121-
4
BATTERY,
STARTER,
ALTERNATOR
BatteryOpen-Circuit
Voltage
Test
Battery
Charging
Before
making
the
test,
load
the
battery
with
15
amperes
for
Discharged
batteries
can
be
recharged
using
a
battery
one
minute
with
a
batteryload-tester
or
turn
on
the
headlights
charger
.
The
battery
should
be
removed
from
the
luggage
for
about
one
minute
without
the
engine
running
.Then
discon-
compartment
during
charging
.
nect
the
battery
negative
(-)
cable
and
connect
a
digital
volt-
meter
acrossthe
battery
terminals
.
Open-circuit
voltage
Prolonged
charging
causes
electrolyte
evaporation
to
a
lev
levels
are
given
in
Table
c
.
el
that
can
damage
the
battery
.
Itis
bestto
use
a
low-current
charger
(6
amperes
or
less)
to
prevent
battery
damage
If
the
open-circuit
voltage
ís
OK
butthe
battery
still
lacks
caused
by
overheating
.
power
for
starting,
make
a
load
voltage
test
.
If
the
open-circuit
voltage
is
below
12
.4
volts,
recharge
the
battery
and
retest
.
WARNING
-
Hydrogen
gas
given
off
by
the
battery
duringcharg-
Table
c
.
Open-Circuit
Voltage
and
Battery
Charge
ing
is
explosive
.
Do
not
smoke
.
Keep
open
llames
away
from
the
top
of
the
battery,
and
prevent
elec
Open-circuit
voltage
State
of
charge
trical
sparks
by
turning
offthe
battery
charger
be-
12
.6
V
or
more
Fully
charged
fore
connecting
or
disconnecting
it
.
12
.4
V
1
75%
charged
12
.2
V
50%
charged
CAUTION-
12
.0
V
25%
charged
"
Battery
electrolyte
(sulfuric
acid)
can
damage
the
car
.
If
electrolyte
isspilled,
clean
the
area
11
.7
V
or
less
Fully
discharged
with
a
solution
of
baking
soda
and
water
.
Battery
Load
Voltage
Test
A
battery
load
tester
is
required
for
a
load
voltage
test
.
The
-
Always
disconnect
both
battery
cables
and
re-
test
is
made
by
applying
a
high
resistive
load
to
the
battery
ter-
move
battery
from
vehicle
during
battery
charg-
ing
.
Do
not
exceed
16
.5volts
at
the
battery
.
minals
and
then
measuring
battery
voltage
.
The
battery
should
be
fully
charged
for
the
most
accurate
results
.
The
battery
ca-
bles
mustbe
disconnected
before
making
the
test
.
If
the
volt-
ALTERNATOR
$ERVICE
age
is
below
that
listed
in
Table
d,
the
battery
should
be
replaced
.
WARNING
-
Always
wear
protective
goggles
and
clothing
when
performing
aload
test
.
Table
d
.
Battery
Load
Test-Minimum
Voltage
(apply
200
amp
load
for
15
seconds)
Ambient
temperature
Voltage
80°F
(27°C)
9
.6
V
60°F
(16°C)
9
.5
V
40°F
(4°C)
9
.3
V
20°F
(-7°C)
8
.9
V
0°F
(-18°C)
8
.5
V
ALTERNATOR
SERVICE
"
Always
allow
a
frozen
battery
to
thaw
before
at-
tempting
to
recharge
it
.
Before
checking
the
alternator
and
regulator,
make
sure
the
battery
is
fully
charged
and
capable
of
holding
acharge
.
Check
that
the
battery
terminals
are
clean
and
tight
and
the
al-
ternator
drive
belt
is
properly
tensioned
and
not
severely
worn
.
Charging
system,
checking
CAUTION-
Do
not
disconnect
the
battery
while
the
engine
is
running,
.
Damage
to
the
alternator
andlorengine
electronic
systems
may
result
.
1.
Turn
ignition
key
on
.
Check
that
the
chargewarning
lamp
comes
on
.
NOTE-
If
the
warning
light
does
not
come
on,
repair
any
wiring
or
bulb
faults
before
continuing
to
check
the
charging
system
.
130-
6
FUEL
INJECTION
Warnings
and
Cautions
For
personal
safety,
as
well
as
the
protection
of
sensitive
electronic
components,
the
following
warnings
and
cautions
should
be
adhered
to
when
working
on
the
engine
manage-
ment
system
.
GENERAL
WARNING
-
"
The
ignition
system
produces
high
voltages
that
can
be
fatal
.
