coolant reservoir BMW 328i 1998 E36 Workshop Manual
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Page 7 of 759
Please
read
these
warnings
and
cautions
before
proceeding
with
maintenance
and
repair
work
.
WARNING-
"
Friction
materials
(such
as
brake
pads
or
shorts
or
clutchdiscs)
contain
asbestos
fibers
or
other
friction
materials
.
Do
notcreate
"
See
also
Cautionson
page
viü
dustby
grinding,
sanding,
orby
cleaning
with
compressed
air
.
"
Some
repairs
may
be
beyond
your
capability
.
If
you
lack
the
Avoid
breathing
dust
.
Breathing
any
friction
material
dust
can
lead
skills,
tools
and
equipment,
or
a
suitable
workplace
for
any
proce-
to
serious
diseases
and
may
result
in
death
.
duredescribed
in
this
manual,
we
suggestyou
leave
such
repairs
"
Batteries
give
off
explosive
hydrogen
gas
during
charging
.
to
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
service
department
or
other
quali-
Keep
sparks,
lighted
matches
and
open
flame
away
from
the
top
fied
shop
.
of
the
battery
If
hydrogen
gas
escaping
from
the
cap
vents
is
"Do
not
re-use
any
fasteners
that
are
worn
or
deformed
in
normal
ignited,
it
will
ignite
gas
trapped
in
the
cells
and
cause
the
battery
use
.
Many
fasteners
are
designed
to
be
used
only
once
and
to
explode
.
become
unreliable
and
may
fail
when
used
a
second
time
.
This
"
Connect
and
disconnect
battery
cables,
jumper
cablesora
bat-
includes,
but
is
not
limited
to,
nuts,
bolts,
washers,
self-locking
nuts
or
bolts,
circlips
and
cotterpins
.
Always
replace
these
fasteners
with
new
parts
.
"Do
not
quick-charge
the
battery
(for
boost
starting)
for
longer
"
Never
work
under
a
lifted
car
unless
it
is
solidly
supportedon
than
one
minute
.
Wait
at
least
one
minute
before
boosting
the
bat-
stands
designed
for
the
purpose
.
Do
not
support
a
car
on
cinder
tery
a
second
time
.
blocks,
hollow
tiles
or
other
props
that
may
crumble
under
contin-
uous
load
.
Never
work
under
acar
that
is
supported
solely
by
a
"Do
not
allow
battery
charging
voltage
to
exceed
16
.5
volts
.
If
the
jack
.
Never
work
under
thecar
while
the
engine
is
running
.
battery
beginsproducing
gas
or
boiling
violently,
reduce
the
charg-
ing
rate
.
Boosting
a
sulfated
battery
at
a
high
charging
rate
can
"
If
you
are
going
to
work
under
acar
on
the
ground,
make
sure
cause
an
explosion
.
that
the
ground
is
level
.
Block
the
wheels
to
keep
the
carfrom
roll-
ing
.
Disconnect
the
battery
negative
(-)
terminal
(ground
strap)to
"
The
air-conditioning
system
is
filled
with
chemical
refrigerant,
prevent
others
from
starting
thecar
while
youare
under
it
.
which
is
hazardous
.
TheA/C
system
should
be
servicedonly
by
trained
technicians
using
approved
refrigerant
recovery/recycling
"
Never
run
the
engine
unless
the
work
area
is
well
ventilated
.
equipment,
trained
in
related
safetyprecautions,
and
familiar
with
Carbon
monoxide
kills
.
regulations
governing
the
discharging
and
disposal
of
automotive
"
Finger
rings,
bracelets
and
other
jewelry
shouldbe
removed
so
chemical
refrigerants
.
tery
charger
only
with
the
ignition
switched
off,
to
prevent
sparks
.
Do
not
disconnect
the
battery
while
the
engine
is
running
.
that
theycannot
cause
electrical
shorts,
get
caught
in
running
"
Do
not
expose
any
partof
the
A/Csystem
to
high
temperatures
machinery,
or
be
crushed
by
heavy
parts
.
suchas
open
flame
.
