
Non-returnable
Parts
FUNDAMENTALS
FOR
THEDO-ITYOURSELF
OWNER
010-
7
Many
independent
repair
shops
make
a
point
of
using
genu-
Original
body
paneis
and
other
large
components
are
identi-
ine
BMW
parts,
even
though
they
may
at
times
be
more
expen-
fied
by
a
label
bearing
the
VINand
two
BMW
roundellogos
.
Re-
sive
.
Theyknow
the
value
of
doing
thejob
right
with
the
right
placement
parts
have
a
similar
label,
bearing
one
BMW
roundel
parts
.
Parts
from
other
sources
can
beas
good,
particularly
if
logo
and
the
letters
DOT-R
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
Parts
or
assemblies
manufactured
by
one
of
BMWs
original
equipment
suppliers,
bearing
the
label
arethe
engine,
transmission,
front
and
rear
but
it
is
often
difficult
to
know
.
bumpers,
front
fenders,
rear
quarter
paneis,
hood,
trunk
lid
and
doors
.
These
labels
shouldnot
be
removed
as
they
will
tear
BMW
is
constantly
updating
and
improving
their
cars,
often
apart
.
making
improvements
during
a
given
model
year
.
BMW
may
recommend
a
newer,
improved
part
as
a
replacement,
and
your
authorized
dealer's
parts
department
will
know
about
it
and
provide
it
.
The
BMW
parts
organization
is
best
equipped
to
deal
with
any
BMW
parts
needs
.
Some
parts
cannot
be
returned
for
credit,
even
if
they
arethe
wrong
parts
forthe
car
.
The
best
example
is
electrical
parts,
which
are
almost
universally
considered
non-returnable
be-
,
..
cause
they
are
so
easily
damaged
internally
.
Buy
electrícal
parts
carefully,
and
beas
sure
as
possible
that
P-
DOT~
R
a
replacement
is
needed,
especially
for
expensive
parts
such
as
electronic
control
units
.
It
may
bewise
to
let
an
authorized
B328FUN
BMW
dealeror
other
qualified
shop
confirm
your
diagnosisbe-
fore
replacing
an
expensive
part
that
cannot
be
retuned
.
Fig
.
6
.
Labels
used
to
identiy
parts
.
Original
equipment
labelwith
VIN
number
and
roundel
logos
(top)
and
replacement
part
la-
bel
with
one
roundel
logos
Information
You
Need
to
Know
Engine
.
3-Seriescars
covered
in
this
manualare
powered
Model
.
When
ordering
parts
it
is
important
that
you
know
the
by
either
a
4-or
6-cylinder
engine
.
For
information
-
on
engine
correct
model
designation
for
your
car
.
Models
covered
in
this
codes
and
engine
applications,
see100
Engine-General
.
manual
are
E36
3
Series
in
both
4-
and
6-cylinderconfigura-
tions
.
Transmission
.
The
transmissiontype
with
its
identifying
code
may
be
important
when
buying
clutch
parts,
seals,
gas
Moda¡
Year
.
This
is
not
necessarily
the
same
as
date
of
kets,
and
othertransmission-relatedparts
.
For
information
on
manufacture
or
date
of
sale
.
A
1997
model
may
havebeen
transmission
codes
and
applications,
see200
Transmission
manufactured
in
late
1996,
and
perhaps
not
sold
until
early
General
.
1997
.
It
is
still
a1997
model
.
Model
years
covered
by
this
man-
ual
are
1992
to
1998
.
SERVICE
Date
of
Manufacture
.
This
information
is
helpful
when
or-
dering
replacement
parts
or
determining
if
any
of
the
warranty
BMW
dealers
are
uniquely
qualified
to
provide
service
for
recalls
are
applicable
to
your
car
.
The
label
on
the
driver's
door
BMW
cars
.
Their
authorized
relationship
with
the
large
BMW
below
the
door
latch
will
specify
the
month
and
year
that
the
car
serviceorganization
means
that
they
are
constantly
receiving
was
built
.
new
tools
and
equipment,
together
with
the
latest
and
most
ac-
curate
repair
information
.
Vehicle
Identification
Number
(VIN)
.
This
is
a
combination
of
letters
and
numbers
that
identify
the
particular
car
.
TheVIN
appears
on
the
state
registration
document,
and
on
thecar
it-
self
.
One
location
isin
the
rear
of
the
engine
compartment,
en-
other
in
the
lower
left
comer
of
the
windshield
.
