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320-
6
STEERING
AND
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
Front
Toe-in
andToe
Difference
Angle
Wheel
Alignment
Specifications
Toe-in
is
the
difference
in
the
distance
between
the
front
of
Alignment
specificationsfor
the
E36
are
listed
in
Table
a
the
front
wheels
and
the
rear
of
the
front
wheels
.
It
is
adjusted
and
Table
b
.
The
specifications
only
apply
under
the
following
by
altering
the
length
of
the
outer
tie
rods
.
conditions
:
Toe-in
adjustments
should
only
be
made
on
alignment
equipment
with
the
car
in
normalloaded
position
as
described
below
under
Wheel
Alignment
Specifications
.
Toe
difference
angledetermines
the
progressively
different
pathstaken
by
the
front
wheelsas
the
car
is
turning
.
It
is
fixed
by
the
steering
gear,
but
depends
on
accurate
setting
of
the
toe-in
.
Rear
Toe-in
There
is
no
provision
for
routinerear
wheel
toe-in
adjust-
ment
.
If
any
alignment
angles
deviate
from
specifications,
carefully
inspect
the
rear
trailing
arms,
rear
suspension
sub-
frame
and
al¡
associated
bushings
and
flexible
mounts
for
wear
or
damage
.
After
replacing
any
parts
that
appear
worn
or
damaged,
re-check
thetoe
measurements
.
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
Table
a
.
Front
Wheel
Alignment
Specifications
"
Correct
wheels
and
tires
are
installed,
in
good
condition,
and
are
at
the
correct
inflation
pressures
.
"
Al¡
steering
and
suspension
parts
and
bushings
areun-
damaged
and
show
no
signs
of
abnormal
wear
.
"
Wheel
bearings
are
in
good
condition
.
"
Ride
height
is
in
accordance
with
specifications
.
See
310
Front
Suspension
and330
Rear
suspension
.
"
Car
isin
normal
loaded
position
.
Normal
loaded
position
"
Each
front
seat
.....:.............
68
Kg
(150
lb)
"
Rear
seat
(center)
................
68
Kg
(150
lb)
"
Trunk
.
.
.
..
.......................
21
Kg
(46
lb)
"
Fueltank
.
........................
...
.
..
..
full
3181325
Model
3181325
sport
M3
3
.0
liter
M3
3
.2
liter
suspension
Toe
angle
(total)
0°
18'±8'
0°
18'±8'
0°
10'
±5'
0°
10't5'
Camber
To
1995
-0°
40'±30'
-0°
58'±
30'
-0°55'±30'
-
1995
on
-0°
30'
±30'
-0°
51'±30'
-0°55'±30'
-0°
46'±30'
Caster
10°
wheel
lock
3°
41'±30'
3°
50'±30'
6°
38'±30'
9°
35'±30'
20°
wheel
lock
3°
52'±30'
3°
57'
t30'
6°
52'±30'
7°
50'±30'
Front
Wheel
Displacement
0°
t15'
0°t15'
0°
±15
0°
±15'
Table
b
.
Rear
Wheel
Alignment
Specifications
3181325
Model
3181325
sport
M3
3
.0
liter
M3
3
.2
liter
suspension
Toe
angle
(total)
0°
24't6'
0°
24'±6'
0'30'
.-t6'
0°
30't6'
Camber
-l'
40'
t15'
-2°
0'
t15'
-1
°
45'
t10'
-1'45'±10'
Maximum
allowabledeviation
between
sides
0°
±3'
0°
±3'
0°
t3'
0°
t3'
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GENERAL
.......
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.......
.
...
.330-1
CV
boot,
replacing
........
.
.
.
.........
.
.330-8
RIDE
HEIGHT
....
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
330-1
REAR
SUSPENSION
ARMS
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..
.
330-9
Trailing
arm,
removing
and
installing
.
.
.
....
330-10
SHOCK
ABSORBERS
AND
SPRINGS
.