Avoid
contact
with
exposed
termi-
nals
.
Use
extreme
caution
when
working
onacar
with
the
ignition
switched
on
or
the
engine
run-
ning
.
"
Do
not
touch
or
disconnect
any
high
voltage
ca-
bles
from
the
coils
or
spark
plugs
while
the
engine
is
running
or
beingcranked
by
the
starter
.
"
Connect
and
disconnect
the
DME
system
wiring
and
test
equipment
leads
only
when
the
ignition
is
switched
off
.
"
Gasoline
is
highly
flammable
and
fts
vaporsare
explosive
.
Do
not
smoke
or
work
on
a
car
near
heaters
or
other
fire
hazards
when
diagnosing
and
repalring
fuel
system
problems
.
Have
a
tire
extinguisher
avaílable
in
case
of
an
emergency
.
"
When
working
onan
open
fuel
system,
wear
suit-
able
hand
protection,
asprolonged
contact
wfth
fuel
can
cause
illnesses
and
skin
disorders
.
"
Renew
fuel
system
hoses,
clamps
and
O-rings
any
timethey
are
removed
.
"
Before
makingany
electrical
tests
that
require
the
engine
to
be
cranked
using
the
starter,
disable
the
ignition
system
as
described
in
120
Ignition
System
.
CAUTION-
"
Prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery,
read
the
bat-
tery
disconnectinn
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
onpage
vifi
.
"
Do
not
connect
any
test
equipment
that
delivers
a
12-volt
power
supply
to
terminal
15
(+)
of
the
ig-
nitioncoil
.
The
current
flow
may
damage
the
ECM
.
In
general,
connect
test
equipment
only
as
speclfied
by
BMW,
this
manual,
or
the
equipment
maker
.
"
Only
use
a
digital
multlmeter
for
electrical
test
.
"
Only
use
an
LED
test
light
for
quick
tests
.
"
Disconnecting
the
battery
may
erase
fault
code(s)
stored
in
memory
.
Check
for
fault
codes
prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery
cables
.
ff
the
Check
Engine
light
ís
illuminated,
see100En-
gine-General
for
DME
fault
code
information
.
ff
any
other
system
faults
have
been
detected
(indi-
catedbyan
illuminated
warning
light),
see
an
au-
thorized
BMW
dealer
.
Additional
systems
with
self-diagnostic
capabilities
include,
ABS
(Anti-
lock
brakes),
SRS
(Airbags),
EML
and
ASC+T
and
AST
(Traction
Control)
.
"
Do
not
run
the
engine
wfth
any
of
the
spark
plug
wires
dlsconnected
.
Catalytic
converter
damage
may
result
.
"
Always
waitat
least
40
seconds
afterturning
off
the
ignition
before
removing
the
engine
control
module
(ECM)
connector
.
ff
the
connector
isre-
moved
before
this
time,
residual
power
in
the
sys-
tem
relay
may
damage
the
control
module
.
"
Cleanliness
is
essential
when
working
onan
open
fuel
system
.
Thoroughly
clean
fuel
line
con-
nections
and
surroundlng
areas
before
loosen-
ing
.
Avoid
moving
the
car
.
Only
fnstall
cleanparts
.
"
Fuel
system
cleaners
and
other
chemical
addi-
tives
other
than
those
specifically
recommended
by
BMW
may
damage
the
catalytic
converter,
the
oxygensensor
or
other
fuel
supply
components
.
130-
1
2
FUEL
INJECTION
Fig
.
14
.
Voitmeter
connected
across
fuel
injector
connector
with
en-
gine
running
.
M50
engine
shown
.
2
.
If
no
signal
is
present,
check
for
b+
power
to
injectors
.
There
should
be
battery
voltage
(+)
at
red/whitewire
of
each
injector
connector
with
the
ignition
key
on
.
If
volt-
age
is
not
present,
check
main
relay
output
.
Injector
b+
power
comes
from
main
relay
(terminal
87)
.
NOTE-
If
there
is
positive
(+)
batteryvoltage
at
injectors
but
there
was
no
pulsedresponse
at
voltmeter,
check
the
wire(s)
from
the
ECM
to
the
injectors
.
If
no
wiring
faults
can
be
found,
the
pulsed
ground
signal
from
the
control
module
may
be
missing
.
Check
the
outputs
from
the
ECM
.
Fuel
rail
and
injectors,
replacing
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
battery
cable
.
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
tront
of
this
manual
on
page
viii
.
2
.
