ENGINE
HOOD
Hood,
raising
to
service
position
CA
UTION-
Do
not
switch
on
the
windshield
wipers
wlth
the
engine
hood
raised
.
As
a
precaution,
remove
the
wiper
motor
fuse
.
See
610
Electrical
Compo-
nent
Locations
.
1
.
4-door
models
:
Open
hood
fully
.
Remove
bolt
from
hood
hinge
behind
hood
supports
(left
and
right)
.
Raise
hood
to
service
position
.
See
Fig
.
5
.
2
.
2-door
models
:
Open
hood
fully
.
Fig
.
5
.
Hood
support
bracket
boltto
be
removed
(A)
on
4-door
cars
.
Remove
bolts
at
left
and
right
hinges
.
Swing
bracket
in
direc-
tion
of
arrow
to
raise
hood
into
service
position
.
"
Remove
ground
cable
atright
hood
hinge
.
"
Whilean
assistant
supports
hood,
detach
both
hood
supportsfrom
hood
.
"
Remove
detent
screws
at
back
of
hood
hinges
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
"
Lift
hood
while
pulling
hinge
forward
.
Support
hood
at
higher
position
.
3
.
When
service
work
is
complete,
return
hood
to
lower
position
and
instaf
screws
or
bolts
.
FENDERS,
ENGINE
HOOD
410-
3
Fig
.
6
.
Torx
screw
at
base
of
hood
hinge
(arrow)
.
Hood,
removing
and
installing
0013147
1
.
Raise
hood
.
Where
applicable,
partially
remove
hood
acoustic
insulation
to
access
rear
of
hood
.
See
Fig
.
7
.
Fig
.
7
.
Hood
insulation
retainer
being
pried
out
3
.
Detachgas-charged
hood
supportsfrom
hood
.
CAUTION
-
The
hood
is
heavy
.
Before
removing
the
hood
sup-
ports
or
hood
retainingbolts,
be
sure
to
have
an
assistant
help
support
the
hood
.
0013148
2
.
Disconnect
washer
fluid
hoses
from
washer
nozzles
.
Where
applicable,
disconnect
electrical
harness
con-
nectors
fromheated
nozzles
.
ENGINE
HOOD
0013080
Fig
.
25
.
Reach
through
doorbottom
to
adjust
window
limit
stops
.
Rear
stop
beingadjusted
.
Rear
vent
window
or
vent
latch,
replacing
(2-door
modeis)
1
.
Remove
C-pillar
(rear
roof
pillar)
trim
.
See
Fig
.
26
.
0013069
Fig
.
26
.
C-pillar
trim
shown
removed
.
Peel
off
window
sealing
trím
and
then
unclip
pillar
trim
piece
.
Unplug
interior
light
socket
(ar-
row)
.
2
.
Remove
window
latch
screws
atC-pillar
.
See
Fig
.
27
.
DOOR
WINDows
512-11
0013070
Fig
.
27
.
Rear
vent
latch
screws
on
C-pillar
andon
window
(arrows)
.
3
.
Remove
front
seat
belt
sliding
anchor
trim
at
B-pillar
(door
post),
andremove
anchor
nut
.
See
Fig
.
28
.
Fig
.
28
.
B-pillar
seat
belt
anchor
trim
(arrow)
.
5
.
Remove
seat
belt
sliding
anchor
.
See
Fig
.
29
.
úulzoiz
4
.
PA
off
sliding
anchor
adjustíng
knob
.
Partially
pull
away
door
edge
and
vent
window
trimstrips
and
re-
move
top
B-pillar
plastic
trim
.
6
.
While
supporting
window,
remove
its
B-pillar
mounting
fasteners
.
See
Fig
.
30
.
7
.
Installation
is
reverseof
removal
.
Keep
in
mind
the
fol-
lowing
:
"
Plastic
sealing
washers
mustbe
installed
between
glass
and
body
on
forward
glass
mounting
studs
.
"
Reinstall
sealing
washers
on
both
sides
of
glass
at
rear
latch
attachment
.
WINDOW
SERVICE,
2-DOOR
MODELS
Dashboard,
removing
and
installing
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
and
cover
terminal
with
insulating
material
.
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautionsgiven
at
the
front
of
this
manual
onpage
vi¡¡
.
2
.
Remove
center
console
as
described
earlier
.
3
.
Remove
glove
compartment
as
described
earlier
.
4
.
Remove
lower
left
dash
trim
piece
as
described
above
.
Remove
lower
right
dash
trim
panel
.
