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Table
i
.
ECM
Pin
Assignment-Bosch
DME
M3
.1
Pin
Signal
Component/function
2
ignal
FUEL
INJECTION
130-
3
1
45
vacant
-
46
vacant
-
-
47
vacant
-
-
48
output
A/C
compressor
control
A/C
compressor
disabled
via
compressor
control
relay
49
vacant
-
-
50
output
Ignition
control
(terminal
1),cyl
.
n
o
.
4
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
cyl
.
n
o
.
4
51
output
Ignition
control
(terminal
1),cyl
.
n
o
.
6
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
cyl
.
no
.
6
52
output
Ignition
control
(terminal
1),cyl
.
n
o
.
5
Primary
signal,
ignitioncoil
cyl
.
no
.
5
53
vacant
-
54
input
Power
supply
Battery
voltage
(+)
from
main
relay
terminal
87
55
ground
Ground
Ground
for
ignition
control
56
input
Power
supply
(terminal
15)
Batteryvoltage
(+)
with
key
on
or
engine
running
57
vacant
-
-
58
vacant
-
-
59
output
Throttleposition
sensor
Throttleposition
sensorsupply
voltage
(5
VDC)
60
input
Data
link
connector
Programming
voltage
61
vacant
-
-
62
vacant
-
-
63
vacant
-
-
64
input
Ignition
timing
intervention
from
A/T
control
module
(only
active
during
gearshift)
65
input
Automatic
transmission
(A/T)
range
switch
Transmission
park
or
neutral
signal
66
vacant
-
-
67
input
Engine
speed/crankshaft
position
sensor
Crankshaft
position/rpm
(voltage
(VAC)
between
pins
67
and
68)
68
input
Engine
speed/crankshaft
position
sensor
Crankshaft
position/rpm
(voltage
(VAC)
between
pins
67
and
68)
69
vacant
-
-
70
input
Oxygen
sensor
Oxygen
sensor
signal
(0-1
VDC
fluctuating
with
engine
running)
71
ground
Oxygen
sensor
Oxygen
sensor
signal
ground
72
vacant
-
-
73
input
Road
speed
Road
speed
signal
from
instrument
cluster
74
output
Engine
speed
(TD)
Engine
speed
(TD)
signalto
instrument
cluster
75
vacant
-
-
76
vacant
-
-
77
input
Intakeair
temperature
(IAT)
sensor
Intake
air
temperature
(0-5
V,
temperaturedependent)
78
input
Engine
coolant
temperature
(ECT)
sensor
Engine
coolant
temperature
(0-5V,
temperature
dependent)
79
vacant
-
-
80
vacant
-
-
81
input
On-boardcomputer
Drive-away
protection
enable
82
vacant
-
-
83
vacant
-
-
84
vacant
-
-
85
input
A/C
pressure
switch
From
Integrated
climate
control
module
via
A/C
pressure
switch
86
input
A/C
compressor
on
From
Integrated
climate
control
module
87
input
Diagnostic
connector
(RxD)
Diagnostic
RxD
(receive)signal
to
pin
15
in
Data
link
connector
88
input/output
Diagnostic
connector
(TxD)
Diagnostic
TxD
(transmit)
signal
to
pin
20
in
Data
link
connector
ECM
PIN
ASSIGNMENTS
Page 179 of 759

Table
j.
ECM
Pin
Assignment-Bosch
DME
M3
.3
.1
Pin
~
Signal
1
Componentffunction
1
signal
FUEL
INJECTION
130-
33
45
ground
Ignition
circuit
shield
Ground
shieldfor
ignition
circuit
monitoring
46
output
Fuel
consumption
(KVA
signal)
To
instrument
cluster
47
output
Crankshaft
rpm
Engine
speed
(TD)
signal
to
instrument
cluster
48
output
A/C
compressor
control
A/C
compressor
relay
terminal
85
49
vacant
-
-
50
output
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
1
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
1
51
output
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
2
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
2
52
output
Ignition
coil
control,
cyl
.
