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Maintenance
< Release mass air flow sensor clips (A).
Release upper air filter housing clips (B).
4 Lift air filter upper housing, and remove filter element.
NOTE-
V-8 engine air filter assembly shown in illustration. 6-cylinder
air filter assembly is similar but located at the left front of the
engine compartment.
- On installation, install O-ring for mass air flow sensor into
retaining clips in air filter upper housing.
- Replace air filter and upper air filter housing, and attach
upper air filter housing clips.
Cooling system, checking
Antifreeze raises the boiling point and lowers the freezing
~oint of the coolant. BMW recommends enaine coolantthat is
a 50 150 mixture of distilled water and ethGene glycol-based
antifreeze.
Routine cooling system maintenance consists of maintaining
the coolant level and inspecting hoses. Because the coolant's
anticorrosion and antifreeze additives gradually lose their ef-
fectiveness, replacement of the coolant every three years is
recommended.
CAUJION-
Use only BMWapprovedphosphate-free antifreeze when
filing the cooling system. Use of antifreeze containing
phosphates is harmful to the cooling system.
4 Float in radiator tank indicates coolant level. Inspect while
coolant is cold.
When upper mark on float is level with top of filler neck,
coolant is at minimum allowable level.
When lower mark on float is level with top of filler neck,
coolant is at maximum level.
Hose connections should be tight and dry. Coolant seepage
nnection indicates either that hose clamp is

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1 Maintenance
- When replacing fuel filter:
Use appropriate hose clamping device to clamp off filter
inlet and outlet hoses to lessen fuel spillage.
Loosen center clamping bracket and hose clamps on
either end of filter.
Note arrow or markings indicating direction of flow on
new filter.
Install new filter using new hose clamps
- Drain fuel filter from inlet side into a container and inspect
drained fuel.
Checlc for rust, moisture and contamination.
I - I < If fuel filter is equipped with fuel pressure regulator:
I 2 / Remove vacuum hose (1)
Pull out locking clip (2).
- Remove fuel pressure regulator (3).
Install pressure regulator in new filter.
Clean thoroughly around the filler connections before
removing them.
After assembly, check filter connections carefully for
I
I lealcs before installing cover.
NOTE- ~-
Additional informarion about the fuel filler assembly is in 160
Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump.
Fuel tank and fuel lines, inspecting
lnspectthe fuel tank, fuel lines, and fuel system fordamage or
lealts. Checlc for fuel lealts in the engine compartment or fuel
odors in the passenger compartment. Check for any evapora-
tive emissions hoses that may have become disconnected,
checking carefully at charcoal canister and evaporative emis-
sions purge system. See
130 Fuel Injection and 160 Fuel
Tankand Fuel Pump for component locations and additional
information.
WARNING-
When checlcing for fuel leal(s, the engine must be cold. A hot
exhaust manifold or exhaust system could cause the fuel to
ignite or explode causing serious personal injury Ventilate
the work area and clean up spilled fuel immediately.

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/Engine Removal and Installation
- Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
CAUTION- Prior to disconnecting the
batteg read the battery discon-
nection cautions
in 001 General Cautions and Warnings.
- Remove engine hood, or place in service position. See 410
Fenders, Engine Hood.
4 Remove left and right interior ventilation ducts (lefl side
shown):
Release ventilation filter cover latch (A) and remove cover.
Release plastic loclting tab
(6) or release locking tabs on
top of duct (later models).
Rotate duct counterclocltwise to
unloclt from bulkhead and
remove (arrow).
Disconnect electrical harness from hood switch (C).
Release spring
loclt (D).
Slide filter housing away from inner fender to remove.
Removal of right side ventilation duct is similar.
Remove rear bulkhead panel:
Remove rubber sealing gasket (arrow).
- Remove 3 mounting clips (A).
Remove
4 retaining screws (6).
Lift off panel.
Remove complete air filter housing:
Loosen
intalte duct hose clamp (A) at throttle assembly.
Loosen clamp and remove idle control line from intalte duct
(6) and (where applicable) disconnect idle speed control
valve electrical harness connector.
Disconnect harness connector (C) from mass air flow sen-
sor.
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.

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I Engine Removal and Installation
WARNING -
Use extreme caution when draining and disposing of engine
coolant. Coolant is poisonous andlethal to humans andpets.
Pets are attracted to coolant because of its sweet smell and
taste. Seek medical attention immediately if coolant is ingest-
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Working at rear of intake manifold:
Disconnect brake booster vacuum line (A).
Disconnect fuel tank vent line
(6).
Disconnect hoses (C and D) at coolant manifold
- Remove transmission harness support (E).
- Remove oil filter housing assembly from fender:
- Remove oil filter housing mounting fasteners.
Use stiff wire to secure oil filter housing to engine.
NOTE-
Do not disconnect oil lines from filter housing.
4 Disconnect supply and return fuel lines (where applicable) at
or near fuel rail. Plug open fuel lines.
NOTE-
BMW uses three styles of fuel line connections; a slngle use
clamp, a locking fitting that uses special tool
16 7 050 to re-
lease, and a
quiclc release sleeve (arrows) that disconnects
the line when depressed.
WARNING-
Fuel In fuel line is under pressure (approx. 3 - 5 bar or45 -
75 psi) and may be expelled. Do not smoke or worlc near
heaters or other fire hazards. Keep a fire extinguisher
handy. Before disconnecting fuel hoses, wrap a cloth
around fuel hoses to absorb any lealcing fuel. Catch and
dispose of escaped fuel. Plug all open fuel lines.
. Always unscrew the fuel tank cap to release pressure
in the tank before worlcing on the tank or lines.
< Remove air filter housing and mass air flow sensor:
Disconnect mass air flow sensor (A) and
intalte air temper-
ature sensor
(6) electrical harness connectors.
. Remove air filter housing mounting fastener (arrow).
Loosen intake hose clamp (C).
M62 engine: Remove hose at idle air stabilizer.
Remove air filter housing with mass air flow sensor.
Remove intalte hose from throttle body.

