 (Removal & Installation (A5S 3690R/390R))
- Section 39 (On-Vehicle Servicing - (S5D 200G/250G & GS6S37BZ SMG))
- Section 40 (On-Vehicle Servicing - (S5DZ & GS6X37BZ))
- Section 41 (Maintenance And General Information - Repair Instructions)
- Section 42 (Engine - Repair (S54))
- Section 43 (Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions)
- Section 44 (Fuel System - Repair Instructions)
- Section 45 (Cooling System - Repair Instructions)
- Section 46 (Exhaust System - Repair Instructions)
- Section 47 (Clutch - Repair Instructions)
- Section 48 (Manual Transmission - Repair Instructions)
- Section 49 (Propeller Shaft - Repair Instructions)
- Section 50 (Wheel And Tires - Repair Instructions)
- Section 51 (Body Equipment - Repair Instructions)
- Section 52 (General Electrical System - Repair Instructions)
- Section 53 (Instruments - Repair Instructions)
- Section 54 (Engine - Technical Data)
- Section 55 (Engine Electrical System - Technical Data)
- Section 56 (Fuel System - Technical Data)
- Section 57 (Manual Transmission - Technical Data)
- Section 58 (Propeller Shaft - Technical Data)
- Section 59 (Wheel And Tires - Technical Data)
- Section 60 (Maintenance And General Information - Tightening Torques)
- Section 61 (Engine - Tightening Torques)
- Section 62 (Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques)
- Section 63 (Fuel System - Tightening Torques)
- Section 64 (Fuel Supply System - Tightening Torques)
- Section 65 (Cooling System - Tightening Torques)
- Section 66 (Clutch - Tightening Torques)
- Section 67 (Manual Transmission - Tightening Torques)
- Section 68 (Propeller Shaft - Tightening Torques)
- Section 69 (Pedals - Tightening Torques)
- Section 70 (Wheel And Tires - Tightening Torques)
- Section 71 (Body Equipment - Tightening Torques)
- Section 72 (General Electrical System - Tightening Torques)
- Section 73 (Cooling System - Technical Data)
- Section 74 (Maintenance And General Information - Special Tools)
- Section 75 (Engine- Special Tools - M-Coupe & Z3 (E36))
- Section 76 (Clutch - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36))
- Section 77 (MAINTENANCE - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - 330i, 330Ci, 330xi (M54/E46))
- Section 78 (Engine - Repair (6-CYL))
- Section 79 (Engine Electrical System - Repair)
- Section 80 (Fuel System - Repair Instructions)
- Section 81 (Fuel Supply System - Repair)
- Section 82 (Cooling System - Repair Instructions)
- Section 83 (Exhaust System - Repair)
- Section 84 (Engine And Transmission Mounting - Repair)
- Section 85 (Propeller Shaft - Repair - E46)
- Section 86 (Body Equipment - Repair)
- Section 87 (Seats - Repair)
- Section 88 (Slide/Tilt Roof - Repair)
- Section 89 (General Electrical System - Repair)
- Section 90 (Lights - Repair)
- Section 91 (Heating And Air Conditioning - Repair)
- Section 92 (Electrical Drives - Repair)
- Section 93 (Communication Systems - Repair)
- Section 94 (Propeller Shaft - Technical Data)
- Section 95 (Wheel And Tires - Technical Data)
- Section 96 (Engine - Special Tools)
- Section 97 (Instruments - Repair)
- Section 98 (Body Equipment - Tightening Torques)
- Section 99 (Manual Transmission - Tightening Torques)
- Section 100 (Wheel And Tires - Tightening Torques)
- Section 101 (Slide/Tilt Roof & Convertible Top - Tightening Torques)
- Section 102 (Engine Cooling And HVAC - Overview)
- Section 103 (MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - 325i, Ci & xi - E46)
- Section 104 (Engine - Repair)
- Section 105 (Engine Electrical System - Repair)
- Section 106 (Fuel System - Repair - M54)
- Section 107 (Cooling System - Repair)
- Section 108 (Exhaust System - Repair Information)
- Section 109 (Propeller Shaft - Repair - E46)
- Section 110 (Wheel And Tires - Repair)
- Section 111 (Body Equipment - Repair)
- Section 112 (Seats - Repair)
- Section 113 (Slide/Tilt Roof - Repair - E46)
- Section 114 (General Electrical System - Repair)
- Section 115 (Lights - Repair Instructions)
- Section 116 (Heating And Air Conditioning - Repair)
- Section 117 (Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Repair)
- Section 118 (Electrical Drives - Repair)
- Section 119 (Communication Systems - Repair)
- Section 120 (Cooling System - Service Information)
- Section 121 (Fuel System - Tightening Torques - M56)
- Section 122 (Fuel System - Repair - M56)
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When to See a Mechanic
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.
