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General
Data
and
010
FundamentalsfortheDo-lt-YourselfOwner
Maintenance
020
Maintenance
Program
Engine
Transmission
Suspension,
Steering
and
Brakes
4
Body
100
Engine-General
110
Engine
Removal
and
Installation
113
Cylinder
Head
Removal
and
Installation
116
Cylinder
Head
and
Valvetrain
117
Camshaft
Timing
Chain
119
Lubrication
System
200
Transmission-General
210
Clutch
230
Manual
Transmission
510
Exterior
Trim,
Bumpers
520
Seats
Bo
y
Equipment
512
DoorWTdws
540
nr
t
513
InteriorTrim
541
Convertible
Top
515
Central
Locking
and
Anti-Theft
600
Electrical
System-General
620
Instruments
Electrical
S
stem
610
Electrical
Component
Locations
630
Exterior
Lighting
611
Wipers
and
Washers
640
Heating
and
Air
Conditioning
6
612
Switches
and
Electrical
Accessories
650
Radio
Equipment
and
720
SeatBelts
Accessories
721
Airbag
System
(SRS)
Electrical
Wiring
Diagrams
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of
book
300
Suspension,
Steering
and
330
RearSuspension
Brakes-General
331
Final
Drive
310
Front
Suspension
340
Brakes
320
Steering
and
Wheel
Alignment
400
Body-General
411
Doors
410
Fenders,
Engine
Hood
412
Trunk
Lid
120
Ignition
System
121
Battery,Starter,
Alternator
130
Fue¡
Injection
160
Fuel
Tank
and
Fuel
Pump
170
Radiator
and
Cooling
System180
Exhaust
System
240
Automatic
Transmission
250
Gearshift
Linkage
260
Driveshaft
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4
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
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Maintenance
ítem
z
3
c
Engine
compartment
maintenance
Change
oil
and
oil
filter
Check
fluid
levels
(coolant,steering,
brake/clutch,
ATF)
Under
car
maintenance
Check
steeringrack
and
steeringlinkages
for
leaks
andexcess
play
.
Repair
Group
320
Inspect
brake
system
.
Check
brake
calipers,
rotors,
and
brake
pad
thíckness
.
Inspect
for
dam-
aged
hoses
and
lines,
leaks
or
damage
.
Check
hand
brake,adjust
cable
if
necessary
.
Repair
Group
340
Check
and
adjust
tire
pressures,
including
spare
Body
and
interior
maintenance
Check
operation
of
exterior
and
interior
lights,
including
glove
box
light,
engine
compartment
light,
trunk
light,
instrument
panel
lights,
horns,
headlight
flasher
anddimmer
switch
.
Check
headlight
and
driving
light
aiming
.
6
Electrical
System
Check
function/condition
of
seat
belts
.
Repair
Group
720
Check
windshield
washer
fluid
level
and
concentration,
add
as
necessary
.
Check
operation
of
washer
system
.
Check
condition
of
wiper
blades
.
Repair
Group
611
Road
Test
Check
braking
performance,
steering,
heating
and
ventilation,
manual
or
automatic
transmis-
sion,
and
mirrors
Service
Interval
Reset
Reset
service
indicator
using
specialreset
tool
.
MAINTENANCE
TABLES
Table
a
.
Oil
Service
Page 159 of 759
6
.
Remove
fuel
rail
mounting
bolts
.
See
Fig
.
17
.
0012504
Fig
.
17
.
Location
of
fuel
rail
mounting
bolts
(A)
and
fuel
inlet
and
return
lines
(B)
on
M44
engine
.
Upper
manifold
has
been
removed
.
7
.
Pull
upon
fuel
rail
and
remove
injector
rail
with
injec-tors
.
Remove
individualinjectors
by
removing
injector
retaining
clip
and
pullinginjector
from
rail
.
See
Fig
.
18
.
Fig
.
18
.
Pry
retaining
clip
from
injector
(1),
then
pull
injector
from
rail
(2)
.
8
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Tightening
Torque
"
Fuel
rail
to
cylinder
head
..
.
..
..
...
