Sensor BMW 318i 1992 E36 Workshop Manual
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ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Table
a
.
E36
Component
Locations
Component
	
Model
Year
	
Location
	
Refer
to
Combination
(Stalk)
Switch
	
1993-1998
	
Left
sidesteering
column
(turn
signals/high-low
bean
switch)
Convertible
Top
ActuatingSwitch
	
1994-1998
	
Center
console
Convertible
Top
Control
Module
	
1994-1998
	
In
lower
left
C-pillar
behind
trim
panel
Convertible
TopEnd
Position
Switch
	
1994-1998
	
In
convertible
top
linkage
Convertible
Top
Motor
	
1994-1998
	
In
left
sideof
trunk
behind
trim
panel
Convertible
Top
Position
	
1994-1998
	
In
convertible
top
linkage
Microswitch
Convertible
Top
Storage
Lid
Lock
	
1994-1998
	
In
convertible
top
compartment
left
side
Motor
Convertible
Top
Storage
Lid
	
1994-1998
	
Inright
side
convertible
top
storage
lid
latch
Microswitch
Convertible
Top
Storage
Lid
Motor
	
1994-1998
	
In
left
side
of
trunk
behind
trim
panel
Coolant
Leve¡
Sensor
(if
applicable)
	
1992-1998
	
Bolted
on
radiator,
left
side
Coolant
Temperature
Sensor
	
1992-1998
	
Left
front
of
engine/cylinder
head
	
Fig
.
19
.
Fig
.
20
.
Cooling
Fan
Dual
Switch
	
1992-1998
	
Right
side
radiator
	
Fig
.
18
.
Cooling
Fan
Motor
	
1992-1998
	
Behind
front
grill
Crankshaft
Position/RPM
Sensor
	
1992-1995
	
At
front
crankshaft
pulley
Crankshaft
Position/RPM
Sensor
	
1996-1998
	
Left
rearof
crankcase
Crash
Sensor,
Airbag
	
1992-1993
	
On
right/left
frontstrut
tower
Crash
Control
Module
	
1992
	
Auxiliary
relay
panel
Crash
Control
Module
	
1993-1998
	
Driver's
side
footwell
Crash
Sensor,
Right/Left
Side
	
1997-1998
	
Right/left
door
sill
behind
front
seat
Impact
Airbag
Cruise
Control
Actuator
	
1992-1998
	
Left
front
of
engine
compartment
	
Fig
.
7
.
Cruise
Control
Module
	
1992-1998
	
Behind
glove
compartment
	
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
Data
Link
Connector
	
1992-1998
	
Right
sideof
engine
	
Fig
.
7
.
Digital
Motor
Electronics
(DME)
	
1992-1998
	
Right
rear
engine
compartment,
behind
bulkhead
panel
	
Fig
.
7
.
Control
Module
DoorLock
Heater
	
1993-1994
	
Left
front
doorhandle
DoorHandle
Switch
	
1994-1998
	
left
front
door
Drive-away
Protection
(EWS
II)
	
1/1995
-
1998
	
Behind
glove
compartment
	
Fig
.
8
.
Module
	
Fig
.
9
.
Dual
Coolant
Temperature
Sensor
	
1997-1998
	
Below
intake
manifold
	
Fig
.
19
.
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Fig
.
20
.
Electronic
Immobilizer
Control
	
(
1/1995-1998
~
Behind
glove
compartment
	
Fig
.
8
.
Module
(EWS
II)
	
Fig
.
9
.
Continued 
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Tablea
.
E36
Component
Locations
Component
	
Model
Year
	
Location
	
Refer
to
Engine
Compartment
Light
Switch
	
1993-1996
	
Over
right
headlight
assembly
	
Fig
.
7
.
Engine
Control
Module
(ECM)
	
1992-1998
	
Right
rear
enginecompartment,
behind
bulkhead
panel
	
Fig
.
7
.
Engine
Control
Module
(System)
	
