1997 BMW 540i engine removal

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I Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
- Expose right side access cover:
Peel forward lip of carpet.
Release rubber grommet from center of access cover insu-
lation.
Peel back insulation at
perforations to expose fuel tank ac-
cess cover.
Remove right side cover to expose electrical harness con-
nector.
WARNING -
Fuel may be spilled. Do not smolce or work near heaters or
other fire hazards.
When disconnecting fuel hose, wrap shop rag around
end of hose to prevent spray of fuel under pressure.
Remove
tank sending unit:
Release electrical harness by sliding lock back, then lifting
off connector.
a Disconnect hose (arrow).
Unscrew threaded collar from fuel
pumpifuel level sender.
NOTE-
BMW special spanner 16 1 020 should be used to remove
and install the threaded collar. Damage to the collar may re-
sult if the special tool is not used.
Slowly withdraw assembly from tank, allowing fuel to drain
off. If necessary, push level sender arm toward sending
unit to facilitate removal.
CAUTION-
Do not bend fuel level sender arm.
To remove fuel pump, press locking tabs (arrows) towards
pump body.
Lifl out pump, using care not to damage hoses.

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4 Remove tank sending unit:
Disconnect electrical harness connector.
Disconnect hose (arrow).
- Unscrew threaded collar from fuel level sender.
NOTE-
BMW special spanner 16 1 020 should be used to remove
and install the threaded collar. Damage to the collar may
result if the special tool is not used.
Slowly withdraw assembly from tank, allowing fuel to drain
off. If necessary, push level sender arm toward sending
unit to facilitate removal.
CA UTIOW-
Do not bend fuel level sender arm.
4 Once level sensor unit has been lifted partially out of tank,
disconnect tank siphon hose by pressing tabs (arrows).
- Installation is reverse of removal
Attach tank siphon hose to sender unit firmly.
Use new sealing ring at tank collar.
. Be sure that fuel sender float points in same direction as
during removal.
- Reconnect harness connector.
Fill tank and
check for leaks by running engine.
CAUTION-
After finishing repairs but before starting engine, be sure
there is at least
5 liters (1.5gallons) of fuel in tan/(. The fuel
pump will be damaged if run without fuel.
Tightening
torque
Tank collar loclting rlng to tanlt 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) -

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7 .- A Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
Siphon pump, removing and installing
The fuel compensating siphon pump equalizes fuel level
between the two fuel tank lobes.
- Drain fuel tank as described later,
WARNING -
Fuel may be spilled. Do not smoke or work near heaters or
other fire hazards.
- Remove left and right fuel level sensors and fuel pump as
described earlier.
4 Once left side level sensor unit has been lifted partially out
of tank, disconnect tank siphon hose by pressing tabs
(arrows).
- The tank lobe siphon pump is held to baffle in bottom of right
tank lobe. Release retainer and lift out pump.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
Attach siphon pump to right side baffle.
Attach tank siphon hose to left sender unit firmly.
Use new sealing ring at tank collars
Be sure that fuel sender floats point in same direction as
during removal.
Reconnect harness connectors.
. Before starting engine, fill fuel tank with at least 5 liters
(1.5 gallons) of fuel.
Check for
leaks by running engine.
Afler finishing repairs but before starting engine, be sure

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Fuel expansion tank, removing
and installing
- Raise rear end of car and support safely.
CA U TIOG
Make sure the car is stable and well supported at all times.
Use a professional automotive lift
orjack stands designed for
the
ouroose. A floor iack is not adequate support
- Remove left rear wheel and wheel housing inner shield.
4 Remove plastic nut (A) and disconnect hose (B).
4 Tilt vent tank down and loosen or cut off hose clamps
(arrows). Pull hoses off fittings.
- Release vacuum line loclting clips and remove tank
- Installation is reverse of removal. Use new hose clamps.
Tightening torques
Hose clamp 8 - 13 mm dia. 2 Nrn (18 in-lb)
Hose clamp 13 - 16 mm dia. 3 Nm (27 in-lb)
Hose clamp
42 - 48 mm dia. 4 Nm (36 in-lb)