10
Nm
(89
in-lb)
FUEL
INJECTION
130-
1
3
Fuel
Pressure
Regulator
The
fuel
pressure
regulator
location
on
E36
models
is
mounted
in
one
of
two
locations
:
Fuel
Pressure
Regulator
Location
"
4-cylinder
engines
1992-
January
1997
............
...
..
on
fuel
rail
January
1997-
on
...............
..
...
under
car
"
6-cylinderengines
1992-1995
.
.
...
...
.
...........
...
..
on
fuel
rail
1996-on
..
.
..
................
...
...
undercar
Fuel
pressure
regulator,
replacing
(fuel
rail
mount)
WARNING
-
Fuel
will
be
discharged
.
Do
not
disconnect
any
wires
that
could
cause
electrícal
sparks
.
Do
not
smoke
or
work
near
heaters
or
other
fire
hazards
.
Keepan
approved
fire
extinguisher
handy
.
9
.
On
6-cylinder
engines,
remove
top
engine
covers
.
Re-
move
fuel
rail
mounting
bolts
and
lift
up
fuel
rail
.
1
.
Disconnect
vacuum
hose
from
fuel
pressure
regulator
.
See
Fig
.
19
.
"
Fit
new
O-rings
when
installing
injectors
.
For
ease
of
installation,
lightly
lubricate
O-rings
with
SAE
90
or
0012732
equivalent
lubricant
.
Fig
.
19
.
Fuel
pressure
regulator
(arrow)
on
M42
engine
.
Vacuum
hose
"
Check
that
injector
electrical
connections
are
correctly
shown
at
A
.
fitted
and
that
injectors
are
fully
seated
prior
to
install-
ing
fuel
rail
mounting
bolts
.
2
.
Remove
bolt
from
regulator
clamp
.
Remove
clamp
.
Note
"
Replace
wire
ties
.
installed
direction
of
regulator
to
fuel
rail
.
3
.
Wrap
a
shop
rag
around
regulator,
then
remove
regula-
tor
from
fuel
rail
by
pulling
straight
out
.
FUELDELIVERYTESTS
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130-
1
4
FUEL
INJECTION
NOTE-
Be
sure
to
retrieve
thrust
washer
behind
fuel
pressure
regulator
on
6-cylinder
engine
.
4
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Replace
O-rings
.
Fuel
pressure
regulator,
replacing
(under
car
mount)
WARNING
-
Fuel
will
be
discharged
.
Do
not
disconnect
any
wires
that
could
cause
electrical
sparks
.
Do
not
smoke
or
work
near
heaters
or
other
fire
hazards
.
Keep
an
approved
tire
extinguisher
handy
.
On
late
4-
and
6-cylinder
cars,
the
fuel
pressure
regulator
is
mounted
beneath
the
left
sideof
the
car,
under
a
protective
cover
.
See
Fig
.
20
.
0012726
Fig
.
20
.
Fuel
pressure
regulatorlocation
underneath
car
(arrow)
.
Vac-
uum
hose
to
regulator
is
shown
at
A
.
(Protective
cover
has
been
removed
.)
5
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Replace
O-rings
.
BOSCH
DME
Ml
.
7
COMPONENT
TESTS
AND
REPAIRS
BOSCH
DME
Ml
.7
COMPONENT
TESTS
AND
REPAIRS
CA
UTION-
Use
only
a
digital
multimeter
when
testing
compo-
nents
and
wiring
.
Use
of
an
analog
VOM
may
damage
the
engine
control
module
.
4-cylinder
cars
with
M42
engines(1992
to
1995)use
the
Bosch
DME
M1
.7
fuel
injection
system
.
Electrical
tests
of
the
main
and
fuel
pump
relays
and
the
DME
engine
control
module
(ECM)
are
covered
earlier
in
this
section
.
Fuel
pump
tests
arecovered
in
160
Fuel
Tank
and
Fuel
Pump
.
Air
flow
sensor,
testing
and
replacing
DME
M1
.7
fuel
injection
uses
a
volume
air
flow
type
sensor
with
integrated
intake
air
temperature
(IAT)
sensor
.
The
sen-
sor
provides
a
varyingvoltage
signal
to
the
ECM
based
on
the
position
of
the
air
vane
.
