GENERAL
FUNDAMENTALS
FORTHE
DO-IT
YOURSELF
OWNER
010-1
010
Fundamentals
for
the
Do-lt-Yourself
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010-8
Basic
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010-8
HOW
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JackStands
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Warnings,
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Oil
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010-9
GETTING
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Feeler
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Safety
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Digital
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Lífting
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Car
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Special
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Raising
car
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010-3
Working
under
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ADVICE
FOR
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BEGINNER
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Changing
a
Tire
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Planning
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Jump
Starting
Car
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010-12
Cleanliness
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Overheating
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Non-reusable
Fasteners
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Low
Oil
Pressure
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010-13
Tightening
Fasteners
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Brake
Fluid
Level
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Gaskets
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Seals
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010-5
Check
Engine
Warning
Light
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010-13
Electrical
Testing
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010-13Wire
Repairs
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010-6
Towíng
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Spare
Parts
Kit
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010-14
Genuine
BMW
Parts
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Non-returnable
Parts
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010-7
TABLES
Information
You
Need
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010-7
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General
Bolt
Tightening
Torques
SERVICE
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010-7
Although
the
BMW
is
a
sophisticated
and
complex
machine,
basic
maintenance
can
be
accomplished
byan
interested
own-
er
with
mechanical
skills
and
the
right
information
.
Most
of
the
preventive
maintenance
that
is
required
in
the
lifetime
of
theav-
erage
BMW
is
weil
within
the
capabilitiesof
the
do-it-yourseifer
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WARNING
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Do
not
use
this
manual
unless
you
are
familiar
with
basicautomotive
repair
procedures
and
sale
work-
shop
practices
.
This
manual
illustrates
the
work-
shop
procedures
required
for
most
service
work
;it
is
not
a
substitute
for
full
and
up-to-date
information
from
the
vehicle
manufacturer
or
for
proper
training
asan
automotive
technician
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Note
that
it
is
not
pos-
sible
for
us
to
anticipate
al¡
of
the
ways
orconditions
underwhich
vehicles
may
be
serviced
or
to
provide
cautions
as
to
all
of
the
possible
hazards
that
may
result
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in
Nm
(max
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permissible)
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010-5
WARNING
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Your
common
sense
and
good
judgment
are
crucial
tosale
and
successful
service
work
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Read
proce-
dures
through
before
starting
them
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Thinkabout
whether
the
condition
ofyour
car,
your
leve¡
of
me-
chanical
skill,
or
your
leve¡
of
reading
comprehen-
sion
might
result
in
orcontribute
in
some
way
to
an
occurrence
that
might
cause
you
injury
damage
your
car,
or
result
in
an
unsafe
repair
.
lf
you
havedoubts
for
these
or
other
reasonsaboutyour
abilíty
to
perform
sale
repair
work
onyour
car,
have
the
work
done
at
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
or
other
qualified
shop
.
This
section
of
the
manual
is
intended
to
helpthe
beginner
get
started
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To
begin
with
there
is
a
discussion
on
How
To
Use
This
Manual
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Tips
on
mechanicas
skills
and
workshop
practic-
es
that
can
help
the
beginner
do
a
faster
and
more
thorough
job
can
be
foundunderGettingStarted
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The
basic
tools
needed
to
do
most
of
the
procedures
in
this
manual
are
foundunder
Tools
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The
section
ends
with
a
quick
reference
guide
to
Emer-
gencies,
including
basictroubleshooting
and
information
on
how
to
gauge
the
seriousness
of
a
problem
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GENERAL
Fig
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16
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Multimeter
or
Digital
Volt/Ohmmeter
(DVOM)
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BMW
Special
Tools
FUNDAMENTALS
FOR
THE
DO-ITYOURSELF
OWNER
010-11
0012223
Some
of
the
more
challenging
repairs
covered
in
this
manual
cal¡
for
the
use
of
BMW
special
tools
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This,
however,
does
not
automatically
mean
that
thejob
is
too
complicated
or
out
of
reach
of
thenovice
.
