Table of Contents

Subject Page

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Body Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Interior
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Center Arm Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Child Seat Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Body Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Rear Wiper/Washer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Sound System
Antenna Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Antenna Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Audio Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Initial Print Date: 02/2000 Revision Date: 3/21/00

E46 SPORT WAGON
SOP - 01/2000

INTRODUCTION

Objectives of the Module:

At the end of this handout section, you will be able to:

Identify the changes to the body of the E46 for the Sport Wagon.
List the changes to the interior of the E46 Sport Wagon.
Discuss the operation of the rear tailgate / window system.
Discuss the operation of the rear wiper / washer system.

The E46/3 Sport Wagon is being introduced to the US market as a 2001 Model Year vehi-
cle. It joins the highly successful Sedan and Coupe models to further enhance the product
line up and offer 3 series customers an alternative choice of vehicle.

Up to the B pillars, the Sport wagon is identical to the E46 sedan. The rear doors have
been remodeled for wagon usage and the tail gate is similar to the E39 Sport Wagon with
an opening rear window.

The rear seats fold down to provide 1345 liters of cargo space. With the seats up, the rear
compartment provides 435 liters of load space.

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BODY SPECIFICATIONS

1471 mm 1478 mm
1739 mm 1932 mm

758 mm 2725 mm 995mm

4478 mm
1378mm
1382mm

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TECHNICAL DATA

The E46 Sport Wagon is 7 mm longer that the sedan and the unloaded height is 6 mm
lower. The wheel base, width and turning radius are the same as the E46 sedan. The fol-
lowing are the maximum cargo capacity/ loads:

435 Liters luggage capacity - with rear seat back up

1345 Liters luggage capacity - with back rest down
540KG in the rear
75 KG on the roof.

Power train and interior equipment are comparable to the E46 - 323 Sedans and Coupes.
The E46 Sport Wagon is being introduced with the 2.5 liter 6 cylinder engine and Siemens
MS 42 engine management system. The automatic transmission will be the GM 5-speed
with AGS control.

ENGINE - M52 TU 2.5 LITER

Horse Power - 170 @ 5500 RPM

Torque - 181 @ 3500 RPM

Automatic Transmission - GM V - 5 Speed - until 4/00

Automatic Transmission - 5 HP 19 - after 4/00

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BODY

From the front bumper up to the B pillar the E46 Sport Wagon body is identical to the
sedan. From the B pillar rearward, the body shell of the Sport Wagon is all new and
includes:

New Rear doors

New Tailgate and hinge mechanism
New Frameless rear window
New Rear Bumper
No tail gate lock cylinder
Roof rails as optional equipment

The structural rigidity and structural dynamic characteristics introduced with the E46
sedan are carried over to the E46 Sport wagon. As with the sedan and coupe, the Sport
Wagon body shell acts as the passengers safety cage along with the tubular impact struc-
tures for the front and rear bumper mountings.

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INTERIOR

Up to the B pillar, the interior equipment and trim level corresponds to the E46 sedan. The
front seat options are the same as the E46 Sedan, while the rear seating area has been
newly designed to provide an attractive package that offers optimum functionality and use-
able space when the seats are folded down for cargo loading.

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The rear seats backs are a 60/40 split with the center arm rest section on the left seat back.
The center passengers inertia reel is mounted to the left seat back, while the left/right rear
passengers belt reels are mounted on the wheel housings. The lower section of the seat
back is separate foam piece that enables the back rest pivot point to be higher on the seat
back. This allows the back rest to fold flat for more useable cargo loading space.

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INTERIOR

Center Arm Rest

The center arm rest incorporates the non-adjustable center head rest. The center arm rest
is folded down to gain access to the storage compartment and cup holders , which are
integrated into the rear of the head rest.

CUPHOLDER
STORAGE COMPARTMENT

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INTERIOR

Child Seat Anchor

There are three child seat hold down anchors positioned behind the rear seat back rest.
The plastic covers must be removed to access the hold down anchors,

CHILD SEAT ANCHOR

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CARGO AREA

The cargo area offers 435 liters of cargo space with the rear seat back rest raised and 1345
liters with it lowered. The cargo area offers a spring loaded - roller blind and cargo net sim-
ilar to the E39 Sport Wagon.