.
.
330-2
Trailing
arm
bushing,
replacing
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
..
330-11
Rear
shock
absorber,
removing
and
installing
330-3
Upper
control
arm,
removing
and
installing
.
.330-12
Coil
spring,
removing
and
installing
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
330-4
Lower
control
arm,
removing
and
installing
.
.330-12
REAR
WHEEL
BEARINGS
....
.
...
.
.
.
..
330-4
Rear
wheel
bearing,
replacing
.......
.
....
330-5
Final
drive
carrier,
removing
and
installing
.
.330-12
DRIVE
AXLES
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.............
330-6
TABLE
a
.
Rear
Ride
Height
Specifications
..
.
............
330-1
Drive
axle,
removing
and
installing
.........
330-6
GENERAL
Special
service
tools
are
required
for
some
of
the
work
de-
scribed
in
this
repair
group
.
Read
the
procedures
through
be-
fore
beginning
any
job
.
NOTE
-
A
general
description
of
the
rear
suspension
and
a
troubleshooting
guide
can
be
found
in
300
Suspen-
sion,
Steering
and
Brakes-General
.
RIDE
HEIGHT
Rear
suspension
ride
height
is
controlled
by
the
rear
springs
.
If
the
rear
ride
height
is
not
within
the
specifications
listed,
the
rear
springs
should
be
replaced
.
Ride
height
is
measured
from
the
lower
edge
of
the
wheel
arch
to
the
bottom
edge
of
the
wheel
rim
.
See
Fig
.
1
.
Table
a
lists
rear
suspension
ride
height
specifications
.
ooy
98
These
specifications
apply
to
a
car
in
a
normally
loaded
posi-
tion
.
When
checking
ride
heightor
installing
suspension
com-
Fig
.
1
.
Ride
height
measurement
(A)
is
taken
from
center
of
wheel
ponents,
load
the
caras
follows
:
archto
bottom
of
wheel
rim
.
Normal
loaded
position
"
Each
front
seat
..
...
.
.
.............
68kg
(150
lb)
"
Rear
seat
(center)
..
.
.
.............
68
kg
(150
lb)
"
Trunk
.........
.
.
.
.
.
..............
21kg
(46
lb)
"
Fue¡
tank
.....
.
..
.
.
.
................
.
..
..
.
full
NOTE-
M3
ride
height
is
measured
with
the
car
unladen
.
330
Rear
Suspension
REAR
SUSPENSION
330-1
FINAL
DRIVE
CARRIER
.
.......
.
.
.
.
.
..
330-12
Table
a
.
Rear
RideHeight
Specifications
Wheel
size
318,323,325,
M3
modeis
328
modeis
15
inch
std
.
suspension
518
mm
(20
.39
in)
sport
suspension
~
507
mm
(19
.96
in)
16
inch
std
.
suspension
531
mm
(20
.91
in)
sport
suspension
~
520
mm
(20
.47
in)
Continued
RIDE
HEIGHT
Page 291 of 759
Brake
rotor,
removing
and
installing
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
340-7
MASTER
CYLINDER
............
.
.
.
.
.
.
.340-7
Master
cylinder,
removing
and
installing
.
...
.
340-7
GENERAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
-
"
Although
semi-metallic
and
metallic
Brake
friction
materials
in
Brake
pads
or
shoes
no
longer
con-
tain
asbestos,
they
produce
dangerous
dust
.
"
Brake
fluid
is
poisonous,
highly
corrosive
and
dangerous
to
the
environment
Wear
safety
glasses
and
rubber
gloves
when
working
with
Brake
fluid
.
Do
not
siphonBrake
fluid
with
your
mouth
.
Immediately
clean
away
any
fluid
spilled
on
painted
surfaces
and
wash
with
water,
asBrake
fluid
will
remove
paint
.
"
Always
use
new
Brake
fluid
froma
fresh,
un-
opened
container
.
Brake
fluid
will
absorb
mois-
ture
from
the
air
.
