BMW 3 (E46). Instruction - page 10

Table b. Inspection I service

Maintenance item

Tools

required

New parts

required

Warm

engine

required

Dealer service

recommended

Additional

repair

information

Check engine coolant
system/heater hose
connections for leaks.
Check coolant level and
antifreeze protection
level. Add coolant as
necessary.

170

Check windshield
washer fluid level and
antifreeze protection.
Add washer fluid as
necessary.

611

Replace ventilation
microfilter. (Note:
reduce replacement
intervals in dusty
operating conditions).

020

Reset service interval
indicator.

020

Body/electrical

Check operation of air
conditioner.

640

Check operation of
headlights, parking
lights, back-up lights,
license plate lights,
interior lights, glove box
light, engine
compartment light,
trunk light, turn signals,
emergency flashers,
stop lights, horns,
headlight flasher and
dimmer switch

630

Check instrument panel
and dashboard lights.

620

Check wipers and
windshield washer

611

Table b. Inspection I service

Maintenance item

Tools

required

New parts

required

Warm

engine

required

Dealer service

recommended

Additional

repair

information

system. Check aim of
washer jets and adjust if
necessary.

Check condition and
function of seat belts.

720

Visually examine all
airbag units for torn
covers, obvious damage
or attachment of decals,
decorations or
accessories.

721

Check central locking
system and double lock.

515

Replace batteries for
alarm remote controls in
all master keys.

515

Check operation and
condition of all door,
hood and trunk latches.

410

515

Check heater, air
conditioner blower, and
rear window defogger
operation.

640

Convertible models:
Activate automatic
roll-over protection
system via diagnostic
link. Note: first remove
hardtop or lower
convertible top.

541

Check all
warning/indicator lights,
check control.

620

Check operation of rear
view mirrors.

Road test

Table b. Inspection I service

Maintenance item

Tools

required

New parts

required

Warm

engine

required

Dealer service

recommended

Additional

repair

information

Check braking
performance, steering,
heating, air conditioner
operation. Check
manual transmission
and clutch operation or
automatic transmission
operation.

Table c. Inspection II service

Maintenance item

Tools

required

New parts

required

Warm

engine

required

Dealer service

recommended

Additional

repair

information

Engine compartment
maintenance

Replace air filter
element. (Note: reduce
replacement intervals in
dusty operating
conditions).

020

Brake system service

Replace brake fluid
every 2 years (time
interval begins from
vehicle production
date).

340

Cooling system
service

Replace coolant every 4
years (time interval
begins from vehicle
production date).

170

Oxygen sensor
service

Replace oxygen sensor
every 100,000 miles.

180

Table c. Inspection II service

Maintenance item

Tools

required

New parts

required

Warm

engine

required

Dealer service

recommended

Additional

repair

information

Spark plug service

Replace spark plugs
every 100,000 miles.

020

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