3
Primary
signal,
ignition
coil
3
53
vacant
-
-
54
input
Power
supply
Battery
voltagefrom
main
relay
(terminal
87a)
55
ground
Ground
Ground
for
ignition
control
56
input
Power
supply
(terminal15)
Batteryvoltage
with
key
on
or
engine
running
57
input
Ignition
timing
intervention
From
A/T
control
module
58
vacant
-
-
59
output
Throttleposition
sensor
(TPS)
Voltage
supply
to
TPS
(5
VDC)
60
input
Programming
voltage
Data
link
connector
61
vacant
-
-
62
vacant
-
-
63
vacant
-
-
64
input
A/C
on
signal
From
integrated
climate
control
module
65
input
A/C
pressure
signal
From
integrated
climate
control
module
via
A/C
pressure
switch
66
input
On-board
computer
Drive-away
protection
enable
(starter
immobilization
relay)
67
vacant
-
-
68
vacant
-
-
69
input
Knock
sensor
#2
(cyl
.
4,5,
6)
Knock
sensor
#2
signal
70
input
Knock
sensor
#1
(cyl
.
1,2,
3)
Knock
sensor
#1
signal
71
ground
Ground
Ground
for
knock
sensors
and
shields
72
vacant
-
-
73
input
Throttleposition
sensor
(TPS)
Throttleposition
signal
74
vacant
-
75
vacant
-
-
76
vacant
-
77
input
Intakeair
temperatura
Intakeair
temperatura
sensor
(0-5
VDC)
78
input
Engine
coolant
temperature
Engine
coolant
temperature
sensor
(0-5
VDC)
79
vacant
-
80
vacant
-
-
81
input
Automatic
transmission
gear
positionlneutral
A/T
parkor
neutral
position
signal
safetyswitch
82
vacant
-
-
83
vacant
-
-
84
vacant
-
-
85
vacant
-
-
86
vacant
-
-
87
input
Diagnostic
connector
(RxD)
Diagnostic
RxD
(receive)
signal
to
pin
15
in
Data
link
connector
88
input/output
Diagnostic
connector
(TxD)
Diagnostic
TxD
(transmit)
signal
to
pin
20
in
Data
link
connector
ECM
PIN
ASSIGNMENTS
Page 185 of 759

160
Fuel
Tank
and
Fuel
Pump
GENERAL
.
.
.
.
.
.
...........
.
....
.
.
.
.
.
.
160-1
Operating
fuel
pump
for
tests
.
.
.
.
.
.
.......
.160-6
Fuel
Pump
Electrical
Tests
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
160-7
FUEL
TANK
AND
LINES
..
.
.
.
..........
160-2
Fuel
pump
electrical
circuit,
testing.
...
.
.
.
.
.
160-7
Fuel
tank,
draining
..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..........
160-2
Fuel
pump
power
consumption,
testing
.
.
.
.
.
.
160-7
Fuel
tank,
removing
and
installing
.........
160-3
Fuel
Delivery
Tests
....
.
.
.
...
.
.....
.
.
.
..
160-8
Fuel
Tank
Evaporative
Control
System
.....
160-4
Relieving
fuel
pressure
and
connecting
fuel
pressure
gauge
..
.
...........
.
.
.
..
160-8
FUEL
LEVEL
SENDERS
.
.
.
.
.
.......
.
.
.
160-4
System
pressure,
testing
.................
160-9
Fuel
level
senders,
testing
.
.
.
.
.
.......
.
.
.
160-5
Fuel
delivery
volume,
testing
.............
160-10
Fuel
leve¡
sender
and
fuel
pump
(right
side),
emoving
and
installing
.
.
.
.
.
.
160-5
TABLES
Fuel
leve¡
sender
(left
side),
a
.
FuelLeve¡
Sender
Resistances
...........
.
.
..
.160-5
removing
and
installing
.........
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
160-6
b
.
Fuel
Pump
Current
...
.................
..
...
160-8
c
.
Fuel
Pressure
Specifications
..............
.
..
160-10
FUEL
PUMP
.
.
.
................
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
160-6
d
.
Fuel
Pump
Delivery
Specifications
.........
.
..
160-10
Fuel
Pump
Fuse
and
Relay
.
.
.
....
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
160-6
GENERAL
This
repair
group
covers
service
information
specifically
for
The
cautions
and
warnings
on
this
page
should
beob
the
fuel
supply
system
.
Information
on
the
fue¡
injection
sys-
served
when
servicing
the
fuel
system
.
tem
is
covered
in
130
Fuel
Injection
.