See
Fig
.
4
.
Fig
.
4
.
Lower
right
dash
trim
piece
retaining
screw
(arrow)
.
WARNING
-
Store
the
removed
airbags
in
a
safe
place
.
Position
the
airbags
facing
up
.
8
.
Remove
instrument
cluster
.
See
620
Instruments
.
5
.
Remove
driver
and
passenger
airbags
.
See
721
Air-
bag
System
(SRS)
.
6
.
Remove
steering
wheel
.
See
320
Steering
and
Wheel
Alignment
.
INTERIOR
TRIM
513-
3
Fig
.
5
.
Driver
side
knee
bolster
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.
9
.
Remove
headlight
switch
.
Remove
turn
signal
and
windshield
wiper/washer
stalk
switches
.
See612
Switches
and
Electrical
Accessories
.
10
.
Remove
A/C
control
head
and
module
.
See
640
Heat-ing
and
Air
Conditioning
.
11
.
Remove
radio
.
See650
Radio
.
12
.
Remove
A-pillar
(windshield
pillar)
trim
on
left
and
right
sides
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
UU13156
Fig
.
6
.
A-pillar
(windshield
pillar)
trim
removal
.
Right
side
shown,
left
7
.
Remove
driver
side
knee
bolster
.
See
Fig
.
5
.
is
similar
.
DASHBOARD
610-4
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
--J
L
Windshield
washertank
&
pump
Fig
.
7
.
E36
engine
compartment
layout
.
M42
engine
compartment
shown
.
-,x
0013204
Fig
.
8
.
Control
modules
under
right
sideof
dash
.
Glove
compart-
ment
has
been
removed
.
For
module
identification,
see
Fig
.
9
.
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
RSP
'I
4
ABS
Main
engine
Power
hydraulic
harness
distribution
control
unit
connector
I
box
oe
1
.
SRS
(Airbag)
control
module
(through
1993)
2
.
ABS/ASC+T
control
module
(as
applicable)
3
.
Central
locking
module
(through
1993)
4
.
Anti-theft
alarm
module
or
ZKE
IV
control
module
(from
1994)5
.
Rear
window
blower
relay
(convertible
models)6
.
Horn
relay
7
.
Wiper/washer
module
8
.
Rear
power
window
relay
(four-door
models)9
.
Luggage
compartment
lid
lock
relay
(convertible)
10
.
Cruise
control
module
EWS
II
control
module
(from
Jan
.
1995)
RSP
:
Right
splice
panel
0013215
Fig
.
9
.
Identificationof
control
modules
under
right
side
of
dash
.
Module
utilízation
varies
byyear
andmodel
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
610-20
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Fuses
31-46
o_
~oomoo
ommmo~
8
I
15A
I
Horn
Fuses21-30
Fuses
1-20
Fuse
positions
1-46
in
front
power
distribution
box
Table
b
.
1992
E36
Fuse
Positions
Fuse
1
Rating
1
Protected
Circuit
1
1
30A
1
Power
sunroof
(see
also
fuse
13)
2
I
I
Not
used
3
1
30A
1
Headlight
washer
(a
El
1
:1
El
4
1
15A
1
Heated
seats
(see
also
fuse
23)
5
1
30A
1
Power
seats
(see
also
fuse
40)
6
1
20A
1
Rear
window
defogger
(see
also
fuse
23)
7
5A
~
Anti-theft
system
(Alpine)
(see
also
fuse
43)
Central
locking
(ZVM
II)
(see
also
f
use
35,43)
9
(
20A
1
Sound
system
(see
also
fuse
44)
10
1
30A
1
ABS
(see
also
f
use
21,
27,
38,
46)
11
7
.5A
Crash
control
module
(seealso
fuse
12,25,
29,34)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
12,15,22,23,
25,29,
30)
On-BoardComputer
(seealsofuse
12,
23,27,31,
33,37,
45,
46)
12
7
.5A
Crash
control
module
(see
also
f
use
11,
25,
29,34)
Headlights/foglights
(seealsofuse
11,15,
22,
23,25,
29,
30)
On-BoardComputer
(see
also
fuse
11,
23,27,
31,33,
37,45,
46)
13
5A
Power
sunroof
(see
also
fuse
1)
Power
windows
(see
also
f
use
14)
14
j
30A
1
Power
windows
(see
also
fuse
13)
15
5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,22,
23,
25,29,
30)
16
5A
~
Engine
control
module
(seealsofuse
28)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
20,
23,
31,37,
39,
41)
17
I
I
Notused
FUSE
POSITION
TABLES
0013034
Table
b
.
