width BMW 528i 1997 E39 Workshop Manual

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General
Torque wrench
A torque wrench is used to precisely tighten threaded fasten-
ers to a predetermined value. Many of the repair procedures
in this manual include BMW-specified torque values
in New-
ton-meters (Nm) and the equivalent values in foot-pounds
(ft-
Ib).
4 Several types of torque wrenches are available. An inexpen-
sive beam-type (top) is adequate but must be read visually. A
ratchet-type (bottom) can be preset to indicate (click) when
the torque value has been reached. They all do the same job,
but offer different convenience features at different prices.
The most convenient ones have a built-in ratchet, and can be
preset to indicate when a specific torque value has been
reached. Follow the wrench manufacturer's directions
for use
to achieve the greatest accuracy.
A torque wrench with a range up to about 150 Nm (1 10 ft-lb) BOIBFNG has adequate capacity for most of the repairs covered in this
manual. For recommended torque values of
10 Nm orbelow,
the English system equivalent is given in inch-pounds (in-lb).
These small values may be most easily reached using a
torque wrench calibrated in inch-pounds. To convert
inch-
pounds to foot-pounds, divide by 12.
Digital multimeter
4 Many of the electrical tests in this manual call for the mea-
surement of resistance (ohms) or voltage values. For safe
and accurate tests of sensitive electronic component and
systems, a multimeter or digital
volt/ohm meter (DVOM) with
high input impedance (at least
10,000Sr) should be used.
Some meters have automotive functions such as dwell and
pulse width that are useful for troubleshooting ignition and
fuel injection problems.
CAUTIOI\C
Vehicle electronic systems may be damaged by the high cur-
rent draw of a test light with a normal incandescent bulb. As
a general rule, use a high impedance digital multimeter or an
LED test light for all electrical testing.

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Cylinder Head and valvetrain1
Valve seats
< The valve seats should be resurfaced whenever new valves
or valve guides are installed. Cutters are required to resur-
face the seats. Always check the valves for leaks after recon-
ditioning a valve seat as described above. Table e. Valve
seat specifications lists valve seat dimensions.
Table e. Valve seat specifications (refer to figure)
All
6 cylinder All 8 cylinder
engines (1997- engines (1997- Specification 2002) 2002)
Blllloc A -Valve seat angle 45" --. -- 45"
B - Correction angle, 15" 15"
outside
C - Correction angle, 60"
inside
D -Valve seat width
intalte
1.65 i0.25 rnrn 1.25 +0.25 rnm
(0.065 c0.010 in) (0.049 f 0.010 in)
exhaust
1.65 c0.25 rnm 1.65 i0.35 rnm
(0.065 fO.O1O in) (0.065 c0.014 in)
E - Valve seat outside diameter
intake
32.4 mm (1.276 in) 34.5 mm (1.358 in)
exhaust
M52: 29.4 rnm 30.0 rnm (1.181 in)
(1.157 in)
- M52 TU,
M54: 30.0 mrn
(1.181 in)
NOTE-
Standard size replacement valve seats are not available from
BMW Replacement valve seats are only available from BMW
in 0.4 mm oversize (oversized in both height and diameter).
The manufacturer does not provide specifications for valve
seat replacement for the engines covered by this manual.

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I Fuel Injection
Table b. Siemens MS 41.1 ECM pin assignments (continued)
Pin
l~iqnal I Componentlfunction 1 Notes I - I I
5 loutput I Fuel injector control, cyl. 2 I Pulsed ground (pulse width in ms), cyl. 2 I I I
6 loutput /Fuel injector control, cyi. 1 I Pulsed ground (pulse width in ms), cyl. 1
I I I
14 linput I Intake air temp. sensor (IAT) I Intake air temperature signal
- 7
8
9
10
11
12
13
ground
input
output
input
input
15
16
17 18
19
20
21
22
I - I I
35 loutput /Secondary air injection ISecondary air inj. pump relay control
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
36
/output I Engine speed output IEngine speed signal
Mass air flow sensor
Mass air flow sensor
instrument cluster
Engine coolant
temp.
(ECT) sensor
Not used
Throttle position sensor (TPS)
Not used
input
input
input
input
output
output
out~ut
37 1 - /Not used I
Mass air flow sensor signal
Mass air flow sensor signal
Fuel consumption signal
ECT signal
Throttle position signal
ground
input
output
ground
output
output
output
ground
output
Traction control (rear engine speed signal) Automatic climate control
Not used Electronic immobilizer control (EWS)
Auto. climate control
(AIC on input)
instrument
cluster
Camshaft actuator control (VANOS)
Fuel iniector control, cvl.
3
AES/ASC module
Automatic climate control instrument cluster (CARE signal)
Camshaft actuator (VANOS), switched ground
Pulsed ground (pulse width in
ms), cyl. 3
Oxygen sensor heater (no. 1 in front of catalytic
converter)
Power supply (terminal
30)
Idle speed control valve
Ground
Ignition coil control, cyl.
1
Ignition coil control, cyl. 3
Ignition coil control, cyl. 5
Ground Fuel injector control, cyl.
5
Oxygen sensor heater ground
Battery voltage
(E+) at all times
Pulsed ground-open signal (See pin
53)
Ground
Primary signal, ignition coil
1
Primary signal, ignition coil 3
Primary signal, ignition coil 5
Ground
Pulsed ground (pulse width in ms), cyl
5