Excessiveheat
will
increase
system
pressure
"
Tie
long
hair
behind
your
head
.
Do
not
wear
a
necktie,
a
scarf,
and
may
cause
the
system
to
burst
.
loose
clothing,
or
a
necklace
when
you
work
near
machine
tools
or
"
Some
aerosol
tire
inflators
are
highly
flammable
.
Be
extremely
running
engines
.
If
your
hair,
clothing,
or
jewelry
were
to
get
caught
cautious
when
repairing
a
tire
that
may
havebeen
inflated
using
in
the
machinery,
severe
injury
could
result
.
an
aerosol
tire
inflator
.
Keep
sparks,
open
flame
or
other
sources
"
Do
not
attempt
to
work
onyourcar
if
you
do
not
feel
well
.
You
of
ignition
away
from
the
tire
repair
area
.
Inflate
and
deflate
the
tire
increase
the
danger
of
injury
toyourself
and
others
if
you
are
tired,
at
least
four
times
before
breaking
the
bead
from
therim
.
Com-
upset
or
have
takenmedication
or
any
other
substance
that
may
Pletely
remove
the
tire
from
the
rim
beforeattempting
any
repair
.
keep
you
from
being
fully
alert
.
"
Illuminate
your
work
areaadequately
but
safety
.
Use
a
portable
safety
light
for
working
inside
or
under
thecar
.
Make
surethe
bulb
is
enclosedbya
wire
cage
.
The
hot
filament
of
an
accidentally
bro-
ken
bulb
can
ignite
spilled
fuel
or
oil
.
"
Catch
draining
fuel,
oil,
orbrake
fluid
in
suitable
containers
.
Do
not
use
food
or
beverage
containers
that
mightmislead
someone
into
drínking
from
them
.
Store
flammable
fluids
away
from
fire
haz-
ards
.
Wipe
up
spills
at
once,
but
do
not
store
the
oily
rags,
which
can
ignite
and
burn
spontaneously
.
"
Always
observe
good
workshop
practices
.
Wear
goggles
when
youoperate
machine
tools
or
work
with
battery
acid
.
Gloves
or
other
protectioeclothing
should
be
worn
whenever
thejob
requires
working
with
harmful
substances
.
"
Greases,
lubricants
and
other
automotive
chemicals
contain
toxic
substances,
many
of
which
are
absorbed
directly
through
the
skin
.
Read
the
manufacturer's
instructions
and
warnings
carefully
.
Use
hand
andeye
protection
.
Avoid
direct
skin
contact
"
Cars
covered
by
this
manual
are
equipped
with
a
supplemental
restraint
system
(SRS),
that
automatically
deploys
an
airbag(s)
in
theevent
of
a
frontal
ímpact
.
The
airbag(s)
is
inflated
byan
explo-
sive
device
.
Handled
improperly
or
without
adequate
safeguards,
can
be
accidently
activated
and
cause
serious
injury
.
"
The
ignition
system
produces
high
voltages
that
can
be
fatal
.
Avoid
contact
with
exposed
terminals
and
use
extreme
care
when
working
ona
car
with
the
engine
running
or
the
ígnition
switched
on
.
"
Place
jack
stands
only
at
locations
specified
bymanufacturer
.
The
vehicle
lifting
jacksupplied
with
the
vehicle
is
intended
for
tire
changes
only
.
A
heavy
duty
floor
jack
shouldbe
used
to
lift
vehicle
before
installing
jack
stands
.
See
010
Fundamentals
for
theDo-
.
it-Yourself
Owner
.
"
Battery
acid
(electrolyte)
can
cause
severeburns
.
Flush
contact
area
with
water,
seek
medical
attention
.
"
Aerosolcleaners
and
solvents
may
contain
hazardous
ordeadly
vapors
and
are
highly
flammable
.
Use
only
in
a
wellventilated
area
.
Do
not
use
on
hot
surfaces
(engines,
brakes,
etc
.)
.