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CARGO AREA
Storage Compartments
ANTENNA AMPLIFIER
Storage areas on the left and right in the
rear are used to house the rear window
washer fluid reservoir on the right and vari-
ous sound system components on the left.

Load Floor/Spare
The load floor is removable to access the
spare tire and control module mounting
area located beneath. A strap is provided to
OOL KIT SPARE TIRE hold the load floor up while accessing the
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storage area. The interior trim panel must
also be removed for access to the spare
SOUND SYSTEM WINDOW WASHER
COMPONENTS FLUID RESERVOIR and control modules.

Power Socket

A 12 Volt power socket is installed on the

left side of the cargo area behind the rear
seat back.

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TAIL GATE

The tail gate is similar in design to the E39 Sport Wagon, including the rear glass that is
hinged separately and can be opened independently from the tail gate.

TAILGATE RELEASE
SWITCH

Rear Actuator

The actuator for the tailgate release is mounted

on the rear apron behind the trim panel. Control
of the actuator is a function of the GM - ZKE
system.

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TAIL GATE

Emergency Release

The tailgate does not feature a lock cylinder so an emergency release mechanism is incor-
porated into the tail gate latch. It allows mechanical opening of the gate actuator in the
event of an electrical failure. The release is located along the lower edge of the rear apron
behind a small access cover. After removing the cover, the lever is pushed to the right to
mechanically release the tail gate.

EMERGENCY RELEASE

The rear apron of the E46 Sport Wagon is lowered for easier loading/unloading. A plastic
rubbing strip prevents the bumper from being scratched when cargo is being
loaded/unloaded.

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REAR WINDOW

The Frameless rear window is bonded to a metal carrier which is hinged to the body. If the
rear window needs replacement, it is supplied with the glass bonded to the metal carrier.

The release switch for opening the rear glass is incorporates into the rear wiper arm cover
under the triangle trim plate.

REAR WINDOW SWITCH

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REAR WINDOW

Rear Glass Hinge

The hinges are a new design (torsional

coil spring) that are compact in shape for
space saving reasons.

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The rear window is adjusted through the

slotted mounted bolts. The gap of the
window should be uniform on all sides.
The height of the rear window is adjust-
ed using shims on the hinge mounts.
Refer to the repair manual for complete
adjustment procedures and sequence.

Rear Washer Nozzle

The rear window washer spray nozzle, as well as the third brake light, is mounted at the top
left side integrated into the spoiler.

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BODY ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

The E46 Sport Wagon uses the body electronic systems from the E46 Sedan, Including
the Drivers Information Systems and Central Body Electronics (ZKE V). Changes have been
incorporated into the systems for specific Sport Wagon functions and features including:

Control of the rear tail gate/window latching and locking system.

Control of the rear window wiper./washing system.
Changes to the antenna configuration for the sound system.
The UIS interior sensor for the DWA system is modified to suit the Sport Wagon body.
The seat heating system is changed to the three stage heating control as in the 5 and 7
series vehicles.
The outside rear view mirrors are now incorporated into the seat memory system (same
as the E46iC).

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CENTRAL LOCKING

ZKE CONTROL OF TAILGATE/WINDOW LATCHING SYSTEM

The tailgate can be opened from any of three input signals including:

Remotely from FZV

Interior tailgate release button - on left kick panel
Unlock switch pad - located above the license plate

Any of these input request signal the GM to activate the tailgate latch motor. The GM will
also switch on the interior lights with a unlock request for the tailgate.

The window is opened from the release switch located on the rear wiper arm cover.
Pressing the switch signals the GM to activate the rear window release relay.

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REAR WIPER/WASH SYSTEM

The rear wiper/washer a function of the ZKE system and follows the basic operational
sequences of the E39 Sport Wagon wiper system. The rear wiper motor and gear assembly
is mounted in the tail gate through insulating bushing to prevent operation noises from being
transmitted into the bodys interior.