NOTE-
Fue¡
filter
replacement
is
covered
in
020
Maintenance
Program
.
WARNING
-
"
The
fuel
system
is
designed
to
retain
pressure
even
when
the
ignition
isoff
.
When
working
with
the
fuel
system,
loosen
the
fuel
lines
slowly
toal-
low
residual
fuel
pressure
to
dissipate
gradually
.
Avoid
spraying
fuel
.
"
Before
beginning
any
work
on
the
fuel
system,
place
a
tire
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
work
near
heaters
or
other
tire
hazards
.
"
Always
unscrew
the
fuel
tank
cap
to
release
pres-
sure
in
the
tank
before
working
on
the
tank
or
fines
.
"
Do
not
use
a
work
light
near
any
fuel
.
Fuel
may
spray
onto
the
hot
bulb
causing
a
tire
.
"
Make
sure
the
work
area
is
properly
ventifated
.
FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
160-1
CAUTION-
"
Prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery,
read
the
bat-tery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
onpage
viü
.
"
Before
making
any
electrical
tests
with
the
ignition
tumed
on,
disable
the
ignition
system
as
de-
scribed
in
120
Ignition
System
.
Be
sure
the
bat-tery
is
disconnected
when
replacing
components
.
"
To
prevent
damage
to
the
ignition
system
or
the
electronic
fuel
system
components,
including
the
control
unit,
aiways
connect
and
disconnect
wires
and
test
equipment
with
the
ignition
off
.
"
Cleanliness
is
essential
when
working
with
the
fuel
system
.
Thoroughly
clean
the
fuel
fine
unionsbefore
disconnecting
any
of
the
fines
.
"
Use
only
clean
tools
.
Keep
removed
parts
clean
and
sealed
or
covered
with
a
clean,
lint-free
cloth,
especially
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
fines
and
componente
.
High
pressure
can
rupture
infernal
seals
and
gaskets
.
"
Always
replace
seals
and
O-rings
.
GENERAL
Page 186 of 759

160-2
FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
0011943
1
.
Filler
pipe
10
.
Fuel
compensating
siphon
pump
and
hose
assembly
2
.
Filler
pipe
grounding
tab
(models
built
from
1/95)
3
.
Vent
pipe
11
.
Fueltank
4
.
Threaded
collar
12
.
Tank
support
strap
5
.
Rubber
ring
seal
13
.
Bolt-tighten
to
23
Nm
(17
ft-Ib)
6
.
Fuel
pump
14
.
Fuel
expansion
tank
7
.
Left
side
fuel
leve¡
sender(models
built
from
1/95)
15
.
Fuel
tank
pressure
sensor
(OBD
II)
8
.
Right
side
fuel
leve¡
sender9
.
Left
side
fuel
leve¡
sender
with
fuel
compensating
siphon
pump
(models
built
up
to
1/95)
Fig
.
1
.
E36
fuel
tank
assembly
.
FUEL
TANK
AND
LINES
Fuel
tank,
draining
The
plastic
fuel
tank
is
mounted
beneath
the
center
of
the
car
(beneath
rear
seat)
.
Mounted
in
the
fuel
tank
are
the
fuel
pump
and
fuel
leve¡
sending
units
.
Connecting
lines
for
the
evaporative
emission
control
systemand
expansion
tank
are
also
attached
to
the
tank
.
When
performing
the
procedures
that
follow,
refer
toFig
.
1
.
Fuel
tank
capacity
for
E36
modeis
"All
ex
.
1996
M3
(3
.0
L)
.....
.
..
..
65
liters
(17
.0
gal)
"
1996
M3
(3.0L)
modeis
.
...
.
..
.
.62
liters
(16
.4
gal)
FUEL
TA
NKAND
LINES
The
fuel
tank
should
be
drained
into
an
approved
storage
unit
or
another
car's
fuel
tank
.
WARNING
-
"
Before
removing
the
tank,
be
sure
that
afl
hot
components
such
as
the
exhaust
system,
are
completely
cooled
down
.
"
Fuel
may
be
spilled
.
Do
not
smoke
or
worknear
heaters
or
other
Pire
hazards
.
1
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
.