"
Disconnect
the
battery
negative
(-)
terminal
(Ground
strap)
"
Do
not
remove
coolant
reservoir
or
radiator
cap
with
theengine
whenever
you
work
on
the
fuel
system
orthe
electrical
system
.
Do
hot
.
Danger
of
bums
and
engine
damage
.
not
smoke
or
work
near
heaters
or
other
fire
hazards
.
Keep
an
approved
fire
extinguisher
handy
.
continued
on
next
page
vii
Page 20 of 759
010-12
FUNDAMENTALSFOR
THE
DO-IT
YOURSELF
OWNER
Jump
Starting
Car
Cars
with
discharged
or
dead
batteries
can
be
jump-started
using
the
good
battery
from
another
car
.
When
jump-starting
the
engine,
always
note
the
following
warnings
.
WARNING
-
"
Battery
acid
(electrolyte)
can
cause
severe
burns,
and
will
damage
the
car
and
clothing
.
lf
electrolyte
is
spilled,
wash
the
surface
with
large
quantities
of
water
.
lfit
gets
finto
eyes,
flush
them
with
water
for
severa¡
minutes
and
cal¡
a
doctor
.
"
Batteries
produce
explosive
and
noxious
gas-
ses
.
Keep
sparks
and
flames
away
.
Do
not
smoke
near
batteries
.
"
Do
not
jump-start
the
engine
if
you
suspect
that
the
battery
is
frozen
.
Trapped
gas
may
explode
.
Allow
the
battery
to
thaw
first
.
"
Do
not
quick-charge
the
battery
(for
boost
start-
ing)for
longer
than
one
minute,
and
donot
ex-
ceed
15
volts
at
the
battery
with
the
boosting
cables
attached
.
Wait
at
least
one
minutebefore
boosting
the
battery
a
second
time
.
"
Some
electrical
system
'comfort"
features
may
not
function
correctly
once
battery
power
is
restored
.
For
example,
the
front
window
one-touch-up
func-
tion
may
be
disabled
.
Some
electrical
systems
will
need
to
be
reinitialized
Consult
the
appropriate
re-
pairgroup
formore
specific
information
.
1
.
Place
cars
close
together,
but
do
not
allow
them
to'touch
each
other
.
Turn
off
the
engine
of
thecar
with
the
good
battery
.
2
.
Connect
oneend
of
the
positive
(+)
cable
to
the
positive
(+)
post
of
the
good
battery
.
Remove
the
coverfromthe
positive
(B+)
junction
post
in
the
engine
compartment
of
the
dead
car
and
connect
the
other
end
of
the
posi-
tive
(+)
cable
to
the
junction
post
.
See
Fig
.
17
.
EMERGENCIES
3
.
Connect
one
end
of
the
negative
(-)
cable
to
the
nega-
tive
(-)
battery
post
of
the
good
battery
.
Connect
oppo-
site
end
of
the
negative
cable
(-)
to
the
engine
block
of
thecar
with
the
dead
battery
.
4
.
Start
thecar
with
the
good
battery
and
runthe
engine
at
about2,000
rpm,
then
start
the
car
with
the
dead
bat-
tery
.
5
.
With
the
engine
at
¡dle,
switch
on
the
headlights,
blower
motor
and
rear
window
defogger
to
avoid
damaging
the
cars
electrical
system
.
Carefully
disconnect
the
jumper
cables,
starting
with
the
negative
cable
on
the
engine
block
.
Turn
all
electrical
consumers
off
.
NOTE-
The
engineshould
be
run
for
at
least
an
hour
to
re-
charge
the
battery
.
Overheating
lf
the
temperature
gauge
needle
goes
into
the
red
band
on
the
gauge
face,
the
coolant
temperature
is
too
high
.
Find
a
safe
place
to
stop
and
turn
the
engine
off
.
Open
the
hood
and
allow
the
engine
to
cool
until
the
temperature
gauge
needle
is
at
the
lower
thirdof
the
scale
.
Continuing
to
drive
an
overheated
car
can
cause
extensive
engine
damage
.
WARNING
-
Do
not
remove
the
coolant
reservoir
or
radíator
cap
with
the
engine
hot
.
