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Airbag System (SRS)~
MRS control module, replacing
- Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery and cover nega-
tive terminal with insulating material.
CAUTIOI\C
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nection cautionsgiven in001 General Warnings and
Cau-
tions.
- Remove center console between front seats. See 513 lnteri-
or Trim.
Remove module mounting nuts (arrows) and lift up control
module. Disconnect electrical harness connector.
Installation is reverse of removal.
Be sure that MRS control module ground cable is attached
to the module mounting stud.
Side-impact crash sensor, removing and
installing
- Make sure ignition key is OFF.
- Remove front seat. See 520 Seats.
Remove plastic door sill trim by lifting to release clips at one
end, then sliding off. Fold up carpet towards rear seat floor. If
necessary, remove floor level heater duct.
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721 -8
(Airbag System (SRS)
4 Remove electrical harness connector from crash sensor (A).
Remove sensor retaining screws (6) and remove sensor.
Note direction of sensor before removing.
- Installation is reverse of removal,
NOTE -
Arrow on sensor must point to door sill.
Driver airbag, removing and installing
- Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery and cover nega-
tive terminal with insulating material.
WARNING-
After disconnecting the batter)! wait 5 seconds before begin-
ning work on
airbag components.
CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the batter)! read the battery discon-
nection cautionsgiven
in001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
4 Multifunction (MFL) steering wheel:
. Working behind steering wheel, completely loosen Torx
screws
(T30) while holding airbag in place.
Support
airbag unit to prevent it from falling out.
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721 -9
Airbaq System ~SRS)~
4 Sport steering wheel:
Insert screwdriver through opening in rear of steering
wheel and push against spring tension to release
airbag
unit lock.
Repeat procedure on other side of steering wheel.
Lift off
airbag unit and detach electrical harness connec-
tors.
WARNING-
Store the removedairbag unit with the horn pad facing up.
If stored facing down, accidental deployment could propel
it violently into the air, causing injury.
Once an
airbag is removed, the car must not be driven.
Do not connect the battery with the
airbag disconnect-
ed. A fault code will be stored, setting off the
airbag in-
dicator light Special tools are needed to reset the fault
memory
Once the
airbag unit is installed and all other service
procedures have been completed, start the engine and
check that the
airbag indicator light goes out. If the in-
dicator light stays on, the
airbag system will not func-
tion as designed. Have the system diagnosed and
repaired by an authorized
BMW dealer.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
MFL steering wheel: Torque airbag using specification list-
ed below.
- Sport steering wheel: Press airbag unit mounting pins into
spring
loclts in steering wheel until they snap in firmly.
CAUTION--
Do notpinch airbag harness in center of steering wheel when
installino
airbaa.
Tightening torque
Airbao to steerino wheel IMFL) 8 Nm (71 in-lb)
Passenger airbag, removing and installing
- Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery and cover nega-
tive terminal with insulating material.
--
WARNING -
After disconnecting the batteg wait 5 seconds before begin-
nina work on airbaa components.
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nection cautionsgiven in001 General Warnings and
Cau-
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721 -1 0
/Airbag System (SRS)
4 Pry up cover from top of passenger side airbag on dash-
board.
4 Remove airbag mounting bolts (arrows)
- Lift airbag and disconnect electrical harness connector. Re-
move
airbag.
WARNING-
Store the removed airbag unit with the soft pad facing up. If
stored facing down, accidental deployment could propel it vi-
olentlv into the
ail: causino inium
- Installation is reverse of removal. Make sure wiring harness
is not pinched when installing
airbag unit in dashboard.
Tightening torques
-
Passenger alr bag to 10 NM (88 in-lb)
dashboard (Me)
Door mounted side-impact airbag,
removing and installing
- Disconnect negatlve (-) cable from battery and cover nega-
tive terminal with insulating material.
CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the battea read the battery discon-
nection cautions given
in 001 General Warnings and Cau-
tions.
- Remove inside door panel as described in 41 1 Doors
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Airbag System (SRS)~
Front door airbag:
Remove airbag mounting bolts (arrows).
Disconnect electrical harness connector.
CAUTIOI\C
When removing andinstalling the airbag unit, pay attention to
the routing
of the electrical harness to avoid kinks or breaks
in the wire.
Installation is reverse of removal,
Rear door
airbag:
Detach electrical harness connector.
Remove mounting bolts and remove
airbag from door.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
Route electrical harnesses as they were before.
Use new wire ties as necessary.
Use new self-locking mounting bolts.