1992
E36
Fuse
Positions
Fuse
Rating
Protected
Circult
18
1
15A
1
Fuel
pump
19
j
15A
1
Park
ventilation
(see
also
fuse
20)
20
30A
~
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,23,31,37,39,
41)
Park
ventilation
(see
also
f
use
19)
21
1
5A
{
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,27,
38,46)
22
5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
f
use
11,12,15,
23,
25,29,
30)
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
fuse
25,33,
37)
Park/taillights
(seealsofuse
33,
37)
23
5A
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
27,
31,
45,
46)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,22,25,
29,30)
Heated
seats
(seealsofuse
4)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,20,31,37,39,
41)
Instrument
cluster
(see
also
fuse
27,31,
46)
On-Board
Computer
(seealso
fuse
11,
12,
27,31,
33,
37,45,
46)
Rear
window
defogger
(see
alsofuse
6)
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(seealsofuse
34)
24
I
10A
I
Power
mirrors
25
5A
Crash
control
module
(see
also
f
use
11,12,
29,34)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,22,23,29,
30)
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
fuse
22,
33,
37)
26
15A
~
Back-up
lights
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(seealsofuse
28,46)
27
5A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,38,
46)
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,
31,
45,46)
Instrument
cluster
(see
also
fuse
23,
31,46)
On-BoardComputer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,23,
31,
33,37,45,
46)
28
5A
Cruise
control
(see
alsofuse
46)
Engine
control
module
(see
alsofuse
16)
Starting
system
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
also
f
use
26,
46)
29
7
.5A
Crash
control
module
(see
also
fuse
11,12,
25,34)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,22,23,
25,
30)
30
7
.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
15,22,23,
25)
31
5A
Multi-function
clock
(see
alsofuse
23,27,
45,46)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,
23,
37,39,
41)
Instrument
cluster
(seealso
fuse
23,
27,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
f
use
11,12,23,27,
33,
37,45,
46)
Table
b
.
1992
E36
Fuse
Positions
Table
b
.
1992
E36
Fuse
Positions
Fuse
Rating
Protected
Circuit
32
30A
Glove
compartment
light/cassette
compartmenVashtray
light/charging
socket/cigar
lighter
(see
also
fuse
33,37,
44)
33
10A
Cellular
telephone
(seealsofuse
43)
Glove
compartment
light/cassette
compartment/ashtray
IighUcharging
sockeUcigar
lighter
(seealsofuse
32,
37,
44)
Interiorlights
(also
see
fuse
43)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(see
also
f
use
37)
Instrument
íllumination
(see
also
fuse
22,25,
37)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,23,27,31,37,45,
46)
Park/taillights
(seealso
fuse
22,
37)
34
15A
~
Crash
control
module
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
25,29)
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(seealsofuse
23)
35
1
25A
j
Central
locking
(ZVM
II)
(see
alsofuse
7,
43)
36
1
30A
1
Wiper/washer
(seealsofuse
37,44,
45)
37
10A
Glove
compartment
IighUcassette
compartmenVashtray
light/charging
socket/cigar
lighter
(see
also
fuse
32,33,
44)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,
20,23,31,
39,41)
Instrument
illumination
(see
also
fuse
22,25,
33)
License
plate/luggage
compartment
lights
(see
also
fuse
33)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,23,27,31,33,45,
46)
Park/taillights
(see
alsofuse
22,
33)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,
44,
45)
38
1
30A
1
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,27,
46)
39
7
.5A
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,20,
23,
31,37,
41)
40
1
30A
1
Power
seats
(see
also
fuse
5)
41
30A
~
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,20,23,
31,
37,
39)
Radiator
auxiliary
fan
42
I
7
.5A
I
Not
used
43
5A
Anti-theft
system
(Alpine)
(see
also
fuse
7)
Cellular
telephone
(seealsofuse
33)
Centrallocking
(ZVM
II)
(see
also
f
use
7,
35)
Interiorlights
(also
see
fuse
33)
44
15A
Glove
compartment
light/cassette
compartmenVashtray
light/charging
sockeUcigar
lighter
(see
also
fuse
32,
33,
37)
Sound
system
(see
also
fuse
9)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,37,
45)
45
7
.5A
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
23,
27,
31,
46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,
23,
27,31,33,
37,46)
Wiper/washer
(see
also
fuse
36,37,
44)
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
610-21
Fuse
Rating
Protected
Circuít
46
15A
ABS
(see
also
fuse
10,21,27,
38)
Brake
lights
Multi-function
clock
(seealso
fuse
23,27,31,
45)
Cruise
control
(see
also
fuse
28)
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
also
f
use
26,
28)
Instrument
cluster
(seealsofuse
23,
27,31)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
f
use
11,12,
23,
27,31,33,
37,45)
WARNING
-
Fuse
designations
and
locations
are
subject
to
change,
and
may
vary
from
car
tocar,
depending
on
options
.