The wiper pivot bearing, wiper shaft and wiper arm are mounted on the rear window. A
mechanical coupling is used to connect the two components as on the E39 wagon.

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REAR WIPER/WASH SYSTEM

Operation

Operation of the rear wiper/washer is controlled from the wiper stalk switch on the steering
column. The scope of operation is the similar to the E39 wagon as follows:

INTERMITTENT WIPE - Standard operation

PROGRAMMED INTERMITTENT WIPE
CONTINUOUS WIPE
WASHING CYCLE

Pressing the wiper stalk switch forward to the first detent activates the rear wiper in the
intermittent mode. The timed interval is approximately 7 seconds. The full sweep and park
positions of the wiper arm are recognized by two hall sensors on the motor gear assembly.
If the wiper is switched OFF, the wiper arm will return to the park position.

Programming Procedure - for the wiping interval is as follows:

Briefly switch the wiper ON/Off.

Wait the desired interval time.
Switch the wiper back ON again
The OFF time will be the programmed interval - up to approximately 30 seconds.

Continuous wiping - is activated any time the transmission is shifted into reverse. The rear
wiping module receives the reverse signal from the LSZ for continuous wiping activation.

Rear window washing - is activated by pressing the stalk switch forward past the wiping
detent. The washer cycle is as follows:

Wash cycle 1 - washer pump is switched ON for 1.5 seconds. The wiper activation starts
1 second later.

Wash cycle 2 - washer pump is switched ON for .5 seconds - after a delay of of .8 sec-
onds. Wiper continues to operate.

Wash cycle 3 - washer pump is switched ON for .5 seconds - after a delay of .8 seconds.
This is followed by two wipe dry cycles.

NOTE: The wiper will remain in the intermittent wiping mode after washing until wiper is
switched off.

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WIPER/WASHER I P O

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SOUND SYSTEM

Antenna Configuration
The sound systems available for the E46 Sport
Wagon are the same as the systems installed in
the E46 Sedan and Coupe. The following anten-
na layout is used for the Sport wagon body:
FM 1 - Rear window on the right side
FM 2 - Rear window in the center
FM 3 - Left rear side window
AM - Rear spoiler
FZV - Combined with FM 2 antenna
The amplifier for FM 1 and FM 2 antennas is
located beneath the rear spoiler. The signal from
the antennas passes from the amplifier to the
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diversity module located in the left side storage
compartment.

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SOUND SYSTEM

Antenna Configuration

The FM 3 antenna has a separate ampli-

fier that is integrated into the diversity
module which is mounted behind the
storage cover on the left side.

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Diversity Switching

The FM1/FM2 amplifier can only send one FM

signal at a time. The diversity module controls
the switching of the signals by applying a volt-
age signal to the RF cable. When the voltage
signal is low, the amplifier sends the FM 1 sig-
nal. When the voltage level is high, it sends the
FM 2 signal. The FM 1 and FM 2 inputs are
continuously checked for the clearest signal.
The diversity module then checks the signal
from FM1/FM2 with the signal from FM 3. The
clearest of these signals will always be sent to
the radio for FM reception.

FZV Antenna

The RF receiver module (315MHz) is integrated into the antenna amplifier.The receiver
has a separate KL 30 power supply for its operation. Signal from the FZV key are
processed by the module and sent to the GM for locking/unlocking functions over a ded-
icated line.

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AUDIO SYSTEM SPEAKERS

The rear speakers for the sound system are mounted on the left and right wheel housing
behind the trim covers

If the Navigation system is installed in the Sport wagon, the GPS receiver module is installed
under the load floor in front of the spare tire well.

GPS RECEIVER MODULE

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REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What are the similarities between the E46 and E39 Sport Wagon tail gates?

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2. What change was designed into the E46 Sport Wagon rear seat and why?

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3. Describe the E46 Sport Wagon antenna systems operation.

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4. Where is the emergency release for the tailgate located on the E46 Sport Wagon?

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5. What rear window wiping stage occurs when shifting into reverse?

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