Tightening
torque
Side-impact airbag to door 8.5 Nm (75 in-lb)
Head protection airbag
components
1. B-pillar deflection plate
2. Head protection airbag
3. Cable holder
4. Gas generator
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INDEX 'tl
WARNING
Your common sense, good
judgemenl, and general alertness are
crucial to sale and successiul service
worlr. Belore attempting any work on
your
BMM be sure lo read 001
General Warnings and Cautions
and the
copyriglll page at the front 01
the manual. Review these warnings
and
caulions each lime you prepare
lo work on your BMW. Please also
read any warnings and cautions that
accompany
tile procedures in the
manual.
312-way valve (running losses)
see Fuel tank
Abbreviations, commonly used 600-14
ABS (antilock brake system)
see
Bral(es
A/C air distribution motors
see stepper motors (below)
blower final stage (resistor pack),
replacing
640-16
blower, removinglinslalling
640-1 5
compressor, replacing
640-24 condenser, replacing 64045
control panellmodule, removing1
installing
640-1 1
evaporakr, removinglinstalling 640-29
evaporator temperature sensor
640-12 expansion valve, removinglinstailing
640-27
IHKA/ IHKR system description 640-5
receiveridrier, replacing 640-26
stepper motors 640-1 3 ventilation microiilter, replacing
020-22. 640-17
see also Heating
Accelerator
iinlcage
see Maintenance
Activated carbon canister
see Fuel tank
ADS (auxiliary throttle valve)
130-57
Air compressor
330-44
Air conditioning
see
AIC
Air distribution (flap) motors
seeNC, stepper motors
Air filter see Maintenance
Air spring
300-6, 330-12
Airbag system (SRS)
2-stage
airbag 721-4
control module, replacing 721-7 driver airbag, removinglinstalling
721-8
iiead protection airbag 721-12 components 721-1 1
indicator
lighl721-4
passenger airbag, removinglinstalling
721-9 side-impact airbags crash sensor,
replacing
721-7
Airflow sensor see 130 under appropriate
fuel
injection system
Air pump
see 130 under appropriate fuel
injection system, secondary air
injection system
Air suspension
see Electronic height control
(EHC)
Alarm
see Anti-theft alarm
Alignment see
Wheei alignment
Aluminum suspension components
300-2
Antenna 650-6
Alternator see Battery, starter, alte rnator
Amplifier
650-4
Anti-theft alarm (DWA)
515-24 emergency disarming 515-31
Antifreeze (engine coolant)
see Maintenance
see also Cooling system
Antilock brake system (ABS) see Brakes
ASC see Brakes
ATF (automatic transmission fluid)
see Automatic transmission
see also Cooling systern
Automatic headlight adjustmenl
(LWR) see Lights
Automatic seat belt tensioner
720-4
Automatic shiftloclc
see
Gearshift
Automatic transmission
applications
200-3, 240-4
ATF 020-10, 200-4
capacity 240-8 checking 240-6
drainingifilling 240-7
heat exchanger 170-5
fluid pan and strainer 240-9 gearshift
see Gearshift
ID tag
200-3 range switch 610-6
removaliinstallation 240-10
steptronic see Gearshift
Auxiliary cooling fan
see
Coollng system, electric Ian
Auxiliary throttle valve (ADS)
130-57
Axle joint
see Drive axle
Back-up light switch
automatic transmission see Automatic transmission. range switch
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manual transmission 230-8 -
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2 INDEX
Battery, starter, alternator
alternator (generator)
121-10
6-cylinder engine, removingi
installing 121-15
M62 engine 121-16
M62 TU engine (water cooled)
121-18
battery
121-5 charging 121-9
safety terminal 121-3
testing 121-5 charging system, troubleshooting
121-12
starter
121-1 9
6-cylinder engine, removingi instaliinq 121-20 . V-8 engine, rernovinglinsialiing
121-21
solenoid, removinglinstalling
121-23 troubleshooting 121-19
see also Maintenance
Bearing, wheel
see Front suspension
see also Rear suspension
Belts see Maintenance, drive belts
Blade, wiper
see Wipers and Washers
Blower motor see
A/C
BMW emblem
see Exterior trim
BMW special tools 010-18 see also special tools section at
beginning
of each repair group
Body dimensions 400-2
interior features
400-9 salety and security 400-7
Body side molding
see Exterior trim
Bonnet see Engine hood
Boot see Trunk
Brake fluid
020-24, 340-8
Brake fluid pressure sensor
340-30
Brakes
ABS, ASC or DSC system
300-12
component replacement 340-26
ASCIDSC switch
see Switches
bleeding
bralces 340-8
brake booster 340-1 9 bralce Dads. caiioers and rotors ,., 340-1 1