M42
and
M50/S50US
engines
:
Working
at
end
offuel
rail,
disconnect
small
vacuum
hose
from
fuel
pressure
regulator
.
3
.
M50/S50US
engines
:
Remove
two
nuts
from
injector
duct
.
Carefully
pry
injector
wiring
duct
off
ínjectors
.
See
Fig
.
15
.
4
.
On
4-cylinder
cars,
remove
upper
intake
manifold
to
ac-
cess
the
fuel-rail
and
injectors
.
See
113
Cylinder
Head
Removal
and
Installation
.
FUELDELIVERYTESTS
Fig
.
15
.
Injector
wiring
harness
duct
being
removed
from
M50
engine
.
NOTE
-
Late-model
M42
and
all
M44
fuel
injectors
are
afr-
shrouded
.
See
Fig
.
16
.
When
removing
the
fuel
rail
it
is
necessary
to
remove
the
air
shroud
feeder
hose
from
the
intake
manifold
ducting
.
Fig
.
16
.
Cutaway
view
of
fuelinjector
usedon
M42
or
M44
engine
.
5
.
Disconnect
fuel
supply
line
and
fuel
retum
line
from
fuel
rail
ends
.
WARNING
-
"
Clamp
off
the
fuel
lines
and
then
wrapa
clean
shop
towei
around
the
lines
before
removing
them
.
Residual
fuel
pressure
is
present
in
the
lines
.
"
Fuel
will
be
discharged
.
Do
not
disconnect
any
wires
that
could
cause
electrical
sparks
.
Do
not
smoke
or
worknear
heaters
or
other
fire
hazards
.
Keepan
approved
fire
extinguisher
handy
.
6
.
Remove
fuel
rail
mounting
bolts
.
See
Fig
.
17
.
0012504
Fig
.
17
.
Location
of
fuel
rail
mounting
bolts
(A)
and
fuel
inlet
and
return
lines
(B)
on
M44
engine
.
Upper
manifold
has
been
removed
.
7
.
Pull
upon
fuel
rail
and
remove
injector
rail
with
injec-tors
.
Remove
individualinjectors
by
removing
injector
retaining
clip
and
pullinginjector
from
rail
.
See
Fig
.
18
.
Fig
.
18
.
Pry
retaining
clip
from
injector
(1),
then
pull
injector
from
rail
(2)
.
8
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Tightening
Torque
"
Fuel
rail
to
cylinder
head
..
.
..
..
...
10
Nm
(89
in-lb)
FUEL
INJECTION
130-
1
3
Fuel
Pressure
Regulator
The
fuel
pressure
regulator
location
on
E36
models
is
mounted
in
one
of
two
locations
:
Fuel
Pressure
Regulator
Location
"
4-cylinder
engines
1992-
January
1997
............
...
..
on
fuel
rail
January
1997-
on
...............
..
...
under
car
"
6-cylinderengines
1992-1995
.
.
...
...
.
...........
...
..
on
fuel
rail
1996-on
..
.
..
................
...
...
undercar
Fuel
pressure
regulator,
replacing
(fuel
rail
mount)
WARNING
-
Fuel
will
be
discharged
.
Do
not
disconnect
any
wires
that
could
cause
electrícal
sparks
.
Do
not
smoke
or
work
near
heaters
or
other
fire
hazards
.
Keepan
approved
fire
extinguisher
handy
.
9
.
On
6-cylinder
engines,
remove
top
engine
covers
.
Re-
move
fuel
rail
mounting
bolts
and
lift
up
fuel
rail
.
1
.
Disconnect
vacuum
hose
from
fuel
pressure
regulator
.
See
Fig
.
19
.
"
Fit
new
O-rings
when
installing
injectors
.
For
ease
of
installation,
lightly
lubricate
O-rings
with
SAE
90
or
0012732
equivalent
lubricant
.
Fig
.
19
.
Fuel
pressure
regulator
(arrow)
on
M42
engine
.
Vacuum
hose
"
Check
that
injector
electrical
connections
are
correctly
shown
at
A
.
fitted
and
that
injectors
are
fully
seated
prior
to
install-
ing
fuel
rail
mounting
bolts
.
2
.
Remove
bolt
from
regulator
clamp
.
Remove
clamp
.
Note
"
Replace
wire
ties
.
installed
direction
of
regulator
to
fuel
rail
.
3
.
Wrap
a
shop
rag
around
regulator,
then
remove
regula-
tor
from
fuel
rail
by
pulling
straight
out
.
FUELDELIVERYTESTS
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
.
