1992 BMW M3 manual transmission
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AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION
REMOVALAND
INSTALLATION
Removal
and
installation
of
thetransmission
is
best
accom-
plished
on
a
lift
using
a
transmission
jack
.
Use
caution
and
safe
workshop
practices
when
working
beneath
car
and
low-
ering
transmission
.
WARNING
-
To
lift
the
vehicle
safely,
see010
Fundamentals
for
the
Do-it-Yourself
Owner
.
CAUTION-
"
Be
sure
the
vehicle
is
properly
supported
.
The
removal
of
the
transmission
may
upset
the
bal-
ance
of
the
vehicle
on
a
lift
.
"
Tilting
the
engine
to
remove
the
transmission
can
lead
to
damage
to
various
components
due
to
lack
of
clearance
.
-On
carswith
AST
remove
throttle
body
.
-Remove
brake
fluid
reservoir
if
necessary
.
Torx-head
bolts
are
used
to
mount
thetransmission
to
the
bellhousing
.
Be
sure
to
have
appropriate
tools
on
hand
before
starting
thejob
.
2
.
Install
engine
support
across
engine
bay
.
Raise
and
safely
support
vehicle
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
WARNING
-
"
When
raising
thecar
using
a
floor
jack
or
a
hy-
draulic
lift,
carefully
position
the
jack
pad
to
pre-
vent
damaging
the
car
body
.
A
suitable
liner
(wood,
rubber,
etc
.)
should
be
placed
between
the
jack
and
the
car
to
prevent
body
damage
.
"
Watch
the
jack
closely
.
Make
sure
it
stays
stable
and
does
not
shift
or
tilt
.
As
the
car
is
raised,
the
car
may
roll
slightty
and
the
jack
may
shift
.
CAUTION-
Removal
of
transmission
will
cause
engine
to
tip
unlessengine
support
is
used
.
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Fig
.
6
.
Engine
support
equipment
used
to
support
engine
from
above
before
removing
transmission
.
3
.
Raise
vehicle
to
gain
access
to
underside
of
car
.
4
.
Drain
ATF
from
transmission
as
described
earlier
.
5
.
Disconnect
oxygen
sensor
harness
.
Remove
exhaust
system,
and
exhaust
heat
shield
.
See
180
Exhaust
System
.
Transmission,
removing
and
installing
6
.
Remove
driveshaft
.
See
260
Driveshaft
.
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
.
7
.
With
selector
lever
in
Park,
disconnect
shift
selector
le-
ver
cable
from
lever
and
remove
cable
bracket
.
Hold
CA
UTION-
linkage
clamping
bolt
stationary
when
loosening
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
clamping
nut
.
See
Fig
.
7
.
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
vi¡¡
.
Fig
.
7
.
Selector
lever
cable
clamping
nut
(A)
.
Loosen
cable
clamping
nut
(B)
and
remove
cable
from
bracket
.
Always
counterholdclamping
bolt
when
loosening
nut
.
Page 235 of 759
GENERAL
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
................
.
.
.
250-1
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
GEARSHIFT
...
.
.........
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
250-3
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Gearshift
mechanism,
adjusting
GEARSHIFT
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
.
..........
.
.
.
250-1
(automatictransmission)
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
250-3
Gearshift
lever,
removing
Gear
position/neutral
safety
switch,
replacing
(manual
transmission)
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.......
250-1
(automatic
transmission)
..
.
.
.
.........
.
.
250-4
Gearshift
lever,
installing
Automatic
shiftlock,
checking
function
(manual
transmission)
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.......
250-2
(automatic
transmission)
..
..
...
.
.
.
....
..
250-5
Shiftinterlock,
checking
function
(automatic
transmission)
.......
.
.
.
.....
.250-6
GENERAL
This
repair
group
covers
transmission
gearshift
and
linkage
service
.
Special
service
tools
are
required
for
some
of
the
proce-
dures
given
here
.
To
gain
access
to
the
complete
gearshift
mechanism
ít
is
necessary
to
remove
the
exhaust
system
and
the
driveshaft
as
described
in
180
Exhaust
System
and260
Driveshaft
.
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
GEARSHIFT
Gearshift
lever,
removing
(manual
transmission)
The
manual
transmission
gearshift
linkage
is
shown
in
Fig
.1
.
Use
thisillustration
asaguide
when
removing
and
installing
the
linkage
.
1
.
Pull
straight
upon
shift
knob
lo
remove
it
from
shift
lever
.
