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AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
240-1
240
Automatic
Transmission
GENERAL
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240-1
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
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TRANSMISSION
SERVICE
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240-1
Transmission,
removing
and
installing
....
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ATF
leve¡,
checking
..
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240-1
ATF,
draining
and
filling
.
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240-2
TABLE
a
.
Automatic
Transmission
Gear
Ratios
.......
..
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.
240-1
GENERAL
TRANSMISSION
SERVICE
lo
Automatic
transmissions
are
identified
by
code
letters
ATF
leve¡,
checking
foundon
a
data
plate
located
on
the
sideof
thetransmission
case,
behind
the
manual
valve
lever
.
See
200Transmis-
The
automatic
transmissions
installed
in
the
E36
models
sion-General
for
application
information
.
Forgear
ratio
spec-
are
normally
filled
with
Dexron
III
automatic
transmission
fluid
ifications,
see
Table
a
.
(ATF),
although
alternative
fluids
have
been
installed
from
the
factory,
depending
on
transmission
type
and
model
year
.
CAUTION-
Some
transmíssions
are
filled
with
a
special
BMW
"lifetime"
ATF
does
not
circulate
unless
the
engine
is
run-
automatic
transmission
fluid,
which
does
not
require
periodic
ning
.
When
towing
an
automafic
transmission
ve-
fluid
changes
.
hicle,
usea
flat-bed
truck
or
ralse
the
rear
wheels
off
the
ground
.
CAUTION-
Mixing
different
types
of
transmission
fluids
will
The
electronic
transmission
control
module
(TCM)
monitors
lead
to
transmission
failure
.
transmissionoperation
for
faults
and
alerts
the
driver
by
illumi-
nating
the
transmission
fault
indicator
on
the
instrument
pan-
el
.
On-board
diagnostic
codes
stored
in
the
TCM
mustbe
NOTE-
downloaded
and
interpreted
by
trained
technicians
using
spe-
The
transmission
lubricant
instafed
can
be
foundona
cial
BMW
diagnostic
equipment
.
type
plate
on
the
side
of
the
transmission
.
In
addition,
a
sticker
may
be
located
on
the
fluid
sump
indicatingthe
typeof
transmission
lubricant
used
.
Ifin
doubt,
con
NOTE-
sult
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
for
altemate
fluid
use
Internal
repairs
to
the
automatic
transmission
require
and
current
information
regardingtransmission
operat-
special
service
equipment
and
knowledge
.
If
it
is
deter-
ing
fluids
.
mined
thatinterna¡
service
is
required,
consult
en
au-
thorízedBMWdealerabouta
factoryreconditioned
unit
The
transmission
is
not
equipped
with
a
dipstick
.
Checking
or
a
transmission
rebuild
.
the
ATF
leve¡
requires
measuring
and
maintaining
a
specified
ATF
temperature
during
the
checking
procedure
.
The
check-
ing
temperature
is
not
fully
warm
orcold
(the
ATF
sump
should
be
approximately
warm
to
the
touch)
.
Table
a
.
Automatic
Transmission
Gear
Ratios
Transmission
MS
310R
(THM-R1)
MS
310R
(THM-Rl)
MS
310Z(5HP
18)
I
MS
270R
(THM-R1)
(1992-1993)(1993-on)
Gear
ratios
:
1st
2
.40
2
.86
3
.67
2
.86
2nd
1
.47
1
.62
2
.00
1
.62
3rd
1
.00
1
.00
1.41
1
.00
4th
0
.72
0
.72
1
.00
0
.72
5th
-
-
0
.74
-
Reverse
2
.00
2
.00
4
.10
2
.00
TRANSMISSIONSERVICE
Page 230 of 759
240-2
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
WARNING
-
If
the
appropriate
temperature
measuring
equip-
ment
is
not
available,
ATF
leve¡
checking
shouldbe
left
to
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
The
checking
pro-
cedure
should
be
done
on
a
lift
with
the
engine
run-
ning
in
neutral
.
In
addition,
the
transmission
fluid
temperature
must
be
maintained
within
a
narrow
range
duringthe
checking
procedure
.
1
.
Place
vehicle
on
a
lift
.
WARNING
-
To
lift
the
vehicle
safely,
see
010
Fundamentals
for
the
Do-it-Yourself
Owner
.
2
.