The
National
Highway
Traffic
Safety
Administration
(NHT-
SA)
requires
passenger
cars
with
a
high
theftrateto
have
the
VINmarked
on
specific
parts
of
thecar
when
manufactured
.
On
BMW
cars,
these
parts
are
identified
byan
adhesive
label
.
)WBADK00000000
0
000
0
The
BMW
dealers
service
technicians
are
highlytrained
and
very
capable
.
Unfke
most
independent
repair
shops,
autho-
rized
BMW
dealers
are
intensely
committed
tosupporting
the
BMW
product
.
They
share
the
owners
interest
in
BMW
value,
performance,
and
reliability
.
On
the
other
hand,
there
are
many
independent
shops
that
specialize
in
BMW
service
and
are
ca-
pable
of
doing
high
quality
repair
work
.
Checking
with
other
BMW
owners
for
recommendations
on
service
facilitiesis
a
good
way
to
leam
of
reputable
BMW
shops
in
yourarea
.
SERVICE

Tires,
checking
inflation
pressure
Brake
pad/rotor
wear,
checking
Correct
tire
pressuresare
important
to
handling
and
stability,
Al¡
E36
cars
are
fitted
withdisc
brakes
at
al¡
four
wheels
.
See
fuel
economy,
and
tire
wear
.
Tire
pressures
change
with
temper-
Fig
.
24
.
Although
thebrakesare
equipped
with
a
brake
pad
ature
.
Pressures
should
be
checked
often
during
seasonal
tem-
warning
system,
the
system
only
monitors
one
wheel
per
axle
.
perature
changes
.
Correct
inflation
pressures
canbe
found
on
It
is
recommended
that
pad
thickness
should
be
checked
the
driver's
door
pillar
and
in
the
owner's
manual
.
Note
that
tire
whenever
the
wheels
are
off
or
brakework
is
beggg
done
.
pressuresshould
be
higher
when
thecar
is
more
heavily
loaded
.
WARNING
-
Do
not
inflate
any
tire
to
a
higher
pressure
than
the
tiress
maximum
ínflation
pressure
listed
on
the
side-
wall
.
Use
cara
when
addlng
air
to
warm
tires
.
Warm
tire
pressures
can
increase
as
much
as4
psi
(0.3
bar)
over
their
cold
pressures
.
Tires,
rotating
BMW
does
not
recommend
tire
rotation
.
Due
to
the
cars
sus-
pension
design,
the
fronttires
begin
to
wear
first
at
the
outer
shoulder
and
the
rear
tires
begin
to
wear
first
at
themiddle
of
the
tread
or
inner
shoulder
.
Rotating
the
tires
may
adversely
af-
fect
roadhandling
and
tire
grip
.
NOTE-
The
main
purpose
of
tire
rotation
isto
promote
even
wear
and
maximum
tire
life
.
Tire
life
may
be
decreased
slightly
if
the
tires
are
not
rotated
.
Wheels,
aligning
Routine
maintenance
of
the
brake
system
includes
maintain-
ing
the
brake
fluid
in
the
reservoir,
checking
brakepads
for
wear,
checking
hand
brake
functíon,
and
inspecting
the
system
for
fluid
leaks
or
other
damage
.
Check
that
brake
hoses
are
correctly
routed
to
avoidchafing
or
kinkíng
.
Inspect
unions
and
brake
calipers
for
signs
of
fluid
leaks
.
Inspect
rigid
fines
for
corrosion,
dents,
or
other
damage
.
Inspect
flexible
hoses
for
cracking
.
Replace
faulty
hoses
or
lines
as
described
in
340Brakes
.
WARNING
-
Incorrect
installation
or
overtightening
hoses,
fines,
and
unions
may
cause
chafing
or
leakage
.
This
can
lead
to
partíal
or
completebrake
system
failure
.
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
020-
1
7
B323
Fig
.
24
.
Disc
brake
pad
wear
can
checked
through
opening
in
caliper
.
The
brake
caliper
should
be
unbolted
from
the
suspension
strut
to
properly
inspect
the
brake
pads
and
the
rotors
.
See
Fig
.
25
.
Brake
caliper
removal
and
installation
procedures
are
given
in
340
Brakes
.
BMW
recommends
checking
the
front
and
rear
alignment
once
a
year
and
whenever
new
tires
are
installed
.