1992-1998
	
I
Power
distribution
box
	
Fig
.
2
.
Relay
Engine
Coolant
Leve¡
Sensor
	
1
1992-1998
	
1
Left
front
of
enginecompartment,
radiator
coolant
reservoir
Engine
Coolant
Temperature
	
1992-1998
	
I
Left
front
of
engine
under
intake
manifold
	
I
	
Fig
.
19
.
Sensor
	
Fig
.
20
.
Evaporative
Emission
Valve
	
1992-1998
	
Left
side
strut
Power
area
Evaporator
Temperature
Sensor
	
1992-1998
	
Left
side
of
heater
box
EWS
II
Control
Module
	
1/1995
-
1998
	
Behind
glove
compartment
	
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
EWS
II
Ring
Antenna
	
1
1/1995
-
1998
1
At
ignition
cylinder
EWS
II
Transmitter
Module
	
1/1995
-
1998
	
Right
side
of
steering
column
in
auxiliaryrelay
panel
	
Fig
.
3
.
Exhaust
Gas
Flap
Valve
	
1996-1998
	
Left
rear
muffler
area
Flasher
Relay
	
1992-1998
	
Power
distribution
box
	
Fig
.
2
.
Foglight
Relay
	
1
	
1992-1998
	
1
Power
distribution
box
	
1
	
Fig
.
2
.
Fresh
Air
FlapActuator
	
1
	
1992
	
1
Right
side
of
heater
box
Fresh
Air
FlapActuator
	
1
1993-1995
	
1
Below
right
side
heater
box
Fresh
Air
FlapActuator
	
1
1996-1998
	
Below
left
side
heater
box
Fuel
Injectors
	
1992
-
1998
	
Top
left
side
of
engine
Fuel
Leve¡
Sensor,
Left
	
1
1992-1998
	
/
Under
left
side
of
rear
seat
infuel
tank
Fuel
Leve¡
Sensor,
Right
	
1
	
1992-1998
	
1
Under
right
side
of
rear
seat
in
fuel
tank
	
1
	
Fig
.
28
.
Fuel
Pump
	
1
	
1992-1998
	
1
	
Under
right
side
of
rear
seat
in
fuel
tank
	
1
	
Fig
.
28
.
Fuel
Pump
Relay
	
1
	
1992-1998
	
1
Power
distribution
box
	
1
	
Fig
.
2
.
Fuel
Pump/Start
Identification
Relay
	
1994
-
1996
	
Power
distribution
box
Fuel
Tank
Pressure
Sensor
	
1
1997-1998
	
1
Right
rear
wheel
well
behind
trim
liner
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
	
610-13
Fuse
andRelay
	
x(Power
	
11992-1998
	
I
Left
side
of
engine
compartment
	
I
	
Fig
.
2
.
Distribution
Box
	
Fig
.
7
Fig
.
10
.
Gas
Filler
LockMotor
	
1992-1998
	
Right
side
of
luggage
compartment
Gear
Position/Neutral
Safety
Switch
	
1992-1998
	
Next
to
gear
shift
lever
in
center
console
	
Fig
.
29
.
(Automatic
Transmission
Range
Switch)
Glove
Compartment
Lock
Motor
	
1994-1998
	
Behind
glove
compartment
Grounds
G
100
	
1995-1998
	
Front
of
left
front
fender
(headlights)
	
Fig
.
22
.
G
101
	
1992-1998
	
Front
of
right
front
fender
Continued
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS 
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ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Component
	
