
Table
j.
ECM
Pin
Assignment-Bosch
DME
M3
.3
.1
Pin
	
~
Signal
	
1
Componentffunction
	
1
signal
FUEL
INJECTION
	
130-
33
45
	
ground
	
Ignition
circuit
shield
	
Ground
shieldfor
ignition
circuit
monitoring
46
	
output
	
Fuel
consumption
(KVA
signal)
	
To
instrument
cluster
47
	
output
	
Crankshaft
rpm
	
Engine
speed
(TD)
signal
to
instrument
cluster
48
	
output
	
A/C
compressor
control
	
A/C
compressor
relay
terminal
85
49
vacant
-
	
-
50
	
output
	
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
1
	
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
1
51
	
output
	
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
2
	
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
2
52
	
output
	
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
3
	
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
3
53
vacant
-
	
-
54
	
input
	
Power
supply
	
Battery
voltagefrom
main
relay
(terminal
87a)
55
	
ground
	
Ground
	
Ground
for
ignition
control
56
	
input
	
Power
supply
(terminal15)
	
Batteryvoltage
with
key
on
or
engine
running
57
	
input
	
Ignition
timing
intervention
	
From
A/T
control
module
58
vacant
-
	
-
59
	
output
	
Throttleposition
sensor
(TPS)
	
Voltage
supply
to
TPS
(5
VDC)
60
	
input
	
Programming
voltage
	
Data
link
connector
61
vacant
-
	
-
62
vacant
-
	
-
63
vacant
-
	
-
64
	
input
	
A/C
on
signal
	
From
integrated
climate
control
module
65
	
input
	
A/C
pressure
signal
	
From
integrated
climate
control
module
via
A/C
pressure
switch
66
	
input
	
On-board
computer
	
Drive-away
protection
enable
(starter
immobilization
relay)
67
vacant
-
	
-
68
vacant
-
	
-
69
	
input
	
Knock
sensor
#2
(cyl
.
4,5,
6)
	
Knock
sensor
#2
signal
70
	
input
	
Knock
sensor
#1
(cyl
.
1,2,
3)
	
Knock
sensor
#1
signal
71
	
ground
	
Ground
	
Ground
for
knock
sensors
and
shields
72
vacant
-
	
-
73
	
input
	
Throttleposition
sensor
(TPS)
	
Throttleposition
signal
74
vacant
-
75
vacant
-
	
-
76
vacant
-
77
	
input
	
Intakeair
temperatura
	
Intakeair
temperatura
sensor
(0-5
VDC)
78
	
input
	
Engine
coolant
temperature
	
Engine
coolant
temperature
sensor
(0-5
VDC)
79
vacant
-
80
vacant
-
	
-
81
	
input
	
Automatic
transmission
gear
positionlneutral
	
A/T
parkor
neutral
position
signal
safetyswitch
82
vacant
-
	
-
83
vacant
-
	
-
84
vacant
-
	
-
85
vacant
-
	
-
86
vacant
-
	
-
87
	
input
	
Diagnostic
connector
(RxD)
	
Diagnostic
RxD
(receive)
signal
to
pin
15
in
Data
link
connector
88
	
input/output
	
Diagnostic
connector
(TxD)
	
Diagnostic
TxD
(transmit)
signal
to
pin
20
in
Data
link
connector
ECM
PIN
ASSIGNMENTS 