See320
Steering
and
Wheel
Alignment
for
a
more
detailed
discus-
sion
of
alignment
requirements
and
specifications
.
Brake
Pad
Lining
Minimum
Thickness
(Dimension
A)
Brake
system,
inspecting
"
Front
and
reardisc
brake
pads
....
3
.0
mm
(0
.12
in)
Brake
fluid,
replacing
BMW
strictly
recommends
replacing
the
brake
fluid
every
two
years
.
This
will
help
protect
against
corrosion
and
the
ef-
fects
of
moisture
in
the
(luid
.
See340
Brakes
for
brake
fluid
flushing
procedures
.
Parking
brake,
checking
The
parking
brakesystem
is
independent
of
the
main
braking
system
and
may
requireperiodic
adjustment
dependingon
use
.
Adjust
the
parking
brake
if
the
brake
lever
can
be
pulled
up
more
than
8
clicks
.
Check
that
the
cable
moves
freely
.
A
de-
scription
of
the
parking
brake
and
parking
brake
adjustment
can
be
found
in
340Brakes
.
UNDER-CARMAINTENANCE

NOTE-
Use
a14
mm
or17
mm
alíen
bit
socket
to
remove
the
drain
plug
.
"
If
thecar
is
raised
in
the
air,
it
shouldbe
leve¡
.
Fuel
tank
and
fuel
fines,
inspecting
0012474
Inspect
the
fuel
tank,
fuel
lines,
and
fuel
system
for
damage
or
leaks
.
Check
for
fuel
leaks
in
the
engine
compartment
or
fuel
odors
in
the
passenger
compartment
.
Check
for
faultyfuel
lines
bybending
them
.
If
any
leaks
are
present,
fuel
should
be
expelled
.
Check
for
any
evaporative
emissions
hoses
that
may
have
become
disconnected,
checking
carefully
at
the
charcoal
canister
and
evaporative
emissionspurge
system
.
See130
Fuel
Injection
and
160
Fuel
Tank
and
Fuel
Pump
for
component
locations
and
additional
information
.
WARNING
-
When
checking
for
fuel
leaks,
the
engine
must
be
cold
.
A
hot
exhaust
manifold
or
exhaust
system
could
cause
the
fuel
to
ignite
or
explode
causing
se-
rious
personal
injury
.
Uentilate
the
workarea
and
clean
up
spilled
fuel
immediately
.
Clutch
fluid,
checking
The
hydraulic
clutch
and
the
brake
system
share
the
same
reservoir
and
the
same
brake
fluid
.
Clutch
fluid
leve¡
and
brake
fluid
level
are
checked
at
the
same
time
.
See340
Brakes
for
more
information
.
See210
Clutch
for
information
on
the
clutch
and
the
hydraulic
clutch
operating
system
.
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
020-19
Drive
axie
joint
boots,
inspecting
100
Engine-General
The
protective
boots
must
be
closely
inspected
for
cracks
andany
other
damage
that
will
allow
contaminants
to
get
ínto
the
joint
.
If
the
rubber
boots
faf
,
the
water
and
dirt
that
enter
the
joint
will
quickly
damage
¡t
.
Replacement
of
the
drive
axle
joint
boots
and
inspection
of
the
joints
are
described
in
330
Rear
Suspension
.
BODY
AND
INTERIOR
MAINTENANCE
Windshield
Wiper
Biade
Maintenance
Common
problems
with
the
windshield
wipers
include
streaking
or
sheeting,
water
drops
after
wiping,
and
blade
chat-
ter
.
Streaking
is
usually
caused
when
wiper
blades
are
coated
with
road
film
or
car
wash
wax
.
Clean
the
blades
using
soapy
water
.
If
cleaning
theblades
does
not
cure
the
problem
then
they
should
be
replaced
.
BMW
recommends
replacing
the
wip-
er
blades
twice
a
year,
before
and
after
the
cold
season
.
Onold-
er
cars,
check
the
tension
spring
that
holds
the
wiper
to
the
glass
.
Replace
the
wiper
arm
if
the
springs
are
weak
.
Drops
that
remainbehind
after
wipingare
caused
by
oil,
road
film,
or
diesel
exhaust
coating
the
windshield
.
Use
an
alcohol
or
ammonia
solution,
or
a
non-abrasive
cleanser
to
clean
the
windshield
.
Wiper
blade
chatter
may
be
caused
by
dirty
or
worn
blades,
bya
dirty
windshield,
or
by
bentor
twisted
wiper
arms
.
