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Fig
.
16
.
Multimeter
or
Digital
Volt/Ohmmeter
(DVOM)
.
BMW
Special
Tools
FUNDAMENTALS
FOR
THE
DO-ITYOURSELF
OWNER
010-11
0012223
Some
of
the
more
challenging
repairs
covered
in
this
manual
cal¡
for
the
use
of
BMW
special
tools
.
This,
however,
does
not
automatically
mean
that
thejob
is
too
complicated
or
out
of
reach
of
thenovice
.
Many
of
the
BMW
special
tools
mentioned
in
this
manual
are
simplythe
best
thing
to
use
to
do
thejob
correctly
.
In
these
cas-
es,
the
tool
is
identified
with
a
BMW
part
number
.
See
your
au-
thorized
BMW
dealer
parts
department
for
information
on
how
to
order
special
tools
.
There
are
some
jobs
for
which
expensive
special
tools
are
essential,
and
not
a
cost-effective
purchase
for
one-time
repair
by
the
do-it-yourself
owner
.
This
manual
includes
such
repairs
for
the
benefit
of
these
with
the
necessary
experience
and
ac-
cess
to
tools
.
For
the
do-it-yourselfer,
the
need
for
special
tools
is
noted
in
the
text,
and
whether
or
not
BMW
dealer
service
is
recommended
.
EMERGENCIES
Changing
a
Tire
Stop
thecar
onas
flat
a
surface
as
possible,
in
a
place
where
you
canbe
easily
seen
by
other
drivers
.
Avoid
stopping
just
over
the
crest
of
a
hill
.
Turnon
the
emergency
flashers,
and
set
out
(lares
or
emergency
markers
well
behindthecar
.
Chock
the
wheel
(wheel
chock
located
in
trunk)
diagonally
opposite
to
the
one
being
changed
.
Passengers
shouldgetout
of
thecar
and
stand
well
away
from
the
road
.
Remove
the
spare
tire
from
the
spare
tire
storage
tray,
as
described
later
.
WARNING
-
If
a
tire
goes
fíat
while
drtving,
pull
well
off
the
road
.
Changing
a
tire
ona
busy
street
or
highway
is
very
dangerous
.
If
necessary,
drive
a
short
distance
on
the
fíat
tire
to
get
to
a
sale
place
.
tt
is
much
better
to
ruin
a
tire
or
rim
than
to
risk
being
hit
.
Take
the
jack
and
tools
from
the
tool
area
beneath
the
trunk
mat
.
Remove
the
spare
tire
from
the
tire
storage
tray
.
Loosen
the
wheel
bolts
while
the
car
is
on
the
ground,
but
leave
them
a
little
snug
.
Placethe
jack
in
the
lifting
point
nearest
the
wheel
beingchanged,
lifting
points
are
shown
in
Fig
.
1
and
Fig
.
2)
.
Use
a
board
to
provide
a
firm
footing
for
the
jack
if
the
ground
is
soft
.
Raise
the
car
only
lar
enough
so
that
the
wheel
is
fully
off
the
ground
and
then
remove
the
wheel
nuts
and
the
wheel
.
Insta¡¡
the
spare
wheel
.
Install
the
wheel
nuts
and
tighten
them
by
hand,
then
lower
the
car
.
With
all
wheelson
the
ground,
fully
tighten
the
nuts
in
a
crisscross
pattern
.
Torque
the
wheel
nuts
when
installing
the
wheel
.
Check
the
inflation
pres-
sure
of
the
spare
tire
.
Tightening
torques
"
Wheel
to
wheel
hub
.....
100
t
10
Nm
(74
t
7
ft-Ib)
Car
Will
Not
Start
If
the
engine
tucos
over
slowly
or
not
at
all,
especially
on
cold
mornings,
the
battery
may
not
be
sufficiently
charged
.
Jump-
starting
the
battery
from
another
car
may
help
.
WARNING
-
On
carswith
manual
transmisston,
push
starting
(or
tow
starting)
acar
ts
not
recommended
by
BMW
.
NOTE-
Be
sure
to
read
the
cautions
underJump
Starting
Car
prior
boosting
a
low
battery
.