Many
of
the
BMW
special
tools
mentioned
in
this
manual
are
simplythe
best
thing
to
use
to
do
thejob
correctly
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In
these
cas-
es,
the
tool
is
identified
with
a
BMW
part
number
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See
your
au-
thorized
BMW
dealer
parts
department
for
information
on
how
to
order
special
tools
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There
are
some
jobs
for
which
expensive
special
tools
are
essential,
and
not
a
cost-effective
purchase
for
one-time
repair
by
the
do-it-yourself
owner
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This
manual
includes
such
repairs
for
the
benefit
of
these
with
the
necessary
experience
and
ac-
cess
to
tools
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For
the
do-it-yourselfer,
the
need
for
special
tools
is
noted
in
the
text,
and
whether
or
not
BMW
dealer
service
is
recommended
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EMERGENCIES
Changing
a
Tire
Stop
thecar
onas
flat
a
surface
as
possible,
in
a
place
where
you
canbe
easily
seen
by
other
drivers
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Avoid
stopping
just
over
the
crest
of
a
hill
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Turnon
the
emergency
flashers,
and
set
out
(lares
or
emergency
markers
well
behindthecar
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Chock
the
wheel
(wheel
chock
located
in
trunk)
diagonally
opposite
to
the
one
being
changed
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Passengers
shouldgetout
of
thecar
and
stand
well
away
from
the
road
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Remove
the
spare
tire
from
the
spare
tire
storage
tray,
as
described
later
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WARNING
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If
a
tire
goes
fíat
while
drtving,
pull
well
off
the
road
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Changing
a
tire
ona
busy
street
or
highway
is
very
dangerous
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If
necessary,
drive
a
short
distance
on
the
fíat
tire
to
get
to
a
sale
place
.
tt
is
much
better
to
ruin
a
tire
or
rim
than
to
risk
being
hit
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Take
the
jack
and
tools
from
the
tool
area
beneath
the
trunk
mat
.
Remove
the
spare
tire
from
the
tire
storage
tray
.
Loosen
the
wheel
bolts
while
the
car
is
on
the
ground,
but
leave
them
a
little
snug
.
Placethe
jack
in
the
lifting
point
nearest
the
wheel
beingchanged,
lifting
points
are
shown
in
Fig
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1
and
Fig
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2)
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Use
a
board
to
provide
a
firm
footing
for
the
jack
if
the
ground
is
soft
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Raise
the
car
only
lar
enough
so
that
the
wheel
is
fully
off
the
ground
and
then
remove
the
wheel
nuts
and
the
wheel
.
Insta¡¡
the
spare
wheel
.
Install
the
wheel
nuts
and
tighten
them
by
hand,
then
lower
the
car
.
With
all
wheelson
the
ground,
fully
tighten
the
nuts
in
a
crisscross
pattern
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Torque
the
wheel
nuts
when
installing
the
wheel
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Check
the
inflation
pres-
sure
of
the
spare
tire
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Tightening
torques
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Wheel
to
wheel
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10
Nm
(74
t
7
ft-Ib)
Car
Will
Not
Start
If
the
engine
tucos
over
slowly
or
not
at
all,
especially
on
cold
mornings,
the
battery
may
not
be
sufficiently
charged
.
Jump-
starting
the
battery
from
another
car
may
help
.
WARNING
-
On
carswith
manual
transmisston,
push
starting
(or
tow
starting)
acar
ts
not
recommended
by
BMW
.
NOTE-
Be
sure
to
read
the
cautions
underJump
Starting
Car
prior
boosting
a
low
battery
.
Fatlure
to
followthe
cau-
tions
may
result
in
damage
to
the
electronic
compo-
nents
in
the
car
.
If
the
engine
is
turning
over
at
normal
speed
with
the
starter
motor,
the
battery
and
starter
are
fine
.
Check
to
make
sure
that
there
is
fuel
in
the
tank
.
Do
not
rely
on
the
fuel
gauge,
it
may
be
faulty
.
Instead,
remove
the
gas
filler
cap
and
rock
thecar
.
