2000 BMW 540i Wire plugs

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Cvlinder Head and valvetrain1
4 Remove ignition coils and spark plugs.
V-8 models: remove mounting nuts (arrows) from wiring har-
ness ducting.
< V-8 models: disconnect fuel injector electrical connectors
from injectors:
Pry one corner of wire
loclc clip (arrow) on first injector.
Repeat for all injectors.
Lift wire ducts off and set aside.
- V-8 models: disconnect battery jump start post terminal from
left cylinder head cover.
- 6-cylinder models: remove oil filler cap and unclip vent con-
nection from cylinder head cover.
- Remove cylinder head cover mounting fasteners and re-
move cylinder head cover(~).
NOTE-
The cylinder head cover mounting bolt insulators and gas-
Icets should be reinstalled in their original locations. Make
note of their arrangement
during removal.

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Cylinder Head and Valvetrain
< Disconnect fuel injector electrical connectors from injectors.
Pry corner of wire lock clip (arrow) on first injector.
* Repeat for all injectors.
Lift wiring ducts off and set aside.
4 Remove right and left side ignition coil mounting nuts (ar-
rows) and coils.
NOTE-
Male note of location for ground straps (arrow A).
- Remove spark plugs.
- Disconnect positive (+)jumper junction from top of lefl cylin-
der head cover.
4 Remove retaining nuts (arrows) and remove oil lines from
left and right cylinder heads.

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Cylinder Head and Valvetrain
This section covers valve removal and reconditioning, includ-
ing valve guides, seats, springs, and valve stem oil seals.
Valves, leak test
To test the valves for leakage, the cylinder head must be dis-
assembled with camshafts and camshaft carriers removed.
With valve assemblies and spark plugs installed, place the
cylinder head on a workbench with the combustion chamber
facing upward. Fill each combustion chamber with a thin non-
flammable liquid. After fifteen minutes,
check the level of the
fluid. If the fluid level in any cylinder drops, that cylinder is not
sealing properly.
Valves, removing and installing
- Remove cylinder head as described in 113 Cylinder Head
Removal and Installation.
CAUTIOI\C
(M52 TU/M54 engines only) Do not let the hydraulic lifters
fall out as the camshaft carrier is removed. Special suction
cups are available from
BMW to hold the hydraulic lifters in
place during carrier removal.
* Hydraulic cam lifters should be stored m an uprfght po-
sition. If necessary, use a magnetic tool to
aidin remov-
al of the lifters.
- Remove valves using a valve spring compressor.
CAUTIOI\C
Label each valve assembly as it is removed so it can be in-
stalled in its original position.
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- Remove and discard valve stem oil seals from valve guides.
See Valve stem oil seals later in this section.
- Valve installation is reverse of removal. Remove carbon de- - -
posits from the valves using a wire brush or wire wheel. -
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Valve specifications are listed in Table c. Valve specifica-
tions.

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Camshaft Timing Chain
4 Remove left and right side ignition coils and spark plugs:
- Remove positive (+) terminal cable from left cylinder head
cover.
- Unbolt lefl and right side cable ducts from fuel rail,
4 Disconnect fuel injector electrical connectors:
Pry corner of wire lock clip to release connector from injec-
tor
(arrow).
Repeat for all injectors.
Lift off wiring ducts.
4 Remove Fasteners (arrow) from lefl and right cylinder head
cover fasteners and remove covers.

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Camshaft Timing Chain LL. .- - - - I
4 Remove left and right side ignition coils and spark plugs:
- Disconnect electrical harness connectors at ignition coils
(A).
Remove left and right side ignition coil mounting fasteners
and coils.
NOTE-
Make note of location of ground strap (arrow).
Remove sparlc plugs.
- Remove positive (+) terminal cable from left cylinder head
cover.
- Unbolt cable ducts from fuel rail at left and right sides.
Disconnect fuel injector electrical connectors from injectors:
Pry corner of wire
loclc clip (arrow) to release connector.
Repeat for remaining injectors.
* Lift off wiring ducts.