descriotion 300-10
e~ectrdnic brake & stability 300-11
light switch
see Switches
master cylinder
340-16 pariking brake 340-22
troubleshooting 340-5
Bulbs see Lights
Bumper
lront 510-6 height, adjusting 510-12
rear 510-9
Bus system
600-4
Camber
320-33
Camshaft
removingiinslaiiing
M52 engine 116-12
M52 TU
/ M54 engine 116-1 9 M62 engine 11 6-39
wear
116-6
Camshaft position sensors
see ignition system
Camshaft timing chain
adjusting M52 engine
117-22
M52 TU I M54 engine 117-43
M62 engine 117-79 removinglinstalling
M52 engine 117-26
M52TU 1 M54 engine 113-46.116-
28
M62 engine 117-66
Capacities, fluid
020.10
Car rnemorvlicev memorv . . 600-10
see also Centrai
lociking
Carbon canister, activated
see Fuel
tank
Caster
320-33
Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor 020-19
see also Exhaust system: exhaust
manilolds
Cautions
001-3
CD changer
650-4
Center bearing, driveshaft
see Driveshait
Center brake light
sedan
630-13
Center console
513-3
Centrai body electronics (ZKE 111)
600-6
Central locking
car memoryiey memory 515.12 general module iunctions 515-2
remote entry (FZV) 515-8
remote lkey initialization 515-10 single lociddouble ioclk 515-6
switch 515-4
Chain
see Camshaft liming chain
Characteristic map (electrically heated) thermostat
see Electrically heated thermostat
Charging system
see Battery, starter, alternator
Cluster see instruments
Clutch fluid see Maintenance
hydraulics
210-4
mechanical 210-9
switch
see Switches, pedal ciuster
variations
210.10
Codes, fault OED-1
Coil
see Ignition system
Coil spring
see Front suspension
see also Rear
suspe nsion
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Your common sense, good
judgement, and general alertness are
crucial lo sale and
successlul service
work. Belore attempling any work on
your BMW, be sure to read 001
General Warnings and Cautions
and lhe copyright page
a1 llle Iron1 01
the manual. Review lliese warnings
and cautions each time you prepare
lo work on your
BMW Please also
read any warnings and
caulions lhal
accompany the procedures In !he
manual.
Component locations
see Electrical system
Compression test
113-5
Compressor see
AlC
Condenser see
AlC
Constant velocity (CV) joint
see Maintenance
see also
Driveshall
see also Drive axles
Consumer cutoff
600-10
Control arm see Front suspension
see also Rear suspension,
suspension arms
Coolant (antifreeze) see Maintenance
see also Cooling system
Coolant pump
see Cooling system Cooling system
coolant bleeding
170-14 6-cylinder engine, draininglfilling
170-10
V-8 engine, draininglfilling 170-12
coolant pump 170-3
6-cyiinder engine, replacing 170-1 9
V-8 engine, replacing 170-20 cooling fan 170-4
viscous ciutch fan, removingi
installing 170-14
electric fan, removlngiinstailing 170-1 5
expansion tank, removinglinstalling
170-22
electrically heated (ciiaracterislic
map) therrnostat 170-4
radiator, removinglinstaliing 170-22
service
see Maintenance
therrnostat 170-16
transmission fluid heat exchanger
170-5 troubleshooting 170-7
combuslion leal( test 170-10
pressure test
170-9
Crankshaft oil seals
iront
117-6
rear 11 9-6
Crankshaft speed sensor
see Ignition syslem
Crash sensor
see
Airbag system (SRS), side-impact
airbag crasii sensor
Cruise control clutch switch 612-9
CV joint
see Maintenance
see also Driveshalt
see also Drive axles
CV joint boot
see Maintenance
see also Drive axles
Cylinder head removinglinslaliing
M52 engine 113-8
M52 TU / M54 engine 113-22
M62 engine 113-56
Cylinder head and valvetrain
hydraulic lifters, checking and
replacing
116-7 leak test 116-5 valves 11 6-56
see
alsocylinder head Dashboard
513-7
Deck
lid
seeTrunk lid
Diagnostic monitors
OED-4
Diagnostic trouble codes
(DTCs)
080-7
Digital multimetel
010-17
Differential see Final drive
DLC (data
link connector) 020-4, OED-4
DME (digital motor electronics)
see
130 under appropriate fuel
injection system
see also ignition system
DM-TL (detection module-tank leak)
see
Fuel lank, leak deteclion unit
Drive
belts
see Maintenance
Dome light
seeLighls, interior lights
Door
door
check, replacing 411-4
hinge adjustment 41 1-5
loci(
see Door lock see also Central locking
removinglinslaliing 41
1-2
panel, removinglinstaliing 41 1-7 window
see Door window
Door
check
see Door
Door
handle
see Door lock
Door glass
see Door window
Door
lock
handles and loci(s 515-16
see also Central locking
Door
molding
510-13
Door panel see Door