If
there
is
gas
in
the
tank,
you
should
hear
a
sloshing
sound
at
the
filler
neck
.
lf
there
is
plenty
offuel
in
the
tank,
see100
Engine-
General
for
in-depth
diagnostics
and
troubleshootingproce-
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EMERGENCIES
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Maintenance
Program
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Service
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020-2
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Service
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020-2
Inspection
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and
Inspection
II
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020-2
Resetting
Service
Indicator
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MAINTENANCE
TABLES
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020-3
FLUID
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LUBRICANT
SPECIFICATIONS
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020-8
Manual
Transmission
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Automatic
Transmission
Fluid
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020-8
Final
Drive
Gear
Oil
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020-9
Brake
Fluid
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020-9
Engine
Coolant
(Anti-freeze)
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Power
Steering
Fluid
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020-9
ENGINE
OIL
SERVICE
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020-9
Engine
oil,
checking
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020-9
Engine
oil
and
filter,
changing
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020-9
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
MAINTENANCE
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Air
filter,
replacing
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Spark
plugs,
replacing
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020-11
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Speed
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020-12
Battery,
checking
and
cleaning
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020-12
Battery,
replacing
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020-12
Accelerator
and
Throttle
Linkage
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020-13
Engine
DriveBelts
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V-belt,
replacing
(4-cylinder
engines
built
up
to
1/94)
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020-13
Poly-ribbed
belt,
replacing
(4-cylinder
engines
built
from
1194
and
all
6-cylinder
engines)
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Cooling
System
Service
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020-14
Power
steering
fluid,
checking
leve¡
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Oxygen
Sensors
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020-15
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
020-1
UNDER-CAR
MAINTENANCE
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Fuel
filter,
replacing
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Tires,
checking
inflation
pressure
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020-17
Tires,
rotating
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020-17
Wheels,
aligning
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Brake
system,
inspecting
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020-17
Brake
pad/rotor
wear,checking
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020-17
Brake
fluid,
replacing
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020-17
Parking
brake,
checking
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020-17
Exhaust
system,
inspecting
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Manual
Transmission
Senrice
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020-18
Manual
transmission
fluida
checking
and
filling
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020-18
AutomaticTransmission
Service
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020-18
Front
suspension
and
steeringlinkages,
inspecting
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Rear
suspension,
inspecting
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020-18
Final
drive
oil
leve¡,
checking
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020-18
Fuel
tank
and
fuel
lines,
inspecting
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020-19
Clutch
fluid,
checking
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020-19
Drive
axle
joint
boots,
inspecting
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020-19
BODY
AND
INTERIOR
MAINTENANCE
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Windshield
Wiper
Blade
Maintenance
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020-19
Body
and
hinges,
lubricating
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020-19
Seat
Belts
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020-20
Exterior
Washing
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Waxing
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020-20
Polishing
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Washing
Chassis
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020-20
Special
Cleaning
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Interior
Care
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020-20
Leather
Upholstery
and
Trim
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020-20
TABLES
a
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Oil
Service
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020-4
b
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Inspection
1
Service
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.
.............
....
...
020-5
c
.
Inspection
11
Service
.
.
...
...........
..
.
..
..
020-6
d
.
Scheduled
Maintenance-Time/Mileage
Intervals
..
020-7
e
.
Fluids
and
Lubricants
..
...
...........
.....
..
020-8
increased
power
output
and
road-handling
demands
.
The
steering
geometry
is
modified
by
changing
the
cast-
er/camber
angles
slightly
.
This
is
accomplishedby
reposition-
ing
the
upper
strut
mounting
holes
in
the
frontstrut
towers
and
through
different
front
and
rear
control
arms
.
M3
Brake
System
Improvements
"
Vented
directionalfront
rotors
:
315
mm
dia
.
x
28
mm
thick
.
"
Vented
directional
rear
rotors
:
312
mm
dia
.
x20
mm
thick
.
"
Larger
brake
pads
and
calipers
.
"
Modified
Teves
ABS
system
.
SUSPENSION,
STEERING
AND
BRAKES-GENERAL
300-
7
M3
SUSPENSION
AND
BRAKES
NOTE-
M3
brake
rotors
are
directional,
having
a
different
part
TheE36
M3
was
introduced
in
late
1994
as
a
1995
model
.
number
for
each
side
.
Rotors
with
an
odd
part
number
The
design
of
the
M3
suspension,
steering
and
brakes
is
a
go
on
the
left
while
rotors
with
en
even
part
numbergo
modification
of
existing
E36
systems
which
accommodates
on
the
right
.
