BMW (E39 series) 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5, 520d, 525d, 525td, 525tds, 530d Repair Service Manual 1997-2003
Complete service repair manual for BMW 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5, 520d, 525d, 525td, 525tds, 530d, with workshop information to maintain, diagnose, repair, and rebuild like professional mechanics.
BMW (E39-series) 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5, 520d, 525d, 525td, 525tds, 530d workshop service repair manual includes:
* Numbered table of contents easy to use so that you can find the information you need fast.
* Detailed sub-steps expand on repair procedure information
* Numbered instructions guide you through every repair procedure step by step.
* Troubleshooting and electrical service procedures are combined with detailed wiring diagrams for ease of use.
* Notes, cautions and warnings throughout each chapter pinpoint critical information.
* Bold figure number help you quickly match illustrations with instructions.
* Detailed illustrations, drawings and photos guide you through every procedure.
* Enlarged inset helps you identify and examine parts in detail.
BMW (E39) 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5, 520d, 525d, 525td, 525tds, 530d Repair Manual 1995-2004.pdf
BMW (E39-series) 525i, 528i, 530i, 540i Sedan, Sport Wagon Repair Manual 1997-2002.pdf
Total Pages: 5,404 pages
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
00 - MAINTENANCE & GENERAL NOTES....3
0 operating fluid overview....8
00... BMW service-inspection (diesel vehicles)....22
00... Description of inspection work....25
0000... Battery check display (magic eye); if necessary, recharge battery....26
0000... Body and underbody checking for corrosion and damage - except cavities....27
0000... Brake and clutch hydraulic system checking fluid level, topping up if necessary....28
0000... Brake lines and connections visual inspection for leaks, damage and correct position....29
0000... Changing automatic transmission fluid....30
0000... Changing brake fluid....31
0000... Changing coolant....32
0000... Changing differential oil....33
0000... Changing engine oil and oil filter....34
0000... Check coolant level, if topping up checking concentration....35
0000... Check fuel cooler for external contamination, clean if necessary....36
0000... Checking clutch drive plate for wear....37
0000... Checking handbrake lever travel, adjusting according to setting specifications if necessary....38
0000... Checking horn, headlight flashers and hazard warning system....39
0000... Checking instrument and indication field lighting, heater blower....40
0000... Checking lighting system....41
0000... Checking roadworthiness....42
0000... Coolant hoses Perform visual inspection for tightness, check coolant level and concentration, top up if necessary....43
0000... Diagnostic brief test....44
0000... Exhaust system checking condition, mounting and inspecting for leaks....45
0000... Fault memory interrogation....47
0000... Front and rear brake linings checking lining thickness with measuring gauge. If linings are replaced cleaning brake shafts, checking brake disk thickness and surface, applying grease to wheel centering on alloy wheels...48
0000... Fuel cooler checking for external contamination, cleaning if necessary....50
0000... Fuel lines, fuel tank and fuel hoses visual inspection for routing, condition and leaks....51
0000... Heating _ air conditioning replacing microfilter _ carbon canister (shorten replacement interval accordingly in event of larger buildup of dust)....52
0000... Intake silencer Renew air filter element (shorten change interval if heavily clogged with dust)....53
0000... Locking systems checking status and function, oiling or greasing if necessary....54
0000... Oil change in manual transmission....55
0000... Oil change in rear differential....56
0000... Output shafts checking gaiters for leaks....57
0000... Parking brake checking function, adjusting _ repairing as prescribed....58
0000... Parking brake checking lining thickness....59
0000... Power steering _ ride-height control visual inspection for leaks, checking fluid level, topping up fluid if necessary....60
0000... Renew main fuel filter (if necessary, shorten filter-change intervals in case of poor diesel quality)....61
0000... Replacing main fuel filter (shortening change interval if necessary in event of poor diesel fuel quality)....62
0000... Resetting service interval indicator according to factory specifications....63
0000... Seat belts checking condition of belt strap, function of inertia reel mechanism, locking reel, belt buckle....65
0000... Steering components checking for zero clearance, leaks, damage and wear....67
0000... Steering fluid reservoir checking fluid level, topping up if necessary....69
0000... Tyres checking inflation pressure, correcting if necessary (incl. spare wheel), checking external condition, tread depth, pattern. In event of nonuniform wear, carry out measurement and correction of wheel alignment....70
0000... Underbody incl. all visible components checking for damage, leaks, corrosion....72
0000... Vehicle care measures for inventory vehicles (new and used vehicles) as well as vehicles to be taken off the road that are in the hands of customers....73
0000... When driving on a race track....77
0000... Windscreen wash _ wipe system checking washer fluid reservoir and spray nozzle adjustment....83
0000... Windscreen washer system and intensive cleaning system checking fluid level, topping up if necessary....84
0000... Work instruction for removing the protective film....85
0001... Symbols used and information in repair instructions....87
0002001 Raising the vehicle using a vehicle lift....92
5.1.1 Axles....94
7.1.1 Installation safety of the seat belts _ seat belt buckles....97