This
canlead
to
corrosion
problems
in
the
brakingsystem,
and
will
also
low-
er
the
Brake
fluid's
boiling
point
.
Dispose
of
Brake
fluid
properly
.
"
Do
notreuse
self-locking
nuts,bolts
or
fasteners
.
They
are
designed
to
be
used
only
once
and
may
failif
reused
.
Always
replace
them
with
new
self-
locking
fasteners
.
BMW
E36
models
areequipped
with
vacuum
power-assist-
ed
four-wheel
disc
brakes
with
an
integral
Antilock
Brake
Sys-
tem
(ABS)
.
Single-pistoncalipers
act
on
solid
or
vented
front
rotors
and
solid
rear
rotors
.
A
brake
pad
wear
sensor
for
each
axle
indicates
when
brake
padsneed
replacement
.
The
dual
drum-type
parking
brakesystem
is
integrated
with
the
rear
brake
rotors
.
NOTE-
M3
models
havevented
directional
Brake
rotors
on
the
rearaxle
as
well
ason
the
front
.
340
Brakes
BRAKES
340-1
GENERAL
.
.
.
.
.
.
.........
.
.
.
..........
340-1
BRAKE
BOOSTER
.........
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
340-8
TROUBLESHOOTING
.......
.
......
.
...
340-1
Brake
booster,
removing
and
installing
....
.
.
340-8
PARKING
BRAKE
.
.....
.
...
.
.
.
.....
.
.
.
340-10
BLEEDING
BRAKES
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..........
340-3
Parking
brake,adjusting
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
.
340-10
Pressure
bleeding
brakes
Parking
brake
shoes,
removing
and
installing
.
340-11(except
cars
with
AST)
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.340-3
Parking
Brake
cable,
replacing
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
340-11
BRAKE
PADS,
CALIPERS,
ANTILOCK
BRAKE
SYSTEM
(ABS)
.
.
.
.340-11
AND
ROTORS
..........
.
.......
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
340-3
ABS
System
Inspection
.
...
.
.......
.
.
.
..
340-12
Brake
pads,
replacing
............
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
340-4
ABS
wheel
speed
sensors,
replacing
.
.
.
.
..
340-12
Brake
caliper,
removing
and
installing
.
..
..
.
340-6
TABLES
a
.
Brake
System
Troubleshooting
.....
...
.
.
.....
.340-2
b
.
Brake
Rotor
Reconditioning
Specifications
.
.....
.340-7
Brakeperformance
is
mainly
affected
by
three
things
:
the
leve¡
and
condition
of
the
brake
fluid,
the
system's
abilíty
to
create
and
maintain
hydraulic
pressure,
and
the
condition
of
the
friction
components
.
Air
in
the
Brake
fluid
will
make
the
Brake
pedal
feel
spongy
during
braking
or
will
increase
the
Brake
pedalforce
required
to
stop
.
Fluid
contaminated
by
moisture
or
dirt
can
corrode
the
system
.
Inspect
the
Brake
fluid
inside
the
reservoir
.
Ifit
is
dirty
or
murky,
or
is
over
a
year
old,
the
fluid
should
be
replaced
.
Visually
check
the
hydraulic
system
startingat
the
master
cylinder
.
To
check
the
function
of
the
master
cylinder
hold
the
brake
pedal
down
hard
with
the
engine
running
.
The
pedal
should
feelsolid
and
stay
solid
.
If
the
pedal
slowly
falls
to
the
floor,
either
the
master
cylinder
is
leaking
internally,
or
fluid
is
leaking
externally
.
If
no
leaks
canbe
found,
the
master
cylin-
der
is
faulty
and
should
be
replaced
.
Check
all
Brake
fluid
lines
and
couplings
for
leaks,
kinks,
chafing
and
corrosion
.
Check
the
Brake
booster
by
pumping
the
Brake
pedal
ap-
proximately
10
times
with
the
engine
off
.