M3
Front
SuspensionImprovements
"
Reinforced
spring
plates,control
arms,
control
arm
bush-
ings,
steering
arms
.
"
Recalibrated
struts,
firmer
springs
.
"
Stiffer
stabilizerbar,
larger
stabilizer
bar
bushings
.
"
Front
stabilizer
linked
to
struts
.
M3
Wheels/Tires
"
Front
wheels
1992-1998
:.....
7
.5J
x
17
in
.
light
alloy
"
Rear
wheel
1992-1997
.......
7
.5J
x17
in
.
light
alloy
"
Rear
wheel
(option)
........
.8
.5
Jx17
in
.
light
alloy
"
Front
and
rear
tire
1992-1997
.............
.
.
.
...
...
235/40
x
17
in
.
"
Front
tire
1998
only
......
...
.
.
.
...
225/45
x
17
in
.
"
Rear
tire
1998
only
.......
.
.
.
...
...
245/40
x
17
in
.
CAUTION-
In
en
emergency,
an
M3
front
wheel/tire
assembly
may
be
mounted
on
the
rearaxle
.
However
a
rear
wheel/tire
assemblymust
not
be
mounted
on
the
front
axle
.
M3
RearSuspensionImprovements
"
Reinforced
trailing
arms
.
"
Recalibrated
shock
absorbers,
firmer
springs
.
SUSPENSION
AND
STEERING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Stable
handling
and
ride
comfort
both
depend
on
the
integ-
rity
of
the
suspension
and
steering
components
.
Any
symp-
tom
of
instability
or
imprecise
road
feel
may
be
caused
by
worn
or
damaged
suspension
components
.
When
troubleshooting
suspension
and
steering
problems,
also
consider
the
condition
of
tires,
wheels,
and
their
align-
ment
.
Tire
wear
and
incorrect
inflation
pressures
can
dramati-
cally
affect
handling
.
Subtie
irregularities
in
wheel
alignment
angles
also
affect
stabílity
.
Mixing
different
types
or
sizes
of
tires,
particularly
on
the
same
axle,
can
affect
alignment
and
may
unbalancea
car's
handling
.
Table
b
lists
the
symptoms
of
common
suspension
and
steering
problems
and
their
probable
causes,
and
suggests
corrective
actions
.
Bold
type
indicates
the
repair
groups
where
applicable
test
and
repair
procedures
can
befound
.
SUSPENSION
AND
STEERING
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Your
common
sense,
good
judge-
ment,
and
general
alertness
are
cru-
cial
tosafe
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
frontof
the
manual
.
Review
these
warnings
and
cautions
each
time
you
prepare
to
work
on
your
BMW
.
Please
also
read
any
warnings
and
cautions
that
accom-
pany
the
procedures
in
the
manual
.
Fuel
pressure
regulator
See
Fuel
injection
Fue]
pump
general
information
160-1
electrical
tests
160-7
power
consumption,
testing
160-7
delivery
tests160-8
delivery
volume,
testing
g
160-9
electrical
circuit,
checking
160-7
fuse
and
relay
160-6
level
sender
See
pump/fuel
leve¡
sender
operating
fuel
pump
for
tests
160-6
pump/fuel
level
sender
(left
side),
removing/installing
160-6
pump/fuel
leve¡
sender
(right
side),
removing/installing
160-5
relieving
fuel
pressure
and
connecting
fue¡
pressure
gauge
160-8
Fueltank
and
lines
general
information
160-1
draining
160-2
evaporative
control
system
160-4
leve¡
senders,
testing
160-5
removing/installing
160-3
Fundamentals
for
the
do-it-yourself
owner
general
information
010-1
advice
for
the
beginner
010-4
cleanliness
010-4
electrical
testing
010-6
gaskets
and
seals
010-5
non-reusable
fasteners
010-5
planning
ahead
010-4
tightening
fasteners
010-5
wire
repairs
010-6
buying
parts
010-6
genuine
BMW
parts
010-6
information
you
need
to
know
010-7
non-returnable
parts
010-7
emergencies
010-11brake
fluid
leve¡
010-13
car
will
not
start
010-11
changinga
tire
010-11
check
enginewarning
light
010-13
dim
Iights
010-13
jump
starting
car
010-12
low
o]I
pressure
010-13
overheating
010-12
Emergencies
(cont
.)
