1995 BMW 318i windshield

610-4



ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

--J
L
Windshield
washertank
&
pump

Fig
.
7
.



E36
engine
compartment
layout
.
M42
engine
compartment
shown
.

-,x
0013204

Fig
.
8
.
Control
modules
under
right
sideof
dash
.
Glove
compart-
ment
has
been
removed
.
For
module
identification,
see
Fig
.
9
.

COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

RSP
'I



4

ABS



Main
engine



Power
hydraulic
harness
distribution
control
unit



connector
I



box
oe

1
.
SRS
(Airbag)
control
module
(through
1993)
2
.
ABS/ASC+T
control
module
(as
applicable)
3
.
Central
locking
module
(through
1993)
4
.
Anti-theft
alarm
module
or
ZKE
IV
control
module
(from
1994)5
.
Rear
window
blower
relay
(convertible
models)6
.
Horn
relay
7
.
Wiper/washer
module
8
.
Rear
power
window
relay
(four-door
models)9
.
Luggage
compartment
lid
lock
relay
(convertible)
10
.
Cruise
control
module
EWS
II
control
module
(from
Jan
.
1995)
RSP
:
Right
splice
panel

0013215

Fig
.
9
.



Identificationof
control
modules
under
right
side
of
dash
.
Module
utilízation
varies
byyear
andmodel

610-18



ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

Tablea
.
E36
Component
Locations

Component



Model
Year



Location



Refer
to

Transmission
Control
Module



1992-1998



Right
rear
engine
compartment
behíndpanel



Fig
.
7
.

Transmission
Range
Switch
(Gear



1992-1998



Next
to
gear
shift
lever
in
center
console



Fig
.
29
.

Position/Neutra
l
Safety
Switch)

Transmission
Valve
Unít



1992-1993



In
transmission
oil
pan

Transmission
Valve
Unit



1994-1998



On
left
side
of
transmission

Trunk
Lid
Microswitch



1994-1998



In
trunk
lid

Trunk
Lid
Relay



1994-1998



Behind
glove
compartment
(convertible)



Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.

Trunk
Light
Switch



1992-1998



Left
underside
of
trunk
lid

TrunkLockMotor



1992-1998



Rear
of
luggage
compartment

UnloaderRelay



1992-1998



Inleft
splice
panel
behind
footwell
speaker
grille



Fig
.
5
.

Variable
Camshaft
Control
Module



1994-1996



I
Rear
right
side
of
engine
compartment

(VANOS)

Variable
Camshaft
Control
(VANOS)



1993-1998



Front
ofcylinder
head

Veh¡cle
Speed
Sensor



1992-1998



On
final
drive

Volume
Air
Flow
Sensor
(M42



1992-1995



Left
side
of
engine
compartment



Fig
.
7
.

Engine)

Washer
Fluid
Leve¡
Sensor



1992-1998



Right
frontof
engine
compartment

Washer
Pump



1992-1998



Right
side
of
engine
compartment
on
windshield
washer
reservoir



Fig
.
7
.

Wiper
Motor



1992-1998



Rear
engine
compartment

Wiper
Motor
Relay



1992-1998



Inleft
splice
panel
behind
footwell
speaker
grill



Fig
.
5
.

Wiper
Relay



1992-1998



(
Behind
glove
compartment



I



Fig
.
8
./
Fig
.
9
.

Wiper/Washer
Module



1992-1993



Left
side
of
footwell
under
foot
rest
(early)

Wiper/Washer
Module



1993
(late)-



Behind
glove
compartment



Fig
.
8
.
1998



1



Fig
.
9
.

ZAE
Airbag
Control
Module



1
1994-1998



1
On
center
tunnel
under
rear
seat
cushion

ZKE
IV
Control
Module



1994-1998



I
Behind
glove
compartment



Fig
.
8
.I



Fig
.
9
.

COMPONENT
LOCATIONS

611
Wipers
and
Washers

GENERAL
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
.
......
.
611-1



Windshield
wiper
motor,

removing
and
installing
.
...............
.611-8

WIPER
BLADES
.
.
.
.....
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
....
.611-1

Wiper
Blade
Cleaning
Problems
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
611-1

Wiper
blades,replacing
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
611-1

Wiper
blade
inserts,
replacing
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
611-2

Wiper
arms,
removing
and
installing
.
.
.
.....
611-2

WINDSHIELD
WIPER
ASSEMBLY
.
.
.....
611-3

Windshield
wiper
assembly,
removing

and
installing
(4-door
models)
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
611-3

Windshield
wiper
assembly,
removing

and
installing
(2-door
models)
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
611-5

GENERAL

This
repair
group
covers
windshield
wiper
and
washer
sys-

tem
repair
information
.
Please
note
that
some
procedures
are

different
for
2-
and
4-door
models
.