130-
3
6
	
FUEL
INJECTION
Pin
	
1
Signal
	
1
Componentffunction
	
1
Signal
1
	
output
	
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
2
	
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
2
2
	
output
	
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
4
	
Primary
signal,
ignitioncoil
4
3
	
output
	
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
6
	
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
6
4
ground
Ground
	
Ground
5
	
output
	
Fuel
injectorcontrol,
cyl
.
2
	
Pulsed
ground
(injection
pulse
width
in
ms)
cyl
.
2
6
	
output
	
Fuel
injectorcontrol,
cyl
.
1
	
Pulsed
ground
(injection
pulse
width
in
ms)
cyl
.
1
7
	
output
	
Mass
air
flow
meter
	
Mass
air
meter
signal
8
	
input
	
Mass
air
flow
meter
	
Mass
air
meter
signal
9
	
output
	
Instrument
cluster
	
Fuel
consumption
signal
10
	
output
	
Engine
coolant
temperature
(ECT)
sensor
	
ECT
signal
11
	
output
	
Fueltankpressure
sensor
	
Fueltankpressure
sensor
control
12
	
input
	
Throttleposition
sensor
(TPS)
	
Throttleposition
signal
13
-
14
	
input
	
Intake
air
temperature
(IAT)
sensor
	
Intake
air
temperature
signal
15
	
Traction
control
	
AST
module
16
	
input
	
Automatic
climate
control
	
Automatic
climate
control
17
18
	
input
	
Electronic
immobilizer
control
(EWS
II)
	
Electronic
immobilizer
control
(EWS
II)
module
19
	
Automatic
climate
control
	
Automatic
climate
control
20
	
-
	
Instrument
cluster
	
Instrument
cluster
21
	
output
	
Camshaft
actuator
(VANOS
solenoid)
control
	
Camshaft
actuator
(VANOS
solenoid),
switched
ground
22
	
output
	
Fuel
injectorcontrol,
cyl
.
3
	
Pulsed
ground
(injection
pulse
width
in
ms)
cyl
.
3
23
	
Fuel
injectorcontrol,
cyl
.
6
	
Pulsed
ground
(injection
pulse
width
in
ms)
cyl
.
6
24
	
Fuel
injectorcontrol,
cyl
.
4
	
Pulsed
ground
(injection
pulse
width
in
ms)
cyl
.
4
25
	
output
	
Oxygen
sensor
heater
control
	
Oxygen
sensor
heater
ground
26
	
input
	
Power
supply
(terminal
30)
	
Battery
voltage(B+)
at
all
times
27
	
output
	
Idle
speed
control
valve
	
Pulsed
ground-open
signal
(see
also
pin
53)
28
ground
Ground
	
Ground
29
	
output
	
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
1
	
Primary
signal,
ignition
coíl
1
30
	
output
	
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
3
	
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
3
31
	
output
	
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
5
	
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
5
32
ground
Ground
	
Ground
33
	
output
	
Fuel
injector
control,
cyl
.
5
	
Pulsedground
(injection
pulsewidth
in
ms)
cyl
.
5
34
ground
Ground
	
Ground
35
	
output
	
Secondary
air
injection
	
Secondary
air
injection
pump
relay
control
36
	
output
	
Engine
speed
output
	
Engine
speed
signal
37
-
38
	
ground
	
Knock
sensor
	
Shielding
for
knock
sensors
39
	
output
	
Intake
air
temperature
sensor
(IAT
Sensor)
	
Voltagesupply
to
IAT
sensor
and
ECT
sensorEngine
coolant
temperature
(ECT)
sensor
40
	
output
	
Crankshaft
position
sensor
(Hall
effect)
	
Crankshaft
position
sensor
control
41
	
ground
	
Camshaft
position
(CMP)
sensor
	
Shielding
for
CMP
sensor
42
	
output
	
Throttle
position
sensor
(TPS)
	
TPS
ground
43
	
input
	
Camshaft
position/rpm
sensor
	
Camshaft
position/rpm
sensor
control
44
	
output
	
Throttle
position
sensor
(TPS)
	
Voltagesupply
to
TPS
(5
VDC)
45
	
Traction
control
	
AST
module
46
	
-
	
Instrument
cluster
	
Instrument
cluster
ECM
PIN
ASSIGNMENTS
Table
I.
ECM
Pin
Assignment-Siemens
DME
MS
41
.1 