Clean
the
blades
and
windshield
as
described
above
.
Adjust
the
wiper
arm
so
that
there
is
even
pressure
along
the
blade,
and
so
that
the
blade
is
perpendicular
to
the
windshield
atrest
.
Lubricate
the
wiper
linkage
with
a
light
oil
.
The
linkage
is
located
under
the
hood
on
the
drivers
side
.
If
the
problem
persists,
theblades
are
excessively
aged
or
worn
and
should
be
replaced
.
See
611
Wipers
and
Washers
.
Body
and
hinges,
lubricating
The
door
locks
and
lock
cylinders
canbe
lubricated
with
an
oil
that
contains
graphite
.
The
body
and
door
hinges,
the
hood
latch,
and
the
door
check
rods
should
be
lubricated
with
SAE
30
or
SAE
40
engine
oil
.
Lubricate
the
seat
runners
with
multipurpose
grease
.
Do
not
apply
any
oil
to
rubber
parts
.
If
door
weatherstrips
are
sticking,
lubricate
them
with
silicone
spray
or
talcum
powder
.
The
hood
release
cable
should
be
lubricated
as
well
.
The
use
of
winter
lock
de-icer
spraysshould
be
kept
to
an
ab-
solute
minimum,
as
the
alcohol
in
the
de-icer
will
wash
the
grease
out
of
the
lock
assemblies,
and
may
cause
the
locks
to
corrode
internally,
or
become
difficult
to
operate
.
ENGINE-GENERAL
100-1

130-
1
4
FUEL
INJECTION
NOTE-
Be
sure
to
retrieve
thrust
washer
behind
fuel
pressure
regulator
on
6-cylinder
engine
.
4
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Replace
O-rings
.
Fuel
pressure
regulator,
replacing
(under
car
mount)
WARNING
-
Fuel
will
be
discharged
.
Do
not
disconnect
any
wires
that
could
cause
electrical
sparks
.
Do
not
smoke
or
work
near
heaters
or
other
fire
hazards
.
Keep
an
approved
tire
extinguisher
handy
.
On
late
4-
and
6-cylinder
cars,
the
fuel
pressure
regulator
is
mounted
beneath
the
left
sideof
the
car,
under
a
protective
cover
.
See
Fig
.
20
.
0012726
Fig
.
20
.
Fuel
pressure
regulatorlocation
underneath
car
(arrow)
.
Vac-
uum
hose
to
regulator
is
shown
at
A
.
(Protective
cover
has
been
removed
.)
5
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Replace
O-rings
.
BOSCH
DME
Ml
.
7
COMPONENT
TESTS
AND
REPAIRS
BOSCH
DME
Ml
.7
COMPONENT
TESTS
AND
REPAIRS
CA
UTION-
Use
only
a
digital
multimeter
when
testing
compo-
nents
and
wiring
.
Use
of
an
analog
VOM
may
damage
the
engine
control
module
.
4-cylinder
cars
with
M42
engines(1992
to
1995)use
the
Bosch
DME
M1
.7
fuel
injection
system
.
Electrical
tests
of
the
main
and
fuel
pump
relays
and
the
DME
engine
control
module
(ECM)
are
covered
earlier
in
this
section
.
Fuel
pump
tests
arecovered
in
160
Fuel
Tank
and
Fuel
Pump
.
Air
flow
sensor,
testing
and
replacing
DME
M1
.7
fuel
injection
uses
a
volume
air
flow
type
sensor
with
integrated
intake
air
temperature
(IAT)
sensor
.
The
sen-
sor
provides
a
varyingvoltage
signal
to
the
ECM
based
on
the
position
of
the
air
vane
.
As
the
vane
doorswings
open
thepo-
tentiometer
increases
the
voltage
signal
to
the
ECM
.
The
IATsensor
adapts
theoutput
signal
to
the
ECM
based
on
intake
air
temperature
.
1
.
Check
ECM
reference
voltage
to
sensor
:
"
Peel
back
rubber
boot
from
air
flow
sensor
harness
connector
.
"
Turn
ignition
keyon
.
"
Check
for
5
volts
between
terminal
1
of
harness
con-
nector
and
ground
.
See
Fig
.
21
.
"
Turn
ignition
key
off
.
"
If
voltage
is
not
present
or
incorrect,
check
wring
from
ECM
and
check
air
flow
sensor
reference
voltage
out-
put
at
ECM
.