Hold
the
pedal
down
and
start
the
engine
.
The
pedal
should
fa¡¡
slightly
.
If
not,
check
for
any
visiblefaults
before
suspecting
a
faulty
brake
booster
.
Check
for
strong
vacuum
at
the
vacuum
hose
fitting
at
the
booster,
and
check
the
non-retum
valve
for
one-way
flow
.
Worn
or
contaminated
brake
pads
will
cause
poor
braking
performance
.
Oil-contaminated
or
glazed
pads
will
cause
stopping
distances
to
increase
.
Inspect
the
rotors
for
glazing,
discoloration
and
scoring
.
Steering
wheel
vibration
while
braking
at
speed
is
often
caused
by
warped
rotors,
but
can
also
be
caused
byworn
suspension
components
.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Page 296 of 759
340-
6BRAKES
bolt~
Guide
bolt
caps
covers
Brake
caliper
Shoe
retaining
píns
Parking
brake
cable
Fig
.
7
.
Rear
brake
caliper
assembly
.
Caliper
guide
Brake
ad
bolts
,
Bleeder
valve
i
_
~wear
sénsor
®
and
dust
cap
(right
wheel
V
.
.,,,
Brake
caliper,
removing
and
installing
1
.
Raise
car
and
remove
wheel
.
WARNING
-
Make
sure
the
car
is
firmly
supported
on
jack
standsdesigned
for
the
purpose
.
2
.
Loosen
brake
hose
fitting
at
caliper
.
Do
not
remove
.
3
.
Remove
caliper
mounting
bolts
from
steering
arm
(Font
caliper)or
from
trailing
arm
(rear
caliper)
.
See
Fig
.
8
.
4
.
Press
piston
back
into
caliper
and
slide
caliper
off
brake
rotor
.
Spin
caliper
off
brake
hose
.
5
.
Inspect
brake
caliper
for
signs
of
leakage
.
Check
that
caliper
piston
slides
smoothly
into
caliper
.
Replace
cal-
iper
if
any
faults
are
found
.
6
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Bleed
entire
brake
system
before
driving
car
.
See
Bleeding
Brakes
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Front
brake
caliper
to
steering
arm
..
110
Nm
(81
ft-Ib)
"
Rear
brake
caliper
to
trailing
arm
....
67
Nm
(50
ft-Ib)
"
Brake
fluid
hose
to
caliper
....
17-19
Nm
(13-14
ft-Ib)
"
Road
wheel
to
hub
........
100±10
Nm
(74±7
ft-Ib)
BRAKE
PADS,CALIPERS,
ANDROTÓRS
Cover
Caliper
!
Brake
pad
Oringiston
carne
-
p
Circli
©
ot~
AV
~:
Z
1vo~
Spring
and
spring
retainer
uust
seas
~~
Aniráttle
j),
Brake
spring
Shoe
pads
_
_
adjuster
per
return
nf
MIL
Rotor
with
integrated
parking
brake
drum
6573
0011256
Fig
.
8
.
Front
brake
pad
carrier
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.
Rear
caliper
mounting
bolts
are
similar
.
Page 297 of 759
Brake
rotor,
removing
and
installing
Brake
rotors
shouldalways
be
replaced
in
pairs
.
Fig
.
9
.
Brake
rotor
mounting
screw
(arrow)
.
3
.
Inspect
rotor
for
excessive
grooving,
cracks,
and
warp-
ing
.
Check
rotor
thickness
.
See
Table
b
.
4
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
"
Clean
rotor
with
brakecleaner
before
installing
.
"
If
brake
fluid
hose
veas
removed
or
loosened,
brake
systemmustbe
bled
as
described
aboveunder
Bleeding
Brakes
.
BRAKES
340-
7
5
.
Once
brake
assembly
is
instalind,
depress
brakepedal
several
times
to
adjust
caliper
and
pads
.
"
Pedal
should
feel
firm
and
be
at
proper
height
.