Model
Year
	
Location
	
Refer
to
G
102
	
1992-1998
	
Left
front
strut
tower
G
103
	
1992-1998
	
Right
front
strut
tower
G
110
	
1992-1998
	
Left
front
of
engine
G
111
	
1992-1998
	
Near
battery
G
117
	
1992-1998
	
Right
rearof
engine
G
119
	
1992-
1998
	
Right
front
of
engine
G
123
	
1992-1998
	
Right
side
of
safety
wall
G
200
	
1992-1998
	
Left
kick
panel
G
201
	
1992-1998
	
Right
side
ofI/P
G
202
	
1992-1998
	
Left
side
ofI/P
G
203
	
1992-1998
	
Right
kick
panel
G
230
	
1992-1998
	
Right
kick
panel
G
301
	
1992-1998
	
Below
rightfront
seat
G
302
	
1992-1998
	
Below
center
console
G
303
	
1992-1998
	
Below
right
rear
seat
G
310
	
1992-1998
	
Behind
right
rear
seat
G
312
	
1992-1998
	
Behind
left
rear
seat
G
313
	
1992-1998
	
Right
side
of
rear
shelf
G
314
	
1992-1998
	
Left
side
of
rear
shelf
G
400
	
1992-1998
	
Left
front
side
of
trunk
G
404
	
1992-1998
	
Left
rearside
of
trunk
Camshaft
Position
Sensor
	
1992-1998
	
Front
of
engine
	
Fig
.
7
.
Hard
Top,
Connector
1
	
1994-1998
	
In
convertible
top
compartment
left
side
Hard
Top,
Connector
II
	
1994-1998
	
In
convertible
top
compartment
left
side
Hazard
Flasher
Relay
	
1992-1998
	
Power
distribution
box
	
Fig
.
2
.
Headlight
High
Beam
Relay
	
1998
	
Left
hand
side
of
dash
behind
instrument
cluster
Headlight
High
Beam
Relay
	
1992-1997
	
Power
distribution
box
Headlight
Low
Beam
Relay
	
1992-1998
	
Power
distribution
box
Heat
ExchangerTemperature
	
1993-1998
	
Center
console
Sensors
(left
and
right)
HeaterBlower
Motor
	
1992-1998
	
Behind
fresh
air
cowl
HeaterBlower
Motor
Relay
	
1992-1998
	
Power
distribution
box
	
Fig
.
2
.
Heat
Rear
Recirculation
Flap
	
1997-1998
	
Right
sideof
heater
box
Actuator
COMPONENTLOCATIONS
Tablea
.
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Component
Locations
Continued 
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Component
	
Model
Year
	
Location
	
Refer
to
Heater
Recirculation
Flap
Actuator
	
1992-1998
	
Below
left
dash
right
side
of
steering
column
HeaterBlowerMotor
Resistor
Pack
	
1992-1998
	
Behind
center
of
dashboard
Heater
Regulator
FlapActuator
	
1997-1998
	
Right
side
of
heater
box
HeaterValve
Assembly
	
1992-1998
	
Left
rear
engine
compartment
HeatingNentilation
Relay
Box
	
1992-1993
	
Below
left
side
of
dash
HeatingNentilation
Relay
	
1994-1998
	
Left
front
footwell
High
Speed
Cooling
Fan
Relay
	
1992-1998
	
Power
distribution
box
	
Fig
.
2
.
Homs,
Right/Left
	
1993-1998
	
Front
of
engine
compartment
Horn
Relay
	
1992-1998
	
Power
distribution
box
	
Fig
.
2
.
Horn
Relay
(Alpine)
	
1994-1998
	
Behind
glove
compartment
	
Fig
.
8
.
Board
Computer/Anti-Theft
	
Fig
.
9
.
Idle
Speed
Control
Valve
	
1992-1995
	
Top
rearof
enginebehind
intake
manifold
(M42
engine)
	
Fig
.
11
.
Idle
Speed
Control
Valve
	
1992-1995
	
Top
left
side
of
engine
(M50
engine)
Idle
Speed
Control
Valve
	
1993-1996
	
Below
intake
manifold
(M50/S50US
engine)
Idle
Speed
Control
Valve
	
1996-1998
	
On
throttle
housing
(M44
engine)
	
Fig
.
15
.
Idle
Speed
Control
Valve
	
1997-1998
	
Left
front
of
engine
below
intake
manifold
(M52/S52US
engine)
Ignition
Coils
	
1992-1998
	
Right
of
engineunder
plastic
cover
(four-cylinder)
	