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Fuel Injection
M5.2 system features
The Bosch M5.2 system used on 1997 540i models uses an
88-pin control unit. The
M5.2 system has the following func-
tions and capabilities:
Fully sequential cylinder-individual fuel injection.
Integrated adaptive knock control.
Oxygen sensor fuel mixture control.
0 Self-diagnosis and emergency operation characteristics.
CAN-Bus link.
0 OED II functions (misfire detection, catalytic converter
monitoring, oxygen sensor monitor, and fuel tank ventila-
tion system).
Electronic vehicle immobilization via EWS.
One-touch starter function.
Control of characteristic map thermostat.
M5.2.1 system features
The Bosch M5.2.1 system is used on 1998 540i models. The
M5.2.1 control module utilizes the SKE (standard shell con-
struction housing) with 5 connectors and a combined total of
134 pins.
The M5.2.1 systefn has
tile following functions or capabilities:
Separate power supply relay for ignition coils. Leak diagnosis pump (LDP) control and feedback
rnonitor-
ing for evaporative system leak testing.
Fuel evaporative system providing ORVR (on-board refuel-
ing vapor recovery) compliancy.
Batterylalternator charge logic (idle speed varied with the
battery state of charge).
CAN-Bus communications with the instrument cluster
EWS
Ill "rolling code" ISN interface.
More sensitive ignition
knock sensors.
Pulse width modulated (P-W-M) Heating and
AIC (IHKA)
status signal.
Running loss (312-way) solenoid valve.

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Fuel Injection Evaporative fuel system pressure leak
diagnosis, overview
(M5.2.1 only)
1998 540i models are equipped with an evaporative fuel sys-
tem pressure leak diagnosis system. The main component of
this system is the leak diagnosis pump (LDP). The function of
the LDP is to pressurize the fuel tank and the evaporative
emission system for the purpose of detecting
leaks. This sys-
tem is capable of detecting a leak as small as 0.5 mm.
The LDP, located in the left rear wheel housing, is a unitized
component that contains the following:
Vacuum chamber. Pneumatic pump chamber.
DME activated vacuum solenoid
Reed switch (provides switched voltage
feedback signal to
ECM).
The vacuum supply line is in the wiring harness from the en-
gine compartment and runs down the driver's side of the vehi-
cle.
The canister vent valve is integrated into the LDP, which is
electrically controlled by the ECM. The canister vent valve is
opened to provide fresh air entry into the fuel system only dur-
ing purge operation.
- Purge operation characteristics:
Off idle through full throttle: purge valve opened by pulse
width modulated (PWM) control of the ECM. PWM duty cy-
cle varies by engine operating conditions
(e.g. warm idle,
purge valve opened slightly; cold
idleldecel with engine
temp
< 67" C, purge valve always closed).

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Fuel Injection
0
4 The ME 7.2 uses a non-return fuel rail. The fuel pressure reg-
ulator is integrated into the fuel filter.
I iY.,lii,in
4 The M62 TU engine uses a continuously variable VANOS
system at each intake camshaft. This system enhances en-
gine performance and reduces tailpipe emissions. Both cam-
shafts are adjusted simultaneously within
20" (maximum) of
the camshafts rotational axis. This equates to a maximum
span of
40°crankshaft rotation.
regulalor from luel pump
NOTE-
The fuel filter is available as a replacement part without the
fuel pressure regulator. When replacing the fuel filter, trans-
fer the fuel pressure regulator from the old
filter to the new fil-
ter.
Engine idle speed control is a function of the EDK. The M62
TU engine does not use a separate idle control valve.
Mmn CON,ROL
EML
< The M62 TU engine uses an electrically controlled throttle
valve called EDK. The throttle plate is positioned by a DC
gear reduction motor based on inputs signals to the ECM
from the pedal position sensor (PWG).
When the accelerator pedal is moved, the PWG provides a
change in the monitored signals. The ME
7.2 control module
compares the input signal to a programmed map and appro-
priately activates the EDK motor via proportional pulse width
modulated control signals. The control module self-checks its
activation of the EDK motor via the EDK feedbaclc
potentiom-
eters.