"
Check
fluid
leve¡
.
Top
up
if
necessary
.
NOTE-
M3
models
use
directional
brake
rotors
and
mustbe
in-
NOTE-
stalled
on
the
proper
side
.
Part
numbes
are
cast
finto
When
installing
new
rear
brake
rotors,
the
parking
therotors
.
A
part
that
ends
in
an
odd
number
is
a
left
brakeshouldbe
adjusted
.
See
Parking
Brake
.
rotor
.
One
that
ends
in
an
even
number
is
a
right
rotor
.
1.
Remove
caliper
as
described-above
and
hang
from
Tightening
Torques
chassis
using
stiff
wire
.
"
Brake
rotor
to
wheel
hub
..........
16
Nm
(12
ft-Ib)
"
Front
brake
caliper
to
steering
arm
...
110
Nm
(81
ft-Ib)
NOTE-
"
Rear
brake
caliper
to
traíling
arm
....
67
Nm
(50
ft-Ib)
Do
notloosen
caliper
brake
hose
.
"
Road
wheel
to
hub
...
..
.
100
±
10
Nm
(74
t
7
ft-Ib)
2
.
Remove
mountingscrew
holding
rotor
to
wheel
hub
.
,
See
Fig
.
9
.
Table
b
.
Brake
Rotor
Reconditioning
Specificati*M`
Front
Rear
Vented
rotor
wear
limit
(min
.
thickness)
20
.4
mm
(0
.803
in.)
Solid
rotor
wear
limit
(min
.
thickness)
8
.4
mm
(0.331
in
.)
M3
models
wear
limit
(min
.
thickness)
26
.4mm
(0
.977
in
.)
18
.4
mm
(0
.723
in
.)
Axial
runout
(max
.)
rotor
removed
0
.05
mm
(0
.002
in
.)
0
.05
mm
(0
.002
in
.)
rotor
installed
0
.20
mm
(0
.008
in
.)
0
.20
mm
(0
.008
in
.)
CAUTION-
M3
brake
rotors
must
not
be
machined
.
MASTER
CYLINDER
The
brake
master
cylinder
is
mounted
to
the
front
of
the
vac-
uum
booster
on
the
driver
side
bulkhead
.
Master
cylinder,
removing
and
installing
1
.
Using
a
clean
syringe,
empty
brake
fluid
reservoir
.
WARNING
-
Brake
fluid
is
highly
corrosive
and
dangerous
to
the
environment
.
Dispose
of
it
properly
.
NOTE-
On
original
equipment
rotors,
the
mínimum
allowable
2
.
Disconnect
brake
fluid
leve¡
sender
connector
from
fluid
thickness
is
stamped
on
the
rotor
hub
.
Measure
the
rotor
reservoi
r
cap
.
brakingsurface
with
a
micrometer
at
eight
to
ten
different
points
and
use
the
smallest
measurement
recorded
.
3
.
Disconnect
brake
fluid
lines
frommaster
cylinder
.
See
Fig
.
10
.
Disconnect
hydraulic
clutch
system
supply
line
.
4
.
Unscrew
mounting
nuts
and
remove
master
cylinder
from
brake
booster
.
5
.
Make
sure
all
nuts,
fluid
couplings,
thread
bores,
and
mating
surfaces
are
clean
.
MASTER
CYLINDER
Page 306 of 759
400-
4
BODY-GENERAL
INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
E36
interiors
have
a
unique
character,
with
a
combínation
of
sporty
features
and
innovative
design
.
Al¡
body
versions
were
made
in
a
wide
choice
of
interior
and
exterior
colors
.
New
colors
with
matching
leather
and/or
fabric
upholstery
were
in-
troduced
for
each
model
year,
including
light-alloy
wheels
in
new
designs
.
Driving
comfort
is
enhanced
by
power
steering,
tilt
steering
wheel
(optional),
height-adjustable
front
seats,
and
electrical-
ly
adjustable
and
heated
rear-view
mirrors
.