Undoing
either
couldspray
hot
coolant
and
cause
burns
or
damage
the
engine
.
CAUTION-
Do
not
add
cold
water
or
coolant
to
a
hot
engine
.
Engine
damage
could
result
from
the
sudden
tem-
perature
change
.
NOTE-
If
the
enginecannot
be
safely
tumed
off,
make
sure
the
air
condifioner
isoff
and
turn
the
heater
to
high
.
This
will
helo
cool
the
engine
until
a
salestopping
place
canbe
reached
.
Overheating
may
be
caused
bylow
coolant
leve¡
or
a
dam-aged
engine
drive
belt
.
Visually
check
the
coolant
leve¡
and
en-
gine
belts
as
described
in
020
Maintenance
Program
.
lf
the
coolant
leve¡
is
low,
check
the
filler
cap,hoses,
clamps
and
ra-
diator
for
signs
of
leakage
.
Check
for
leaks
at
the
water
pump
on
the
frontof
theengine
.
lf
no
leaks
are
found,
add
coolant
after
the
engine
has
cooled
.
The
carcan
be
driven,
but
have
the
cooling
system
thoroughly
checked
assoonas
possible
.
lf
replacement
cool
0013245
-
ant
is
not
available,
then
plain
water
canbe
used,
butthe
cool-
antshould
later
be
drained
and
refilled
with
theproper
mixture
Fig
.
17
.
Battery
jump
starting
posts
(arrows)
behind
right
frontstrut
of
anti-freeze
and
water
.
tower
.
Lift
cover
to
access
positive
post
.
Page 31 of 759
Final
Drive
Gear
Oil
BMW
recommends
using
only
a
specially
formulatedsyn-
thetic
gear
oil
that
is
available
through
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
parts
department
.
For
additional
information
on
this
¡u-
bricant
andany
other
lubricants
that
may
be
compatible,
con-
tact
an
authorized
BMW
dealer
senrice
department
.
See
331
Final
Drive
.
Brake
Fluid
Brake
fluid
absorbs
moisture
easily,
and
moisture
in
the
fluid
affects
brake
performance
and
reliability
.
This
is
why
brake
fluid
should
be
flushed
from
the
system
every
two
years
.
When
re-
placing
or
adding
brake
fluid,
use
only
new
(luid
from
previously
unopened
containers
.
Do
not
use
brake
fluid
that
has
been
bled
from
the
system,
even
ifit
is
brand
new
.
Use
only
DOT
4
brake
fluid
.
See340
Brakes
for
more
information
.
Engine
Coolant
(Anti-freeze)
BMW
recommends
coolant
that
is
a
50/50
mixture
of
distilled
water
and
phosphate/nítrate
freeanti-freeze
containing
ethyl-
ene
glycol
.
Anti-freezeraises
the
boiling
point
and
lowersthe
freezingpoint
of
the
coolant
.
It
alsocontains
additives
that
help
prevent
cooling
system
corrosion
.
Power
Steering
Fluid
The
power
steering
fluid
is
Dexron
II]®
ATF,
or
equivalent
.
The
system
is
permanently
filled
and
does
not
have
a
drain
.
Routinely
adding
ATF
is
not
required
unlessthe
system
is
leak-
i
n
g,
WARNING
-
Be
sure
to
check
the
fluid
specifications
on
the
pow-
er
steering
reservoir
to
confirm
the
fluid
type
in-
stalled
in
the
system
.
In
some
instances,
the
power
steering
system
may
be
filled
with
an
alternative
hy-
draulic
fluid
designated
CHF
7
.1
.
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
020-
ENGINE
OIL
SERVICE
Engine
oil
and
fiiter,
changing
Fig
.
3
.
Engine
oil
level
dipsticklocation
on
4-cylinder
engine
(arrow)
.
Dipsfck
is
marked
with
mínimum
and
maximum
level
marks
.
Fig
.
4
.
Oil
filler
cap
(arrow)
.
6-cylinder
engine
shown
.