NOTE
-
Removal
of
the
shift
knob
will
require
about
90
lbs
.
of
force
.
2
.
Pry
upon
rear
of
shift
boot
tounclip,
then
remove
boot
from
front
retainers
.
3
.
Raise
vehicle
togain
access
to
underside
of
vehicle
.
WARNING
-
Make
sure
thecar
is
stable
and
well
supported
at
afl
times
.
Use
a
professional
automotive
lift
orjackstands
designed
for
the
purpose
.
A
floor
jack
is
not
adequate
support
.
250
Gearshift
Linkage
GEARSHIFT
LINKAGE
250-1
Fig
.1
.
Manual
transmission
gearshift
linkage
.
4
.
Disconnect
oxygen
sensorharness
connectors
.
Re-
move
completeexhaust
system
.
See
180
Exhaust
System
.
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
GEARSHIFT
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250-2
GEARSHIFT
LINKAGE
5
.
Remove
driveshaft
.
See260
Driveshaft
.
9
.
Release
gearshift
lever
retaining
ring
from
below
by
turningspecial
tool
90°(
1
/4
turn)
counterclockwise
.
See
6
.
Support
transmission
with
transmission
jack
.
Remove
Fig
.
4
.
crossmember
from
rear
of
transmission
.
See
Fig
.
2
.
Fig
.
2
.
Rear
transmission
crossmember
(arrow)
.
7
.
Lower
rear
of
transmission
to
access
gearshift
linkage
.
CAUTION-
Tilting
the
engine
to
lower
thetransmission
can
lead
to
damage
to
various
componente
due
to
lackof
clearance
.
-On
cars
with
AST
remove
throttle
body
.
-Remove
brake
fluid
reservoir
if
necessary
.
0013135
8
.
Working
below
transmission,
disconnect
shift
rod
from
gearshift
lever
.
Note
washers
on
either
side
of
shift
rod
end
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
v
clip
Shift
rod
Fig
.
3
.
Pull
off
shift
rod
retaining
clip
in
direction
of
arrow
(t)
;
disen-
gage
shift
rod
from
gearshift
lever
(2)
.
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
GEARSHIFT
BMW
Tool
No
.
25
1
110
orequivalent
Fig
.
4
.
Shift
lever
retaining
ring
being
removed
using
BMW
special
tool
25
1
110
.
10
.
Raise
transmission
and
temporarily
instan
transmission
crossmember
.
11
.
Lower
vehicle
.
Working
from
inside
passengercom-
partment,
pull
upon
gearshift
lever
to
remove
it
togeth-
erwith
retaining
ring
and
rubber
grommet
.
Gearshift
lever,
installing
(manual
transmission)
6532
1
.
Instan
shift
lever,
aligninglocking
tabs
with
openings
in
shift
console
.
Press
down
on
retaining
ring
until
it
clicks
into
place
.
See
Fig
.
5
.
\
Retaining
Fig
.
5
.
Shift
lever
retaining
ring
.
Fit
plastic
tabs
into
slots
of
shift
con-
sole(arrows)
.
Page 237 of 759
2
.
Install
rubber
grommet
with
arrow
pointing
forward
.
In-
AUTOMATic
TRANSMISSION
stall
shift
rod
and
shift
boot
.
GEARSHIFT
NOTE-
Install
rubbergrommet
correctly
so
that
is
seals
outwa-
ter
.
4
.
Install
driveshaft
and
heat
shield
.
See
260
Driveshaft
.
Manual
valveleven
(at
transmission)
Fig
.
6
.
Automatic
transmission
gearshift
assembfy
.
Shift
cable
GEARSHIFT
LINKAGE
250-
3
The
automatic
transmission
shift
mechanism
is
shown
in
Fig
.
6
.
Use
the
illustration
as
a
guide
when
servícing
the
gear-
shift
mechanism,
including
shift
cable
replacement
.
3
.
Connect
shift
rod
to
shift
lever
.
Install
transmission
crossmember
.
Lift
transmission
and
tighten
crossmem-
Gearshift
mechanism,
adjusting
ber
bolts
.
(automatictransmission)
NOTE-
1
.
Position
selector
lever
in
Park
.
Beforeconnecting
the
shift
rod
to
the
lever,
be
sure
the
2
.
Raise
vehicle
to
gain
access
to
shift
linkage
.
gearshift
leven
is
facing
the
correct
way
as
illustrated
in
Fig
.