As
the
vane
doorswings
open
thepo-
tentiometer
increases
the
voltage
signal
to
the
ECM
.
The
IATsensor
adapts
theoutput
signal
to
the
ECM
based
on
intake
air
temperature
.
1
.
Check
ECM
reference
voltage
to
sensor
:
"
Peel
back
rubber
boot
from
air
flow
sensor
harness
connector
.
"
Turn
ignition
keyon
.
"
Check
for
5
volts
between
terminal
1
of
harness
con-
nector
and
ground
.
See
Fig
.
21
.
"
Turn
ignition
key
off
.
"
If
voltage
is
not
present
or
incorrect,
check
wring
from
ECM
and
check
air
flow
sensor
reference
voltage
out-
put
at
ECM
.
See
Table
h
.
1
.
Working
under
car
below
driver's
seat,
remove
protec-
tive
cover
from
below
fuel
pressure
regulator
.
"
Remove
intake
air
bootfrom
sensor
.
2
.
Remove
vacuum
hosefrom
fuel
pressure
regulator
.
"
Connect
a
digital
multimeter
(ohms)
across
terminais
1
and
2
.
Swing
air
flow
sensor
vane
through
its
travel
3
.
Remove
locking
clip
retaining
fuel
pressure
regulator
.
range
.
Resistance
should
change
steadily
without
in-
terruption
.
4
.
Wrap
a
shop
rag
around
regulator,
then
remove
regula-
"
If
any
faults
are
found,
the
air
flow
sensor
is
faulty
and
tor
from
213
way
valve
by
pullingstraight
out
.
should
be
replaced
.
2
.
Check
air
flow
sensor
potentiometer
:
3
.
Check
IAT
sensor
resistance
:
"
With
harness
connector
disconnected
at
air
flow
sen-
sor,
check
resistance
across
sensor
terminais
4
and
5
of
air
flow
sensor
.
Compare
tests
results
to
values
in
Table
d
given
later
.
If
any
faults
are
found,
the
air
flow
sensor
should
be
replaced
.
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2
2
FUEL
INJECTION
Mass
air
flow
sensor,
replacing
1
.
Disconnect
harness
connector
and
intake
air
bootfrom
air
flow
sensor
.
See
Fig
.
32
.
Fig
.
32
.
To
detach
air
flow
sensor,
disconnect
harness
connector
(A)
;
3
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
unclip
retainíng
clips
to
aír
filter
housing
(B)
;
andremove
large
hose
clamp
at
air
intake
bellows
(C)
.
M44
engine
with
traction
"
Use
a
new
copper
sealing
washer
when
installing
sen-
control
shown
.
sor
.
"
Replace
any
lost
coolant
.
2
.
Detachtwo
large
clipsat
air
filter
housing
and
work
air
flow
sensor
out
of
rubber
seal
in
filter
housing
.
Tightening
Torque
3
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
"
Engine
coolant
temperature
"
For
ease
of
installation,
lubricate
large
rubber
seal
in
to
cylinder
head
.............
.
..
.
13
Nm
(10
ft-Ib)
air
filter
housing
with
silicone
lubricant
or
equivalent
.
"
No
adjustment
to
air
flow
sensor
is
possible
.
"
Carefully
check
that
all
hoses
and
seals
are
seated
Intake
air
temperature
(IAT)
sensor,
properly
.
replacing
Engine
coolant
temperature
(ECT)
sensor,
replacing
The
engine
coolant
temperature
(ECT)sensor
is
a
dual
temperature
sensor
.
One
circuít
provides
coolant
temperature
information
to
the
ECM
while
the
other
circuít
provides
coolant
temperature
information
to
the
instrument
cluster
.
WARNING
-
Do
not
replace
the
ECT
sensor
unless
the
engine
is
cold
.
Hot
coolant
can
scald
.
1
.
Disconnect
harness
connector
from
ECT
sensor
.
See
Fig
.
33
.
2
.
Unscrew
temperature
sensorfrom
cylinder
head
and
remove
BOSCH
DME
M5
.2
COMPONENT
REPLACEMENT
U1111
bis4a
Fig
.
33
.
M44
engine
coolant
temperature
(ECT)
sensor
located
above
oil
filter
(arrow)
.