See
Table
h
.
1
.
Working
under
car
below
driver's
seat,
remove
protec-
tive
cover
from
below
fuel
pressure
regulator
.
"
Remove
intake
air
bootfrom
sensor
.
2
.
Remove
vacuum
hosefrom
fuel
pressure
regulator
.
"
Connect
a
digital
multimeter
(ohms)
across
terminais
1
and
2
.
Swing
air
flow
sensor
vane
through
its
travel
3
.
Remove
locking
clip
retaining
fuel
pressure
regulator
.
range
.
Resistance
should
change
steadily
without
in-
terruption
.
4
.
Wrap
a
shop
rag
around
regulator,
then
remove
regula-
"
If
any
faults
are
found,
the
air
flow
sensor
is
faulty
and
tor
from
213
way
valve
by
pullingstraight
out
.
should
be
replaced
.
2
.
Check
air
flow
sensor
potentiometer
:
3
.
Check
IAT
sensor
resistance
:
"
With
harness
connector
disconnected
at
air
flow
sen-
sor,
check
resistance
across
sensor
terminais
4
and
5
of
air
flow
sensor
.
Compare
tests
results
to
values
in
Table
d
given
later
.
If
any
faults
are
found,
the
air
flow
sensor
should
be
replaced
.

400-
4
BODY-GENERAL
INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
E36
interiors
have
a
unique
character,
with
a
combínation
of
sporty
features
and
innovative
design
.
Al¡
body
versions
were
made
in
a
wide
choice
of
interior
and
exterior
colors
.
New
colors
with
matching
leather
and/or
fabric
upholstery
were
in-
troduced
for
each
model
year,
including
light-alloy
wheels
in
new
designs
.
Driving
comfort
is
enhanced
by
power
steering,
tilt
steering
wheel
(optional),
height-adjustable
front
seats,
and
electrical-
ly
adjustable
and
heated
rear-view
mirrors
.
Inside
thecar
there
are
reading
lights
at
four
seating
positions
.
Seats
and
Seat
Belts
NOTE-
Theseat
base
usedon
cars
with
pyrotechnic
seatbelt
Anatom¡cal
ly-correct
seats
are
constructed
from
polyure-
tensioners
is
not
interchangeable
with
the
earlier
seat
thane
foam
containing
areas
or
"zones"
of
different
firmness
.
base
.
The
seat
bases
have
steel
springs
for
added
support
and
strength
.
The
power
seats
are
provided
with
conveniently
lo-
Instruments
and
Controls
cated
switches
along
the
outside
edge
of
the
seat
.
Heated
seats
are
an
option
in
all
models
.
See
520
Seats
for
more
de-
Everything
in
the
interior
passenger
compartment
essential
tails
.
to
the
driver
is
logically
grouped
and
easy
to
reach
.
Al¡
instru-
ments
and
controls
havebeen
arranged
ergonomically
and
The
M3
sport
seat
is
shown
in
Fig
.
3
.
are
fully
integrated
into
the
overall
design
of
the
vehicle
.
Fig
.
3
.
M3
sport
seat
.
INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
0013195
The
early
E36
cars
areequipped
with
a
single
(driver
side)
airbag
in
the
steering
wheel
.
Startingwith
the
1994
models,
a
dual
airbag
Supplemental
Restraint
System
has
been
stan-
dard
equipment
.
Side-impact
airbags
in
the
front
doors
are
op-
tional
in
1997
4-door
cars
and
standard
equipment
in
all
1998
models
.
Through
1996,
E36
seatbelts
were
equipped
with
BMW's
original-designspring
tensioners
.
In
1997,
the
seat
base
de-
sign
was
modified
to
accommodate
a
pyrotechnic
(explosive
charge)
seatbelt
tensioner
.
Both
types
of
tensioners
arede-
signed
to
automatically
tension
the
belts
by
about2
inches(55
mm)
in
the
event
of
a
collision
.
The
padded
dashboard
houses
the
instrument
cluster
and
the
ventilation
and
heating
system
.
The
instrument
cluster
uses
large
easy-to-read
analog
instruments
and
is
removable
as
a
unit
without
removing
the
dashboard
.
The
Service
Inter-
val
Indicator
(SII)
will
remind
the
driver
when
thecar
requires
service
.
See
620
Instruments
.