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Ignition System
Warnings and cautions
The ignition system produces dangerous high voltage. In ad-
dition the sensitive electronic components can be damaged
if
proper precautions are not adhered to.
WARNING-
* Do not touch or disconnect any cables from the coils while
the engine is running or being
cranked by the starter.
The ignition system produces high voltages that can be
fatal. Avoid contact with exposed terminals. Use ex-
treme caution when working on a car with the ignition
switched on or the engine running.
- Connect and disconnect tlie DME system wiring and
test equipment leads only when the ignition is
OFF:
Before operating the starter without starting the engine
(for example when
making a compression test) always
disable the ignition.
CA
U TIOW-
Do not attempt to disable the ignition by removing the coils
from the spark plugs.
Connect or disconnect ignition system wires, multiple
wire connectors, and ignition test equipment leads only
while the ignition is
off Switch multimeter functions or
measurement ranges only with the test probes discon-
nected.
* Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is run-
ning.
A high impedance digital multimeter should be used for
all voltage and resistance tests. An LED test light
should be used in place of an incandescent-type test
lamp.
In general, make test connections only as specified by
BMW as described in this manual, or as described by
the instrument manufacturer.
Engine management
BMW €39 engines use an advanced engine management
system known as Digital Motor Electronics (DME). DME in-
corporates on-board diagnostics, fuel injection, ignition and
other engine control functions. DME variants are listed in
Table a. Engine management systems.
Second generation On-Board Diagnostics
(OED II) is incor-
porated into the engine management systems used on the
cars covered by this manual. Use a BMW-specific electronic
scan tool, or a "Generic"
OED II scan tool to access Diagnos-
tic Trouble Codes (DTCs). DTCs can help pinpoint ignition
ine management problems.

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Fuel Injection
Oxygen sensors, checking
The oxygen sensor provides an input voltage signal [0.2 vdc
(lean) to 0.8 vdc (rich)] to the
ECM based on the oxygen con-
tent in the exhaust gas. To generate voltage, the sensor tem-
perature must exceed 575"
F (300" C). Therefore the sensor
is electrically heated.
NO JE -
The test given below is not a conclusive test of oxygen sen-
sor efficiency and does not test how the oxygen sensor re-
acts to changing conditions. Pin numbers and wire colors
can vary Always check the wiring diagrams to confirm wire
color and pin assignment.
0 The oxygen sensorconnectorplugs are locatednext to the
catalytic converters.
With connector attached to sensor, connect digital voltmeter
between
A and B wires in connector.
WARNING -
Exhaust manifolds andpipes can be hot enough to cause se-
rious burns. Wear suitable heavy gloves and other appropri-
ate protection.
NOJE-
Connector style may vary depending on system application.
Consult wiring diagram for system-specific wiring. See
ELE
Electrical Wiring Diagrams.
Start engine.
A fluctuating voltage signal should show on the
meter.
If voltage is incorrect, turn engine off and check pre-
heater circuit as described below.
NOJE-
To check sensor response to lean and rich mixtures, create
an air leak.
Oxygen sensor
voltage at idle
- Connect digital voltmeterbetween sensor heaterwires (white
wires,
C and D). Start engine and check for battery voltage.
If voltage is not present, check oxygen sensor heater fuses.
0.2 to 0.8 vdc fluctuating
NOJE-
The oxygen sensor heater is powered via fusedpositive (+)
battery voltage and a switchedground from the ECM. See
ELE Electrical Wiring Diagrams for specific circuit informa-
tion.
- The ground side of the oxygen sensor heater circuit is pulsed
on and off by the
DME control module.

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Fuel Injection
I Oxygen sensors, replacing
4 Four Bosch oxygen sensors (2 precatalytic converter sen-
sors and
2 post-catalytic converter sensors) provide a vary-
ing voltage signal
[0.2 vdc (max. lean) to 0.8 vdc (max. rich)]
to the ME
7.2 ECM representing oxygen content in the ex-
haust gas.
WARNING-
Exhaust manifolds and pipes can be hot enough to cause se-
rious burns. Wear suitable heavy gloves and other appropri-
ate protection.
- Using a special oxygen sensor socltet, remove the threaded
sensors from the exhaust system.
- If not already applied, coat the new oxygen sensor threads
with an anti-seize compound before installation. Do not get
compound on the sensor tip.
Tightening torque
Oxygen sensor to exhaust system
50 Nm (37 ft-lb)
Fuel injectors, removing and installing
The ME 7.2 system uses ball seat type fuel injectors. This de-
sign
prov:des precise seal'ng when the iniector is closed
therebv eiminalinq raw HC (unb~rned fue ) formalion in tne
intake.-~he fuel inkctors areswitched on and off by the ECM
at the ground side.
- Remove plastic cover from above fuel rail. See100 Engine
Removal and Installation.
- Disconnected battery negative (-) cable.
CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the battea read the battery discon-
nection cautions given at the front of this manual. See 001
General Warnings and Cautions.
- Remove both ignition coil covers.
Disconnect ignition coil connectors.
Remove left and right ignition coil ground wires,
4 Remove fuel injector loom boxes.
Loosen mounting fasteners
(A).
Disconnect electrical plugs (B and D).