Fig
.
7
.
Ignition
Cofs
	
1992-1998
	
Top
of
engine
undercover
(six-cylinder)
	
Fig
.
17
.
Ignition
Switch
	
1992-1998
	
Right
sídeofsteering
column
Intake
Air
Resonance
Changeover
	
1992-1998
	
Leftrear
of
engine
compartment
Valve(DISA)
Intake
Air
Temperature
Sensor
	
1992-1995
	
In
mass
air
flow
sensor
(M42
engine)
Intake
Air
TemperatureSensor
	
1996-1998
	
In
top
ofair
filter
housing
(M44
engine)
	
Fig
.
12
.
Intake
Air
Temperature
Sensor
	
1992-1998
	
I
Left
sídeof
engine
in
intake
manifold
(six-cylinder)
	
-
	
-
	
I
	
Fig
.
13
.
Fig
.
14
.
Kick-Down
Switch
(A/T)
	
1
1992-1998
	
1
Left
footwell
Mixing
Actuators
	
1
1992-1998
	
1
Heater
box
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
	
610-15
Table
a
.
E36
Component
Locations
Knock
Sensors
	
1
1992-1998
	
1
Left
side
of
engine
block
Left
Front
Power
Window
Motor
	
11992-1998
	
/
Left
front
door
Left
Front
Window
Monitoring
Switch
1
1997-1998
	
1
Left
front
door
trim
panel
Left
Front
Window
Retraction
Switch
1
1992
-
1993
	
1
Left
front
door
handle
lock
assembly
Left
Splice
Panel
	
1
1992-1998
	
1
Under
left
side
of
dash
at
kick-panel
	
1
	
Fig
.
5
.
Main
Fuse
and
Relay
Box
(Power
	
1992-1998
	
I
Left
sideof
engine
compartment
	
Fig
.
2
.
Distribution
Box)
1
	
I
Mass
Air
Flow
Sensor
	
1992-1998
	
I
Left
side
of
engine,
intake
air
duct
	
Fig
.
7
.1
	
I
Fig
.
15
.
Continued
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS 
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ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Component
	
Model
Year
	
Location
	
Refer
to
MixingSwitch
	
1992-1994
	
Center
console
Multi-Function
Clock
	
1992-1998
	
Center
console
Multi-information
Display
(MDI)
	
1992-1998
	
Center
console
Normal
Speed
Cooling
Fan
Relay
	
1992-1998
	
Power
distribution
box
	
Fig
.
2
.
Neutral
SafetySwitch
(Automatic
	
1992-1998
	
Next
to
gear
shift
lever
in
center
console
	
Fig
.
29
.
Transmission
Range
Switch)
Oil
Pressure
Switch
	
1992-1998
	
Left
front
of
engine
below
intake
manifold
at
oil
filter
housing
On-Board
Computer
	
1992-1998
	
Center
console
On-BoardComputerHorn
Relay
	
1992-1998
	
Behind
glove
compartment
	
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
On-Board
Computer
Temperature
	
11992-1998
	
I
Right
front
of
engine
compartment
Sensor
Outside
Temperature
Sensor
	
1992-1997
	
Inright
front
brake
cooling
duct
Outside
Temperature
Sensor
	
1998
	
Right
rear
of
engine
compartment
behind
fresh
air
cowl
Oxygen
Sensor
HeaterRelay
	
1992-1998
	
Power
distribution
box
	
Fig
.
2
.
Oxygen
Sensor(s)
	
1992-1998
	
On
exhaust
pipe
ahead/behind
catalytic
converter
(M42/M44
engine)
Oxygen
Sensor
(x2)
	
1992-1995
	
On
exhaust
pipe
ahead
of
catalytic
converter
(M50/S50US
engine)
Oxygen
Sensors
(x4)
	
1996-1998
	
On
exhaust
manifold/exhaust
pípe
behind
catalytic
converter
(M52/S52US
engine)
Parking
Brake
Switch
	