If
questions
arise,
please
remember
that
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
is
the
best
source
for
the
most
accurate
and
up-to-date
information
.
FOSE
POSITION
TABLES
610-22
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Fuses
31-46
Ylililll
milililil
Fuses
21-30
Fuse
positions
1-46
in
front
Power
distribution
box
Table
c
.
1993
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
1
Rating
j
Protected
Circuit
1
I
30A
I
Powersunroof
2
I
I
Not
used
Fuses
1-20
3
1
30A
1
Headlight
washer
4
1
15A
1
Heated
seats
(see
also
fuse
23)
5
1
30A
1
Power
seats
(see
also
fuse
40)
0013034
6
1
20A
1
Rear
window
defogger
(see
also
fuse
23)
5A
1
Central
locking
(ZVM)
(see
also
f
use
35,
43)
8
15A
Anti-theft
(Alpine)
(seealsofuse
43)
Horn
9
1
20A
1
Sound
system
(seealsofuse
44)
10
1
30A
1
ABS
(see
alsofuse
21,
27,
38,
46)
11
7.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
12,15,23,25,29,
30)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
12,23,27,31,33,37,
45,46)
12
7.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,15,23,25,29,
30)
On-Board
Computer
(seealsofuse
11,
23,27,31,33,
37,
45,
46)
13
I
5A
I
Not
used
14
1
30A
1
Powerwindows
(see
also
fuse
33)
15
5A
Headlights/foglights
(seealsofuse
11,
12,
23,25,29,
30)
16
5A
~
Engine
control
module
(see
also
f
use28)
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
20,
23,31,
37,39,
41)
17
I
I
Notused
18
1
15A
1
Fuel
pump
19
I
15A
I
Notused
20
30A
~
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,
23,
31,37,39,
41)
Park
ventilation
FUSE
POSITION
TABLES
Tablec
.
1993
E36
Fuse
Positions
fuse
Rating
Protected
Circuit
21
1
5A
1
ABS
(seealsofuse
10,27,38,
46)
22
5A
~
Instrument
illumination
(seealsoPuse
25,
33,
37)
Park/taillights
(see
alsofuse
33,37)
23
5A
Multi-function
clock
(see
also
fuse
27,
31,
45,46)
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
f
use
11,12,
15,
25,
29,
30)
Heated
seats
(seealsofuse
4)
Heating
andA/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
alsofuse
16,
20,
31,37,
39,41)
Instrument
cluster
(seealsofuse
27,31,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
27,
31,33,
37,45,46)
Rear
window
defogger
(see
also
fuse
6)
Turn
signals/hazard
lights
(seealso
f
use
34)
24
I
10A
I
Power
mirrors
25
5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,12,15,23,
29,
30)
Instrument
illumination
(seealso
fuse
22,33,
37)
26
10A
~
Back-up
lights
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
also
f
use
28,
46)
27
5A
ABS
(see
also
f
use
10,21,
38,46)
Multi4unctionclock
(see
also
f
use
23,31,45,
46)
Instrument
cluster
(seealsofuse
23,31,
46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
fuse
11,12,
23,
31,33,37,
45,
46)
28
5A
Cruise
control
(see
alsofuse
46)
Engine
control
module
(see
also
fuse
16)
Starting
system
Electronic
transmission
control
(A4S
310R)
(see
alsofuse
26,46)
29
7
.5A
Headlights/foglights
(see
also
fuse
11,
12,
15,23,
25,30)
30
7.5A
Headlights/foglights
(seealso
fuse
11,
12,
15,23,
25)
31
5A
Multi-function
clock
(seealsofuse
23,
27,
45,
46)
Heating
and
A/C
(IHKR
E36)(see
also
fuse
16,
20,23,
37,39,
41)
Instrument
cluster
(seealsofuse
23,
27,46)
On-Board
Computer
(see
also
f
use
11,12,23,
27,33,
37,45,
46)
32
30A
Glove
compariment
light/cassette
compartment/ashtray
light/charging
socket/cigar
lighter
(seealsofuse
33,
37,
44)