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Ignition System
Remove camshaft sensor (arrow) from front of right cylinder
head.
Disconnect camshaft sensor harness from cable duct above
right cylinder head.
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
Use new O-ring when installing sensor.
Be sure wiring is rerouted in same orientation.
Use scan tool to read out and clear ECM fault memory.
Tightening torque Intake camshaft sensor to timing chain 5 Nm
(3.5 ft-lb)
cover
Knock sensors
Knock sensors, replacing (M52, M52 TU and M54
engines)
The knock sensors are bolted to the left side of the cylinder
block under the intake manifold.
- Remove intalte manifold as described in 113 Cylinder Head
Removal and Installation.
D~sconnect knock sensor electrical harness connector (A) on
left side of engine cylinder block.
Remove knock sensor
mount~ng bolts (arrows) on side of
cyllnder block. Remove sensors.
Note the installed angle of the
lnocl~ sensor on the bloc/( be-
fore removing it. Reinstall the sensor
in the same position. Be
sure to use a torque wrench when tightening the sensor
mounting bolt.
< Clean lknock sensor contact surface on engine bloclc and
sensor (arrows) before installing
ltnock sensor.
Tightening torque
Knock sensor to head 20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
- Use scan tool to read out and clear ECM fault memory.
Knock sensors, replacing
(M62 and M62 TU engines)
The
knock sensors are bolted to the side of the cylinder block
under the
intake manifold.

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Remove intake manifold as described in 113 Cylinder Head
Remaval and Installation.
Remove knock sensor mounting bolts (arrows) on side of
cylinder block. Remove sensors.
I CAUTION- I
Note the installedangle of the knock sensors on the bloclt be-
fore removalit. Reinstall the sensors in the same position. Be
sure to use
a torque wrench when tightening the sensor
mounting bolts.
Clean
lknoclc sensor contact surfaces on engine bloclc and
sensors before installing.
Tightening torque
Knock sensor to engine
bloclc 20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
- Use scan tool to read out and clear ECM fault memory.
- Installation is reverse of removal.

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I Battery, Starter, Alternator
- Check for battery voltage at terminal 50 of starter motor with
key in start position. If voltage is not present, check wiring be-
tween ignition switch and starter terminal. Check the EWS
system and other inputs that disrupt terminal
56 to the start-
er. See ELE Electrical
Wiring Diagrams. If voltage is
present and no other visible wiring faults can be found, prob-
lem is most likely in starter motor.
Starter, removing and installing
(6-cylinder engine)
The starter is removed from below. Access to starter bolts is
difficult. Be sure to have the proper tools on hand before pro-
ceeding.
NOTE-
Access to the starter wiring is very limited. Forbetteraccess,
it may be necessary to remove the intake manifold.
- Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.
CAUTIOI\C
Prior to disconnecting the battern read the baltery discon-
nection cautions
in OOlGeneral Cautions and Warnings.
Remove complete air filter hous~ng:
Loosen intake duct hose clamp (A) at throttle assembly.
Loosen clamp and remove idle control hose from intake
duct
(B) and disconnect idle speed control valve electrical
harness connector.
Disconnect electrical harness connector
(C) from mass air
flow sensor.
Remove air filter housing mounting screw (D)
Disconnect vent tube
(E).
Loosen air intake duct clamp (F).
Carefully lift air filter housing out of engine bay.
Disconnect throttle cable.
Raise vehicle and support safely.
WARNING-
Make sure the car is stable and well supported at all times.
Use a professional automotive
lift orjack stands designed for
the purpose. A
floorjaclc is not adequate support
- Working underneath car, remove engine splash shield
- Disconnect fuel lines and harness connectors from retaining
brackets, as necessary.