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Cylinder Head Removal and Installation
< Remove left and right interior ventilation ducts (left shown):
Release ventilation filter cover latch (A) and remove cover.
Release plastic locking tab
(6) or release locking tabs on
top of duct (later models).
Rotate duct counterclockwise to unlock from bulkhead and
remove (arrow).
Disconnect electrical connector from hood switch
(C).
Release spring lock (D).
Slide filter housing away from inner fender to remove.
Removal of right side ventilation duct is similar.
Remove rear bulkhead panel: Remove rubber sealing
gasket (arrow).
0 Remove 3 mounting clips (A).
Remove
4 retaining screws (6).
Lift out panel.
< Remove complete air filter housing:
Loosen
intake duct hose clamp (A) at throttle assembly.
Loosen clamp and remove idle control hose from
~ntake
duct (6) and disconnect Idle speed control valve electr~cal
harness connector.
Disconnect
electr~cal harness connector (C) from mass alr
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.
4 Remove positive battery cable and intake manifold cover:
Remove protective cover from positive (+)jumper post (A).
Loosen and remove battery lead mounting nut.
Remove battery lead and push down through intake mani-
fold.
Remove trim caps (arrows) from fuel injector cover.
Remove cover hold down fasteners and lift off cover.

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Cylinder Head Removal and Installation 1 --
< Remove complete air filter housing assembly with mass air
flow sensor:
Loosen
intalte duct hose clamp (A) at throttle assembly.
Loosen clamp and remove idle control line from intake duct
(B) and disconnect idle speed control valve electrical har-
ness connector.
Disconnect electrical harness connector
(C) from mass air
flow sensor.
Remove air filter housing mounting screw
(D).
Disconnect vent tube (E).
. Loosen air intalte duct clamp (F).
Carefully lifl air filter housing, mass air flow sensor, and in-
take duct hose out of engine bay.
4 Disconnect positive battery cable and remove intake rnani-
fold cover:
Remove protective cover from positive (+)jumper post.
Loosen and remove battery lead mounting nut (A).
Remove lead and push down through intake manifold.
* Remove trim covers (arrows) from fuel injector cover.
Remove cover hold down fasteners and lifl off cover.
4 Worlting above engine, disconnect the following:
Vent line from cylinder head cover. To remove, pinch clips
(arrows).
Electrical harness connector from VANOS solenoid valve
(A).
- Remove oxygen sensors and exhaust manifolds. See 180
Exhaust System.
CAUTION-
Remove oxygen sensors before removing exhaust mani-
fold to prevent damage.
Label oxygen sensor harness connectors so that they
can be reassembled correctly Do not interchange con-
nectors.
NOTE-
Front exhaust manifold must be removed before rear
manifold.

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4 Remove top engine cover by releasing quick release fasten-
ers (arrows) by pressing down.
NOTE-
Earlier models may have an engine cover with pry off caps
and fasteners
In place of quick release fasteners.
4 Remove left and right interior ventilation ducts (left side
shown):
- Release locking tabs (A) or locking strap (early models, not
shown).
Release spring lock (B).
* Rotate duct inward (arrow) to remove.
Disconnect electrical harness from hood light switch (C).
Release locking clip and remove ventilation housing cover
(D).
Lift out housing from inner fender.
- Removal of right side ventilation housing is similar.
4 Air filter housing assembly, removing:
Disconnect electrical harness connectors from mass air
flow sensor (A) and temperature sensor (B).
Loosen hose clamp (C).
Remove filter housing mounting fastener (arrow) and re-
move filter housing with mass air flow sensor.

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- Disconnect negative cable (-) from battery.
CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nection cautions given
in 001 General Cautions and
Warnings.
4 Removing top and side engine covers:
Press down on locking pins (arrows) to release locks. Lifl
intake manifold cover straight up to remove.
Pry out caps from side covers.
Remove fasteners
and covers.
NOTE-
Some early models use
pry out trim caps and fasteners to
hold the top cover in place.
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 spark plugs.
- Remove posltlve (+) terminal cable from left cylrnder head
cover.
- Unbolt left and right side cable ducts from fuel rail
Remove air filter housing and mass air flow sensor:
Disconnect mass air flow sensor and intake air tempera-
ture sensor electrical harnesses
(A and B).
Remove air filter housing mounting fastener (arrow)
Loosen intake hose clamp
(C).
Remove air filter housing with mass air sensor and intake
duct from throttle body assembly.