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 

160-2
	
FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
0011943
1
.
Filler
pipe
	
10
.
Fuel
compensating
siphon
pump
and
hose
assembly
2
.
Filler
pipe
grounding
tab
	
(models
built
from
1/95)
3
.
Vent
pipe
	
11
.
Fueltank
4
.
Threaded
collar
	
12
.
Tank
support
strap
5
.
Rubber
ring
seal
	
13
.
Bolt-tighten
to
23
Nm
(17
ft-Ib)
6
.
Fuel
pump
	
14
.
Fuel
expansion
tank
7
.
Left
side
fuel
leve¡
sender(models
built
from
1/95)
	
15
.
Fuel
tank
pressure
sensor
(OBD
II)
8
.
Right
side
fuel
leve¡
sender9
.
Left
side
fuel
leve¡
sender
with
fuel
compensating
siphon
pump
(models
built
up
to
1/95)
Fig
.
1
.
	
E36
fuel
tank
assembly
.
FUEL
TANK
AND
LINES
	
Fuel
tank,
draining
The
plastic
fuel
tank
is
mounted
beneath
the
center
of
the
car
(beneath
rear
seat)
.
Mounted
in
the
fuel
tank
are
the
fuel
pump
and
fuel
leve¡
sending
units
.
Connecting
lines
for
the
evaporative
emission
control
systemand
expansion
tank
are
also
attached
to
the
tank
.
When
performing
the
procedures
that
follow,
refer
toFig
.
1
.
Fuel
tank
capacity
for
E36
modeis
"All
ex
.
1996
M3
(3
.0
L)
.....
.
..
..
65
liters
(17
.0
gal)
"
1996
M3
(3.0L)
modeis
.
...
.
..
.
.62
liters
(16
.4
gal)
FUEL
TA
NKAND
LINES
The
fuel
tank
should
be
drained
into
an
approved
storage
unit
or
another
car's
fuel
tank
.
WARNING
-
"
Before
removing
the
tank,
be
sure
that
afl
hot
components
such
as
the
exhaust
system,
are
completely
cooled
down
.
"
Fuel
may
be
spilled
.
Do
not
smoke
or
worknear
heaters
or
other
Pire
hazards
.
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
.
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
paga
vi¡¡
. 

160-
4
	
FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
Fig
.
4
.
	
Pinch
off
supply
and
retum
fuel
hoses
(arrows)
before
dis-
connecting
from
rigid
metal
lines
.
0013143
Fig
.
5
.
After
removing
exhaustsystem,
remove
heat
shield
screws
(arrows)
and
heat
shield
.
9
.
Working
underneath
car,
loosen
hose
clamp
and
dis-
connect
filler
hose
.
10
.
Support
tank
from
below
.
Remove
tank
strap
mounting
bolts
.
Lower
and
remove
tank,
disconnecting
right
side
	
TheE36
model
uses
a
two-lobed
fuel
tank
and
each
lobeof
vent
and
other
hoses/electrical
connectors
as
neces-
	