The
windshield
wiper/washer
stalk
switch
assembly
is
cov-

ered
in
612
Switches
and
Electrical
Accessories
.
Electrical



NOTE-
wiring
diagrams
and
relays
for
the
wiper/washer
system
are



BMwhas
available
a
special
toollgauge
(BMWspecial
covered
in
Electrical
Wiring
Diagrams
.



tool
no
.
00
9210)
to
align
the
angle
of
the
wiper
arm
to
the
windshield
glass
.

WIPERBLADES

CA
UTION-

Never
turn
on
the
wiper
blades
while
the
hood
is
open
.
Damage
to
the
wiper
system
and
hood
may
occur
.
Toensure
safetyduring
wiper
biade
system
procedures,
remove
the
windshieldwiper
fuse
.
See
610
Electrical
Component
Locations
.

Wiper
Blade
Cleaning
Problems

Common
cleaning
problems
with
thewipers
includestreak-

ing
or
sheeting,
waterdrops
after
wiping,
and
blade
chatter
.

Streaking
is
usually
caused
when
wiper
blades
are
coated

with
road
film
or
car
wash
wax
.
Clean
the
blades
using
soapy

water
.
If
cleaning
does
not
cure
the
problem,
the
blades
should
be
replaced
.
BMW
recommends
replacing
the
wiper

blades
twice
a
year,
before
and
after
the
cold
season
.

WIPERS
AND
WASHERS



611-1

WINDSHIELD
CLEANING
SYSTEM
......
611-9

Windshield
spray
nozzle,

removing
and
installing
.......
.
........
.611-9

Washer
fluid
reservoir,
replacing
.........
.611-9

Windshield
washer
fluid
pump,
replacing
..
.
......
.
........
.611-9

Washer
fluid
level
sensor,
replacing

(models
with
check
control)
.
.
.
.
........
611-10

Wiper
blade
chatter
may
be
caused
by
dirty
or
worn
blades,

or
by
wiper
arms
that
areout
of
alignment
.
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
at
rest
is
perpendicular
to
the
windshield
.
If
problems

persist,
theblades
and
wiper
arms
should
be
replaced
.

The
wiper
blades
can
be
renewed
in
one
of
two
ways
:
either

by
replacing
the
complete
blade
or
by
replacing
just
therubber

insert
.

Insert
replacement
is
the
mosteconomicalmethod,
al-

though
overtime
the
wiperblade
itselfwill
become
worn
.
One

ruleof
thumb
wouldbe
to
replace
just
the
inserts
every
second

time
.

Wiper
blades,
replacing

1
.
Pivot
wiper
arm
off
windshield
.

2
.
Position
wiperblade
approximately
perpendicular
to

wiper
arm
.

3
.
Remove
wiperblade
from
wiper
arm
by
depressing
re-

taining
tab
and
sliding
blade
out
of
arm
.
See
Fig
.
1
.

Drops
that
remain
behind
after
wiping
are
usually
caused
by



NOTE-

oil,
road
film,
or
diesel
exhaust
residue
onthe
glass
.
Use
an



Some
wiperblade
versions
may
havetwo
retaining

alcohol
or
ammonia
solution
or
a
non-abrasive
cleaner
(such



tabs
.

a
s
Bon-Ami



to
clean
the
windshield
.

GENERAL

611-2



WIPERS
AND
WASHERS

5
.
Slide
new
insert
through
wiperblade
guides
.
Lock
in-

sert
m
place
at
end
gudes
.

.,
\



-
-



--



,



1
Wiper
arms,
removing
and
installing

Fig
.
1
.



Windshield
wiper
biade
retaining
tab
.
Press
in
on
tab
(arrow)
to
release
bfade
from
arm
.

4
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Instan
wiperblade
to
wiper
arm
until
retaining
tab
can
be
heard
toclickinto
position
.

Wiper
biade
inserts,
replacing

1
.
Remove
wiper
blade
as
described
earlier
.

2
.
Unhook
end
of
wiper
blade
insert
fromwiper
arm

guides
.
See
Fig
.
2
.