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Fuel Injection
CAUTION-
Be sure ignition is OFF before disconnecting or reconnecting
DME system components.
Remove engine coolant temperature sensor:
Unclip crankcase vent hose
(C) from cylinder head cover.
Remove plastic cover
(6) from atop intake manifold run-
ners.
Working under front of intake manifold, disconnect ECT
harness.
Unscrew ECT sensor
(C) from cylinder head.
Installation is reverse of removal:
Use new copper sealing washers when installing sensor.
Replace any engine coolant lost.
Tightening torque
Temperature sensor to cylinder head
13 Nm (10 it-lb)
Intake air temperature ([AT) sensor,
testing and replacing
4 The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (arrow) signal is
used by the ECM to monitor intake air temperature for fuel
and
igntion adaptation. The sensor is .ocared in rne 'ntane
man:lold behind the throttle housng.
The ECM monitors an applied voltage (5 vdc) to the sensor
The voltage drop across the sensor varies as the intake air
temperature (sensor resistance) changes.
NOJE-
The IATsensor is an NTC (negative temperature coefficient)
type sensor. In other words, as the temperature rises, resis-
tance through the sensor decreases.
If the IAT sensor input is implausible, a
fault code is set.The
MIL is illuminated when OED II fault criteria are exceeded.
The ECM then operates the engine using only the engine
coolant temperature (ECT) sensor input.
The intake air temperature sensor can be tested using a
mul-
timeter across its terminals:
/ IAT sensor resistance @ 20" C (68°F) / 2.2 - 2.7 lkCk
~ -- ~~ -
CAUTION--
Be sure ignition is
OFFbefore disconnecting or reconnecting
DME system components.

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Fuel Injection
- Disconnect intake air boot from throttle housing. Unbolt throt-
tle housing and lay aside. It is not necessary to disconnect
throttle cable or electrical harness connectors from throttle housing.
- Remove electrical harness connector from IAT sensor.
- Unclip temperature sensor and remove from intake manifold.
- Installation is reverse of removal. Use a new gasket at throttle
housing.
Throttle position sensor (TPS),
testing and replacing
4 The throttle position sensor (arrow) is located on top of the
throttle valve housing and provides the ECM with a voltage
value that represents throttle position (angle) and rate of
movement.
TheTPS is non-adjustable. If the throttle position sensor is re-
placed, the previous 'learned' TPS settings must be cleared
from the ECM using a BMW-compatible scan tool.
If the throttle position sensor signal is defective, afault code is
stored and the
MILis illuminated when OBD II fault criteria are
exceeded. The ECM still operates the engine using the mass
air flow
(MAF) sensor and engine rpm inputs.
- Check throttle position sensor function by disconnecting har-
ness connector and checking continuity across terminals. If
test results are incorrect,
replace throttle position sensor. The
sensor is non-adjustable.
Throttle
~osition sensor testina values -
Terminals Test
values
1 and ground in harness 5 vdc (approx.)
connector, ltey on
1 and 3 at sensor 4.0 itR(appr0x.)
1 and 2 at sensor Throttle
plate rotated from idle to
lull throttle, continuously variable
from 1.0
- 4.0 1tR
CAUTION-
Be sure ignition is OFF before disconnecting or reconnecting
DME svstem components. r

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Fuel Injection I
< Unplug harness connector (arrow) from sensor.
CAUTION-
Be sure ignition is OFF before disconnecting or reconnecting
DME system components.
NOTE-
Do not confuse the throttle position sensor on the main Nirot-
tle body with the throttle position switch on the secondary
throttle body, where applicable.
- Remove two mounting screws holding sensor to throttle
housing.
- Installation is reverse of removal. Clear adaptation settings
from ECM using BMW-compatible scan tool.
NOTE-
Poor idle quality may be noticeable for a period if the adapta-
tion settings are not cleared after installing new TPS.
ldle speed control valve,
checking and replacing
The idle speed control valve regulates idle speed by redirect-
inq airaround the throttlevalve.The idlespeed control valve is
mounted on the underside of the intake manifold adjacent to
the dipstick tube bracket. Accessing the valve is best accom-
plished by first removing the air filter housing and the throttle
body assembly.
The valve issupplied with
batteryvoltagefrom the ECM relay.
The idle speed control valve incorporates a two-coil rotary ac-
tuator. The ground sides of each coil are pulsed
sirnulta-
neously by the ECM. The duty cycle of each circuit is varied to
achieve the required idle speed.
Afaulty ldle speed control valve sets afault code and the MIL
is illuminated when
OED II fault criteria are exceeded.
Before checking the idle speed control valve, confirm that the
throttle position sensor is working correctly.
- With engine running, check that idle speed control valve is
buzzing.
- Turn on AIC system or shift transmission into drive. ldle
should remain steady or increase slightly.