1
1992-1998
	
I
On
rear
of
parking
brake
lever
Power
Distribution
Box
	
11992-1998
	
I
Rear
left
of
engine
compartment
	
I
	
Fig
.
2
.
Fig
.
7
.
Fig
.
10
.
Radio
Microswitch
	
1992
-
1996
	
Center
console
behind
radio
Radio
Receíver
	
1
1997-1998
	
1
Right
rear
luggage
compartment
Relay
And
Fuse
Box
(Power
	
1992-1998
	
I
Left
side
of
engine
compartment
	
I
	
Fig
.
2
.
Distribution
Box)
	
Fig
.
7
.
Fig
.
10
.
Rear
Window
Blower
	
1994-1998
	
Behind
rear
seat
(convertible)
Rear
Window
Blower
Microswitch
	
1994-1994
	
At
convertible
top
linkage
Rear
Window
Blower
Microswitch
	
1995-1998
	
Behind
rear
seat
(convertible)
Rear
Window
BlowerRelay
	
11994-1998
	
Behind
glove
compartment
	
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
Fig
.
2
.
Fig
.
30
.
Fig
.
8
.
Rear
Window
DefoggerRelay
Reversing
(Back-up)
Light
Switch
SplicePanel,
Right
Rollover
Protection
Actuator
	
11994-1998
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Table
a
.
E36
Component
Locations
1992-1998
1992-1998
1992-1998
Power
distribution
box
Right
or
left
side
top
of
transmission
Behind
glove
compartment
Behind
rear
seat
(convertible)
Fig
.
9
.
Continued 
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Tablea
.
E36
Component
Locations
Component
	
Model
Year
	
Location
	
Refer
to
Rollover
Sensor
	
1994-1998
	
In
lower
left
C-pillar
behind
trim
panel
(Convertible)
Seat
Belt
Switch
	
1992-1998
	
In
front
seat
belt
buckle
SeatCushion
Tilt
Motor
	
1992-1998
	
Under
front
seat
Seat
Heater
	
1993-1998
	
Under
front
seat
Seat
Height
Motor
Front
	
1992-1998
	
Under
front
seat
Seat
Movement
Motor
	
1992-1998
	
Under
front
seat
Seatback
Heater
	
1993-1998
	
In
upper
front
seatback
Seatback
Recliner
Motor
	
1993-1998
	
Under
front
seat
Seat
Occupancy
Detector
	
1994-1998
	
Under
rightfront
seat
Secondary
Air
Pump
(4-cyl
.)
	
1997
1
/2
-
1998
	
Left
engine
compartment,
belowpower
distribution
box
(M44
engine)
Secondary
Air
Pump
(6-cyl
.)
	
1996-1998
	
Front
of
engine
compartment
(M52/S52US
engine)
Secondary
Air
Pump
Relay
	
1996-1998
	
Power
distribution
box
	
Fig
.
2
.
Secondary
Air
Pump
Valve
	
1996-1998
	
Right
sideof
engine
Side
Impact
Air
Bag
Right/Left
	
1997-1998
	
Behind
right/left
door
trim
panel
Síde
Impact
Airbag
Crash
Sensor,
	
1997-1998
	
Right/left
door
si¡¡
behind
front
seat
Right/Left
Shift
Interlock
	
1992-1998
	
Center
console
beside
shift
selector
Slip
Control
Module
(ABS/AST)
	