Warm
up
drivetrain
by
running
engine
until
ATF
reach-
es
specified
temperature
.
Apply
brake
and,
while
idling
engine,
shift
through
all
gears
severa¡
times
.
Turn
en-
gine
off
.
ATF
Level
Checking
"
Fluid
temperature
..
...........
30-55°C
(86-131°F)
3
.
Remove
ATF
fill
plug
.
Place
transmission
in
neutral
and
ATF,draining
and
filling
restart
engine
.
See
Fig
.
1
or
Fig
.
2
.
Fig
.
1
.
ATF
fill
plug
(A)
on
MS
270R/A4S310R
transmissions
.
4
.
With
ATF
at
specified
temperature,
add
(luid
until
it
spilis
from
fill
hole
.
WARNING
-
HotATFcan
scald
.
Weareye
protection
and
protec-
tive
clothing
and
gloves
duringthe
check
.
If
thetransmission
was
overfilled,
hot
ATF
will
spill
from
the
filler
hole
when
the
fill
plug
is
removed
.
5
.
Reinstall
fill
plug
using
new
sealing
ring
.
TRANSMISSION
SERVICE
011743
0011742
Fig
.
2
.
ATF
drain
plug
(A)
and
fill
plug
(B)
on
A5S
310Z
transmission
.
Tightening
Torques
"
ATF
fill
plug
to
ATF
sump
MS
270R/A4S
31
OR
.............
33
Nm
(24
ft-Ib)
MS
310Z
(M30
plug)
............
100
Nm
(74
ft-Ib)
The
procedure
given
here
includes
removal
and
installation
of
the
ATF
(luid
strainer
(filter)
.
1
.
Remove
drain
plug
and
drain
fluidinto
container
.
See
Fig
.
3
or
Fig
.
2
given
earlier
.
0~
0
/\1--Z
.IZ
~
~
A
~
"o
15/
Fig
.
3
.
ATF
drain
plug
(A)
on
A4S
270R/A4S
310R
.
WARNING
-
The
ATF
must
not
be
hot
when
draining
.
Do
not
drain
the
ATF
if
the
engineandlor
transmission
Is
hot
.
Hot
ATF
can
scald
.
Wear
eye
protection,
pro-
tective
clothing
and
gloves
.
0011595
Page 231 of 759
2
.
On
MS
270R/A4S
310R
transmissions
:
Remove
front
5
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
Rmoval
.
and
rear
oil
sump
mounting
bolts
andremove
sumps
"
Always
replace
sea¡
for
drain
plug
and
al¡
gasket(s)
andand
sump
gaskets
.
O-rings
.
"
Clean
sump
and
sump
magnet(s)
using
a
lint-free
NOTE-
cloth
.
The
MS
270
R/A4S
310
R
transmissions
may
be
fitted
"
On
MS
270R/A4S310R
transmissions
:
Use
new
bolts
with
ASE
(inch)
bolts
.
at
sump
and
tighten
bolts
in-line,
one
after
other
(do
nottighten
bolts
in
a
cross-wise
pattern)
.
3
.
On
A5S
310Z
transmission
:
Remove
oil
sump
mount-
"
On
MS
310Z
transmission,
be
sureto
instan
rounded
ing
bolts
and
brackets,
noting
position
of
brackets
.
Re-
sump
clamping
brackets
at
corners
of
sump
.
move
"
Fill
transmission
with
approved
fluid
.
sump
and
sump
gasket
.
"
Check
fluid
level
as
described
under
ATF
leve¡,
4
.
Remove
ATF
otra¡ner
mount¡ng
screws
and
remove
checking
.
strainer
together
with
gasket
orO-ring
.
See
Fig
.
4
or
Fig
.
5
.
Fig
.
4
.
A4S
270R/A4S310R
fluid
strainer
mounting
boits
(arrows)
.
Fig
.
5
.
A5S
310Z
fluid
strainer
mounting
boits
(arrows)
.
0013230
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
240-
3
NOTE-
Use
newsump
bolts
purchased
from
BMW
.
Alternative-
ly,
clean
old
bolts
and
coat
with
Loctite®
thread
locking
compound
or
equivalent
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid
Capacity
(refill
only)
"
MS
270R/A4S310R
Removal
of
large
sump
only
........
3
.0liters
(3.2
qt)
Removal
ofboth
sumps
...........
5
.0liters(5
.3
qt)
"
MS
310Z
..