0011784
Fig
.
2
.



Unhook
wiperbiade
insert
from
wiper
arm
guide
.
If
necessary,
guide
slightly
usingneed1e
nose
pliers
.

3
.
Pull
old
insert
fromwiper
arm
guides,
noting
installation
position
.

4
.
Remove
metal
support
strips
from
old
insert
and
instan
intoslots
in
new
insert,
noting
installation
direction
of
cutouts
in
support
strips
.

GENERAL

NOTE
-

The
notched
cutouts
in
the
retaining
strips
should
en-
gage
the
molded
notches
in
the
inserts
.

NOTE-

On
2-door
models
it
may
be
necessary
to
raise
the
hood
to
the
service
position
.
See
410
Fenders,
Engine
Hood
.

CAUTION-

"
Use
fender
cover
to
protect
windshield
.

"
Remove
windshield
wiper
fuse
to
prevent
acci-
dents
.

1.
With
engine
hood
in
closed
position,
remove
both
wiper

blades
.

2
.
Open
hood
.
Remove
cap
covering
wiper
arm
retaining

nutsby
inserting
anarrow
screwdriver
biade
in
slot
be-
low
capand
prying
upward
.

NOTE
-

Marking
position
of
wiper
arm
on
shaft
will
aid
installa-tion
.

3
.
Using
a13
mm
socket,
remove
wiper
arm
retaining
nut

andremove
wiper
arm
.
See
Fig
.
3
.

Fig
.
3
.



Wiper
arm
retaining
nut
.
(arrow)
.
,

NOTE
-

ft
may
benecessary
to
gently
rock
wiper
arm
back
and
forth
to
loosen
arm
from
shaft
.

4
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Recheck
wiper
arm

tightening
torque
after
waiting
15minutes
.

Tightening
Torque

"
Wiper
arm
to
wiper
shaft
..........
25
Nm
(18
ft-Ib)

WINDSHIELD
WIPER
ASSEMBLY

The
windshield
wiper
assembly
(linkage
and
motor)
is
re-

moved
asa
single
unit
.
Once
the
assembly
is
removed,
the

wiper
motor
and
other
linkage
parts
can
be
repairedor
re-

placed
.
Foran
illustration
of
wiper
assembly
components,
see

Fig
.
4
.

Hex
nut

I

J

Wiper
motor

Fig
.
4
.



Windshield
wiper
motor
assembly
and
related
parts
.

WIPERS
AND
WASHERS



611-
3

Windshield
wiperassembly,

removing
and
installing

(4-door
modeis)

1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
.

NOTE
-

Thewiperarms
should
be
in
the
parked
position
before
removing
the
wiper
assembly
.
To
avoid
damaging
the
wiper
arms
and
pivots,
do
not
manually
slide
or
force
the
wiper
arms
across
the
windshield
.

CAUTION
-

"
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
bat-
tery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
viii
.

0013030

WINDSHIELD
WIPER
ASSEMBLY

611-
4



WIPERS
AND
WASHERS

2
.
Remove
wiper
arms
as
described
earlier
.

3
.
Place
engine
hood
in
service
position
.
See
410
Fend-

ers,
Engine
Hood
.

4
.
Unclip
engine
bulkhead
plenum
grille
at
base
of
wind-

shield
and
pulí
it
away
from
rubbergasket
.
See
Fig
.
5
.

Fig
.
5
.



Detach
grill
clips
(arrows)
and
pull
upward
.

0012527

5
.
Remove
wiring
harness
retaining
clip
frombulkhead
in
rear
of
engine
bay
.
Remove
screws
retaining
wiring
harness
protective
cover
.
See
Fig
.
6
.

0012529

Fig
.
6
.



Engine
bulkhead
wiring
harness
cover
screws
(arrows)
.

WINDSHIELD
WIPER
ASSEMBLY

Fig
.
7
.



Right
side
plenum
retaining
screws
(arrows)
.

7
.
On
driver's
side
of
air
plenum,
push
aside
wiring
har-

ness
and
remove
screw
retaining
plenum
.
Pull
plenum

up
andremove
from
engine
compartment
.
See
Fig
.
8
.

001¿534

Fig
.
8
.



Remove
screw
at
A
and
pull
plenum
housing
upward
.

8
.
On
6-cylinder
models
:
Remove
plastic
top
engine
cov-
ers
.
See
110Engine
Removal
and
Installation
.

NOTE-

Cover
ínside
edges
of
cowlpanelsheet
metal
with
thick
tape
to
prevent
damage
during
wiper
assembly
remov-
al
.

