BMW E46 3 Series 1999-2005 Convertible Roof Adjustment and Repair Manual | PDF Download
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Our professionally prepared workshop manual provides clear, easy-to-follow information for home and professional mechanics. Every chapter is logically organised to help you service, repair, and maintain your vehicle with confidence.
Whether you’re performing routine maintenance or more involved major repairs, this manual is an invaluable resource.
INSIDE THE MANUAL
- Step-by-step procedures
- Technical illustrations and diagrams
- Important specifications
- Troubleshooting information
- Maintenance and adjustment details
MANUAL CONTENTS
- Removing installing ball sockets with clip
- Adjusting Bowden cable for convertible top compartment lid on left or right
- Removing and installing replacing left or right Bowden cable (convertible top compartment lid)
- Removing and installing replacing drive unit for convertible top compartment lid locks
- Adjusting left or right convertible top compartment lid lock
- Removing and installing replacing left or right convertible top compartment lid lock
- Removing and installing or replacing left and right gas struts for soft top compartment cover
- Removing and installing replacing convertible top mounting bracket
- Adjusting convertible top (mechanical)
- Removing and installing replacing convertible top compartment
- Replacing convertible top fabric
- Removing and installing or replacing handle for convertible top cover lock
- Removing and installing replacing trim on convertible top lock
- Removing and installing or replacing headlining in convertible top
- Removing and installing replacing rear rubber seal
- Convertible Top, Frame and Actuation (Mechanical Components)
- Emergency actuation, convertible top catch
- Mounting of hydraulic components
- Repair instructions for hydraulic system of soft top and soft top compartment lid
- Topping up extracting fluid, checking fluid level
-Removing and installing replacing hydraulic unit
- Removing and installing replacing left hydraulic cylinder for convertible top compartment lid
- Removing and installing replacing right hydraulic cylinder for convertible top compartment lid
- Removing and installing replacing hydraulic cylinder for clamping bar on left
- Removing and installing replacing hydraulic cylinder for clamping bar on right
- Removing and installing replacing left or right hydraulic cylinder for convertible top
- Removing and installing replacing hydraulic lines on convertible top
- Removing and installing replacing control unit (on convertible top)
- Removing and installing complete soft top
- Removing and installing replacing both convertible top locks (fully automatic)
- Motor-driven Convertible Top (Electrical Components)
- Motor-driven Convertible Top (Hydraulic Components)
- Removing and installing replacing top lines on control unit (on convertible top)
- Removing and installing or replacing rollover bars on left or right
- Triggering retracting rollover protection bar (BMW Service Tester MoDiC)
- Rollover Protection System, folding
-Removing and installing replacing sensor for tensioning bar
- Grating noises from convertible top
- Water marks in hood covering roof lining
VEHICLE MODELS COVERED
- BMW 318Ci E46 Series Convertible
- BMW 320Cd E46 Series Convertible
- BMW 320Ci E46 Series Convertible
- BMW 323Ci E46 Series Convertible
- BMW 325Ci E46 Series Convertible
- BMW 330Ci E46 Series Convertible
- BMW 330Cd E46 Series Convertible
- BMW M3 E46 Series Convertible
SAMPLE PAGES
FILE DETAILS
File Format: PDF
Language: English
Print: Print the full manual or selected pages
Bookmarked: Yes — easy navigation throughout
Requirements: Adobe PDF Reader recommended
Device: Best viewed on PC or laptop
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