0012202
Engine
oii,
checking
leve¡
A
complete
oil
change
requires
new
oil
(see
Table
e),
a
new
oil
filter
insert
kit,
and
a
new
drain
plug
sealing
washer
.
The
The
engine
oil
leve]
is
checked
with
a
dipstick
in
the
engine
tools
needed,
a
drain
plug
socket
or
box
wrench
(17
mm
or19
block
.
Check
the
oii
leve¡
with
the
canon
a
level
surface,
after
mm)
and
a
drain
pan
(8-10
US
qt
.
capacity),
are
described
in
the
engine
has
been
stopped
for
atleast
a
few
minutes
.
Check
010
Fundamentals
for
the
Do-It-Yourself
Owner
.
the
leve¡
by
pulling
outthe
dipstick
and
wiping
it
clean
.
Reinsert
it
all
the
way
and
withdraw
it
again
.
The
oil
leve¡
is
correct
if
it
is
NOTE-
between
the
two
marks
near
the
end
of
the
stick
.
See
Fig
.
3
.
If
using
a
"fast-lube"
service
facility
for
oil
changes,
make
sure
the
technician
hand-starts
and
torques
the
Add
oil
through
the
filler
cap
on
thetop
of
the
cylinder
head
.
engine
oil
drain
plug
using
hand-tools
.
Power
tools
can
See
Fig
.
4
.
Add
only
the
amount
needed
to
bring
the
oil
leve¡to
strip
the
threads
of
the
plug
and
the
oil
pan
.
the
MAX
mark
on
the
dipstick,
using
an
oil
of
the
correctviscos-
ity
andgrade
.
Too
much
oil
canbe
just
as
harmful
as
too
little
.
ENGINE
OIL
SERVICE
Page 36 of 759
020-
1
4
MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
uu11989
Fig
.
14
.
Engine
drive
belt
tensíoner
being
released
on
late
4-cylinder
engine
.
Pry
off
tensioner
cover
and
then
lever
tensioner
in
clockwise
direction
(as
facing
engine)
and
slip
beltoff
pulleys
.
Fig
.
17
.
Engine
drive
belt
routing
for
late
4-cylinder
engine
with
poly-
ribbed
drivebelts
.
CA
UTION-
Use
only
BMW
approved
phosphate-free
anti-
freeze
when
filling
the
cooling
system
.
Use
of
anti-
B11177
freeze
containing
phosphates
!s
considerad
to
be
Fig
.
15
.
Engine
drive
belt
tensioner
being
released
on
6-cylinder
en-
harmful
to
the
cooling
system
.
gine
.
Pry
off
tensioner
cover
and
then
lever
tensioner
in
clock-
wise
direction
(as
facing
engine)
and
slipbelt
off
pulleys
.
A
translucent
expansion
tank,
or
overflow
resenroir,
providesmonitóring
of
coolant
leve¡
.
Because
the
expansion
tank
is
translucent,
thecoolant
level
can
be
checked
visually
without
opening
the
system
.
Always
check
thecoolant
leve¡
with
theen-gine
cold
.
The
coolant
leve¡
should
be
at
the
maximum
mark
on
O
o
'~
I
the
expansion
tank,
as
shown
in
Fig
.
18
.
OO
Hose
connectionhld
b
tiht
s
soueg
an
ddry
.
Coolánt
seepage
indicates
either
that
the
hose
clamp
is
loose,
that
the
pose
is
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
MAINTENANCE
0012470
Fig
.
16
.
Engine
drive
belt
routing
for
6-cylinder
engine
.
A/C
compres-
sor
drive
belt
not
shown
.
'92
irá
Alternator
belt
Coolant~
0
pp
o0o
Belt
tensioner
Cooling
System
Service
0013000
Cooling
system
maintenance
consists
of
maíntaining
thecoolant
leve¡,
inspecting
hoses
.
Because
the
coolant's
anti-cor-
rosion
and
anti-freeze
additives
gradually
lose
their
effective-
ness,
replacement
of
thecoolant
every
two
years
up
to
1996
models,
and
every
three
years
from
1996
is
recommended
.
