The service and repair manual for the 2002 BMW M3 — the 3.2L I6 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.2L I6 — 198 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 48 complaints · 11 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 M3 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 401
- General Information 2,163
- Accessories & Equipment 3,909
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 211
- Body & Frame 1,759
- Maintenance 32
- Brakes 428
- Restraints 526
- Drivelines & Axles 336
- Steering 143
- Electrical 2,856
- Suspension 627
- Engine Mechanical 703
- Transmission 1,412
- Engine Performance 2,115
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 M3
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 17V047000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V018000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags · 13V172000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator co.
Owners have filed 48 complaints and BMW has issued 11 technical service bulletins for the 2002 M3. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 M3 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 M3?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 3.2L I6 across the Base Convertible 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2002 M3 problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 M3, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2002 M3 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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