1992-1998
	
Behind
glove
compartment
	
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
Splice
Panel,
Left
Side
	
1992-1998
	
Behind
footwell
speaker
grill
	
Fig
.
5
.
SplicePanel,
Right
Side
	
1992-1998
	
Behind
glove
compartment
	
Fig
.
6
.
Starter
	
1992-1998
	
Leftrear
of
engine
Starter
Immobilization
Relay
	
1994-1998
	
In
left
splice
panelbehind
footwell
speaker
grill
Starter
Relay
	
1992-1993
	
Below
left
side
of
dash
Starter
Relay
	
1994-1998
	
Behind
left
footwell
speaker
grill
Sunroof
Control
Assembly
	
1992-1998
	
In
roof
center
panel
Supplemental
Restraint
System
	
11992-1993
	
I
Behind
glove
compartment
	
I
	
Fig
.
8
.
(Airbag)
Control
Module
	
Fig
.
9
.
Supplemental
Restraint
System
	
1994-1998
	
1
Under
center
of
rear
seat
(Airbag
ZAE)
Control
Module
Switch,
Power
Window
	
1
1992-1998
	
1
Center
console
Telephone
Eject
Box
	
1
1994-1996
	
1
Center
console
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
	
610-17
Telephone
Transceiver
	
1992-1992
	
In
luggage
compartment
Throttle
Flap
Heater
	
1994-1996
	
Left
sideof
engine
Throttle
Position
Sensor
	
1992-1998
	
I
Left
sideof
engine
inthrottle
housing
	
I
	
Fig
.
7
.
Fig
.
15
.
Fig
.
21
.
Continued
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS 
Page 404 of 759

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ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Tablea
.
E36
Component
Locations
Component
	
Model
Year
	
Location
	
Refer
to
Transmission
Control
Module
	
1992-1998
	
Right
rear
engine
compartment
behíndpanel
	
Fig
.
7
.
Transmission
Range
Switch
(Gear
	
1992-1998
	
Next
to
gear
shift
lever
in
center
console
	
Fig
.
29
.
Position/Neutra
l
Safety
Switch)
Transmission
Valve
Unít
	
1992-1993
	
In
transmission
oil
pan
Transmission
Valve
Unit
	
1994-1998
	
On
left
side
of
transmission
Trunk
Lid
Microswitch
	
1994-1998
	
In
trunk
lid
Trunk
Lid
Relay
	
1994-1998
	
Behind
glove
compartment
(convertible)
	
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
Trunk
Light
Switch
	
1992-1998
	
Left
underside
of
trunk
lid
TrunkLockMotor
	
1992-1998
	
Rear
of
luggage
compartment
UnloaderRelay
	
1992-1998
	
Inleft
splice
panel
behind
footwell
speaker
grille
	
Fig
.
5
.
Variable
Camshaft
Control
Module
	
1994-1996
	
I
Rear
right
side
of
engine
compartment
(VANOS)
Variable
Camshaft
Control
(VANOS)
	
1993-1998
	
Front
ofcylinder
head
Veh¡cle
Speed
Sensor
	
1992-1998
	
On
final
drive
Volume
Air
Flow
Sensor
(M42
	
1992-1995
	
Left
side
of
engine
compartment
	
Fig
.
7
.
Engine)
Washer
Fluid
Leve¡
Sensor
	
1992-1998
	
Right
frontof
engine
compartment
Washer
Pump
	
1992-1998
	
Right
side
of
engine
compartment
on
windshield
washer
reservoir
	
Fig
.
7
.
Wiper
Motor
	
1992-1998
	
Rear
engine
compartment
Wiper
Motor
Relay
	
1992-1998
	
Inleft
splice
panel
behind
footwell
speaker
grill
	
Fig
.
5
.
Wiper
Relay
	
1992-1998
	
(
Behind
glove
compartment
	
I
	
Fig
.
8
./
Fig
.
9
.
Wiper/Washer
Module
	
1992-1993
	
Left
side
of
footwell
under
foot
rest
(early)
Wiper/Washer
Module
	
1993
(late)-
	
Behind
glove
compartment
	
Fig
.
8
.
1998
	
1
	
Fig
.
9
.
ZAE
Airbag
Control
Module
	
1
1994-1998
	
1
On
center
tunnel
under
rear
seat
cushion
ZKE
IV
Control
Module
	
1994-1998
	
I
Behind
glove
compartment
	
Fig
.
8
.I
	
Fig
.
9
.
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS 
Page 419 of 759

611
Wipers
and
Washers
GENERAL
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
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.
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.
.
.....
.
......
.
611-1
	