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I Fuel Injection
Evaporative system pressure leak
diagnosis, overview
The M62 TU engine is equipped wlth an evaporative fuel sys-
tem pressure leak diagnosis system. The main component of
this system is the leakdiagnosis pump (LDP). The function of
the LDP is to pressurize the fuel tank and the evaporative
emission system for the purpose of detecting leaks.
This system iscapable of detecting a
lealcas small as0.5 mm.
The LDP, located in the left rear wheel housing, contains the
following:
Vacuum chamber. Pneumatic pump chamber
DME activated vacuum solenoid
Reed switch (provides switched voltage
feedback signal to
DME).
The vacuum supply line is in the wiring harness from the en-
gine compartment and runs down the driver's side of the vehi-
cle.
The canister vent valve is
~ntegrated into the LDP, which IS
electrically controlled by the ECM. The canister vent valve is
opened to provide fresh air entry into the fuel system only dur-
ing purge operation.
- Purge operation characteristics:
Off idle through full throttle: purge valve opened by pulse
width modulated (PWM) control of the ECM. PWM duty cy-
cle varies by engine operating conditions
(e.g. warm idle,
purge valve opened slightly; cold
idleldecel with engine
temp
< 67" C. purge valve always closed).

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Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump 1
Activated carbon canister I fuel tank leak
detection unit
(LDP or DMTL), removing . . -
and installing
- Raise rear end of car and support safely.
CAUTION-
Make sure the car is stable and well supported at all times.
Use a professional automotive lift
orjack stands designed for
the purpose.
A floor jack is not adequate support.
- Remove left rear wheel and inner fender panel
Remove carbon canisterlfuel tank leak detection unit
(V-8 model shown):
Disconnect electrical harness connector
(A) from fuel tank
leak detection unit.
Pinch and remove quick-disconnect fittings at intake line to
air filter housing
(5) and hose to expansion tank (C).
* Remove mounting clamp and lower canister with fuel tank
leak detection unit.
Installation is reverse of removal.
Tightening
torques
Hose clamp 8 - 13 mm dia. 2 Nrn (18 in-lb)
Hose clamp
13 - 16 rnm dia 3 Nm (27 in-lb)
Running losses (312-way) valve,
removing and installing
The running losses (312-way) valve is located under the car
beneath the driver's seat, just ahead of the fuel filter. A protec-
tive covershieldsfuel system components from road hazards
and dirt.
The engine control module
(ECM) controls the operation of
the 312-way valve (pulse-width modulated). On engine start
up, the valve solenoid is energized for 20 seconds in order to
supply full fuel volume to the fuel rail.
After20 seconds, the
solenoid is deactivated and sprung closed (the bypass is
opened). This reduces the amount of fuel circulating through
the fuel rail and diverts the excess to return to the fuel tank
through the fuel pressure regulator.
The fuel injectors are supplied with pressurized fuel, but ex-
cess fuel is diverted to the fuel tank without first passing
through the fuel rail. This prevents the excess fuel from ab-
sorbing heat in the engine compartment, thus lowering the
temperature and amount of vaporization in the fuel tank.

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Radiator and Cooling System
Fan switch calibration (M52, M62 engine)
coniprairoi OUt rlgnal
Auto. ciimilte ~ontioi inpuls via CAN bus
Electric fan activation:
Low speed
91°C (196°F)
High speed 104' C (21 9' F)
< In models manufactured after 911998 (M52 TU engine, M54
engine.
M62 TU engine), the electric cooling fan is controlled
by the engine control module (ECM) via the output final
stage.
The output final stage is mounted on the fan housing, next to
the fan motor. The fan is operated using a pulse width modu-
lated signal. Fan circuit wiring is protected by a 50-amp fuse.
Electric fan activation is based on the following inputs to the
ECM:
Radiator outlet temperature
Calculated catalytic converter temperature
Vehicle speed
* Battery voltage
Calculated
A/C pressure
When the vehicle is first started, the ECM activates the elec-
tric fan briefly at 20% of its maximum speed, then switches
off. This is for diagnostic monitoring. The voltage generated
by the fan when it slows down (acting as a generator) must
match the stored rpm values in the fan output stage toconfirm
that the fan is operating correctly.
NOTE-
If the ECM fault memory indicates a cooling fan fault, check
that the fan is not seized and that it spins freely.
When
A/C is switched ON, the electric fan is not immedi-
ately turned on.
After the engine is switched
OFF the fan may continue to
run at varying speeds for up to 10 minutes, based on cal-
culated catalyst temperature.
Transmission fluid heat exchanger
Automatic transmission fluid lines circulate transmission fluid
(ATF) to and from a heat exchanger at the radiator.
All 6-cylinder
models andV-8 models produced to 911998 are
equipped with a transmission cooler located in a cooling cas-
sette in front of the radiator.