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Activated carbon canister I fuel tank leak
detection unit
(LDP or DMTL), removing . . -
and installing
- Raise rear end of car and support safely.
CAUTION-
Make sure the car is stable and well supported at all times.
Use a professional automotive lift
orjack stands designed for
the purpose.
A floor jack is not adequate support.
- Remove left rear wheel and inner fender panel
Remove carbon canisterlfuel tank leak detection unit
(V-8 model shown):
Disconnect electrical harness connector
(A) from fuel tank
leak detection unit.
Pinch and remove quick-disconnect fittings at intake line to
air filter housing
(5) and hose to expansion tank (C).
* Remove mounting clamp and lower canister with fuel tank
leak detection unit.
Installation is reverse of removal.
Tightening
torques
Hose clamp 8 - 13 mm dia. 2 Nrn (18 in-lb)
Hose clamp
13 - 16 rnm dia 3 Nm (27 in-lb)
Running losses (312-way) valve,
removing and installing
The running losses (312-way) valve is located under the car
beneath the driver's seat, just ahead of the fuel filter. A protec-
tive covershieldsfuel system components from road hazards
and dirt.
The engine control module
(ECM) controls the operation of
the 312-way valve (pulse-width modulated). On engine start
up, the valve solenoid is energized for 20 seconds in order to
supply full fuel volume to the fuel rail.
After20 seconds, the
solenoid is deactivated and sprung closed (the bypass is
opened). This reduces the amount of fuel circulating through
the fuel rail and diverts the excess to return to the fuel tank
through the fuel pressure regulator.
The fuel injectors are supplied with pressurized fuel, but ex-
cess fuel is diverted to the fuel tank without first passing
through the fuel rail. This prevents the excess fuel from ab-
sorbing heat in the engine compartment, thus lowering the
temperature and amount of vaporization in the fuel tank.

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Fuel Tank and Fuel pump1
The 312-way valve is also activated briefly if an engine misfire
is detected. This provides full fuel flow through the fuel rail to
determine if the misfire was caused by a lean fuel condition.
The valve is monitored by the ECM forfaults.
- Using BMW or compatible scan tool, read out fault memory.
See
OBD On-Board Diagnostics.
- Turn off ignition.
- Raise car and support safely.
CA UTIOW
Male sure the car is stable and well suppodedat all times.
Use a professional automotive lift
orjack stands designed for
the purpose.
A floor jack is not adequate support.
- Worlting under car beneath driver's seat, remove protective
panel from fuel filter and 312-way valve.
- Clamp off fuel lines at 312-way valve.
4 To remove 312-way valve (V-8 model shown):
Disconnect electrical harness connector
(A) from valve.
Remove vacuum hose
(B) from fuel pressure regulator.
* Remove hose clamps (arrows) and disconnect fuel lines.
Remove
M6 mounting nuts and lower 312-way valve.
WARNING-
Fuel will be spilled. Use shop rags to capture fuelas fuellines
are disconnected. Do not
smoke or work near heaters or oth-
er fire hazards.
- Installation is reverse of removal. Use new hose clamps
NOTE-
Install protective cover and seals correctly to keep moisture
and road dirt out of underbody fuel system components.
Tightening torques Hose clamps
8 - 13 mm dia.
2 Nm (18 in-lb)
Hose clamps
10 - 16 mm dia.
2 Nm (18 in-lb)
Hose clamps
18 mm dia. 3 Nm (27 in-lb)
Hose clamps 42
- 48 mm dia. 4 Nm 136 in-ib)

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I Radiator and Cooling System
This section covers component repair information for the en-
gine cooling system.
Heater core replacement is covered in
640 Heating and Air
Conditioning.
Special tools
Special tools are necessaryfor belt-driven fan clutch removal
and also for pressure testing the cooling system.
4 Cooling fan counterhold wrench
(Tool No. BMW
11 5 030)
4 Cooling fan wrench
(Tool No. BMW
11 5 040)
< Expansion tank cap test adaptor
(Tool No.
BMW 17 0 007)
17 0 002 4 Cooling system pressure tester set
1 17 o 005 (Tool No. BMW 17 0 OOZi17 0 005)

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Warnings and cautions
Obse~e the following warnings and cautions when worlting
on the cooling system.
WARNING -
. At normal operating temperature the cooling system is
pressurized. Allow the system to cool as long as possible
before opening (a minimum of one hour), then release the
cap slowly to allow safe release ofpressure.
a Releasing the coolant system pressure lowers the cool-
ant boilingpoint and the coolant may boil suddenly. Use
1 heavy and wear eye and face protection to
guard against scalding.
Use extreme care when draining and disposing of en-
gine coolant. Coolant is poisonous and lethal to hu-
mans andpets. Pets are attracted to coolant because
of its sweet smell and taste. Seek medical attention im-
mediately if coolant is ingested.
CAUTIOG
Avoid adding cold water to the coolant while the engine is
hot or overheated. If it is necessary to add coolant to a
hol
system, do so only with the engine running and coolanl
pump turning.
To avoid excess silicate gel precipitation in the cooling
system and loss of cooling capacity, use BMW coolant
or equivalent low silicate antifreeze.
a If oil enters the cooling system, the radiator, expansion
tank and heating circuit must be flushed with cleaning
agent. BMW recommends removal of the radiator and
expansion
tank to flush.
When
worlcing on the cooling system, cover the alter-
nator to protect it against coolant drips.
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery dis-
connection cautions given in
001 General Warnings
and Cautions.
Begin the diagnosis of cooling system problems with a thor-
ough visual inspection.
If no visual faults are found, it is rec-
ommend that the engine control module (ECM) fault memory
be checked for stored diagnostic trouble codes
(DTCs) using
BMW scan tool
DlSplus or equivalent.