Asa
preventive
measure,
replacement
of
the
cooling
system
hos-
es
every
four
years
is
also
recommended
.
damaged,
or
that
the
connection
is
dirty
or
corroded
.
Dried
cool-
ant
has
a
chalky
appearance
.
Hoses
should
be
firm
and
springy
.
Replace
any
hose
that
is
cracked,
that
has
become
soft
and
limp,
or
has
been
contaminated
by
oil
.
See
Fig
.
19
.
Power
steering
fluid,
checking
leve¡
Check
the
power
steering
fluid
level
in
the
fluid
reservoir
.
Park
thecar
on
leve¡
ground
with
the
engine
off
.
The
level
is
cor-
rect
if
it
is
between
the
MIN
and
MAX
marks
on
the
dipstick
.
See
Fig
.
20
.
If
the
leve¡
is
below
the
MIN
mark,
start
the
engine
andadd
fluid
to
the
reservoir
to
bríng
the
leve¡
up
.
Stop
the
engine
and
recheck
the
leve¡
.
Hand-tighten
the
reservoir
cap
.
Page 61 of 759
14
.
Unbolt
power
steering
fluid
reservoir
from
íts
mounting
bracket
.
Use
stiff
wire
to
hang
reservoir
to
one
side
.
Do
not
disconnect
fluid
lines
.
15
.
Remove
power
steering
pump
drive
belt
and
remove
pump
from
its
mounting
bracket
.
Use
stiff
wire
to
hang
pump
from
body
.
16
.
On
cars
with
automatic
transmission
remove
front
and
rear
brackets
holding
automatic
transmission
cooler
linesto
engine
.
17
.
Remove
A/C
compressor
from
its
mounting
bracket
without
disconnecting
any
refrigerantlines
.
See
Fig
.
5
.
ENGINE
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
110-
3
21
.
Remove
front
exhaust
pipefrom
exhaust
manifold
.
See
Fig
.
6
.
22
.
Install
an
engine
lifting
device
and
raise
engine
until
its
weight
is
supported
.
Remove
nuts
and
ground
strap
from
left
and
right
engine
mounts
.
0011967
Fig
.
6
.
Front
exhaustpipe
to
exhaust
mounting
nuts
(arrows),
as
viewed
from
below
on
4-cylinder
engine
.
23
.
Carefully
raíse
engine
out
of
car,
checking
for
any
wir-
ing
harnesses,
fuel
lines,
or
mechanical
parts
that
might
become
snagged
as
engine
is
removed
.
24
.
Installation
is
reverse
of
removal,
noting
the
following
:
"
Replace
all
gaskets,
O-rings
and
seals
.
"
Change
engine
oil
and
filter
and
check
al¡
other
fluid
levels
.
See020
Maintenance
Program
.
"
Refill
and
bleed
cooling
system
.
See
170
Radiator
and
Cooling
System
.
"
Insta¡¡
the
front
exhaust
pipes
using
new
gaskets
and
self-locking
nuts
.
Use
copper
pasteon
threads
.
See
180
Exhaust
System
.
Tightening
Torques
"
Coolant
drain
plug
to
cylinder
block
.
25
Nm
(18
ft-Ib)
Fig
.
5
.
A/
C
compressor
mounting
bolts
(arrows)
.
"
Engine
mount
to
subframe
M8
......:...
..
..
..
......,:..
22
Nm
(17
ft
-
1b)
,
18
.
Move
A/C
compressor
out
of
way
without
distorting
or
M10
.
...
.
..
...
.
.
...........
45
Nm
(33
ft'-Ib)
damaging
any
lines
.
Support
compressor
by
hanging
it
"
Intake
manifold
to
cylinder
head
from
chassis
using
stiff
wire
.
M7
.....
.
..
...
..
..
...........
15
Nm
(11
ft-Ib)
M8
...
.
.
.
..
..
...
..
...........
22
Nm
(16
ft-Ib)
19
.
Disconnect
wiring
from
starter
and
alternator
.
