Important Safety Notice.........................................................................................

ii
Foreword ............................................................................................................. iv
Index ................................................................................................ rear of manual

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7

General Data and

Maintenance

001 Warnings and Cautions

002 Vehicle Identification and VIN
Decoder

003 Symptoms and Field Observations

010 Product Familiarization
020 Maintenance

Engine

100 EngineGeneral
110 Engine Removal and Installation
113 Cylinder Head Removal
and Installation
117 Camshaft Timing Chain
119 Lubrication System

120
121
130
160
170
180

Transmission

200
210
230
240

250 Gearshift Linkage

260 Driveshafts
270 Transfer Case

Suspension,
Steering and
Brakes

300 Suspension, Steering and

BrakesGeneral
310 Front Suspension
311 Front Axle Differential

320
330
331
340

Body

400 BodyGeneral
410 Fenders, Engine Hood

411 Doors
412 Trunk Lid, Tailgate

Body Equipment

510 Exterior Trim, Bumpers

512 Door Windows
513 Interior Trim

515 Central Locking and Anti-theft

520 Seats
541 Convertible Top

Electrical System

600
611
612
620

630 Lights
640 Heating and Air-conditioning
650 Radio

Equipment and
Accessories

720 Seat Belts

721 Airbag System (SRS)

ECL
ELE
OBD

TransmissionGeneral
Clutch
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission

Electrical SystemGeneral
Wipers and Washers
Switches
Instruments

ECL Electrical Component Locations

ELE Electrical Wiring Diagrams
OBD On-Board Diagnostics

Ignition System
Battery, Starter, Alternator
Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
Radiator and Cooling System
Exhaust System

Steering and Wheel Alignment

Rear Suspension
Rear Axle Differential
Brakes

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BMW 3 Series (E90, E91, E92, E93)

Service Manual: 2006-2010
325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi
330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi

Price: $134.95
Bentley Stock No: B310
Publication Date: 2011.june.01
ISBN: 978-0-8376-1685-8
Hardcover, 8 3/8 in. x 11 in.
Case quantity: 1
1272 pages
2108 technical photos and illustrations

The BMW 3 Series (E90, E91, E92, E93) Service Manual: 2006-2010
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been simplicity and clarity, with practical explanations, step-bystep procedures and accurate specifications. Whether youre a
professional or a do-it-yourself BMW owner, this manual helps
you understand, care for and repair your BMW.

Learn how to reset condition

based service (CBS) intervals
using iDrive or stalk switch
(cars without iDrive).
020 Maintenance

Features
Maintenance procedures from changing the ATF to replacing the
cabin microfilter. This manual tells you what to do and how and
when to do it.
Step-by-step variable camshaft timing (VANOS) service for N51,
N52 and N54 engines.
Cylinder head cover gasket and crankshaft seal replacement.
Cooling system and radiator service.
Fuel injection and ignition system diagrams and explanations.
Information about advanced technical features such as
Valvetronic, xDrive, twin turbo boost and DSC (dynamic
stability control).
Suspension repair procedures.
Brakes, steering and ABS troubleshooting and repair.
Heating and air-conditioning repair, including A/C component
replacement.
Body and hood repairs and adjustments.
Electrical system service, with an easy-to-use illustrated
component locator section.
Comprehensive wiring schematics, including fuses and
grounds.
BMW OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE-defined OBD II
P-codes, as well as basic scan tool operation.
BMW factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments and
tightening torques.

Servicing the high pressure fuel

system on turbo models, including
replacing HPI fuel pump.
160 Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump

Bentley technical editors

removing Valvetronic motor
on N51 engine.

Models covered
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328i, N52KP, N51 engine (rear-wheel drive)
325xi, 330xi N52 engine (all-wheel drive or xDrive)
328xi N52KP, N51 engine (all-wheel drive or xDrive)
335i N54 engine (rear-wheel drive)
335xi N54 engine (all-wheel drive or xDrive)

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