the
tank
has
its
own
fuel
level
sending
unit
.
sary
.
11
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
"
Always
use
new
seals,
gaskets,
O-rings,
and
hose
clamps
.
"
Inspect
hoses
and
replace
any
that
are
chafed,
dried
outor
cracked
.
"
Inspect
heat
shield
and
replace
if
corroded
.
"
Inspect
rubber
buffers
and
liners
on
fuel
tank,
support
straps
and
on
underside
of
body
.
Replace
rubber
parts
that
are
hardened
or
damaged
.
FUEL
LEVEL
SENDERS
CAUTION-
"
Before
starting
the
engine,
fill
the
fuel
tank
with
at
least
1.5
gallons
(5
liters)
of
fuel
to
prevent
damaging
a
dry
fuel
pump
.
"
If
the
filler
neck
has
been
removed
from
the
body,
be
sure
toreattach
theneck's
grounding
screw
(where
applicable)
.
Check
electrical
resistance
between
the
ground
tab
and
wheel
hub
.
The
re-
sistance
shouldbeno
higher
than
0
.6
ohms
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Fuel
tank
to
body
.............
...
23
Nm
(17
ft-Ib)
"
Hose
clamps
(10
mm-16
mm
día
.)
..
2
.0
Nm
(18
in-lb)
Fuel
Tank
Evaporative
Control
System
The
fuel
tank
evaporative
control
system
is
used
to
vent
the
fuel
tank
to
a
charcoal
canister,
which
is
then
purgedby
en-
gine
vacuum
during
normal
engine
operatíon
.
This
controls
emission
of
raw
hydrocarbons
(fuel)
to
the
atmosphere
.
See
Fig
.
1
.
A
fuel
expansion
tank,
located
under
the
right
rear
fender,
traps
overflow
fuel
and
incorporates
extra
fuel
tank
plumbing
.
Startingwith
1996
models,
OBD
II
standards
require
that
the
fuel
tank
evaporative
control
system
be
monitored
for
leaks
.
This
is
accomplished
usingthe
fuel
tankpressuresen-
sor,
the
ventshut
off
valve,
and
the
evaporative
purge
valve
.
NOTE-
On
most
early
cars(1992-1995),
the
charcoal
canister
is
in
the
engine
compartment
.
On
latercars,
the
char-
coal
canister
is
under
the
spare
tire
in
the
luggage
com-
partment
.
FUEL
LEVEL
SENDERS
The
right
side
fuel
leve¡
sender
is
integrated
with
the
fuel
pump
.
Each
senderhas
a
float
connected
to
a
variable
resis-
tance
for
fuel
leve¡
.
When
replacing
the
sender/pump
assem-
bly
always
replace
hose
clamps,gaskets
and
O-rings
.
WARNING
-
When
removing
the
fuel
level
sender
or
the
fuel
pump,
the
fuel
tank
should
be
emptied
. 

160-
6
	
FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
Fig
.
7
.
	
Fuel
sender
and
pump
assembly
.
To
operate
the
fuel
pump
for
testing
purposes
without
hav-
Fuel
leve¡
sender
(left
side),
	
ing
to
runthe
engine,
the
fuel
pump
relay
can
be
bypassed
to
removing
and
installing
	
powerthe
pump
directly
.
The
procedure
for
removing
and
replacing
the
left
side
fuel
	
To
runthe
fuel
pump,
remove
the
relay
and
connect
the
leve¡
sender
is
similar
tothat
used
for
the
right
side
.
There
is
	
socket
for
relayterminal
30
to
the
socket
for
relay
terminal
no
.
no
fuel
pump
on
the
left
side
.
	
87
with
afused
jumper
wire
.
Relay
terminal
identification
is
shown
in
Fig
.
9
.
After
completing
the
tests,
remove
the
jumper
wire
.
FUEL
PUMP
The
electric
fuel
pump
ís
mounted
in
the
fuel
tank
in
tandem
with
the
right
side
fuelleve¡
sender
.
The
fuel
pump
delivers
fuel
at
high
pressure
to
the
fuel
injection
system
.
A
pressure
regulator
maintains
system
pressure
.
The
quantity
of
fuel
sup-
plied
exceeds
demand,
so
excess
fuel
retums
to
the
fuel
tank
via
a
retum
líne
.
See
130
Fuel
Injection
for
more
information
on
system
pressure
and
the
fuel
pressure
regulator
.
NOTE
-
Fuel
pump
removalprocedures
are
given
earlier
under
Fuel
leve¡
sender
(right
side)
and
fuel
pump,
remov-
íng
and
installing
.
Fuel
Pump
Fuse
and
Relay
The
fuel
pump
is
operated
by
a
fuel
pump
relay
located
ín
the
power
distribution
box
.
The
fuel
pump
circuit
is
protected
by
fuse
no
.
18
located
in
the
power
distribution
box
.
See
Fig
8
.
FUEL
PUMP
0013142
Fuel
	
DM
E
PUMP
main
re
ay
	
rel
ay
0
aoo
o
~a
aao
ó
Fig
.
8
.
	