1
.
WARNING
-
Make
sure
thecan
is
stable
and
well
supported
at
all
times
.
Use
a
professional
automotive
lift
or
jack
stands
designed
for
the
purpose
.
5
.
Reinstall
exhaust
system
.
See
180
Exhaust
System
.
Connect
oxygen
sensor
harness
connectors
.
3
.
Loosen
selector
cable
clamping
nut
.
See
Fig
.
7
.
6
.
Lower
vehicle
.
Insta¡¡
shift
boot
cover
.
Push
shift
knob
4
.
Push
shift
lever
forwardtoward
engine(Park
position)
onto
lever
.
while
applying
light
pressure
on
cable
end
.
Tighten
ca-
ble
clamping
nut
.
Tightening
Torques
NOTE-
"
Driveshaft
to
final
drive
Do
not
overtighten
the
nut
so
that
it
twists
the
cable
.
flange
(with
U-joint)
.
..
.
.....
.
.
See
250
Driveshaft
"
Flex-disc
to
driveshaft
or
transmission
flange
...
.
.......
See
250
Driveshaft
Tightening
Torque
"
Transmission
crossmember
"
Shift
cable
clamping
nut
.......
10-12
Nm
(75-9
ft-Ib)
to
body
(M8)
.
.
.
...
..............
21
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
/S
r\
1
1
Gear
position/
neutral
safetyswitch
Automatic
shilo
solenoid
id
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
GEARSHIFT
Page 397 of 759
Table
a
.
E36
Component
Locations
Component
Model
Year
Location
Refer
to
Anti-theft
Control
Module
1992-1998
Behind
glove
compartment
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
Anti-theft
Horn
1
1992-1998
1
Right
rear
engine
compartment
Anti-slip
(Traction)
Control
Module
1994-1998
Power
distribution
box
Fig
.
8
.
(AST/ASC+T)
Fig
.
9
.
Anti-slip
(Traction)
Control
Switch
1994-1998
In
center
console
Automatic
Climate
(A/C)
Control
1992-1998
Behind
center
console
Module
AutomaticTransmission
Range
1992-1998
~
Next
to
gear
shift
lever
in
center
console
Fig
.
29
.
Switch
(Gear
Position/Neutral
Safety
Switch)
Auxiliary
Cooling
Fan
Dual
Switch
1992-1998
Right
side
radiator
1
Fig
.
18
.
Auxiliary
Cooling
Fan
Motor
1992-1998
Behind
front
grill
Auxiliary
Fuse
Box
(Left
Splice
1992-1998
I
Behind
left
front
footwell
kick-panel
Panel)
Auxiliary
RelayPanel
1
1992-1998
1
Left
side
of
dash
under
steering
column
Auxiliary
Fuse
Box
In
Trunk
1
1997-1998
1
Right
sideof
trunk
behind
trim
panel
AuADSry
ThrottlePosition
Motor
11994-1998
Front
of
engine
compartment
B+
Jump
Start
Junction
Point
1992-1998
Right
rear
of
engine
compartment
Fig
.
7
.
Back-Up
Light
Switch
(Manual)
1992-1998
Right
or
left
side
top
of
transmission
Fig
.
30
.
Body
Electronics
Control
Module
1994-1998
Behindglove
compartment
Fig
.
8
.
(ZKE
IV)
Fig
.
9
.
Brake
Fluid
Level
Sensor
1992-1998
Top
of
brake
fluid
reservoir
at
master
cylinder
Fig
.
15
.
Brake
Light
Switch
1
1992-1998
1
On
brake
pedal
supportbracket
Brake
Pad
Sensor,
Left
Front
1
1992-1998
1
Left
front
brake
caliper
Brake
Pad
Sensor,
Right
Rear
1992-1998
Right
rear
brake
caliper
Camshaft
Actuator
(VANOS)
1993-1998
Front
of
cylinder
head
Camshaft
Position
Sensor
(Cylinder
1992-1998
Front
of
engine
Identification)
Carbon
Canister
Valve
(TLEV)
1
1997-1998
1
In
sparewheel
well
in
trunk
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
610-11
Fig
.
5
.
Fig
.
4
.
Fig
.
24
.
Fig
.
7
.