spare
parts
kit
010-14
towing
010-13
gettingstarted
010-2
lifting
thecar
010-3
raising
car
safely
010-3
safety
010-2
working
under
car
safely
010-4
how
to
use
this
manual
010-2
warnings,
cautions
and
notes
010-2
service
010-7
tools
010-7
basic
tool
requirements010-8
BMW
specialtools
010-11
feeler
gauges
010-10
jack
stands
010-9
oil
change
equipment
010-9
torque
wrench
010-10
volt-ohm
meter
(VOM)
or
Multi-
meter010-10
Fuses
See
Electrical
component
locations
G
Gaskets
See
Fundamentals
for
the
do-it-
yourself
owner
Gearshift
See
Gearshift
linkage
Gearshift
linkagegeneral
information
250-1
automatic
shiftlock,
checking
function
250-5
automatic
transmission
gearshift
250-
3
gear
position/neutral
safety
switch,
replacing
(automatic
transmission)
250-4
gearshift
lever,
installing
(manual
transmission)
250-2
gearshift
lever,
removing
(manual
transmission)
250-1
gearshift
mechanism,
adjusting
(automatictransmission)
250-3
manual
transmission
gearshift
250-1
shift
interlock,
checking
function
(automatic
transmission)
250-6Glass
See
Door
windows
Glove
compartment
See
Interior
trim
Grille
See
Exterior
trim,
bumpers
Guibo
(flex
disc)
See
Driveshaft
Handle,
door
See
Doors
Hardtop
See
Body-general
Headlight
See
Exterior
lighting
Headlight
switch
See
Switches
and
electrical
accessoriesHeater
box
See
Heating
Heater
core
See
Heating
Heater
valve
See
Heating
Heating
general
information
640-1
air
distribution
motors
640-9
air
distribution
motor,
replacing
(rotary
knob)
640-10
blower
motor,
removing/installing
640-1blower
motor
resistor
pack,
replacing
640-3
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
heater
box,
removing640-4
heater
core,
replacing
640-6
heater
core
temperature
sensor,
replacing
640-7
heater
valve,
replacing
640-3
rear
window
blower
(convertible
models)
640-10
reas
window
defogger
640-10sensor
fan
forinterior
temperature,
replacing
640-9warnings
and
cautions
640-11
Hood
See
Fenders,
engine
hood
Idle
speed
See
Maintenance
program
Idle
speed
control
valve
See
Fuel
injection
Ignition
switch
See
Switches
and
electrical
accessories
INDEX
5
6
INDEX
Ignition
system
general
information
120-1basictroubleshooting
principies
120-3camshaft
position
(CMP)
sensor
120-
6
camshaft
positíon
(CMP)
sensor,
replacing
(4-cylinder
engine)
120-6camshaft
position
(CMP)
sensor,
replacing
(6-cylinder
engines)
120-7
checking
for
spark
120-3
crankshaftposition/rpm
sensor
120-5
crankshaft
position/rpm
sensor,
testing/replacing
(front
mounted
sensor)
120-6
crankshaft
positíon/rpm
sensor,
testing
(rear
mounted
sensor)
120-6
disabling
ignition
system120-2
ignition
coil,
testing
and
replacing
(4-
cylinder
engines)
120-3
ignition
coil,
testing
and
replacing
(6-
cylinder
engines)
120-4
ignítion
firing
order
120-7
ignition
system
diagnostics
120-3
ignition
system
schematics
120-7
ignition
system
service
120-3knock
sensors,
replacing
120-7warnings
and
cautions
120-2
Inspectíon
I
and
Inspection
II
See
Maintenanceprogram
Instrumentpanel
See
interior
trim
Instruments
general
information
620-1
instrument
cluster,
removinglinstalling
620-1
instrument
cluster,
self-testing
620-1
instrument
cluster
bulbs,
replacing
620-2
multi-information
display
(MID),
620-4
multi-information
display
(MID),
removing/installing
620-4
odometer
coding
plug,
replacing
620-
2
vehicle
speed
sensor,
replacing
620-3