Fuel
pump
relay
location
in
power
distribution
box
.
The
DME
engine
control
module
(ECM)
and
the
DME
main
relay
supply
power
to
the
coi¡
sideof
the
fuel
pump
relay
.
Dur-
ing
starting,
the
fuel
pump
runs
as
long
as
the
ignition
switch
is
in
the
start
position
and
continues
to
run
oncethe
engine
starts
.
If
an
electrical
system
fault
interrupts
power
to
the
fuel
pump,
the
engine
will
notrun
.
Operating
fuel
pump
for
tests
CA
UTION-
Relay
locations
may
vary
.
Use
care
when
identify-
ing
relays
and
when
troubleshooting
the
electrical
system
at
the
fuselrelay
panel
.
The
fuel
pump
re-
¡ay
is
a
four
pin
relay
and
has
a
1.5
mm
2
red
wireat
terminal
30
in
the
relay
socket,
lf
in
doubt,
con-
sult
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
.
NOTE-
Thejumper
wire
shouldbe
1.5
mm2
(14
ga
.)
and
in-
clude
en
in-fine
fuse
holder
with
a16
amp
fuse
.
To
avoid
fuselrelay
panel
damage
fromrepeated
connect-
íng
and
disconnecting,
also
include
a
toggleswitch
.
A
heavy-duty
jumper,
BMW
tool
no
.
613
050,
fs
also
available
from
en
authorized
BMW
dealer
.
0013034,
If
the
pump
does
notrun
with
the
jumper
installed,
the
fault
could
be
in
the
fuel
pump
or
the
wiring
to
the
pump
.
Check
the
pump
and
its
wiring
as
described
below
. 

160-
8
	
FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
UU131
tst5
Fig
.
11
.
Voltage
supply
to
fuel
pump
harness
(black)
connector
being
checked
(arrow)
.
00131ts7
Fig
.
12
.
Test
fuel
pump
for
current
draw
by
attadhing
ammeter
andjumper
wire
as
shown
.
CAUTION-
Do
not
allow
the
test
leads
to
short
to
ground
.
NOTE-
See
600
Electrical
System-General
for
information
on
electricaltests
using
a
digital
multimeter
(DMM)
.
4
.
Run
pump
as
described
in
Operating
fuel
pump
for
tests
.
FUEL
PUMP
5
.
Compare
ammeter
reading
with
specification
listed
in
Table
b
.
Maximum
current
	