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
paga
vi¡¡
.
Page 187 of 759

2
.
Remove
fuel
tank
filler
cap
.
3
.
Remove
rearseat
cushion
and
pull
back
insulation
mats
to
expose
fuel
tank
access
covers
.
See
Fig
.
2
.
uui3140
Fig
.
2
.
Right
side
fuel
tank
access
cover
under
rear
seat
cushion
.
4
.
Remove
right
and
left
access
covers
to
expose
fuel
hoses
and
electrical
connections
at
tank
.
5
.
Label
fuel
hoses
.
Then
disconnect
hoses
and
harness
connectors
from
fuel
sending
units
and
fuel
pump
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
FUELTANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
160-
3
NOTE-
"
If
necessary,
push
fuel
level
sender
arm
toward
fuel
pump
assembly
to
facilitate
removal
.
"
BMW
special
tool
no
.
16
1
020
should
beused
tore-
move
and
install
the
threaded
collar
.
Damage
to
thecollar
may
result
if
the
special
tool
is
not
used
.
"
Pump
out
contents
of
each
tanklobe
using
approved
pumpinglextraction
equipment
and
flexible
fuel-grade
hose
.
WARNING
-
Fuel
may
be
spilled
.
Do
not
smoke
or
work
near
heaters
or
other
fire
hazards
.
7
.
Installation
of
sending
units
is
reverse
of
removal,
not-
ing
the
following
:
"
Use
new
sealing
rings
when
installing
pump/sending
unit
assemblies
.
"
Be
sure
that
fuel
line
connections
point
in
same
direc-tion
as
they
carne
out
.
"
Fill
tank
and
check
for
leaks
by
running
engine
.
CA
UTION-
Before
starting
the
engine,
fill
the
fuel
tank
with
at
least
1.5
gallons
(5liters)
of
fuel
.
The
pump
will
be
damaged
if
you
run
it
without
fuel
.
Fuel
tank,
removing
and
installing
1.
Disconnect
negative
(-)cablefrom
battery
:
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnectiog
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
onpage
viii
.
2
.
Remove
fuel
tank
filler
capand
drain
tank
as
described
earlier
.
3
.
Working
in
left
access
tank
access
hole
(under
rear
seat
cushion),
remove
vent
pipe
fromtank
.
4
.
Working
inside
car,
disconnectparking
brake
cable
ends
from
parking
brake
lever
.
See
340
Brakes
.
5
.
Working
underneath
car,
gently
pry
fuel
lines
away
from
retaining
bracket
in
front
of
tank
.
Remove
clamps
and
disconnect
fuel
hoses
as
shown
in
Fig
.
4
.
6
.
Remove
exhaust
system
and
heat
shield
as
described
ooisiai
in
180
Exhaust
System
.
See
Fig
.
5
.
Fig
.
3
.
Fuel
pump/fuel
level
sender
assembly
in
top
offuel
tank
(right
side
shown)
.
Disconnect
supply
hose
(A),
return
hose
(B)
and
7
.
Remove
driveshaft
.
See
260
Driveshaft
.
harness
connector
(C)
.
8
.
Pull
parking
brake
cables
backward
away
from
bottom
of
6
.
Unscrew
threaded
collars
from
fuel
tank
.
Slowly
with-
fuel
tank,
disengaging
them
from
brackets
as
needed
.
draw
fuel
sender
assemblies
from
tank,allowing
fuel
to
drain
off
.
FUEL
TANKAND
LINES
Page 188 of 759

160-
4
FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
Fig
.
4
.
Pinch
off
supply
and
retum
fuel
hoses
(arrows)
before
dis-
connecting
from
rigid
metal
lines
.
0013143
Fig
.
5
.
After
removing
exhaustsystem,
remove
heat
shield
screws
(arrows)
and
heat
shield
.
9
.
Working
underneath
car,
loosen
hose
clamp
and
dis-
connect
filler
hose
.
10
.
Support
tank
from
below
.
Remove
tank
strap
mounting
bolts
.
Lower
and
remove
tank,
disconnecting
right
side
TheE36
model
uses
a
two-lobed
fuel
tank
and
each
lobeof
vent
and
other
hoses/electrical
connectors
as
neces-
the
tank
has
its
own
fuel
level
sending
unit
.
sary
.