Windshield
wiper
motor,
removing
and
installing
.
...............
.611-8
WIPER
BLADES
.
.
.
.....
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
....
.611-1
Wiper
Blade
Cleaning
Problems
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
611-1
Wiper
blades,replacing
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
611-1
Wiper
blade
inserts,
replacing
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
611-2
Wiper
arms,
removing
and
installing
.
.
.
.....
611-2
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
ASSEMBLY
.
.
.....
611-3
Windshield
wiper
assembly,
removing
and
installing
(4-door
models)
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
611-3
Windshield
wiper
assembly,
removing
and
installing
(2-door
models)
.
.
.
.
.
.
.....
611-5
GENERAL
This
repair
group
covers
windshield
wiper
and
washer
sys-
tem
repair
information
.
Please
note
that
some
procedures
are
different
for
2-
and
4-door
models
.
The
windshield
wiper/washer
stalk
switch
assembly
is
cov-
ered
in
612
Switches
and
Electrical
Accessories
.
Electrical
	
NOTE-
wiring
diagrams
and
relays
for
the
wiper/washer
system
are
	
BMwhas
available
a
special
toollgauge
(BMWspecial
covered
in
Electrical
Wiring
Diagrams
.
	
tool
no
.
00
9210)
to
align
the
angle
of
the
wiper
arm
to
the
windshield
glass
.
WIPERBLADES
CA
UTION-
Never
turn
on
the
wiper
blades
while
the
hood
is
open
.
Damage
to
the
wiper
system
and
hood
may
occur
.
Toensure
safetyduring
wiper
biade
system
procedures,
remove
the
windshieldwiper
fuse
.
See
610
Electrical
Component
Locations
.
Wiper
Blade
Cleaning
Problems
Common
cleaning
problems
with
thewipers
includestreak-
ing
or
sheeting,
waterdrops
after
wiping,
and
blade
chatter
.
Streaking
is
usually
caused
when
wiper
blades
are
coated
with
road
film
or
car
wash
wax
.
Clean
the
blades
using
soapy
water
.
If
cleaning
does
not
cure
the
problem,
the
blades
should
be
replaced
.
BMW
recommends
replacing
the
wiper
blades
twice
a
year,
before
and
after
the
cold
season
.
WIPERS
AND
WASHERS
	
611-1
WINDSHIELD
CLEANING
SYSTEM
......
611-9
Windshield
spray
nozzle,
removing
and
installing
.......
.
........
.611-9
Washer
fluid
reservoir,
replacing
.........
.611-9
Windshield
washer
fluid
pump,
replacing
..
.
......
.
........
.611-9
Washer
fluid
level
sensor,
replacing
(models
with
check
control)
.
.
.
.
........
611-10
Wiper
blade
chatter
may
be
caused
by
dirty
or
worn
blades,
or
by
wiper
arms
that
areout
of
alignment
.
Clean
the
blades
and
windshield
as
described
above
.
Adjust
the
wiper
arm
so
that
there
is
even
pressure
along
the
blade,
and
so
that
the
blade
at
rest
is
perpendicular
to
the
windshield
.
If
problems
persist,
theblades
and
wiper
arms
should
be
replaced
.
The
wiper
blades
can
be
renewed
in
one
of
two
ways
:
either
by
replacing
the
complete
blade
or
by
replacing
just
therubber
insert
.
Insert
replacement
is
the
mosteconomicalmethod,
al-
though
overtime
the
wiperblade
itselfwill
become
worn
.
One
ruleof
thumb
wouldbe
to
replace
just
the
inserts
every
second
time
.
Wiper
blades,
replacing
1
.
Pivot
wiper
arm
off
windshield
.
2
.
Position
wiperblade
approximately
perpendicular
to
wiper
arm
.
3
.
Remove
wiperblade
from
wiper
arm
by
depressing
re-
taining
tab
and
sliding
blade
out
of
arm
.
See
Fig
.
1
.
Drops
that
remain
behind
after
wiping
are
usually
caused
by
	