Inside
thecar
there
are
reading
lights
at
four
seating
positions
.
Seats
and
Seat
Belts
NOTE-
Theseat
base
usedon
cars
with
pyrotechnic
seatbelt
Anatom¡cal
ly-correct
seats
are
constructed
from
polyure-
tensioners
is
not
interchangeable
with
the
earlier
seat
thane
foam
containing
areas
or
"zones"
of
different
firmness
.
base
.
The
seat
bases
have
steel
springs
for
added
support
and
strength
.
The
power
seats
are
provided
with
conveniently
lo-
Instruments
and
Controls
cated
switches
along
the
outside
edge
of
the
seat
.
Heated
seats
are
an
option
in
all
models
.
See
520
Seats
for
more
de-
Everything
in
the
interior
passenger
compartment
essential
tails
.
to
the
driver
is
logically
grouped
and
easy
to
reach
.
Al¡
instru-
ments
and
controls
havebeen
arranged
ergonomically
and
The
M3
sport
seat
is
shown
in
Fig
.
3
.
are
fully
integrated
into
the
overall
design
of
the
vehicle
.
Fig
.
3
.
M3
sport
seat
.
INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
0013195
The
early
E36
cars
areequipped
with
a
single
(driver
side)
airbag
in
the
steering
wheel
.
Startingwith
the
1994
models,
a
dual
airbag
Supplemental
Restraint
System
has
been
stan-
dard
equipment
.
Side-impact
airbags
in
the
front
doors
are
op-
tional
in
1997
4-door
cars
and
standard
equipment
in
all
1998
models
.
Through
1996,
E36
seatbelts
were
equipped
with
BMW's
original-designspring
tensioners
.
In
1997,
the
seat
base
de-
sign
was
modified
to
accommodate
a
pyrotechnic
(explosive
charge)
seatbelt
tensioner
.
Both
types
of
tensioners
arede-
signed
to
automatically
tension
the
belts
by
about2
inches(55
mm)
in
the
event
of
a
collision
.
The
padded
dashboard
houses
the
instrument
cluster
and
the
ventilation
and
heating
system
.
The
instrument
cluster
uses
large
easy-to-read
analog
instruments
and
is
removable
as
a
unit
without
removing
the
dashboard
.
The
Service
Inter-
val
Indicator
(SII)
will
remind
the
driver
when
thecar
requires
service
.
See
620
Instruments
.
The
Multi-Information
Display
(MID)
unit
in
thecenter
of
the
dashboard
comes
in
a
variety
of
four
configurations,
the
most
advanced
being
the
On-Board
Computer
(OBC)
.
See
Fig
.
4
.
Al¡
versions
of
the
MID
have
a
clock
and
calendar
.
In
addi-
tion,
different
versions
areequipped
with
a
"check
control,"
display
for
fuel-economy
information
and
system
warnings
.
Consult
the
owner's
manual
for
fui¡
operating
instructions
.
Page 346 of 759
513-2
INTERIOR
TRim
DASHBOARD
Dashboard
removal
is
a
complex
operation,
involving
dis-
connection
and
dismantling
of
a
number
of
electrical
and
dash
structural
components
.
The
BMW
E36
is
equipped
with
SRS
airbags
mounted
in
the
steering
wheel,
in
the
dashboard
(1994
and
later)
on
the
passenger
side,
and
in
the
front
doors(1997
and
later)
.
Air-
bags
units
are
pyrotechnic
devices
and
should
be
treated
with
extreme
caution
.
Improper
handling
of
the
airbags
could
cause
serious
injury
.
WARNING
-
"
The
BMW
Supplemental
Restraint
System
(SRS)
is
complex
and
special
precautions
must
be
ob-
served
when
servicing
.
Serious
injury
may
result
if
system
service
is
attempted
by
persons
unfa-
miliar
with
the
BMW
SRS
and
its
approved
ser-vice
procedures
.