Fatlure
to
followthe
cau-
tions
may
result
in
damage
to
the
electronic
compo-
nents
in
the
car
.
If
the
engine
is
turning
over
at
normal
speed
with
the
starter
motor,
the
battery
and
starter
are
fine
.
Check
to
make
sure
that
there
is
fuel
in
the
tank
.
Do
not
rely
on
the
fuel
gauge,
it
may
be
faulty
.
Instead,
remove
the
gas
filler
cap
and
rock
thecar
.
If
there
is
gas
in
the
tank,
you
should
hear
a
sloshing
sound
at
the
filler
neck
.
lf
there
is
plenty
offuel
in
the
tank,
see100
Engine-
General
for
in-depth
diagnostics
and
troubleshootingproce-
dures
.
EMERGENCIES
Page 22 of 759
010-14
FUNDAMENTALS
FOR
THE
DO-ITYOURSELF
OWNER
Fig
.
19
.
Instaf
rear
tow
lug
into
threaded
hole
.
if
absolutely
necessary,
cars
with
automatic
transmissions
can
be
towed
with
the
rear
wheels
on
the
ground,
butthe
tow
should
not
exceed
25
miles
(40
km),at
speeds
at
or
below30
mph
(35
km/h)
.
Be
sure
the
transmission
fluid
hasbeen
topped
off
before
starting
the
tow
.
Always
tow
thecar
with
the
transmis-
sion
lever
in
"N"
(neutral)
.
If
the
tow
must
exceed25
miles
(40
km),
add
one
quart
of
ATF
to
the
transmission,
or
better
yet,
re-
move
the
driveshaft
.
Be
sure
to
drain
or
pump
outthe
added
flu-
id
once
the
tow
has
been
completed
.
NOTE-
"
ATF
draining
and
filling
is
covered
in
240
Automatic
Transmission
.
"
Driveshaft
removal
is
covered
in
260
Driveshaft
.
EMERGENCIES
úo1W¿b
Spare
Parts
Kit
Carrying
a
basic
set
of
spare
parts
can
prevent
a
minor
breakdown
from
turning
into
a
major
annoyance
.
Many
of
the
following
itemswon't
allow
you
todo
major
repair
workon
the
car,
but
they
will
help
in
the
event
of
the
failure
of
something
that
can
disable
thecar
or
compromise
its
safety
.
Spare
Parts
Kit
-
Basic
Contents
"
Drive
belt
(V-belt
or
poly-ribbed)
"
Engine
oil
(one
or
two
quarts)
"
Engine
coolant
(1
gallonof
premixed
50/50
anti-freeze
and
water)
"
Fuse
assortment
(7
.5A,
10A,
15A,
20A)
"
Radiator
hoses
(upper
and
lower)
Spare
Parts
Kit
-
Additional
Contents
"
Exterior
lighting
bulbs
(headlight,
brakelight,
turn
signal,
and
taillight)
"
Wiper
biades
"
Brake
fluid
(new
unopened
bottle,
DOT
4
specification)
"
Main
relay
for
DME
system
Page 27 of 759
Table
b
.
Inspection
I
Service
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
020-5
ad
d
d
ID
a
r
c
d
a~
;v
a
:
Q~
wE
y
a
r
E
R
:
L-
0
Maintenance
ítem
1
z
3
~
c
d
Engine
compartment
maintenance
Change
oil
and
oil
filter
.
Check
brake/clutch
fluid
leve¡
Check
battery
acid
leve¡
and
correct
asnecessary
.
Repair
Group
121
Check
engine
coolant
level
and
anti-freeze
protection
and
addasnecessary
.
Inspect
for
cooling
system
leaks
.
Repair
Group
170
Lubricate
throttie
linkage
Under
car
maintenance
Check
transmission
for
externa¡
leaks
.
Check
manual
transmission
oil
leve¡
andadd
asnecessary
.
Repair
Group
230
Check
final
drive
lubricant
and
addasnecessary
.
Check
fue¡
tank,
fuel
lines,
and
all
connections
for
leaks
.
Inspect
exhaust
system
.
Repair
Group
180
Check
steeringrack
and
steeringlinkages
.