Central
Locking
Module
(ZVM)
11992-1993
1
Behindglove
compartment
I
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
Check
Control
Module
(if
applicable)
1
1992
-
1998
1
Below
left
side
of
dash
Child
Protection
Window
Control
1992-1998
Center
console
(console)
Chime
Module
1992-1998
Below
left
side
of
dash
inleft
dash
trim
panel
Clock
(Multi-Function)
1993-1998
Center
console
Clutch
Pedal
Switch
1992-1998
On
clutch
pedal
support
bracket
Continued
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Page 429 of 759
612
Switches
and
Electrical
Accessories
GENERAL
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
......
.612-1
Headlight
switch,
replacing
..
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
612-5
Foglight
switch,
replacing
....
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
612-5
INTERIOR
SWITCHES
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
612-1
Hazard
warning
switch,
replacing
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.612-5
Turn
signal
switch
and
wiper
switch,
Powerwindow
switch,
replacing
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
612-5
replacing
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.....
.
....
.
.
.
.
612-1
Outside
mirrorswitch,
replacing
.
.
.
.
.....
.
.
.612-6
Ignition
Switch
Assembly
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
....
.
...
612-3
Ignition
electrical
switch,
replacing
.
...
.
....
612-3
INTERIOR
LIGHTS
.
.
................
.
..
612-6
Ignition
lock
cylinder,
replacing
.
.
.
.
.....
.
..
612-4
Dome
light,
rear
map
lights,
trunk
light,
Headlight
and
Foglight
Switch
Assembly
.
.
.
.
612-5
replacing
bulbs
.
......
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
.
.612-7
GENERAL
Turn
signal
switch
and
wiper
switch,
replacing
Thissection
covers
replacement
of
interior
switches
and
accessories
.
The
procedures
for
removing
the
turn
signal
stalk
switch
and
the
wiper
system
stalk
switchare
similar
.
When
working
on
electrical
switches,
always
disconnect
the
negative
(-)
cable
from
the
battery
and
insulate
the
cable
end
to
prevent
accidental
re-connection
.
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
viii
.
WARNING
-
The
cars
covered
by
this
manual
are
equipped
with
a
Supplemental
Restraint
System
(SRS)
that
auto-'
matically
deploys
one
or
more
airbags
.
Each
airbag
unit
houses
an
explosive
powerful
charge
.
Any
work
involving
the
SRS
system
should
only
be
per-
formed
byan
authorized
BMW
dealer
.
Making
re-
pairs
without
the
proper
knowledge
and
special
test
equipment
may
cause
serious
personal
injury
.
See
721
Airbag
System
(SRS)
3
.
With
front
wheels
pointed
straight
ahead,
remove
steer-
"
Testing
and
replacement
information
for
the
oil
ores-
¡ng
wheel
.
See
320
Steering
and
Wheel
Alignment
.
sure
switch
is
covered
in
119
Lubrication
System
.
NOTE-
"
Wirfng
diagramscan
be
found
in
Electrical
Wiring
Diagrams
.
"
Fuse,
relay
and
electrical
component
locations
can
be
found
in
610
Electrical
Component
Locations
.
"
Replacement
information
for
thetransmission
gear
position/neutral
safety
switch
is
covered
in
250
Gear-
shift
Unkage
.
INTERIOR
SWITCHES
NOTE
-
To
preventmarring
interior
trim,
wrap
the
tips
of
screw-
drivers
and
pliers
with
tape
beforeprying
out
switches
or
electrical
accessories
.
SWITCHES
AND
ELECTRICAL
ACCESSORIES
612-1
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
and
cover
terminal
with
insulating
material
.
2
.
Remove
airbag
unit
from
steering
wheel
.
See
721
Air-
bag
System
(SRS)
.
Store
airbag
unit
in
a
safe
placew¡th
pad
facing
up
.
NOTE
-
To
helo
with
reassembly,
mark
steering
wheel
and
col-
umn
before
disassembly
.
4
.
Remove
trim
panel
from
lower
left
side
of
instrument
panel
.
See513
Interior
Trim
.
INTERIOR
SWITCHES
Page 485 of 759
GENERAL
This
section
contains
wiring
diagrams
for
1992
through
1998
BMW
3
Series
models
.
WARNING
-
On
cars
equipped
with
airbags,
special
precautions
apply
to
any
electrical
testing
or
repair
.
The
airbag
unit
is
an
explosive
device
and
must
be
handled
with
exterme
care
.
Before
starting
any
work
onan
airbag
equipped
car,
refer
to
the
warnings
and
cau-
tions
in
720
Seatbelts
and
721
Airbag
Systems
(SRS)
.