..
..................
3
.3liters
(3.5
qt)
Tightening
Torques
"
ATF
drain
plug
to
ATF
sump
MS
270R/A4S
310R
..........
..
25
Nm
(18
ft-Ib)
MS
310Z(M10
plug)
..........
..
16
Nm
(12
ft-Ib)
"
ATF
fill
plug
to
ATF
sump
MS
270R/A4S
310R
..........
..
33
Nm
(24
ft-Ib)
MS
310Z(M30
plug)
.....
..
..
:.
100
Nm
(74
ft-Ib)
"
ATF
strainer
to
valve
body
MS
270R/A4S
310R
.....
..
.
...
.
20
Nm
(15
ft-Ib)
MS
310Z
..............
..
.
...
..
6
Nm
(53
in-lb)
"
ATF
sump
to
transmission
MS
270R/A4S
310R
(M6)
.
..
.
..
...
12
Nm
(9
ft-¡b)
MS
310Z
(M6)
..........
..
.
..
...
6
Nm
(53
in-¡b)
TRANSMISSION
SERVICE
Page 232 of 759
240-
4
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 234 of 759
240-
6
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
14
.
Remove
transmission
by
pulling
back
and
down
.
Lower
jack
to
allow
transmission
to
clear
vehicle
.
Tightening
Torques
"
ATF
drain
plug
to
ATF
sump
CA
UTION-
MS
270R/A4S
310R
....
..
....
.
..
25
Nm
(18
ft-Ib)
Do
not
allow
the
torque
converter
to
fati
off
the
ASS
310Z(M10
plug)
..
..
..
.
.
..
.
..
16
Nm
(12
ft-Ib)
transmission
inputshaft
.
"
ATF
fill
plug
to
ATF
sump
MS
270R/A4S
310R
..
..
....
..
..
.
33
Nm
(24
ft-Ib)
15
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal,
noting
the
following
:
MS
310Z(M30
plug)
......
.
.
..
.
.
100
Nm
(74
ft-Ib)
"Blowoutofcoolerlineswithlow-pressurecompressed
"
ATF
cooler
lines
(A4S
270R/A4S
310R)
air
and
flush
coolerwith
clean
ATF
twice
before
reat-
Coupling
nuts
............
.
.
..
..
.
20
Nm
(15
ft-Ib)
taching
lines
to
transmission
.
Hollow
bolts
.........
.
.....
..
..
.
37
Nm
(28
ft-Ib)
"
Reinforcing
cross
brace
CAUTION-
to
chassis
(M10)
.............
.
..
.
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Wear
safety
glasses
when
working
with
com-
"
Torque
converter
pressedair
.
to
driveplate
(M10)
.........
..
.
..
45
Nm
(33
ft-Ib)
"
Transmissionsupport
crossmember
to
chassis
"
Do
not
reuse
ATF
after
flushing
.
M8
......................
22-24
Nm
(16-17
ft-1b)
M10
................
.
....
..
.
..
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Install
new
sealing
washers
on
hollow
bolts
.
"
Transmissíon
to
engine
(Torx-head
with
washer)
"
Insta¡¡
new
O-rings
on
transmission
cooler
lines,
where
M8
......................
..
.
..
21
Nm
(15
ft-Ib)
applicable
.
M10
.....................
..
..
.
42
Nm
(31
ft-Ib)
"
Inspect
driveplate
for
cracks
or
elongatedholes
.
Re-
M12
................
.
....
..
.
..
72
Nm
(53ft-Ib)
place
if
necessary
.
"
Check
to
be
sure
torque
converter
is
seated
correctly
in
transmission
during
final
installation
.
"
When
mounting
transmission
to
engine,
the
three
mounting
tabs
on
torque
converter
must
be
aligned
with
indentations
on
driveplate
.
Use
an
alignment
dowel
to
line
up
bolt
holes,
if
necessary
.
"
Fill
transmission
with
clean
ATF
until
oil
leve¡
is
even
with
fill
hole
.
Then
check
fluid
leve¡
as
described
ear-
lier
.
"
Adjust
gearshift
mechanism
.
See
250
Gearshift
link-
age
.
NOTE-
Torx-head
mounting
bolts
shouldalwaysbe
used
with
washers
to
prevent
difficult
removal
.
TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Page 236 of 759
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 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 404 of 759
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