9
.
Remove
large
nut
and
washer
at
base
of
wiper
arm

shafts
cowi
panel
.
See
Fig
.
9
.

10
.
Remove
wiper
assembly
support
.
See
Fig
.
10
.

6
.
On
passenger
side
of
air
plenum,
push
aside
wiring



11
.
Separateharness
at
bulkhead
connector
.
See
Fig
.
11
.

harness
and
remove
twoscrews
retaining
plenum
housing
.
See
Fig
.
7
.



12
.
Wrap
protective
tape
around
wiper
shaft
on
driver's
side
to
prevent
damaging
painted
metal
during
remov-
al
.

Fig
.
9
.



Wiper
shaft
nut
at
cowl
(arrow)
.

Fig
.
10
.
Wiper
assembly
support
bolts
(arrows)
.

0012533
0012535

Fig
.
11
.
Wiper
assembly
electrical
connector
(arrow)
.

0012536

13
.
Push
wiper
arm
shaft
down
into
cowl
area
and
maneu-

ver
wiper
assembly
out
of
cowl
.

WIPERS
AND
WASHERS



611-
5

14
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal,noting
the
following
:

"
Install
all
fasteners
finger-tight
first
.

"
Once
installed,
wiper
motor
should
first
be
run
to

parked
position
and
switched
off
.

"
Next,
instaf
wiper
arms
butnotblades
.

"
Close
hood
and
fit
wiper
blades
.

"
Check
all
electrical
harness
fittings
and
sealing
grom-

mets
for
correct
reinstallation
.
Replace
any
wire
ties

cut
off
during
removal
.

Tightening
Torques

"
Wiper
shaft
nut
at
cowl
.............
12
Nm
(9
ft-Ib)

"
Wiper
support
to
wiper
assembly

orto
body
..
..
..
.
...............
10
Nm
(89
in-lb)

"
Wiper
arm
to
wiper
shaft
..........
25
Nm
(18
ft-lb)

Windshieldwiper
assembly,
removing
and

installing
(2-door
modeis)

NOTE-

The
wiper
arms
should
be
in
the
parked
position
before
removing
the
wiper
assembly
.
To
avoid
damaging
the
wiper
arms
and
pivots,
donotmanually
sidde
or
force
the
wiper
arm
across
the
windshield
.

1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)cablefrom
battery
.

CAUTION-

"
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
bat-
tery
disconnection
cautionsgiven
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
viii
.

"
Use
fendercover
to
protect
windshield
.

2
.
Remove
wiper
arms
as
described
earlier
.

3
.
Place
engine
hood
in
service
position
.
See410
Fend-

ers,
Engine
Hood
.

4
.
Remove
trim
retainers
at
left
and
right
side
and
remove

air
plenum
grill
.
See
Fig
.
12
.

5
.
Remove
screws
retaining
wiring
harness
protective

cover
.
See
Fig
.
13
.

6
.
On
passenger
side
of
air
plenum,push
aside
wiring

harness
and
remove
two
screws
retaining
plenum

housing
.
See
Fig
.
14
.

WINDSHIELD
WIPER
ASSEMBLY

611-
6



WIPERS
AND
WASHERS

Fig
.
12
.
Left
side
air
plenum
grill
trim
retainers
(arrows)
.

uu12529
Fig
.
13
.
Engine
bulkhead
wiring
harness
cover
screws
(arrows)
.

WINDSHIELD
WIPER
ASSEMBLY

Fig
.
15
.
Remove
screw
at
A
and
pull
plenum
upward
.

0012635

Fig
.
14
.
Right
side
plenum
retaining
screws
(black
arrows)
.
Note
positive
leads
to
main
(+)
connector
(white
arrow)
.

7
.
On
driver's
side
of
air
plenum,
push
aside
wiring
har-

ness
and
remove
screw
retaining
pienum
.
Pull
plenum

up
and
remove
from
engine
bay
.
See
Fig
.
15
.

8
.
On
passenger
side
of
engine
compartment
bulkhead,

remove
engine
control
module
(ECM)
compartment

cover
.
See
Fig
.
16
.

9
.
Disconnectharness
connector(s)
from
ECM
and
auto-
matic
transmission
control
module
(if
applicable)
.
Care-
fully
pull
harness
and
wire
loomas
far
forward
as
possible
.
If
necessary,disconnect
positive
leads
at
main
(+)
connector
.

10
.
Remove
wiper
assembly
mounting
fasteners
.
See
Fig
.
17
.