The
intake
air
temperature
(IAT)
sensoron
cars
with
M44
engine
is
mounted
in
thetop
section
of
the
intake
air
filter
housing
.
See
Fig
.
34
.
1
.
Remove
electrical
harness
connector
from
IAT
sensor
.
2
.
Unclip
temperature
sensor
and
remove
from
air
filter
housing
.
3
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Throttle
position
sensor
(TPS),
replacing
The
throttle
position
sensor
is
located
on
the
side
of
the
throttle
housing
.
See
Fig
.
35
.
1
.
Unplug
harness
connector
from
sensor
.
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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 191 of 759
Fig
.
9
.
Fuel
pump
relay
terminal
identification
.
Fuel
Pump
Electrical
Tests
Troubleshooting
of
any
fuel
pump
fault
should
begin
with
checking
the
fuel
pump
fuse
and
the
fuel
pump
relay
.
The
DME
main
relay
should
also
be
checked
.
NOTE-
Special
tools
are
requíred
for
some
of
the
tests
de-
scribed
here
.
Fuel
pump
electrical
circuit,
testing
The
fuel
pump
electrical
circuit
diagram
is
shown
in
Fig
.
10
.
3
.
If
fuel
pump
does
not
run,
disconnect
black
harness
connector
from
tank
sender
unit
.
With
jumper
wire
con-
nectedas
described
in
step
2
above,
check
for
positive
(+)
batteryvoltage
at
harness
connector
terminals
.
See
Fig
.
11
.
FUEL
TANK
AND
FUEL
PUMP
160-
7
From
Main
Relay
(+15
power
with
key
in
run
From
B+juretion
point
orstartposition)
(batteryvoRageatalltirnes)
'
.5
RD/Nrr
1
.5
RD
1
.5
GNNI
From
Engine
2
.5
GNNI
Control
Module
15
2
.5
GNNI
Ground
(below
center
console)
Fig
.
10
.
Fuel
pump
electrical
circuit
.
30
-~
Relay
Fuel
Pump
8~T
I
1
s
ám
61
Front
Power
I
a
1
Distribution
Box
I_
16
WIRING
COLOR
CODE
BK
-
BLACK
BR
-
BROWN
Fuel
Pump
RD
-
RED
(in-tank)
M
YL
YELLOWGN
-
GREENBU
-
BLUE
1
VI
-
VIOLET
GY
-
GREY
WT
-
WHITE
PK
-
PINK
0011946
4
.
If
voltage
and
groundare
present,
fuel
pump
is
proba-
bly
faulty
.
If
there
is
no
voltage,
check
wiring
From
fuel
pump
Reay
and
make
sure
Reay
is
functioning
correctly
.
CAUTION-
Fuseandrelaylocationsmayvary
.
Usecara
when
Fuel
pump
power
consumption,
testing
troubleshooting
the
electrical
system
at
the
fuselrelay
panel
.
To
resolve
problems
in
identify-
NOTE-
ing
a
relay,
see
en
authorízed
BMW
dealer
.
"
To
achieveaccurate
testresults,
fhe
battery
voltage
at
the
connector
should
be
approximately
13
volts
.
1.
Remove
rearseat
cushion,
pull
right
side
insulation
mat
Charge
the
battery
asnecessary
.
back
to
expose
fuel
tank
accesscover
.
Remove
cover
.
q
higher
than
normal
power
consumption
usually
fin-
to
expose
wiring
connections
.
dicates
a
worn
fuel
pump,
which
may
cause
intermit-
tentfuel
starvation
due
lo
pump
overheating
and
2
.
Remove
fuel
pump
relay
and
opérate
fuel
pump
as
de-
seizure
.
The
only
remedy
is
pump
replacement
.
Be
scribed
under
Operating
fuel
pump
for
tests
earlier
.
sure
to
check
that
thereturn
fine
and
the
pump
pickup
Pump
should
run
.
Disconnect
jumper
wire
when
fin-
are
not
obstructed
before
replacing
the
pump
.
ished
.
1
.
Remove
rear
seat
cushion,
pull
right
side
insulation
mal
back
to
expose
fuel
tank
accesscover
.
