BMW E46 — repair instructions and wiring diagrams
Original BMW documentation for the E46 body — what is commonly known as BMW TIS: step-by-step repair and maintenance procedures with illustrations, tightening torques and specifications. Navigation follows the vehicle’s assemblies, as in the factory system.
This body series also has wiring diagrams (what is commonly known as BMW WDS): circuit diagrams, connectors and pinouts, component locations.
- Production years
- 1997–2006
- Body types
- compact, convertible, coupé, sedan, touring
- Documents
- 12,768
- Wiring diagrams
- available
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Model variants
Documents apply to a specific variant: after picking the body you specify engine, drive and build date, and irrelevant procedures are filtered out.
- 316Ci
- 316i
- 316ti
- 318Ci
- 318d
- 318i
- 318td
- 318ti
- 320Cd
- 320Ci
- 320d
- 320i
- 320td
- 323Ci
- 323i
- 325Ci
- 325i
- 325ti
- 325xi
- 328Ci
- 328i
- 330Cd
- 330Ci
- 330d
- 330i
- 330xd
- 330xi
- M3
- M3 CSL
Example procedures for the E46
One of the most detailed procedures from each section — so you can see what is actually inside. The full list opens after a free registration.
- Replacing camshafts (S54)11 Engine
- Removing and installing complete drive and output shafts (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)23 Manual gearbox
- Removing and installing / replacing left or right ITS head airbag (model without slide/tilt sunroof)72 Body parts and accessories
- Replacing cover for side member, left or right (partial replacement, B-pillar before A-pillar and side panel, rear) (up to 04 / 99)41 Body
- Sealing intermediate plate (A4S 270R/310R)24 Automatic transmission
- Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier34 Brakes
- Replacing seat cover for left or right front seat (sports/electric)52 Seats and motorcycle seat
- Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections61 General vehicle electrical system
- Removing and installing/replacing injection pump (M47)13 Fuel preparation and control
- Replacing wiring harness section for engine (M57)12 Engine electrical system
- Removing and installing/replacing clutch (SAC 228/4 cyl. without M47TÜ)21 Clutch
- Disassembling and assembling steering column32 Steering and Wheel Alignment
- Removing and installing rear window51 Body equipment
- Symbols used and information in repair instructions0 Maintenance and general note
- Replacing deep-groove ball bearing in propeller shaft center mount (three-part propeller shaft)26 Propeller shaft
- Removing and installing / replacing shift tower (Steptronic)25 Gearshift
- Leak detection with forming gas64 Heating and air conditioning
- Removing and installing or replacing headlining in convertible top54 Slide/tilt sunroof and soft top
- Removing and installing/replacing front differential (M57)31 Front axle, front suspension
- Removing and installing/replacing left headlight vertical aim adjuster (halogen67 Electric motor
- Removing and installing fuel tank16 Fuel supply
- Changing a tyre (on front, rear or spare wheel)36 Wheels with tyres
- Instructions for working on cooling system17 Cooling