11
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
"
Always
use
new
seals,
gaskets,
O-rings,
and
hose
clamps
.
"
Inspect
hoses
and
replace
any
that
are
chafed,
dried
outor
cracked
.
"
Inspect
heat
shield
and
replace
if
corroded
.
"
Inspect
rubber
buffers
and
liners
on
fuel
tank,
support
straps
and
on
underside
of
body
.
Replace
rubber
parts
that
are
hardened
or
damaged
.
FUEL
LEVEL
SENDERS
CAUTION-
"
Before
starting
the
engine,
fill
the
fuel
tank
with
at
least
1.5
gallons
(5
liters)
of
fuel
to
prevent
damaging
a
dry
fuel
pump
.
"
If
the
filler
neck
has
been
removed
from
the
body,
be
sure
toreattach
theneck's
grounding
screw
(where
applicable)
.
Check
electrical
resistance
between
the
ground
tab
and
wheel
hub
.
The
re-
sistance
shouldbeno
higher
than
0
.6
ohms
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Fuel
tank
to
body
.............
...
23
Nm
(17
ft-Ib)
"
Hose
clamps
(10
mm-16
mm
día
.)
..
2
.0
Nm
(18
in-lb)
Fuel
Tank
Evaporative
Control
System
The
fuel
tank
evaporative
control
system
is
used
to
vent
the
fuel
tank
to
a
charcoal
canister,
which
is
then
purgedby
en-
gine
vacuum
during
normal
engine
operatíon
.
This
controls
emission
of
raw
hydrocarbons
(fuel)
to
the
atmosphere
.
See
Fig
.
1
.
A
fuel
expansion
tank,
located
under
the
right
rear
fender,
traps
overflow
fuel
and
incorporates
extra
fuel
tank
plumbing
.
Startingwith
1996
models,
OBD
II
standards
require
that
the
fuel
tank
evaporative
control
system
be
monitored
for
leaks
.
This
is
accomplished
usingthe
fuel
tankpressuresen-
sor,
the
ventshut
off
valve,
and
the
evaporative
purge
valve
.
NOTE-
On
most
early
cars(1992-1995),
the
charcoal
canister
is
in
the
engine
compartment
.
On
latercars,
the
char-
coal
canister
is
under
the
spare
tire
in
the
luggage
com-
partment
.
FUEL
LEVEL
SENDERS
The
right
side
fuel
leve¡
sender
is
integrated
with
the
fuel
pump
.
Each
senderhas
a
float
connected
to
a
variable
resis-
tance
for
fuel
leve¡
.
When
replacing
the
sender/pump
assem-
bly
always
replace
hose
clamps,gaskets
and
O-rings
.
WARNING
-
When
removing
the
fuel
level
sender
or
the
fuel
pump,
the
fuel
tank
should
be
emptied
.
Page 192 of 759

160-
8
FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
UU131
tst5
Fig
.
11
.
Voltage
supply
to
fuel
pump
harness
(black)
connector
being
checked
(arrow)
.
00131ts7
Fig
.
12
.
Test
fuel
pump
for
current
draw
by
attadhing
ammeter
andjumper
wire
as
shown
.
CAUTION-
Do
not
allow
the
test
leads
to
short
to
ground
.
NOTE-
See
600
Electrical
System-General
for
information
on
electricaltests
using
a
digital
multimeter
(DMM)
.
4
.
Run
pump
as
described
in
Operating
fuel
pump
for
tests
.
FUEL
PUMP
5
.
Compare
ammeter
reading
with
specification
listed
in
Table
b
.
Maximum
current
5
.0
amps
consumption
FuelDelivery
Tests
Table
b
.
Fuel
Pump
Current
Checking
fuel
delivery
is
a
fundamental
part
of
trouble-
shooting
and
diagnosing
the
DME
system
.
Fuelpressure
di-
rectly
influences
fuel
delivery
.
An
accurate
fuel
pressure
gauge
will
be
needed
to
make
the
tests
.
There
arethree
significant
fuel
delivery
values
to
bemea-
sured
:
"
System
pressure-created
by
the
fuel
pump
and
main-
tained
by
the
pressure
regulator
.