BMW
specifies
that
all
inspection
and
service
shouldbe
performed
byan
authorized
BMW
dealer
.
"
Beforeperforming
any
work
involving
the
steering
wheel
or
interior
trim
in
the
vicinity
of
the
airbags,
disconnect
the
negative
()
battery
cable
.
See
721
Airbag
System
(SRS)
.
"
SRS
contains
aback-up
power
supply
within
the
SRS
control
module
.
A
10
minute
díscharge
peri-
od
should
be
allowed
after
the
battery
cable
has
been
disconnected
.
Glove
compartment,
removing
and
installing
1.
Open
glove
compartment
door
.
2
.
Remove
glove
compartment
mounting
screws
.
See
Fig
.
2
.
3
.
Pull
glove
compartment
out,
disconnecting
electrical
harness
connectors
as
necessary
.
4
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
DASH80ARD
Fig
.
2
.
Glove
compartment
mounting
screws
(arrows)
.
Lower
left
dash
panel,
removing
and
installing
0013107
1
.
Remove
lower
dash
panel
retaining
screws
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
0013155
Fig
.
3
.
Lower
left
dash
panel
retaining
screws
(arrows)
.
2
.
Pull
lower
dash
panel
left
and
back
to
disengagefrom
driver's
footwell
retaining
clips
.
3
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Page 347 of 759
Dashboard,
removing
and
installing
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
and
cover
terminal
with
insulating
material
.
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautionsgiven
at
the
front
of
this
manual
onpage
vi¡¡
.
2
.
Remove
center
console
as
described
earlier
.
3
.
Remove
glove
compartment
as
described
earlier
.
4
.
Remove
lower
left
dash
trim
piece
as
described
above
.
Remove
lower
right
dash
trim
panel
.
See
Fig
.
4
.
Fig
.
4
.
Lower
right
dash
trim
piece
retaining
screw
(arrow)
.
WARNING
-
Store
the
removed
airbags
in
a
safe
place
.
Position
the
airbags
facing
up
.
8
.
Remove
instrument
cluster
.
See
620
Instruments
.
5
.
Remove
driver
and
passenger
airbags
.
See
721
Air-
bag
System
(SRS)
.
6
.
Remove
steering
wheel
.
See
320
Steering
and
Wheel
Alignment
.
INTERIOR
TRIM
513-
3
Fig
.
5
.
Driver
side
knee
bolster
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.
9
.
Remove
headlight
switch
.
Remove
turn
signal
and
windshield
wiper/washer
stalk
switches
.
See612
Switches
and
Electrical
Accessories
.
10
.
Remove
A/C
control
head
and
module
.
See
640
Heat-ing
and
Air
Conditioning
.
11
.
Remove
radio
.
See650
Radio
.
12
.
Remove
A-pillar
(windshield
pillar)
trim
on
left
and
right
sides
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
UU13156
Fig
.
6
.
A-pillar
(windshield
pillar)
trim
removal
.
Right
side
shown,
left
7
.
Remove
driver
side
knee
bolster
.
See
Fig
.
5
.
is
similar
.
DASHBOARD
Page 395 of 759
Fig
.
29
.
Transmission
gear-position/neutral
safety
switch
under
center
console
.
Squeeze
connector
tabs
(arrows)
to
disengage
har-
ness
connector
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
610-
9
6263
Fig
.
30
.
Back-up
light
switch
(arrow)
on
transmission
.
(Switch
may
be
found
on
right
or
left
sideof
transmission,
depending
on
ap-
plication
.)
Fig
.
31
.
ASS
wheel
speed
sensor
(arrow)
in
front
steering
arm
.
Component
Location
Table
Table
a
is
a
cross-referenced
listing
of
electrical
compo-
nents
in
E36
vehicles
beginning
onpage
10
.
In
addition
to
lo-
cation
descriptions,
where
possiblethere
is
areference
to
a
figure
showing
the
component
.