Check
power
steering
system
for
leaks
.
Check
(luid
leve¡
.
Repair
Group
320
Inspect
brake
system
for
damaged
hoses
and
fines,
leaks
or
damage
.
Remove
calipers
and
check
brake
pad
wear
.
Check
brake
rotors
for
scoring
damage
.
Repair
Group
340
Check
parking
brake
operation,
adjust
cable
if
necessary
Repair
Group
340
Inspect
front
and
rear
suspension,
including
wheel
bearings,
for
play
.
Repair
Group
320/330
Inspect
wheelsand
tires,
including
spare,
check
tire
pressure
and
condition
Body
and
Interior
Maintenance
Lubricate
door
hinges
and
hood
latch,
hood
hinges
Check
headlight
and
driving
light
aiming
and
adjust
as
necessary
.
Check
operation
of
headlights,
parking
lights,
back-up
fights,
licenseplate
lights,
interior
lights,
glove
box
light,
engine
compartment
light,
trunk
light,
instrument
panel
lights,
turnsignals,
emer-gency
flashers,
stop
fights,
horas,
headlight
flasher
and
dimmer
switch
Replace
ventilation/A/C
micro-filter
.
Check
functionof
air
conditioning
.
Repair
Group
640
Check
function
of
seat
belts
.
Repair
Group
720
Check
tightness
of
mountfng
screws
on
airbag
front
crash
sensors
(Airbag
I)
.
Repair
Group
721
Check
windshield
washer
fluid
leve¡
and
concentration,
add
as
necessary
Check
operation
of
washer
system
.
Check
condition
of
wiperblades
.
Repair
Group
611
Tighten
nuts
and
bolts
for
door
locks
and
striker
plates
Replace
batteries
for
alarm/remote
control
in
masterkey(where
applicable)
.
Road
Test
Check
braking
performance,
steering,
HVAC,
manual
or
automatic
transmission,
and
mirrors
Service
Interval
Reset
Reset
service
indicator
using
specialreset
tool
.
MAINTENANCE
TALES
Page 28 of 759
020-6
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
Group
310/330
Table
c
.
Inspection
II
Service
a
d
d
a
a>
0
d
a
r
.c
mm
L
m
y
L
E
ó
3
E
ó
Maintenance
ítem
l
o-
z
~
c
Engine
compartment
maintenance
Inspect
V-belt
/Poly-ribbeddrive
condition
.
Check
V-belt
tension,
if
applicable
.
Lubricate
throttle
linkage
.
Replace
air
filter
.
Change
oil
and
oil
filter
.
Replacespark
plugs
.
Repair
Group
120
Check
brake/clutch
fluid
leve¡
.
Check
battery
acid
leve¡
and
correct
asnecessary
.
Repair
Group
121
Check
engine
coolant
leve¡
and
anti-freeze
protection
and
add
asnecessary
.
Inspect
for
cooling
system
leaks
.
Repair
Group
170
Under
car
maintenance
Change
automatic
transmission
fluid
.
Repair
Group
240
Change
manual
transmission
oil
.
Repair
Group
230
Check
clutch
plate
for
wear
.
Repair
Group
210
Check
drive
axle
boots
for
leaks
.
Repair
Group
330
Change
final
drive
fluid
(1995
and
later
models
:
change
synthetic
oil
every
2nd
Inspection
II)
.
Replace
fuel
filter
.
Check
fuel
tank,
fuel
lines,
and
af
connections
for
leaks
.
Inspect
exhaust
system
.
Repair
Group
180
Check
steering
gear
and
steering
¡inkages
.
Check
power
steering
system
for
leaks
.
Check
fluidleve¡
.
Repair
Group
320
Inspect
brake
system
for
damaged
hoses
and
lines,
leaks
or
damage
.
Remove
calipers
and
check
brake
pad
wear
.
Check
brake
rotors
for
scoring
damage
.
Repair
Group
340
Check
parking
brake
operation,
adjust
cable
if
necessary
.
Check
thickness
of
parking
brake
lin-
ings
.
Repair
Group
340
Inspect
front
and
rear
suspension,
including
front
and
rear
wheel
bearings,
for
play
.