"
Fuel
delivery
volume-created
by
the
fuel
pump
and
af-
fected
by
restrictions,
suchas
clogged
fuel
filter
.
"
Residual
pressure-the
pressure
maintained
in
the
closed
system
after
the
engine
and
fuel
pump
areshut
off
.
Procedures
for
measuring
the
first
two
quantities
arede-
scribed
here
.
Residual
fuel
pressure
is
checked
using
the
procedurede-
tailed
in
130
Fuel
Injection
.
Relieving
fuel
pressure
and
connecting
fuel
pressure
gauge
WARNING
-
"
Gasoline
is
highly
flammable
and
its
vaporsare
explosive
.
Do
not
smoke
or
work
ona
car
near
heaters
or
other
fire
hazards
when
diagnosing
and
repairing
fuel
system
problems
.
Have
a
fire
extinguisher
available
in
case
of
an
emergency
.
"
When
working
onan
open
fuel
system,
wear
suit-
able
hand
protection
.
Prolonged
contact
with
fuel
can
cause
iflnesses
and
skin
disorders
.
CA
UTION-
Cleanliness
is
essential
when
working
withfuel
circuit
components
.
Thoroughly
clean
the
unionsbefore
disconnecting
fuel
fines
To
prevent
fuel
from
spraying
on
a
hotengine,
system
fuel
pressure
should
be
relieved
before
disconnecting
fuel
lines
.
One
method
is
to
tightly
wrap
a
shop
towel
around
a
fuel
line
fit-
ting
and
loosen
or
disconnect
the
fitting
.
Measuring
fuel
pressure
requires
special
tools
.
Earlier
cars
use
pressure
hose
with
clamps
for
fuel
delivery
.
These
can
be
attached
to
a
fuel
pressure
gauge
below
the
intake
manifold
.
Page 193 of 759

NOTE-
NOTE
-
On
1996
and
later
4-cylinder
cars,
use
BMW
special
"
Use
BMW
pressure
gauge
Part
No
.
133
060,or
an
tool
13
6051
(hose
with
quick
release
coupling)
toat-
equivalent
.
The
fuel
pressure
gauge
should
have
a
tach
pressure
gauge
to
Shraeder
valve
fitting
on
top
of
rangeof
0
to
5bar
(0
to
75
psi)
and
mustbe
securely
the
M44
fuel
rail
.
See
Fig
.
13
.
connected
to
prevent
it
from
coming
loose
under
pres-
sure
.
u012503a
Fig
.
13
.
Fuel
rail
showing
location
of
Shrader
valve
fitting
on
M44
en-
gine
(arrow)
.
Later
model
6-cylinder
fuel
systems
require
BMW
specíal
tool
16
1
050
to
release
fittings
and
connect
the
fuel
gauge
.
See
Fig
.
14
.
0012699
Fig
.
14
.
Fuel
lines
at
rear
of
íntake
manifold
on
M52
engine
.
Use
BMW
special
tool
16
1
050
to
release
fittings
.
If
the
special
tools
arenot
available,
a
length
offuel
line
and
a
T-fitting
can
be
installed
tothe
inlet
fuel
line
and
connected
to
a
fuel
gauge
.
FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
160-
9
"
On
cars
with
6-cylinder
engine,
thetop
left-side
en-
Bine
cover
will
have
to
be
removed
to
access
the
fuel
rail
.
System
pressure,
testing
System
pressure
is
the
pressure
created
by
the
fuel
pump
and
maintained
by
the
pressure
regulator
.
See
Fig
.
15
.
Sys-
tem
pressure
is
not
adjustable
.
1
.
Remove
fuel
tank
filler
cap
.
Fig
.
15
.
Fuel
pressure
regulator
.
Fuel
pressure
deflects
diaphragm
to
retum
fuel
to
tank
when
pressure
reaches
desired
limit
.
CA
UTION-
The
fuel
pump
is
capable
of
developing
a
higher
pressure
than
that
regulated
by
the
pressure
reg-
ulator
.
In
the
event
the
fuel
pump
check
valve
is
faulty
(stuck
closed),
make
sure
the
fuel
pressure
does
not
rise
aboye
6
.0
bar(87
psi)
.
Damage
to
the
fuel
fines
or
fuel
system
components
could
re-
sult
.
2
.