NOTE-
The
"
gear
position/neutral
safetyswitch
is
also
some-
timesreferred
to
as
the
automatic
transmission
range
switch
.
"
The
EWS
11
system
is
also
sometimes
referred
to
as
the
Driveaway
Protection
System
or
the
electronic
im-
mobilization
system
.
ELECTRICAL
WIRING
DIAGRAMS
ELE-1
Electrical
Wiring
Diagrams
GENERAL
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
................
.
.
.
ELE-1
Horns
.....
.
.....
.
.
.
....
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
ELE-153
Instrument
Panel
.
.
.
.
.
.
..............
ELE-165
ELECTRICAL
WIRING
DIAGRAMS
...
.
.
.
ELE-2
Interior
Lights/Illumination
.............
ELE-211
ABS
..............
.
.
.
.....
.
.....
ELE-117
Lumbar
Control
.
....................
ELE-247
ABS/AST
.............
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.....
ELE-120
On-Board
Computer
..................
ELE-173
Airbag
(Supplemental
Restraint
System)
..
ELE-140
Park
Ventilation
.
.
.
...........
.
...
.
..
ELE-139
Air
Conditioning
and
Heating
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
ELE-129
Power
Distribution
......
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
ELE-2
Anti-Theft
(Alpine)
..........
.
.
.
...
.
...
ELE-144
Power
Door
Locks
.
.
......
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..
ELE-226
Anti-Theft
(EWS
II)
.
........
.
.
.
...
.
...
ELE-150
Power
Mirrors
...
.
.
.
......
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..
ELE-241
Body
Computer
Module
.....
.
.....
.
...
ELE-176
Power
Seats
......
.
......
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
..
ELE-243
Charging
System
.
.
................
.
.
.
ELE-67
Power
Sunroof
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...............
ELE-248
Convertible
Top
.
.
.
.
................
.
.
ELE-253
Power
Windows
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
.
.........
ELE-231
Cruise
Control
..
.
.
.
...........
.
....
.
.
ELE-112
Radio/Cassette/CD/Speakers
..........
ELE-255
Data
Link
Connector
................
.
.
.
ELE-86
Rear
Window
Defogger
...............
ELE-160
Engine
Cooling
.......
.
.......
.
....
.
.
.
ELE-94
Shift
Interlock
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...............
ELE-110
Engine
Management
...
.
.......
.
....
.
.
.
ELE-70
Starting
....
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
................
ELE-63
Exterior
Lights
........
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
......
ELE-194
Transmission
Electronics
.
..............
ELE-96
Ground
Distribution
....
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.......
ELE-35
Warning
System
:
Chimes
.............
ELE-178
Headlights/Foglights
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
......
ELE-180
Wiper/Washer
.
.....
.
...............
ELE-155
Heated
Seats
........
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
......
ELE-245
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Relayand
fuse
positions,
ground
locations
...........
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
................
seeRepair
Group
610
CAUTION-
Always
switchthe
ignition
off
and
disconnect
the
negative
(-)
battery
cablebefore
removing
any
electrical
components
.
"
Prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery,
read
the
bat-tery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
viii
.
"
Connect
and
disconnect
ignition
system
wires,
multiple
connectors
and
ignition
test
equipment
leads
only
while
ignition
is
switched
off
.
-Always
switch
a
test
meter
to
the
appropiate
func-
tion
and
range
before
making
test
connections
.
"
All-Season
Traction
(AST)
is
also
referred
to
as
ASC
or
ASC+T
.
GENERAL
Page 750 of 759
WARNING
Your
common
sense,
good
judge-
ment,
and
general
alertness
are
cru-
cial
to
safe
and
successful
service
work
.
Before
attempting
any
work
on
your
BMW,
read
the
warnings
and
cautions
on
page
vi¡
and
the
copyright
page
at
the
front
of
the
manual
.
Review
these
warnings
and
cautions
each
time
youprepare
to
work
on
your
BMW
.
Please
also
read
any
warnings
and
cautions
that
accom-
pany
the
procedures
in
the
manual
.
