BMW 3-Series Petrol & Diesel Repair Manual 2005 – 2008
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Complete coverage for your vehicle
Written from hands-on experience gained from the complete strip-down and rebuild of a BMW 3-Series, Haynes can help you understand, care for and repair your BMW 3-Series. We do it ourselves to help you do-it-yourself, and whatever your mechanical ability, the practical step-by-step explanations, linked to over 900 photos, will help you get the job done right. Regular servicing and maintenance of your BMW 3-Series can help maintain its resale value, save you money, and make it safer to drive.
Videos included with this online manual
- Engine oil and filter change
- Rear light cluster bulbs replacement
- Coolant replacement
- Fluid level checks
- Air filter change
- Rear brake pads replacement
- Front brake pads replacement
- Pollen filter replacement
- Fuel filter replacement
- Headlight bulbs replacement
- Battery removal & replacement
- Rear shock absorber replacement
- Wiper blade replacement
- Spark plug replacement
What’s covered
Petrol:
BMW 3-Series 2.0 litre (1995cc) (2005 – 2008)
BMW 3-Series 2.5 litre (2497cc) (2005 – 2008)
BMW 3-Series 3.0 litre (2996cc) (2005 – 2008)
Includes 318i, 320i, 325i and 330i
Turbo-Diesel:
BMW 3-Series 2.0 litre (1995cc) (2005 – 2008)
BMW 3-Series 3.0 litre (2993cc) (2005 – 2008)
Includes 318d, 320d, 325d and 330d
Includes Saloon (E90) and Touring (E91) with 4- and 6-cylinder engines
Does NOT cover 320Si, 335i, 335d, M3, Coupe, Convertible or models with xDrive. Does NOT cover ‘facelifted’ model range introduced Sept 2008.
Table of contents
Contents
General Information
Chapter 1: Part A: Routine maintenance and servicing – petrol models
Chapter 1: Part B: Routine maintenance and servicing – diesel models
Chapter 2: Part A: 4-cylinder petrol engine in-car repair procedures
Chapter 2: Part B: 6-cylinder petrol engine in-car repair procedures
Chapter 2: Part C: Diesel engines (M47T2 and M57T2) in-car repair procedures
Chapter 2: Part D: Diesel engines (N47 and N57) in-car repair procedures
Chapter 2: Part E: General engine overhaul procedures
Chapter 3: Cooling, heating and ventilation systems
Chapter 4: Part A: Fuel and exhaust systems – petrol engines
Chapter 4: Part B: Fuel and exhaust systems – diesel engines
Chapter 4: Part C: Emission control systems
Chapter 5: Part A: Starting and charging systems
Chapter 5: Part B: Ignition system
Chapter 6: Clutch
Chapter 7: Part A: Manual transmission
Chapter 7: Part B: Automatic transmission
Chapter 8: Final drive, driveshafts and propeller shaft
Chapter 9: Braking system
Chapter 10: Suspension and steering systems
Chapter 11: Bodywork and fittings
Chapter 12: Body electrical systems Wiring diagrams Reference
Online manual
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Key features:
- All colour step-by-step guides for over 200 jobs with 700+ photos
- Image zoom feature for close-up view of jobs
- Brand-new “how to” video tutorials covering key repair tasks
- Print complete sections to take with you into the workshop
- Troubleshooting section – quickly find the cause of a problem
- Colour wiring diagrams help track problems quickly and easily
- Easy search feature – find your job fast
- Dictionary of automotive terms
- Quick links to popular DIY tasks and other jobs linked to your task
- Conversion calculator – imperial and metric units