NOTE-
-
Every
component
is
not
installed
in
everycar
.
"
Due
to
changes
in
production,
component
locations
may
vary
.
Consult
your
BMW
dealer
forthe
latest
in-
formation
.
"
The
figure
numbers
are
all
within
this
section
.
Many
other
electrical
components
are
illustrated
throughout
this
book
.
Consult
the
main
index
"
The
gear-position/neutral
safetyswitch
is
aleo
some-
times
referred
to
as
the
automatic
transmission
range
switch
.
"
The
EWS
11
system
is
also
sometimes
referredto
as
the
Driveaway
Protection
System
or
the
electronic
im-
mobilization
system
.
"
All-Season
Traction
(AST)
is
also
sometímes
referred
to
as
ASC
or
ASC+T
.
0012117
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Page 396 of 759
610-10
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Component
Model
Year
Location
Refer
to
ABS
Hydraulic
Control
Unit
1992-1998
Left
rear
engine
compartment
undermaster
cylinder
Fig
.
7
.
Fig
.
10
.
ABS
Hydraulic
Control
Unit
Relay
1992-1998
Power
distribution
box
Fig
.
2
.
ABS
Pedal
Travel
Sensor
1992-1998
On
brake
booster
beside
master
cylinder
Fig
.
10
.
ABS
Relay
1992-1998
Power
distribution
box
Fig
.
2
.
ABS/AS
T
(Traction)
Control
Module
1992-1998
Behind
glove
compartment
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
ABS
Speed
Sensor,
Left
Front
1992-1998
Left
front
steering
arm
Fig
.
31
.
Wheel
ABS
Speed
Sensor,
Left
Rear
1992-1998
Left
rear
trailing
arm
Wheel
ABS
Speed
Sensor,
RightFront
11992-1998
Right
front
steering
arm
Wheel
ABS
Speed
Sensor,
Right
Rear
1992-1998
I
Left
rear
trailing
arm
Wheel
1
A/C
Compressor
1
1992-1998
(
Rightlower
frontof
engine
A/C
Compressor
Control
Relay
1
1992-1998
1992-1998
1992-1998
A/C
Control
Module
A/C
Evaporator
Temperature
Sensor
A/C
Pressure
Switch
1992-1998
Right
frontof
engine
compartment
A/C
Program
Switch
1992-1998
Center
of
dash
below
radio
A/CRecharging
Ports
1992-1998
Right
rear
engine
compartment
Fig
.
16
.
Air
Flow
Sensor
1992-1998
Between
throttle
housing
&
filter
housing
Fig
.
7
.
Airbag
Contact
Slip
Ring
1992-1998
Rear
ofsteering
wheel
Airbag,
Driver
1992-1998
In
center
of
steering
wheel
Fig
.
25
.
Airbag,
Passenger
1994-1998
Right
front
of
dash
above
glove
compartment
Fig
.
26
.
Airbag,
Side-Impact
1997-1998
Behind
right/left
front
door
panel
Airbag
Control
Module
(Basic)
1992-1993
Behind
glove
compartment
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
Airbag
Control
Module
(ZAE)
1994-1998
On
center
tunnel
under
rear
seat
cushion
Airbag
Crash
Sensor,
Airbag
1992-1993
On
righUleft
front
strut
tower
Airbag
Crash
Sensor,
Right/Left
1997-1998
Right/left
door
si¡¡
behind
front
seatSide
Impact
Alternator
(Generator)
1992-1998
Left
lowerfront
of
engine
Amplifier
Hi-fi
1992-1998
Left
front
side
of
luggage
compartment
Antenna
Amplifier
AM/FM
1992-1998
In
upper
left
side
C-pillar
Fig
.
27
.
COMPONENT
LOCA
TIONS
Table
a
.
E36
Component
Locations
Power
distribution
box
Fig
.
2
.
Behind
center
console
Left
sideof
heater
box
Continued