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-
1
0
FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
3
.
Operate
fuel
pump
as
described
earlier
under
Operat-
ing
fuel
pump
for
tests
.
Check
that
fuel
pressure
cor-
responds
to
specifications
listed
in
Table
c
.
"
If
system
pressure
is
low,
repeat
test
whilegradually
pinching
off
return
hose
.
Pressure
should
rise
rapidly
.
If
not,fuel
pump
is
most
likely
faulty
.
"
If
system
pressure
is
too
high,
check
return
line
from
pressure
regulator
to
tank
.
Check
for
kinks
in
hose
.
Blow
compressed
air
through
line
to
check
for
block-
ages
.
If
no
faulty
canbe
found,
pressure
regulator
is
most
likely
faulty
.
See
130
Fuel
Injection
for
testing
and
replacementprocedures
.
Table
c
.
Fuel
Pressure
Specifications
Engine
1
Fuel
pressure
4-cylinder
M42/M44
3
.0
:e
0
.06
bar(43
.5
±0
.9
psi)
6-cylinder
M50/S50US
3
.0
:j-
0
.06bar(43
.5
t0
.9
psi)
M52/S52US
3
.5
t
0
.06
bar
(51
t0
.9psi)
CA
UTION-
Do
not
use
compressed
air
above
40
psi
to
blow
out
fines
or
components
.
Interna¡
damage
to
com-
ponents
may
result
.
4
.
When
finished,
disconnect
pressure
gauge
.
FUEL
PUMP
Fuel
delivery
volume,
testing
1
.
Disconnect
return
line
from
fuel
rail
in
engine
compart-
ment
.
2
.
Connect
a
length
of
hose
to
fitting
on
fuel
rail
and
place
open
end
of
hose
in
a
suitable
container
for
catching
fuel
(2-quart
capacity)
.
3
.
Run
fuel
pump
for
exactly
30
seconds
as
described
earlier
under
Operating
fuel
pump
for
tests
and
mea-
sure
fuel
collected
.
Refer
to
Table
d
.
WARNING-
Table
d
.
Fuel
Pump
Delivery
Specifications
Fuel
under
pressure
is
present
duringthe
test
.
Use
I
Engine
Delivery
rate
(30
seconds
@
12V)
hose
clamps
at
all
connections
.
4-cylinder
M42/M44
0
.875
fter
(0
.93
qt)
6-cylinder
M50/S50US
0
.875
fter(0
.93
qt)
M52/S52US
~
1
.12
liter
(1
.16
qt)
4
.
When
finished
testing,
reconnect
fuel
line
.
Tighten
all
hose
clamps
.
NOTE-
It
is
common
practice
to
replace
the
fuel
filter
any
time
the
fuel
pump
unit
is
replaced
.
