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Fuel Injection
ECM relay
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CAUTION-
Relay positions can vary Be sure to confirm relay position by
identifying the wiring in the
socl(et using the wiring diagrams
in ELE Electrical Wiring Diagrams.
Working in right rear of engine compartment:
Release interior ventilation filter cover latch
(A) and re-
move cover.
Release plastic locking tab
(B).
Rotate duct inward (arrow) to unlock from bulk head and
remove duct.
Release spring
loclt (C) to remove lower filter housing.
Slide filter housing away from inner fender to remove.
- Remove electrical box (E-box) cover fasteners and remove
cover.
4 With ignition off, remove main relay (arrow) in electronics
box (E-box) at right rear of engine compartment.
NOTE-
Relay locations can vary Confirm relay identification by
matching wiring colors and terminal numbers.
4 Check for voltage at terminal 6 of main relay socket (30-red
wire).
If battery voltage is present, continue testing.
If battery voltage is not present, check large red wire in re-
lay socltet. See ELE Electrical Wiring Diagrams.
- Reinstall relay and turn ignition on. Gain access to underside
of relay socket and check for ground at terminal
4 (85-brown
wire).
If ground is present, continue testing.
If ground is not present, switched ground signal from ECM
is missing. Check wire between ECM and relay.
- With ignition on and relay installed, check for battery voltage
at terminal
2 (87-redlwhite wire).
If battery voltage is present, relay has energized and is
functioning correctly.
If battery voltage is not present and all earlier tests are OK.
relay is faulty and should be replaced.
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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).
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Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
Warnings and cautions
Observe the following warnings and cautions when servicing
the fuel system.
WARNING-
* The fuel system is designed to retain pressure even when
the ignition is off. When working with the fuelsystem, loos-
en the fuel lines slowly to allow residual
fuel pressure to
dissipate. Avoid spraying fuel. Use shop rags to capture
leaking fuel.
Before beginning any work on the fuel system, place a
fire extinguisher in the vicinity of the work area.
Fuel is highly flammable. When working around fuel, do
not disconnect any wires that could cause electrical
sparks. Do not smoke or worknearheaters or other fire
hazards.
* Always unscrew the fuel tank cap to release pressure
in the
tanlc before working on the tank or lines.
When disconnecting a fuel hose, wrap shop rag around
end of hose to prevent spray of fuel under pressure.
Do not use a work light with an incandescent bulb near
any fuel. Fuel may spray on the hot bulb causing a fire.
0 Make sure the worlc area is properly ventilated.
CAUTION-
- Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nection cautions given in
001 General Cautions an4
Warnings.
Before
making any electrical tests with the ignition
turned on, disable the ignition system as described in
120 Ignition System. Be sure the battery is discon-
nected when replacing components.
To prevent damage to the ignition system or other DME
components, including the engine control module
(ECM), always connect and disconnect wires and test
equipment with the ignition off.
Cleanliness is essential when
worl~ing with the fuel sys-
tem. Thoroughly clean the fuel line unions before dis-
connecting any of the lines.
Use only clean tools. Keep removed parts clean and
sealed or covered with a clean, lint-free cloth, especial-
ly if completion of the repair is delayed.
Do not move the car while the fuel system is open.
Avoid using high pressure compressed air to blow out
lines and components. High pressure can rupture inter-
nal seals and gaskets.
Always replace seals, O-rings and hose clamps.
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- Fuel Tank and Fuel pump]
Remove fuel pump
relay (arrow).
4 Connect relay socitet terminal 6 (redlviolet wire) to relay
socket terminal
2 (whitelblue wire) with a fused jumper wire.
After completing tests, remove jumper harness.
CA
UTIOG
Relay locations may vary Use care when identifying relays
and making electrical checks at
the fuse/relay panel. See
610 Electrical Component Locations for additional re-
lay information.
The fuel pump relay has a 1.5
md red/violet wire at
terminal
6 in the relay socket. Terminal2 has a 2.5md
white/blue wire. See ELE Electrical Wiring Diagrams
for additional wiring information.