Remove
cover
to
expose
wiring
connections
.
2
.
Disconnect
(black)
harness
connector
from
fuel
pump
.
3
.
Connect
an
ammeter
and
an
insulated
jumper
wire
be-
tween
terminals
in
connector
and
corresponding
pump
terminals
.
See
Fig
.
12
.
FUEL
PUMP
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 361 of 759
GENERAL
This
repair
group
covers
removal
and
installation
of
the
front
and
rear
seats
.
FRONT
SEATS
The
front
seats
installed
in
E36
cars
come
in
either
manual
or
electrically
powered
versions
.
Cloth,vinyl
and
leather
ver-
sions
are
offered
.
M3
sport
seats
have
extra
bolsters
on
the
sides
of
the
sean-back,
a
thigh
support
bolster,
and
extra
con-
trols
for
sean
inclination
.
Seat
removal
and
installation
is
similar
for
all
versions
.
Seat
disassembly
differs
in
details
among
the
many
models
of
seats
.
Front
seat,
removing
and
installing
1
.
Move
seat
to
fui¡
forward
position
and
raise
it
as
far
as
possible
.
Remove
two
mounting
bolts
at
rear
of
sean
rails
.
See
Fig
.
1
.
2
.
Move
seat
to
fui¡
rear
position,
keeping
it
raised
.
3
.
Disconnect
negative
(-)
cable
from
battery
.
Fig
.1
.
Frontseat
rear
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.
CAUTION-
Prior
to
disconnecting
the
battery,
read
the
battery
disconnection
cautions
given
at
the
front
of
this
manual
onpage
viii
.
520
Seats
SEATS
520-1
GENERAL
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..............
.
.
520-1
Rear
seat
cushion
and
backrest,
removing
and
installing
FRONT
SEATS
.
.
.
.
.
.
......
.
.
.
...
.
.
.
.
.
.
520-1
(fixed
seat
back
models)
......
.
.
.
...
.
...
520-5
Front
seat,
removing
and
installing
...
.
.
.
..'
520-1
Rear
seat
cushion
and
backrest,
Manual
Front
Seat
Assembly
.............
520-3
removing
and
installing
fold-downsean
back
models
(
)
..
.
.
..
..
.
...
520-5
Power
Fronf
Seat
Assembly
..
.
.....
.
.
.
.
.
;
520-4
Rear
seat
backrest
side
section,
REAR
SEATS
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
............
.
...
520-5
removing
and
installing
(fold-down
seat
back
models)
..
.
.....
.
..
.520-6
4
.
Remove
plastic
caps
from
front
mounting
nuts,
and
then
remove
mounting
nuts
.
See
Fig
.
2
.
WARNING
-
Deactivate
front
seat
belt
lock
tensioners
before
proceeding
to
next
step
.
See720
Seat
Belts
.
NOTE-
Use
a
blanket
to
protect
door
sill
from
scuffing
bysean
rail
during
seatremoval
.
FRONT
SEA
TS
Page 362 of 759
520-2
S
EATS
Fig
.
2
.
Frontseat
front
mounting
nut
(arrow)
.
FRONT
SEA
TS
0013166
5
.
On
2-door
cars
:
unhook
seat
belt
from
guide
on
seat
back
.
8
.
Remove
seatfrom
car
.
Fig
.
3
.
Seat
belt
mounting
bolt
(arrow)
.
0013216
9
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal
.
Keep
the
following
in
mind
:
6
.
Tilt
seat
back
to
access
and
unplug
electrical
harness
"
Use
wire
ties
orequivalent
means
to
keep
seat
har
connectors
.
Cut
or
untwist
wire
ties
as
necessary
.
ness
wiring
from
being
exposed
to
fraying
.
"
Reactivate
front
seat
belt
locks
.
7
.
On
4-door
cars
:
Unbolt
seat
belt
from
seat
frame
.
See
"
Start
all
seat
mounting
boits
.
Fig
.
3
.
"
Tighten
seat
mounting
fasteners
in
thís
sequence
:
in-
ner
front
;
outer
front
;
inner
rear,
outer
rear
.
Tightening
Torque
"
Front
seat
to
floor
........
.......
55
Nm
(41
ft-Ib)