5
.0
amps
consumption
FuelDelivery
Tests
Table
b
.
Fuel
Pump
Current
Checking
fuel
delivery
is
a
fundamental
part
of
trouble-
shooting
and
diagnosing
the
DME
system
.
Fuelpressure
di-
rectly
influences
fuel
delivery
.
An
accurate
fuel
pressure
gauge
will
be
needed
to
make
the
tests
.
There
arethree
significant
fuel
delivery
values
to
bemea-
sured
:
"
System
pressure-created
by
the
fuel
pump
and
main-
tained
by
the
pressure
regulator
.
"
Fuel
delivery
volume-created
by
the
fuel
pump
and
af-
fected
by
restrictions,
suchas
clogged
fuel
filter
.
"
Residual
pressure-the
pressure
maintained
in
the
closed
system
after
the
engine
and
fuel
pump
areshut
off
.
Procedures
for
measuring
the
first
two
quantities
arede-
scribed
here
.
Residual
fuel
pressure
is
checked
using
the
procedurede-
tailed
in
130
Fuel
Injection
.
Relieving
fuel
pressure
and
connecting
fuel
pressure
gauge
WARNING
-
"
Gasoline
is
highly
flammable
and
its
vaporsare
explosive
.
Do
not
smoke
or
work
ona
car
near
heaters
or
other
fire
hazards
when
diagnosing
and
repairing
fuel
system
problems
.
Have
a
fire
extinguisher
available
in
case
of
an
emergency
.
"
When
working
onan
open
fuel
system,
wear
suit-
able
hand
protection
.
Prolonged
contact
with
fuel
can
cause
iflnesses
and
skin
disorders
.
CA
UTION-
Cleanliness
is
essential
when
working
withfuel
circuit
components
.
Thoroughly
clean
the
unionsbefore
disconnecting
fuel
fines
To
prevent
fuel
from
spraying
on
a
hotengine,
system
fuel
pressure
should
be
relieved
before
disconnecting
fuel
lines
.
One
method
is
to
tightly
wrap
a
shop
towel
around
a
fuel
line
fit-
ting
and
loosen
or
disconnect
the
fitting
.
Measuring
fuel
pressure
requires
special
tools
.
Earlier
cars
use
pressure
hose
with
clamps
for
fuel
delivery
.
These
can
be
attached
to
a
fuel
pressure
gauge
below
the
intake
manifold
. 

NOTE-
	
NOTE
-
On
1996
and
later
4-cylinder
cars,
use
BMW
special
	
"
Use
BMW
pressure
gauge
Part
No
.
133
060,or
an
tool
13
6051
(hose
with
quick
release
coupling)
toat-
	
equivalent
.
The
fuel
pressure
gauge
should
have
a
tach
pressure
gauge
to
Shraeder
valve
fitting
on
top
of
	
rangeof
0
to
5bar
(0
to
75
psi)
and
mustbe
securely
the
M44
fuel
rail
.
See
Fig
.
13
.
	
connected
to
prevent
it
from
coming
loose
under
pres-
sure
.
u012503a
Fig
.
13
.
Fuel
rail
showing
location
of
Shrader
valve
fitting
on
M44
en-
gine
(arrow)
.
Later
model
6-cylinder
fuel
systems
require
BMW
specíal
tool
16
1
050
to
release
fittings
and
connect
the
fuel
gauge
.
See
Fig
.
14
.
0012699
Fig
.
14
.
Fuel
lines
at
rear
of
íntake
manifold
on
M52
engine
.
Use
BMW
special
tool
16
1
050
to
release
fittings
.
If
the
special
tools
arenot
available,
a
length
offuel
line
and
a
T-fitting
can
be
installed
tothe
inlet
fuel
line
and
connected
to
a
fuel
gauge
.
FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
	
160-
9
"
On
cars
with
6-cylinder
engine,
thetop
left-side
en-
Bine
cover
will
have
to
be
removed
to
access
the
fuel
rail
.
System
pressure,
testing
System
pressure
is
the
pressure
created
by
the
fuel
pump
and
maintained
by
the
pressure
regulator
.
See
Fig
.
15
.
Sys-
tem
pressure
is
not
adjustable
.
1
.
Remove
fuel
tank
filler
cap
.
Fig
.
15
.
Fuel
pressure
regulator
.
Fuel
pressure
deflects
diaphragm
to
retum
fuel
to
tank
when
pressure
reaches
desired
limit
.
CA
UTION-
The
fuel
pump
is
capable
of
developing
a
higher
pressure
than
that
regulated
by
the
pressure
reg-
ulator
.
In
the
event
the
fuel
pump
check
valve
is
faulty
(stuck
closed),
make
sure
the
fuel
pressure
does
not
rise
aboye
6
.0
bar(87
psi)
.
Damage
to
the
fuel
fines
or
fuel
system
components
could
re-
sult
.
2
.
Connect
in-fine
a
Tfitting
and
fuel
pressure
gauge
to
outlet
hose
atfuel
pump
.
FUEL
PUMP