NOTE-
* The fuel pump will run as soon as the jumper wire Is at-
tached.
The jumper wire should be 1.5
md (14 ga.) and include
an in-line fuse holder with a 15A fuse. To avoid
fuse/relay
panel damage from repeated connecting and disconnect-
ing, also include a toggle switch in the jumper harness.
- If pump does not run with jumper installed, fault could be in
fuel pump, fuses
F31 or F22 1 F54, or wiring to pump. Check
pump, fuses and its wiring as described below.
Fuel pump electrical circuit, testing
- The test given below assumes that the fuel pump relay circuit
is functioning correctly as described earlier. Access to the
pump is from below the rear seat bottom cushion.
- Remove rear seat lower cushion by lifting front edge off left
and right catches.
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I Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
4 Disconnect harness connector from tank sending unit by
sliding connection lock to release connector.
Connect voltmeter between fuel pump terminals on
connector.
NOTE-
Fuel pump power (+) is supplied through the white/blue wire
Ground
(-) is supplied by the brown wire.
With jumper wire connected in place of fuel pump relay as
described above, check for battery voltage at fuel pump
harness connector terminals.
If voltage and ground are present, fuel pump is probably
faulty. If there is no voltage, check wiring between fuel pump
and relay.
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Fuel Tank and Fuel purnpl
Fuel pump power consumption, testing
To achieve accurate test results, the battery voltage at the
fuel pump connector should be
12.6 volts. Charge the battery
as necessary.
A higher than normal power consumption may indicate a
worn fuel pump, which may cause intermittent fuel starvation
due to pump overheating and seizure. The only remedy is
pump replacement.
A lower than normal power consumption
may indicate a blockage. Be sure to check that the return line
and the pump pickup are not obstructed before replacing the
pump.
- Expose right side access cover:
Peel forward lip of carpet.
Release rubber grommet from center of access cover insu-
lation.
Peel back insulation at perforations to expose fuel tank ac-
cess cover.
Remove right side cover to expose electrical harness con-
nector.
Disconnect harness connector from tank sending unit by slid-
ing lock back. Lift off connector.
Test fuel pump for current draw by attaching digital ammeter
between pump and harness (terminal
2, whitelblue wire) and
connect a jumper wire between pump and harness (terminal
1, brown wire) as shown.
CAUTION-
Do not allow the test leads to short to ground.
NOTE-
See 600 Electrical Systern-General for information on elec-
trical tests
using a digital multirneter.
Run pump as described in Operating fuel pump for tests.
- Compare ammeter reading with specification listed in ac-
companying table.
Fuel
pump current
Current consumption (average) 9.5 amps
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Radiator and Cooling System
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.
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170-1 6
I Radiator and Cooling System
- Remove fan and fan shroud mounting fasteners. Slide fan
and fan shroud downward to remove.
- Reinstallation is reverse of removal.
Thermostat, removing and installing
(M52 engine)
The coolant thermostat is installed in a housing at the front of
the engine.
- Drain coolant from radiator and engine block. See Coolant,
draining and filling (6-cylinder models).
WARNING -
Allow the cooling system to cool before opening or draining
the system.
- Remove mechanical cooling fan and fan shroud. See Me-
chanical (viscous clutch) cooling fan, removing and in-
stalling.
- Disconnect coolant hoses from thermostat housing.
- Remove thermostat housing from front of engine.
- Remove thermostat. Note thermostat direction and orienta-
tion before removing.
- Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
- Use new O-ring and gasket(s) when installing thermostat
and housing.
NOTE-
Some thermostats have a direction arrow or vent hole near
the edge. Install the thermostat so that either the arrow or
hole are at the top.
Fill system with coolant as described in Coolant, draining
and filling (6-cylinder models).
CAUTION-
Be sure to reconnect ground wire@) at thermostat housing
mounting bolt, where applicable.