160
Fuel
Tank
and
Fuel
Pump
GENERAL
.
.
.
.
.
.
...........
.
....
.
.
.
.
.
.
160-1
Operating
fuel
pump
for
tests
.
.
.
.
.
.
.......
.160-6
Fuel
Pump
Electrical
Tests
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
160-7
FUEL
TANK
AND
LINES
..
.
.
.
..........
160-2
Fuel
pump
electrical
circuit,
testing.
...
.
.
.
.
.
160-7
Fuel
tank,
draining
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..........
160-2
Fuel
pump
power
consumption,
testing
.
.
.
.
.
.
160-7
Fuel
tank,
removing
and
installing
.........
160-3
Fuel
Delivery
Tests
....
.
.
.
...
.
.....
.
.
.
..
160-8
Fuel
Tank
Evaporative
Control
System
.....
160-4
Relieving
fuel
pressure
and
connecting
fuel
pressure
gauge
..
.
...........
.
.
.
..
160-8
FUEL
LEVEL
SENDERS
.
.
.
.
.
.......
.
.
.
160-4
System
pressure,
testing
.................
160-9
Fuel
level
senders,
testing
.
.
.
.
.
.......
.
.
.
160-5
Fuel
delivery
volume,
testing
.............
160-10
Fuel
leve¡
sender
and
fuel
pump
(right
side),
emoving
and
installing
.
.
.
.
.
.
160-5
TABLES
Fuel
leve¡
sender
(left
side),
a
.
FuelLeve¡
Sender
Resistances
...........
.
.
..
.160-5
removing
and
installing
.........
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
160-6
b
.
Fuel
Pump
Current
...
.................
..
...
160-8
c
.
Fuel
Pressure
Specifications
..............
.
..
160-10
FUEL
PUMP
.
.
.
................
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
160-6
d
.
Fuel
Pump
Delivery
Specifications
.........
.
..
160-10
Fuel
Pump
Fuse
and
Relay
.
.
.
....
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
160-6
GENERAL
This
repair
group
covers
service
information
specifically
for
The
cautions
and
warnings
on
this
page
should
beob
the
fuel
supply
system
.
Information
on
the
fue¡
injection
sys-
served
when
servicing
the
fuel
system
.
tem
is
covered
in
130
Fuel
Injection
.
NOTE-
Fue¡
filter
replacement
is
covered
in
020
Maintenance
Program
.
WARNING
-
"
The
fuel
system
is
designed
to
retain
pressure
even
when
the
ignition
isoff
.
When
working
with
the
fuel
system,
loosen
the
fuel
lines
slowly
toal-
low
residual
fuel
pressure
to
dissipate
gradually
.
Avoid
spraying
fuel
.
"
Before
beginning
any
work
on
the
fuel
system,
place
a
tire
extinguisher
in
the
vicinity
of
the
work
area
.
"
Fuel
is
highly
flammable
.
When
working
around
fuel,
do
not
disconnect
any
wires
that
could
cause
electrical
sparks
.
Do
not
smoke
or
work
near
heaters
or
other
tire
hazards
.
"
Always
unscrew
the
fuel
tank
cap
to
release
pres-
sure
in
the
tank
before
working
on
the
tank
or
fines
.
"
Do
not
use
a
work
light
near
any
fuel
.
Fuel
may
spray
onto
the
hot
bulb
causing
a
tire
.
"
Make
sure
the
work
area
is
properly
ventifated
.
FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
160-1
CAUTION-
"
Prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery,
read
the
bat-tery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
onpage
viü
.
"
Before
making
any
electrical
tests
with
the
ignition
tumed
on,
disable
the
ignition
system
as
de-
scribed
in
120
Ignition
System
.
Be
sure
the
bat-tery
is
disconnected
when
replacing
components
.
"
To
prevent
damage
to
the
ignition
system
or
the
electronic
fuel
system
components,
including
the
control
unit,
aiways
connect
and
disconnect
wires
and
test
equipment
with
the
ignition
off
.
"
Cleanliness
is
essential
when
working
with
the
fuel
system
.
Thoroughly
clean
the
fuel
fine
unionsbefore
disconnecting
any
of
the
fines
.
"
Use
only
clean
tools
.
Keep
removed
parts
clean
and
sealed
or
covered
with
a
clean,
lint-free
cloth,
especially
if
completion
of
the
repair
is
delayed
.
"
Do
not
move
the
car
while
the
fuel
system
is
open
.
"
Avoid
using
high
pressure
compressed
air
to
blow
out
fines
and
componente
.