A
ABS
(anti-lock
brakes)
See
Brakes
Accelerator
and
throttle
linkage
See
Maintenance
program
Air
conditioning
general
information
640-1
air
distribution
motor,
replacing
(rotary
knob)
640-10
air
distribution
motors
640-9
blower
motor,
removing/installing
640-1blower
motor
resistor
pack,
replacing
640-3
compressor,
replacing
640-12
compressor
clutch
640-13
condenser,
replacing
640-14
control
head
640-7
removing/installing
(digital
-display)
640-8
removing/installing
(rotary
knob)
640-7
control
module
removing/installing
(digital-display)
640-8
removing/installing
(rotary
knob)
640-8
evaporator,
removinglinstalling
640-17
evaporator
temperature
sensor,
replacing
640-17
expansion
valve,
removing/installing
640-16
microfilter,
replacing
640-18
receiverldrier,
replacing
640-15
sensor
fan
forinterior
temperature,
replacing
640-9
warnings
and
cautions
640-11
Air
distribution
(flap)
motor
See
Air
conditioning
See
also
Heating
Air
filter
See
Maintenanceprogram
Airbag
system
(SRS)
general
information
721-1
contact
ring,
replacing
721-3
driver
side
airbag,removing/installing
721-5
front
crash
sensor,
replacing
721-4
front
side-impact
airbag,
removing/
installing
721-7
front
side-impact
airbag
crash
sensor,
removing/installing
721-5
passenger
side
airbag,
removing/
installing
721-6
sensors
and
electronics
721-1
SRS
warning
light
and
fault
display
721-2
systems
721-1
ZAE
control
module,
replacing
721-5
Alarm
system
See
Central
locking
and
anti-theft
Alternator
See
Battery,
starter,
alternator
Anti-freeze
(Engine
coolant)
See
Maintenance
program
Anti-theft
See
Central
lockíng
and
anti-theft
AST
(Al¡
season
traction)
300-4
ATF
(Automatic
transmission
fluid)
See
Automatic
transmission
Automatic
transmission
See
alsoTransmission-general
general
information
240-1
ATF,draining
and
filling
240-2
ATF
leve¡,
checking
240-1
transmission
removaland
ínstallation
240-4
transmission,
removinglinstalling
240-4
transmission
service
240-1
Auxiliary
fan
See
Cooling
system
Axle
joint
See
Maintenance
program
B
Back-up
light
switch
See
Manual
transmission
Balljoint
See
Front
suspension
Battery
See
Battery,
starter,
alternator
Battery,
starter,
alternator
See
also
Maintenance
program
general
information
121-1
alternator,
removing/installing
(4-
cylinder
engine)
121-5
alternator,
removinglinstalling
(6-
cylinder
engine)
121-6
alternator
brushes,
inspecting/
replacing
121-7
alternator
service
121-4
batterycharging
121-4
battery
load
voltage
test
121-4
batteryopen-circuit
voltage
test
121-4
battery
service
121-3
INDEX
1
Battery,
starter,
alternator
(cont
.)
battery
testing
121-3
charging
system
quick
check121-2
charging
system
troubleshooting
121-
2
hydrometer
testing
121-3
solenoid
switch,
removinglinstalling
121-10
starter
service
121-7
starter
troubleshooting
121-7
starter,
removing/installing(4-cylinder
engine)
121-8
starter,
removing/installing(6-cylinder
engine
with
automatic
transmission)
121-9
starter,
removing/installing
(6-cylinder
engine
with
manual
transmission)
121-8
static
current
draw,
checking
121-2
voltage
regulator,
removing/installing
121-6
Bearing,
wheel
See
Front
suspension
or
Rear
suspension
Blowermotor
See
Air
conditioning
See
also
Heatíng
BMW
emblem
See
Exterior
trim,
bumpers
Body-general
general
information
400-1
body
assembly
400-1
central
body
electronics
400-4
convertible
models
400-2
coupe
models
400-2
electronic
immobilizatíon
system
400-
4
exterior
and
aerodynamics
400-2
heating
afhdair
conditioning
400-5
instruments
and
controls
400-4
interior
equipment
400-3
seats
and
seatbelts
400-3
Body
side
molding
See
Exterior
trim,
bumpers
Brake
fluid
See
Maintenance
program
Brakes
general
information
340-1
antilock
brake
system
(ABS)
340-11
inspection
340-12
wheelspeed
sensors,
replacing
340-12
bleeding
brakes
340-3
brake
booster,
removinglinstalling
340-8
brake
caliper,
removing/installing
340-6
brake
pads,
calipers,
and
rotors
340-3
brake
pads,
replacing
340-4
brake
rotor,
removing/installing
340-7
master
cylinder,
removing/installing
340-7
parking
brake
340-10
adjusting
340-10
.
cable,
replacing
340-11
shoes,
removinglinstalling
340-11