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- If idle speed valve is not buzzing, or if idle decreases when
AIC is turned on, stop engine and disconnect harness con-
nector from idle speed valve.
connector
CAUTION-
Be sure ignition is OFFbefore disconnecting or reconnecting
DME system components.
Checlc resistance of valve across valve terminals.
Idle speed control valve resistance
Terminals
1 and 2 20 i-2Q
Terminals 2 and 3 20 C2Q
Terminals 1 and 3 40 C4Q
The idle speed control valve is mounted under the intake
manifold. Accessing the valve is best accomplished by first
removing the air filter housing and the throttle housing.
< Disconnect intake air boot from throttle housing. Unbolt throt-
tle body and lay aside. Do not disconnect throttle cable or
electrical harness connectors to throttle body.
NOTE-
For additional worlcing room, unfasten and lift out the com.
plete air filter housing.
- Working under intake manifold, disconnect electrical harness
connector from idle speed control valve.
Unbolt dipstick tube
bracket (A) from intalte manifold.
- Remove two bolts (B) retaining idle speed control valve to un-
derside of intalte manifold. Remove valve from intalte mani-
fold. Remove hose clamp and disconnect hose.
- Installation is reverse of removal. Use new gaskets when in-
stalling.

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I Fuel Injection
Release injector locking clips at each injector and pry injector
wiring duct up off injectors.
Clamp off fuel supply line and fuel return line at end of fuel
rail. Disconnect fuel supply fuel return lines from fuel rail.
WARNING -
Clamp off the fuel lines and then wrap a clean shop towel
around the lines before removing them. Residual
fuelpres-
sure is present in the lines.
Fuel is discharged. Do not disconnect any wires that
could cause electrical
sparks. Do not smoke or work
near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep an approved
I fire extinguisher handy. I
- Remove fuel rail mounting fasteners
- Pull up on fuel rail and remove individual injectors by remov-
ing injector retaining clip and pulling injector from rail.
- Installation is reverse of removal. Fit new O-rings when in-
stalling injectors. For ease of installation, lightly lubricate in-
jector O-ring with
SAE9O gear lube.
Tightening torque Fuel rail to
intake manifold 10 Nm (89 in-lb)
Evaporative emissions, overview
On E39 MS 41 .I cars, the evaporative emissions system is
combined with the tank ventilation system. The evaporative
system is monitored by the ECM for correct purge operation
and leak detection.
The carbon (purge) canister is purged using engine vacuum
via the
purgevalve.The purgevalve (located nextto the mass
airflow sensor) is ECM controlled and regulates the purge
flow into the intake manifold. The valve is powered open and
closed by an internal spring.
If the evaporative emission valve circuit is faulty, a fault code
is set and the MIL is illuminated when OBD
II fault criteria are
exceeded. If the valve is mechanically faulty, poor driveability
may result and a mixture adaptation fault is stored in the
ECM.
The leak diagnosis pump (LDP) is activated by the ECM and
pressurizes the fuel tank and evaporative system as apart of
theOED I1 leakdetection monitor. If the LDP orthe LDP circuit
is defective, afault code is set and the MIL is illuminated when
OBD
I1 fault criteria are exceeded. The LDP is mounted the
left rear wheel well behind the fender liner.