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Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
4 Working underneath car, pinch off supply and return fuel hos-
es (arrows), then disconnect hoses from rigid metal lines.
- Remove right rear wheel and wheel housing splash shield.
4 Worlting at right rear wheel housing, loosen hose clamp
(arrow) and disconnect filler pipe from tank.
- Support tank from below. Remove tank strap mounting bolts.
Lower and remove tank, disconnecting right side vent and
other
hoses/electrical connectors as necessary.
Always use new seals, gaskets, O-rings, and hose clamps.
lnspect hoses and replace any that are chafed,
dr~ed out or
cracked.
lnspect heat shield and replace if corroded.
Inspect rubber buffers and
hers on fuel tank, support
straps and on underside of body. Replace rubber parts that
are hardened or damaged.
- After finishing repairs but before starting engine, fill fuel tank
with at least
5 liters (1.5 gallons) of fuel.
CAUTlOI+
The fuelpump will be damaged if run without fuel.
* If the filler neck has been removed from the body, be
sure to reattach the
neck grounding screw (where ap-
plicable). Check electrical resistance between the
ground tab and wheel
hub. The resistance should be
no
hiaher than 0.6f2
Tightening torques
Fuel tank to body 23 Nm (17 ft-lb)
Hose clamp
8 -13 mm dia. 2 Nm (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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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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176 Radiator and Cooling System
General ........................... .I7 0.2
Special tools
........................ .I7 0.2
Cooling system overview
(M52 TU shown. others similar) ......... .I7 0.3
Coolant pump
....................... .I7 0.3
Thermostat
......................... .I7 0.3
Mechanical thermostat (M52 engine)
..... .I7 0.4
Electrically heated thermostat
.......... .I7 0.4
Radiator and expansion tank
........... .I7 0.4
Mechanical cooling fan with viscous clutch
.I7 0.4
Electric (auxiliary) cooling fan ........... .I7 0.4
Transmission fluid heat exchanger
....... .I7 0.5
Warnings and cautions
................ .I7 0.7
Troubleshooting ................... .I7 0.7
Cooling system inspection
............. .I7 0.8
Cooling system pressure test
........... .I7 0.9
Combustion chamber leak test
......... .I7 0.10
Thermostat
........................ .I7 0.1 0
Cooling System Service ........... 170-10
Coolant. draining and filling
(6-cylinder models)
.................. 170-1 0
Coolant. draining and filling (V-8 models)
. 170-12
Cooling system. bleeding
............. 170-14
Mechanical (viscous clutch) cooling fan.
removing and installing
............... 170-14
Electric cooling fan.
removing and installing
............... 170-15
Thermostat. removing and installing
(M52engine) ....................... 170-16
Thermostat. removing and installing
(M52 TU or M54 engine) .............. 170-17
Thermostat. removing and installing (V-8 models)
....................... 170-1 8
Coolant pump. replacing (6-cylinder models)
.................. 170-1 9
Coolant pump. replacing (V-8 models) ... 170-20
Radiator. removing and installing
....... 170-22
Expansion tank. removing and
installing . . 170-24
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Cooling system overview
(M52 TU shown, others similar)
Coolant pump
A centrifugal coolant pump is mounted to the front of the en-
gine. The belt-driven pump circulates coolant through the
system whenever the engine is running.
Thermostat
Two types of thermostats are used in the cars covered by this
manual. 6-cylinder models built up to
911 998 (M52 engine)
use a conventional mechanical thermostat. All
V-8 models
and 6-cylinder models from
911998 use an electrically heated
thermostat.
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I Radiator and Cooling System
Mechanical thermostat
(M52 engine)
4 The mechanical thermostat relies on coolant temperature to
operate. While coolant is cold, it remains closed, and circu-
lating coolant bypasses the radiator for rapid engine warm
up. At higher coolant temperature, the thermostat progres-
sively opens to allow coolant flow through the radiator, thus
controlling engine temperature. Port
A restricts coolant flow
from radiator, and port
B restricts coolant flow to radiator.
Electrically heated thermostat
4 The electrically heated thermostat is DME map-controlled.
The engine control module (ECM) activates the thermostat to
maintain engine coolant temperature within a narrow range.