The
Multi-Information
Display
(MID)
unit
in
thecenter
of
the
dashboard
comes
in
a
variety
of
four
configurations,
the
most
advanced
being
the
On-Board
Computer
(OBC)
.
See
Fig
.
4
.
Al¡
versions
of
the
MID
have
a
clock
and
calendar
.
In
addi-
tion,
different
versions
areequipped
with
a
"check
control,"
display
for
fuel-economy
information
and
system
warnings
.
Consult
the
owner's
manual
for
fui¡
operating
instructions
.

Ambient
temperaturelclock
MÍM
Aa
.Mi}rm
-Mil"
IMua~naa~u~itacar
"
za
.~
Central
Body
Electronics
0013028
Fig
.
4
.
Different
versionsof
Multi-information
Display(MID)
installed
in
E36
cars
.
The
E36
cars
are
equipped
with
a
sophisticated
centralized
body
electric/electronics
plan
.
The
system
is
self-diagnostic
and
incorporates
many
functions
into
a
single
control
module
.
The
consolidation
of
several
systems
into
a
single
control
module
minimizes
power
requirements
and
the
incorporation
of
the
diagnostic
link
results
in
more
efficient
and
accurate
troubleshooting
.
Self-diagnostic
codes
are
accessible
electronically
through
the
data-link
connector
in
the
engine
compartment
.
See610
Electrical
Component
Locations
.
BODY-GENERAL
400-
5
Two
versions
of
central
body
electronics
are
used
depend-
ing
on
model
year
.
1992
and
1993
models
are
equipped
with
a
central
locking
module
(ZVM)
which
incorporates
control
of
the
following
sys-
tems
:
"Interiorlighting
"
Central
locking
with
double
lock
feature
"
Output
relays
for
powerwindows
and
sunroof
"
Electronic
power
protection
E36
cars
since
the
1994
model
year
are
equipped
with
ZKE
IV
.
This
is
an
electronic
comfort
and
convenience
system
that
includes
the
following
additional
features
:
"
One
touch
up/down
power
window
operation
"
Power
window
and
sunroof
closure
from
driver
or
pas-
sengerdoor
lock
"
Vehicle
locking
or
unlocking
from
the
trunk
lock
.
Other
features
of
the
system
are
discussed
in
515
Central
Locking
and
Anti-Theft
.
Electronic
Immobilization
System
Beginning
in
model
year
1994,
all
E36
vehicles
incorporate
adriveaway
protection
system
regardless
of
whether
the
vehi-
cle
is
equipped
with
a
BMW
Alarm
System
or
an
On-Board
computer
.
Two
types
of
factory
systems
were
installed,
de-
pending
on
vehicle
production
date
.
On
the
early
system
(model
year
1994
up
to
January
1995),
the
ignition
and
fuel
injection
functions
are
disabled
whenever
the
vehicle
is
locked
in
the
double
lock
mode
.
This
is
referred
lo
as
EWS
or
EWS
I
.
Beginning
in
January
1995,
the
driveaway
protection
sys-
tem
was
upgraded
to
a
more
sophisticated
system,
called
EWS
II
.
This
system
uses
a
wireless
communication
link
be-
tween
a
transponder
chip
in
the
ignition
keyand
the
ring
an-
tenna
surrounding
the
ignition
switch
.
The
EWS
II
control
module
blocksthe
starting
of
the
vehicle
unlessthe
correct
coded
ignition
key
is
used
.
For
further
information
about
drive
away
protection
sys-
tems,
see
515
Central
Locking
and
Anti-Theft
.
INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT

GENERAL
......
.
........
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
512-1
WINDOW
SERVICE,
Front
door
window,
initializing
..
.
.........
.
512-1
2-DOOR
MODELS
.
...
.
......
.
........
.512-5
WINDOW
SERVICE,
Front
door
window,
removing
and
installing
(2-door
models)
.
.
...
.
...............
.
512-5
4-DOOR
MODELS
.
.
.
.
................
.
512-2
Front
door
window,
adjusting
Front
door
window,
removing
and
installing
(2-door
models)
.
.
.
.
.
.
.........
.
.
.
...
.512-7
(4-door
models)
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
512-2
Rear
vent
window
or
vent
latch,
Front
door
window,
adjusting
replacing
(2-door
models)
....
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
512-11
(4-door
models)
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.....
512-3
Rear
door
window,
removing
and
installing
WINDOW
REGULATOR
SERVICE
.