Connect
in-fine
a
Tfitting
and
fuel
pressure
gauge
to
outlet
hose
atfuel
pump
.
FUEL
PUMP
Page 196 of 759

170-2
RADIATOR
AND
COOLING
SYSTEM
Cooling
Fans
TROUBLESHOOTING
Belt-driven
coolingfan
.
The
primary
cooling
fan
is
belt-
driven
.
It
is
mounted
to
the
frontof
the
coolant
pump
through
a
fan
clutch
.
The
fan
clutch
is
a
viscous
fluid
coupling
that
con-
trols
the
speed
of
thefan
based
on
engine
compartment
tem-
perature
.
Electric
cooling
fan
.
Models
with
M44
engine
and
stan-
dard
transmission
substitute
an
electric
fan
for
the
belt-driven
viscous
fan
.
This
is
attached
to
the
rear
of
the
radiator
and
controlledvia
the
DME
5
.2
engine
management
system
.
NOTE-
The
electric
cooling
fan
in
these
models
is
activated
by
the
engine
control
module
(ECM)
.
Auxiliary
coolingfan
.
In
al¡
models
a
two-speed
electric
auxiliary
cooling
fan
is
mounted
behind
the
front
grill
and
in
front
of
the
radiator
.
This
fan
is
primarily
used
for
the
A/C
sys-
tem,
but
also
operates
when
the
coolant
temperature
ex-
ceeds
a
predetermined
leve¡
.
Warnings
and
Cautions
The
following
warnings
and
Cautions
should
beobserved
when
working
on
the
cooling
system
.
WARNING
-
"
Atnormal
operating
temperature
the
cooling
sys-
tem
is
pressurized
.
Allow
the
system
to
cool
as
long
as
possible
before
opening-a
minimum
of
an
hour-then
release
the
cap
slowly
to
allow
sale
release
of
pressure
.
"
Releasing
the
cooling
system
pressure
lowers
the
coolants
boiling
point
and
the
coolant
may
boíl
suddenly
.
Use
heavy
gloves
and
wear
eye
and
laceprotection
to
guard
against
scalding
.
"
Use
extreme
care
when
draining
and
disposing
of
engine
coolant
.
Coolant
is
poisonous
and
lethal
to
humans
and
pets
.
Pets
are
attracted
to
coolant
because
of
its
sweet
smell
and
taste
.
Consult
a
veterinarian
immediately
if
coolant
is
ingested
byan
animal
.
CAUTION-
"
Avoidadding
cold
water
to
the
coolant
while
the
engine
is
hot
or
overheated
.
If
it
is
necessary
to
add
coolant
to
ahot
system,
do
so
only
with
the
engine
running
and
coolant
pump
tuming
.
"
Prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery,
read
the
bat-
tery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
on
page
viii
.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Most
cooling
system
faults
can
be
grouped
into
one
of
three
categories
:
"
Cooling
system
leaks
"
Poor
coolant
circulation
"
Radiator
cooling
fan
faults
When
investigating
the
cause
of
overheating
or
coolant
loss,
begin
with
a
visual
inspection
.
Be
sure
to
check
the
con-
dition
and
tension
of
the
coolant
pump
drive
belt
.
Check
hoses
for
cracks
or
softness
.
Check
clamps
for
looseness
.
Check
the
coolant
leve¡
and
check
for
evidence
of
coolantleaks
from
the
engine
.
Check
that
the
radiator
fins
are
not
blocked
with
dirt
or
de-
bris
.
Clean
the
radiator
using
low-pressure
water
or
com-
pressed
air
.
Blow
outward,
fromthe
engine
side
out
.
Inspect
the
coolant
pump
by
first
removing
the
drive
belt
from
the
pump
.
Firmly
grasp
opposite
sídes
of
the
pulley
and
check
for
play
in
all
directions
.
Spin
the
pulley
and
check
that
the
shaft
runs
smoothly
.
NOTE-
The
coolant
provides
lubrication
for
the
pump
shaft,
soan
occasional
drop
of
coolant
leaking
from
the
pump
is
acceptable
.
If
coolant
drips
steadily
from
the
vent
hole,
the
pump
should
be
replaced
.