Repair
Inspect
wheels
and
tires,
including
spare,
check
tire
pressure
and
condition
.
Body
and
Interior
Maintenance
Lubricate
door
hinges
and
hood
latch,
hood
hinges
.
Check
headlight
and
driving
light
aiming
and
adjust
asnecessary
.
Check
operation
of
headlights,
parking
lights,
back-up
lights,
licenseplate
lights,
interior
lights,
glove
box
light,
engine
compartment
light,
trunk
light,
instrument
panel
lights,
turn
signals,
emer-gency
flashers,
stop
lights,
horns,
headlight
flasher
anddimmer
switch
.
Check
active
check
control
panel
forfauits
(where
applicable)
.
6
Electrical
System
MAINTENANCE
TABLES
Continued
on
next
page
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 397 of 759
Table
a
.
E36
Component
Locations
Component
Model
Year
Location
Refer
to
Anti-theft
Control
Module
1992-1998
Behind
glove
compartment
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
Anti-theft
Horn
1
1992-1998
1
Right
rear
engine
compartment
Anti-slip
(Traction)
Control
Module
1994-1998
Power
distribution
box
Fig
.
8
.
(AST/ASC+T)
Fig
.
9
.
Anti-slip
(Traction)
Control
Switch
1994-1998
In
center
console
Automatic
Climate
(A/C)
Control
1992-1998
Behind
center
console
Module
AutomaticTransmission
Range
1992-1998
~
Next
to
gear
shift
lever
in
center
console
Fig
.
29
.
Switch
(Gear
Position/Neutral
Safety
Switch)
Auxiliary
Cooling
Fan
Dual
Switch
1992-1998
Right
side
radiator
1
Fig
.
18
.
Auxiliary
Cooling
Fan
Motor
1992-1998
Behind
front
grill
Auxiliary
Fuse
Box
(Left
Splice
1992-1998
I
Behind
left
front
footwell
kick-panel
Panel)
Auxiliary
RelayPanel
1
1992-1998
1
Left
side
of
dash
under
steering
column
Auxiliary
Fuse
Box
In
Trunk
1
1997-1998
1
Right
sideof
trunk
behind
trim
panel
AuADSry
ThrottlePosition
Motor
11994-1998
Front
of
engine
compartment
B+
Jump
Start
Junction
Point
1992-1998
Right
rear
of
engine
compartment
Fig
.
7
.
Back-Up
Light
Switch
(Manual)
1992-1998
Right
or
left
side
top
of
transmission
Fig
.
30
.
Body
Electronics
Control
Module
1994-1998
Behindglove
compartment
Fig
.
8
.
(ZKE
IV)
Fig
.
9
.
Brake
Fluid
Level
Sensor
1992-1998
Top
of
brake
fluid
reservoir
at
master
cylinder
Fig
.
15
.
Brake
Light
Switch
1
1992-1998
1
On
brake
pedal
supportbracket
Brake
Pad
Sensor,
Left
Front
1
1992-1998
1
Left
front
brake
caliper
Brake
Pad
Sensor,
Right
Rear
1992-1998
Right
rear
brake
caliper
Camshaft
Actuator
(VANOS)
1993-1998
Front
of
cylinder
head
Camshaft
Position
Sensor
(Cylinder
1992-1998
Front
of
engine
Identification)
Carbon
Canister
Valve
(TLEV)
1
1997-1998
1
In
sparewheel
well
in
trunk
ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
610-11
Fig
.
5
.
Fig
.
4
.
Fig
.
24
.
Fig
.
7
.
Central
Locking
Module
(ZVM)
11992-1993
1
Behindglove
compartment
I
Fig
.
8
.
Fig
.
9
.
Check
Control
Module
(if
applicable)
1
1992
-
1998
1
Below
left
side
of
dash
Child
Protection
Window
Control
1992-1998
Center
console
(console)
Chime
Module
1992-1998
Below
left
side
of
dash
inleft
dash
trim
panel
Clock
(Multi-Function)
1993-1998
Center
console
Clutch
Pedal
Switch
1992-1998
On
clutch
pedal
support
bracket
Continued
COMPONENT
LOCATIONS