High
pressure
can
rupture
infernal
seals
and
gaskets
.
"
Always
replace
seals
and
O-rings
.
GENERAL
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
N
WARNING
Your
common
sense,
good
judge-
ment,
and
general
alertness
are
cru-
cial
to
safe
and
successful
service
work
.
Before
attempting
any
workonyour
BMW,
read
the
warnings
and
cautions
on
page
vi¡
and
the
copyright
page
at
the
front
of
the
manual
.
Review
these
warningsand
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
.
Master
cylinder
See
Brakes
See
also
Clutch
Mechanical
troubleshooting
See
Engine-general
Microfilter
See
Air
conditioning
Mirror
See
Exterior
trim,
bumpers
Muffler
See
Exhaustsystem
Multi-information
display
(MID)
See
Instruments
Neutral
safetyswitch
See
Gearshift
linkage
O
Oil,
changing
See
Maintenance
program
Oil
panSee
Lubrication
system
Oil
pressure
See
Lubrication
system
Oil
pump
See
Lubrication
systemOn-board
diagnostics
(OBD)
See
Engine-general
See
alsoFuel
injection
See
also
Ignition
system
On-board
trip
computer
See
Multi-information
display
620-4
Oxygen
sensor
See
Engine-general
See
alsoFuel
injection
See
also
Maintenance
program
P
Parking
brake
See
Brakes
See
also
Maintenance
program
Parts
See
Fundamentals
for
the
do-it-
yourself
owner
Poly-ribbed
belt
See
Maintenance
program
Power
steering
See
Steering
and
wheel
alignment
Power
steering
(luid
See
Maintenance
program
R
Radiator
See
Cooling
system
Radio
general
information
650-1audio
system
650-1
radio
connector
650-6
removing/installing
650-2speakersdoor
panel
speaker,
removing/
installing
650-5
left
footwell
speaker,
removing/
installing
650-3
rear
speaker,
removing/installing
650-5
right
footwell
speaker,
removing/
installing
650-4Rearsuspension
See
also
Maintenance
program
general
information
330-1
coil
spring,
removing/installing
330-4
CV
boot,
replacing
330-8
drive
axle,
removing/installing
330-6
drive
axles
330-6
final
drive
carrier
330-12
final
drive
carrier,
removing/installing
330-12
lower
control
arm,
removing/installing
330-12
rear
shock
absorber,
removing/
installing
330-3
rear
suspension
arms
330-9
ride
heíght
330-1
shock
absorbers
and
springs
330-2
trailing
arm,
removing/installing
330-10
trailing
arm
bushing,
replacing
330-11upper
control
arm,
removing/installing
330-12
rear
wheel
bearing,
replacing
330-5
rear
wheel
bearings
330-4
Rear
view
mirror
See
Exterior
trim,
bumpers
Receiver/drivr
See
Air
conditioning
Relays
See
Electrical
component
locations
INDEX
7
Ride
height
See
Front
suspension
or
Rearsuspension
Ring
antenna
See
Central
locking
and
anti-theft
Roof
See
Convertible
top
See
also
Sunroof
Roundel
See
Exterior
trim,
bumpers
S
Seat
belts
general
information
720-1
automatic
front
seat
belt
lock
tensioners
720-2
center
rear
lap-belt,
removing/
installing
720-5
front
seat
beltreel,
removing/installing
720-3
mechanical
spring
tensioner,
disarming
720-2
rear
seat
belt,
removing/installing
(fixed
seat
back
models)
720-4
rear
seat
belt,
removing/installing
(fold-down
seat
back
models)
720-5Seats
general
information
520-1
front
seats520-1
manual
front
seat
assembly
520-3
power
front
seat
assembly
520-4
removing/installing
520-1
rear
seats
520-5
rear
seat
cushion
and
backrest,
removing/installing
(fixed
seat
backmodels)
520-5
rear
seat
cushion
and
backrest,
removing/installing
(fold-down
seat
back
models)520-5
rear
seat
backrest
side
section,
removing/installing
(fold-down
seat
back
models)520-6
Shiftinterlock
See
Gearshift
linkage
Shiftlever
See
Gearshift
linkage
Shíftlock
See
Gearshift
linkage
Shock
absorber
See
Front
suspension
See
also
Rear
suspension
Side-impact
airbag
See
Airbag
system
(SRS)
Slave
cylinder
See
Clutch
Service
indicator
See
Maintenanceprogram
Solenoid
See
Battery,
starter,
alternator
Spark
See
Ignition
system
Spark
plugs
See
Maintenance
program