NOTE-
oil,
road
film,
or
diesel
exhaust
residue
onthe
glass
.
Use
an
	
Some
wiperblade
versions
may
havetwo
retaining
alcohol
or
ammonia
solution
or
a
non-abrasive
cleaner
(such
	
tabs
.
a
s
Bon-Ami
	
to
clean
the
windshield
.
GENERAL 
Page 427 of 759

WINDSHIELD
CLEANING
SYSTEM
	
Washer
f
luid
reservoir,
replacing
1
.
Open
hood
and
siphon
out
washer
fluid
reservoir
.
The
windshieldcleaning
system
includes
the
spray
nozzles
in
the
engine
hood,
the
washer
fluid
pump,
and
the
washer
flu-
id
reservoir
in
the
front
passenger
side
of
the
engine
compart-
ment
.
The
windshield
spray
nozzles
can
be
aimed
by
using
asew-
ing
need1e
or
a
similar
diameter
stiff
piece
of
wire
.
Windshield
spray
nozzle,
removing
and
installing
1
.
Open
hood
andremove
hood
insulating
pad
retaining
clips
until
bottom
of
nozzle
canbe
fully
accessed
.
See
410
Fenders,
Engine
Hood
.
2
.
Carefully
disconnect
hose
from
nozzle
.
Disconnect
har-
ness
connectors
for
nozzleheater
.
3
.
Push
nozzleout
of
hood
.
See
Fig
.
21
.
Fig
.
21
.
First
push
nozzle
forward
then
upward
from
underneath
hood
.
4
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal,
noting
the
following
:
"
Check
that
colors
of
harness
and
nozzle
connector
match
.
"
Check
and
adjust
nozzles
before
driving
.
WIPERSAND
WASHERS
	
611-
9
2
.
Remove
windshield
washer
pump
and
hose
as
de-
scribed
later
.
3
.
Remove
windshield
washer
fluid
level
sensor
as
de-
scribed
later
.
4
.
Remove
large
plastic
washer
reservoir
retainer
at
fend-
e
r
.
5
.
Remove
reservoir
.
6
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal,
noting
the
following
:
"
On
installation
check
that
washer
fluid
hose
is
not
kinked
.
"
Replacehose
clamp
.
Windshield
washer
fluid
pump,
replacing
The
windshield
washer
fluid
pump
ís
mounted
in
the
washer
fluid
reservoir
.
1
.
Open
hood
and
siphon
out
washer
fluid
reservoir
.
2
.
Depress
retaining
tabs
on
electrical
connector
and
un-
plug
harness
connector
from
pump
.
3
.
Loosen
hose
clamp
and
remove
washer
fluidline
from
washer
pump
.
4
.
PA
pump
out
of
tank
.
See
Fig
.
22
.
Fig
.
22
.
Pull
windshield
washer
pump
up
to
remove
(arrow)
.
5
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Check
pump
to
tank
sealing
grommet
for
damage
and
correct
fit
.
Replace
hose
clamp
.
Check
that
washer
fluid
hose
is
free
of
kinks
.
WINDSHIELD
CLEANING
SYSTEM 
Page 428 of 759

611-
1
0
	
WIPERS
AND
WASHERS
Washer
fluidleve¡
sensor,
replacing
(modeis
with
check
control)
The
washer
fluid
level
sensor
is
mounted
in
the
fluid
reser-
voir,
near
the
bottom
of
thecontainer
.
NOTE-
Check
wire
leads
at
sensor
for
worn
insulation
and
cor-
rosion
.
Check
electrical
contacts
in
harness
connector
for
corrosion
.
1
.
Open
hood
and
siphon
out
washer
fluid
reservoir
.
2
.
Lift
harness
connector
retaining
lever
and
unplug
har-
ness
connector
to
washer
fluid
level
sensor
.
See
Fig
.
23
.
3
.
Pul¡
fluid
leve¡
sensor
out
from
rubber
grommet
.
4
.
Install
new
sensor
into
reservoir
.
Check
sealing
grom-
met
for
correct
fit
.
Replace
if
damaged
.
WINDSHIELD
CLEANING
SYSTEM