.
.
..
.512-12
(4-door
models)
.
.
.
.....
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.....
512-4
Door
window
regulator
and
motor,
Rear
door
fixed
glass,
removing
and
installing
removing
and
installing
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
512-12
(4-door
models)
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
512-4
GENERAL
Front
door
window,
initializing
This
heading
covers
door
glass,
window
regulator
and
pow-
er
window
motor
repair
information
.
Before
proceeding
with
window
repairs,
specifically
on
late
cars
fitted
with
front
side-
impact
airbags,
read
the
procedure
through
to
determine
the
scope
of
the
repair
.
The
bonded
windshield
and
rear
glass
are
replaced
using
special
adhesives
and
tools
.
It
is
recommended
that
bonded
glass
replacement
bedone
by
a
professional
glass
installer
.
WARNING
-
"
Always
wear
hand
and
eye
protection
when
workíng
with
broken
glass
.
"
ff
a
window
is
broken,
all
of
the
glass
bits
should
be
vacuumed
out
of
the
door
cavity
.
Use
a
blunt
screwdriver
to
clean
out
any
remaining
glass
pieces
from
the
window
guide
rails
.
CAUTION-
ff
battery
power
is
lost
or
the
battery
has
been
dis-
connected,
windows
mustbe
re-initialized
.
Both
one
touch
up/down
and
pinch-protection
will
be
in-
active
until
windows
are
re-initialized
.
Sea
below
.
512
Door
Windows
DOOR
WINDOWS
512-1
The
front
door
windows
incorporate
a
pinch-protection
fea-
ture
as
well
as
one-touch
up/down
(1994
and
later
models)
.
In
order
for
these
featuresto
work
correctly,
the
mechanical
stop
reference
point
must
be
re-initialized
after
repairs
are
carried
out
.
1
.
Closedoor
and
turn
ignition
keyon
.
Fully
open
front
window
.
2
.
Fully
close
front
window
.
4
.
Repeat
for
remaining
window
.
5
.
The
windows
should
now
be
initialized
and
the
anti-
pinch
and
one-touch
up/down
functions
should
be
en-
abled
.
GENERAL

513-2
INTERIOR
TRim
DASHBOARD
Dashboard
removal
is
a
complex
operation,
involving
dis-
connection
and
dismantling
of
a
number
of
electrical
and
dash
structural
components
.
The
BMW
E36
is
equipped
with
SRS
airbags
mounted
in
the
steering
wheel,
in
the
dashboard
(1994
and
later)
on
the
passenger
side,
and
in
the
front
doors(1997
and
later)
.
Air-
bags
units
are
pyrotechnic
devices
and
should
be
treated
with
extreme
caution
.
Improper
handling
of
the
airbags
could
cause
serious
injury
.
WARNING
-
"
The
BMW
Supplemental
Restraint
System
(SRS)
is
complex
and
special
precautions
must
be
ob-
served
when
servicing
.
Serious
injury
may
result
if
system
service
is
attempted
by
persons
unfa-
miliar
with
the
BMW
SRS
and
its
approved
ser-vice
procedures
.
BMW
specifies
that
all
inspection
and
service
shouldbe
performed
byan
authorized
BMW
dealer
.
"
Beforeperforming
any
work
involving
the
steering
wheel
or
interior
trim
in
the
vicinity
of
the
airbags,
disconnect
the
negative
()
battery
cable
.
See
721
Airbag
System
(SRS)
.
"
SRS
contains
aback-up
power
supply
within
the
SRS
control
module
.
A
10
minute
díscharge
peri-
od
should
be
allowed
after
the
battery
cable
has
been
disconnected
.
Glove
compartment,
removing
and
installing
1.
Open
glove
compartment
door
.
2
.
Remove
glove
compartment
mounting
screws
.
See
Fig
.
2
.
3
.
Pull
glove
compartment
out,
disconnecting
electrical
harness
connectors
as
necessary
.
4
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
DASH80ARD
Fig
.
2
.
Glove
compartment
mounting
screws
(arrows)
.
Lower
left
dash
panel,
removing
and
installing
0013107
1
.
Remove
lower
dash
panel
retaining
screws
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
0013155
Fig
.
3
.
Lower
left
dash
panel
retaining
screws
(arrows)
.
2
.
Pull
lower
dash
panel
left
and
back
to
disengagefrom
driver's
footwell
retaining
clips
.
3
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.