In case of failure of the electronics, the mechanical function of
the thermostat acts as a fail-safe.
Radiator and expansion tank
The radiator is a crossflow design. An expansion tank pro-
vides for coolant expansion at higher temperatures and easy
monitoring of the coolant level.
On cars with automatic transmission, ATF is circulated
through an additional heat exchanger (ATF cooler).
Mechanical cooling fan with viscous clutch
The mechanical cooling fan is belt-driven via a viscous fluid
coupling (clutch) attached to the front of the coolant pump.
The fan clutch controls the speed of the fan based on the tem-
perature of the air flowing through the radiator core.
Electric (auxiliary) cooling fan
The electric cooling fan is mounted on the bumper side of the
radiator.
In models manufactured up to
911 998 (M52 or 1997 M62 en-
gine), the electric cooling fan is controlled by a dual tempera-
ture fan switch mounted in the side of the radiator.
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I Radiator and Cooling System
Common cooling system faults can be grouped into one of 4
categories:
Cooling system
lealts
Poor coolant circulation
Radiator cooling fan faults
Electrical/electronic faults
Cooling system inspection
- Check that coolant pump drive belt tensioner is functioning
properly and that belt tension is correct. Belt tensioner sys-
tems for the different models are shown in
020 Maintenance.
- Check condition of coolant pump drive belt.
- Checlc coolant hoses for cracks or softness. Checlc clamps
for looseness. Check coolant level and check for evidence of
coolant
lealts from engine.
- Check that radiator fins are not blocked with dirt or debris.
Clean radiator using low-pressure water or compressed air.
Blow outward, from engine side out.
- To check coolant pump:
Remove mechanical cooling fan. See Mechanical
(vis.
cous clutch) cooling fan, removing and installing.
Remove drive belt from coolant pump pulley. See
020
Maintenance.
Firmly grasp opposite sides of pulley and check for play in
all directions.
Spin pulley and check that shaft runs smoothly without
play.
NOTE-
The coolant provides lubrication for the pump shaft, so an oc-
casional drop of coolant
lealing from the pump is acceptable.
If coolant drips steadily from the vent hole, replace the pump.
- At normal engine operating temperature, cooling system is
pressurized. This raises boiling point of coolant.
Leaks may
prevent system from becoming pressurized. If visual evi-
dence is inconclusive, pressure test cooling system as de-
scribed later to help pinpoint hard-to-find leaks.
- If cooling system is full of coolant and holds pressure:
- Use an appropriate scan tool to interrogate engine control
module (ECM) for radiator fan or DME control circuit faults.
Checlc for loose or worn drive belt.
0 Test for failed thermostat or coolant pump impeller. Some
pumps may be fitted with plastic impellers.
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Remove rubber trim strip between top of shroud and radiator.
Using 32 mm wrench
(BMW special tool 11 5 040) on fan
clutch nut (arrow), turn wrench in a clockwise direction
(working from front of car) while counterholding pulley with
BMW special tool
11 5 030. Spin fan off coolant pump.
NOTE-
The radiator cooling fan nut (32 mm wrench) has left-hand
threads.
Unclip AUC (air quality) sensor from shroud,
M54 engine: Disconnect auxiliary coolant pump from base of
fan shroud.
Lift fan and shroud together out of engine compartment.
To replace fan clutch, remove fan mounting bolts and sepa-
rate viscous clutch from fan.
Installation is reverse of removal.
Tightening
torques
Clutch nut to pump
Without
BMW tool 11 5 040 40 Nm (29 ft-lb)
With BMW tool 11 5 040 30 Nm
(22 ft-lb)
Fan to viscous clutch 10 Nm (89 in-lb)
Electric cooling fan, removing and
installing
The electric cooling fan is mounted behind the front bumper,
in front of the
A/C condenser.
- Remove front bumper. See 510 Exterior Trim, Bumpers.
- Remove left and right headlights. See 630 Lights,
- Where applicable, detach horizontal air ducts behind front
bumper and fold to side.
- Disconnect fan electrical connector on right side of radiator
shroud and lay aside.
- Detach wire loom from air duct in front of cooling fan
- Pry out expansion rivets holding air duct. Slide air duct down-
ward to remove.