Move
`
"
Radiator
cooling
fan
to
coolant
pump40
Nm
(30
ft-Ib)
wiring
harness
out
of
way
.
See
121
Battery,
Starter,
"
Radiator
drain
screw
to
radiator
...
2
.5
Nm
(22
in-lb)
Alternator
.
"
Wiring
to
alternator
(M8
nut)
........
12
Nm
(9
ft-1b)
"
Wiring
to
starter
20
.
Remove
oil
dipstick
guide
tube
.
Note
O-ring
at
base
of
M6
nut
..
.
..
..
...
..
...........
.
:5
Nm
(44
in-lb)
tube
when
removing
.
M8
nut
..
.
..
..
...
..
............
12
Nm
(9
ft-Ib)
ENGINE
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Page 63 of 759
11
.
Draín
engine
coolant
and
Rmove
coolant
hoses
at-
tached
to
cylinder
head
.
"
Drain
engine
block
byremoving
block
drain
.
"
Disconnect
hoses
from
thermostat
housing
in
front
of
cylinder
head
.
"
Disconnect
heater
hoses
at
rear
of
engine
.
See
Fig
.
9
.
"
Drain
radiator
by
removingthreaded
plastic
plug
from
lower
left
comer
.
NOTE-
"
The
block
drain
plug
is
located
oh
the
exhaust
side
to-
wards
rear
ofengine
.
"
Remove
small
plastic
lock
clipto
pulíradiator
draín
plug
out
completely
.
NOTE-
CAUTION-
Radiatorfan
has
left
hand
threads
.
ENGINE
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
110-
5
Fig
.
9
.
Coolant
hoses
at
heater
valve
and
heater
core
to
be
discon-
nected
(arrows)
.
12
.
Remove
radiator
cooling
fan
and
radiator
as
described
in
170
Radiator
and
Cooling
System
.
13
.
Label
and
disconnectcoolant
hoses,
cables,
and
har-
ness
connectors
from
throttle
housing
.
See
Fig
.
10
.
14
.
Working
atrearof
intake
manifold,
label
and
then
re-
move
fuel
supply
and
fuel
retum
lines
.
Disconnect
fuel
lines
from
support
bracket
on
manifold
.
See
Fig
.
11
.
uu12ivu
Fig
.
10
.
Throttle
housing
assemblyon
M52
engine
.
Disconnect
hos-
es,
cables
and
harness
connectors
at
and
around
housing
.
0012699
Fig
.
11
.
Special
fuelline
fitting
at
fuel
rail
on
M52/S52US
engine
.
Use
BMW
special
tool
16
1
050
to
releaselocking
fittings
at
ends
offuel
lines
.
WARNING
-
"
Fuel
may
be
expelled
under
pressure
.
Do
not
smoke
or
work
near
heaters
or
other
fire
haz-ards
.
Keep
a
fire
extinguísher
handy
.
Before
dis-
connecting
fuel
hoses,
wrapa
cloth
around
fuel
hoses
to
absorb
any
leaking
fuel
.
Plug
all
oyen
fuel
fines
.
"
Always
unscrew
the
fuel
tank
cap
to
release
pres-
sure
ín
the
tank
before
working
on
the
tank
or
lines
.
OnM52
and
S52US
engines,
special
fittings
are
used
to
retain
the
fuel
lines
to
the
fuel
rail
.
Use
BMW
special
16
.
Remove
intake
manifold
from
engine
byremoving
sev-
tool
no
.
161050
to
compress
the
locking
clip
insidethe
en
mounting
nuts
from
above
andtwo
mounting
bracket
end
of
the
fuel
line
fittings
to
release
the
fine
.
boits
from
below
.
See
Fig
.
12
.
15
.
Unbolt
power
steering
fluid
reservoir
from
its
mounting
CAllTION-
bracket
.
Use
stiff
wire
to
hang
reservoir
to
one
side
.
Do
Stuff
clean
rags
into
the
open
intake
ports
to
pre-
not
disconnect
fluid
fines
.
vent
any
parts
from
falling
into
the
engine
intake
.
ENGINE
REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION
Page 399 of 759
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