Intake
manifold
4-cylinder
engíne,
removing
113-3
6-cylinder
engine,
removing
113-11
See
alsoCylinder
head
removal
and
installation
Intake
air
temperaturesensor
See
Fuel
injection
Interior
trim
general
information
513-1
center
console,
removing/installing
513-1
dashboard,
removing/installing
513-3
glove
compartment,
removing/
installing
513-2
lower
left
dash
panel,
removing/
installing
513-2
J
Jump
startíng
010-12
K
Knock
sensor
See
Ignition
system
L
Leather
upholstery
See
Maíntenance
program
Leve¡
sender
See
Fuel
pump
Lubrication
system
general
information
119-1
oil
pan,
removing/installing
(4-cylinder
engines)
119-2
oil
pan,
removing/installing
(6-cylinder
engine,
1992models)119-4
oil
pan
119-2
oil
pan,
removing/installing
(6-cylinder
engine,
1993
and
later
models)
119-6
oil
pressure,
checking
119-1
oil
pressure
warningsystem,
testing
119-2
oil
pump
119-8
oil
pump,
removing/installing
(4-cylinder
engine)
119-8
oil
pump,
removing/installing
(6-cylinder
engine)
119-9
troubleshooting
119-1
M
Maíntenance
program
general
information
020-2
accelerator
and
throttle
linkage
020-13
air
filter,
replacing
020-11
automatic
transmission
fluid
020-8
automatic
transmission
service
020-18
battery,
checking
and
cleaning
020-12
battery,
replacing
020-12
BMW
service
indicator
020-2
body
and
hinges,
lubricating
020-19
brake
fluid
020-9
brake
fluid,
replacing
020-17
brake
pad/rotor
wear,
checking
020-17
brake
system,
inspecting
020-17
clutch
fluid,
checking
020-19
cooling
system
service
020-14
drive
axle
joint
boots,
inspecting
020-19
engine
coolant
(anti-freeze)
020-9
engine
drive
belts
020-13
engine
oil,
checking
leve¡
020-9
Maintenance
program
(cont
.)
engine
oil
and
filter,
changing020-9engine
oil
service
020-9
exhaust
system,
inspecting
020-18
exterior
washing020-20
final
drive
gear
oil
020-9
final
drive
oil
level,
checking
020-18
front
suspension
and
steering
linkages,
inspecting
020-18
fuel
filter,
replacing
020-16
fuel
tank
and
fuel
lines,
inspecting
020-19
¡dle
speed
020-12
inspection
I
and
inspection
11
020-2
interior
care020-20
leather
upholstery
and
trim
020-20
maintenance
tables
020-3
manual
transmission
fluid,
checking
and
filling
020-18manual
transmission
fluid
020-8
manual
transmission
service
020-18oxygensensors
020-15
parking
brake,
checking
020-17
polishing
020-20
poly-ribbed
belt,
replacing
020-13
power
steering
fluid
020-9
power
steering
fluid,
checking
leve¡
020-14
rear
suspension,
inspecting
020-18
resetting
service
indicator
020-3
seat
belts
020-20
spark
plugs,
replacing
020-11
special
cleaning
020-20
tires,
checking
inflation
pressure
020-17
tires,
rotating
020-17
v-belt,
replacing
020-13
washing
chassis
020-20waxing020-20
windshield
wiperblade
maintenance
020-19
wheels,
aligníng
020-17
Manual
transmission
See
also
Maintenance
program
See
also
Transmission-general
general
information
230-1
back-up
light
switch,
replacing
230-2
inputshaft
sea¡,
replacing
(transmission
installed)
230-5
output
shaftsea¡,
replacing
(transmission
installed)
230-4
selector
shaft
sea¡,
replacing
(transmission
installed)
230-3
transmission
fluid,
replacing
230-2
transmission
fluidlevel,
checking
230-2
transmission
fluid
service
230-1
transmission
removal
and
installation
230-5
transmission,
removing/installing
230-
6
transmission
service
230-2
Mass
air
flow
sensor
See
Fuel
Injection