The
cooling
system
becomes
pressurized
at
normal
operat-
ing
temperature,
which
raises
the
boiling
point
of
the
coolant
.
Leaks
may
prevent
the
system
from
becoming
pressurized,
allowing
the
coolant
to
boil
at
a
lower
temperature
.
If
visual
ev-
idence
is
inconclusive,
a
cooling
system
pressure
test
can
help
to
pinpointhard-to-find
leaks
.
If
the
cooling
system
is
full
of
coolant
and
holds
pressure,
the
next
most
probable
cause
of
overheating
are
:
"
Faulty
radiator
fan
"
Loose
or
worn
drive
belt
"
Failed
thermostat
or
coolant
pump
"
Clogged/plugged
radiator
or
coolant
passages
.
NOTE
-
"
Some
early
style
coolant
pumps
were
fitted
wíth
fi-
berlplastic
type
impellers
.
Over
time,
this
impeller
can
wear
away
and
result
in
overheating
.
The
plastic
im-
peller
can
also
slip
or
free-wheel
on
the
pump
shaft
.
If
the
engine
overheats
and
no
other
faults
canbe
found,
theold
style
impeller
may
be
the
cause
of
the
problem
.
"
Only
pumps
with
the
updated
metal
impeller
should
be
used
for
replacement
.
Page 200 of 759

170-6
RADIATOR
AND
COOLING
SYSTEM
Fig
.
6
.
Radiator
drain
plug
(arrow)
.
WARNING
-
Coolant
is
poisonous
.
Itis
especially
lethal
to
pets
.
Cleanup
spills
immediately
and
rinse
the
area
with
water
.
NOTE
-
The
block
drain
plug
is
located
on
the
exhaust
side
of
the
engine,
near
the
reas
of
the
engine
.
4
.
Reinstall
radiator
and
engine
block
drain
plugsusing
new
sealing
washers
.
Leave
heater
controis
on
full
warm
.
5
.
Using
a
coolantmixture
of
50%
antifreeze
and
50%
dis-
tilled
water,
fill
system
slowly
On
radiator
with
integral
expansion
tank,
bleed
cooling
system
as
described
be-
low
.
NOTE-
"
Tap
water
may
cause
corrosion
of
radiator,
engine
and
coolant
hoses
.
"
Coolant
can
often
be
reused
provided
itis
clean
and
less
than
twoyears
old
.
Do
not
reuse
coolant
when
re-
placing
damaged
engine
parts
.
Contaminated
coolant
may
damage
the
engine
or
cooling
system
.
Tabled
.
Cooling
System
Capacities
Engine
j
Capacity
4-cylinder
1
6
.5
liters
(6.9
qt)
6-cylinder
M50/M52
10
liters
(10
.6
qt)
S50US/S52US
10
.5
liters
(11
.1
qt)
COOLING
SYSTEM
SERVICE
Tightehing
Torques
"
Radiator
drain
plug
to
radiator
...
2-3
Nm
(18-27
in-lb)
"
Engine
block
drain
plug
to
block
.
.
..
25
Nm
(18
ft-Ib)
Cooling
system,
bleeding
(radiator
with
integral
expansion
tank)
NOTE
-
On
radiators
with
a
separate
expansion
tank,
ableed
screw
is
not
provided
.
The
cooling
system
with
sepa-
rate
expansion
tank
is
self
bleeding
via
the
vent
hose
on
the
expansion
tank
.
Air
maybecome
trapped
in
the
system
during
filling
.
Trapped
air
can
prevent
proper
coolant
circulation
.
Whenever
the
coolant
is
drained
and
filled,
the
system
should
be
bled
of
trapped
air
.
1
.
With
engine
cold,
add
coolant
to
expansion
tank
until
level
reaches
COLD
(KALT)
mark
on
tank
.
2
.
Loosen
bleed
screw
on
radiator
expansion
tank
.
See
Fig
.
7
.
0011976
Fig
.
7
.
Cooling
system
bleed
screwon
radiator
(arrow)
.
Note
cold
level
mark
on
expansion
tank
.
3
.
M3
models
:
Loosen
bleed
screw
on
thermostathous-
ing
.
4
.
Set
temperature
controls
in
passenger
compartment
to
fui¡
warm
and
turn
ignition
on
position
(do
not
start
en-
gine)
.