7.1.2 Status of the seat belts _ seat belt buckles....101
7.1.3 Belt force limiter....104
7.1.4 Seat belt tensioner....105
7.1.5 Airbag....106
7.1.6 Supplementary restraint systems (SRS)....109
7.11 Odometer (if present)....110
7.12 Driving dynamics control (Electronic Stability Program, ESP) (if installed _ required)....111
Abbreviations....112
Addition to special tools cabinet All model series....116
Arguments pertaining to engine oil consumption....118
Brake fluid - Operating Fluids Specification....121
Brake fluid service - extension of the first brake fluid interval to 36 months....122
Brake fluid service ? Bonnet gas strut check with active pedestrian impact mitigation?(SA8TF)....124
CBS general - Reset is lost....126
Changed emissions test indicator BMW Condition Based Service....127
Emergency Services (BMW _ MINI) from issue September 2009....128
Engine oil - varying colours _ smell after initial filling in the works....129
Engine oil service - countries with higher levels of dust Check the air filter element for contamination....130
Extract from BMW Group Standard?GS?90003-2....131
FEB-FEB-NED-TESTMODULE-AKTUELL....133
General and legal information on performing the periodic exhaust-gas (emissions) test in EU countries....134
Handling the acoustic camera....140
IMIB_Next....142
Ignition key data tapping on CBS vehicles....145
Introduction of new service interval for ECE countries (RDE diesel fuel)....151
List of contents....154
M10 and M10 x 1 - maximum tightening torques acc. to BMW GS 90003-2....156
M12 and M12x1.5 - maximum tightening torques acc. to BMW GS 90003-2....157
M14 and M14x1.5 - maximum tightening torques acc. to BMW GS 90003-2....158
M16 and M16x1.5 - maximum tightening torques acc. to BMW GS 90003-2....159
M18 and M18x1.5 - maximum tightening torques acc. to BMW GS 90003-2....160
M4 and M5 - maximum tightening torques acc. to BMW GS 90003-2....161
M6 and M7 - maximum tightening torques acc. to BMW GS 90003-2....162
M8 and M8 x 1 - maximum tightening torques acc. to BMW GS 90003-2....163
Main group 00....164
Master document for vehicle-specific Service Information bulletins All model series up to Model Year 2004....165
Master document for workshop literature _ workshop equipment....168
New Maintenance Records service booklet and maintenance documentation All models....170
Revised scope of maintenance work, MY 2002....172
Revised scope of maintenance work....175
Service Sheets - Condition-based Service _ Pre-delivery Check (ISTA, ISPA, Commercial Service Data)....176
Service intervals for countries with low fuel grade (SA988 _ SA8KE, SA8KM, SA984, SA8KK, SA8KL, SA8KH, SA8KP)....178
Standard work scope - expansion of work scope (with slide _ tilt sunroof and panorama glass roof)....184
Supplement for target exhaust emissions inspection data of BMW and MINI vehicles from 04 _ 2009. Modified test specifications for petrol lean-mixture engines N43 and N53. Test procedure for hybrid vehicles....186
Supplement of nominal values for emissions test on new BMW models since 09 _ 2001....190
Test instructions for the exhaust gas test (AU) on BMW vehicles with diesel engines from European emission classification EURO 6....193
Test instructions for the exhaust gas test (AU) on BMW vehicles with petrol engines from European emission classification EURO 6....206
Test instructions for the exhaust-gas (emissions) test on BMW vehicles with diesel engines....219
Workshop Equipment - Planning Documentation....227
Workshop equipment sales....228
11 - ENGINE ....229
0000250 BMW engine oil service incl. supplementary service (M57 _ M47TU)....234
11 operating fluid overview....237
11. . . . . Equipment recoding special tool number of the transverse member for fixing the engine in the installation location....239
1100 Overview of tightening torques....241
1100... Engine oil consumption measurement....245
1100... Overview of consumables (Electronic Parts Catalogue)....246
1100039 Checking compression in all cylinders (M47 _ M57 _ M47TU)....252
1100050 Removing and installing engine (M57)....254
1100300 Engine oil consumption measurement....266
1112 Overview of Technical Data....270
1112 Overview of tightening torques....273
1112036 Replacing oil separator....287
1112100 Removing and installing cylinder head (M57)....289
1112101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (M57 _ M47TU)....315
1112500 Removing and installing cylinder head (M57)....316
1112501 Replacing cylinder head gasket (M57)....318
1112504 Dismantling and assembling cylinder head (M57)....319
1112595 Checking a valve guide for wear (M57)....323
1112729 Checking cylinder head for water leaks (M57)....324
1112800 Cleaning cylinder heat intake channels and intake plenum (M47, M57)....326
1113000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump (M57)....336
1113500 Removing and installing, sealing _ replacing oil sump (M57)....346
1114110 Removing and installing, sealing _ replacing timing case cover (M57)....349
1114141 Replacing radial seal in lower timing case cover (M57)....354
1114151 Replacing crankshaft radial seal (M47 _ M57)....357
1121500 Replacing crankshaft (M57)....361
1121531 Replacing all main crankshaft bearing shells (M57)....366
1121571 Replacing deep-groove ball bearing in crankshaft (M47 _ M47TU _ M57)....373
1122500 Removing and installing or replacing flywheel (M57)....375
1123010 Removing and installing or replacing vibration damper (M57)....378
1124571 Replacing all conrod bearings (M57)....380
1125530 Removing and installing _ replacing all pistons (M57)....384
1125671 Replacing piston rings on all pistons (M57)....392
1128010 Removing and installing _ replacing alternator drive belt (M57 _ M47TU)....394
1128020 Removing and installing alternator drive belt (M57 _ M47TU)....397
1128050 Replacing A _ C compressor drive belt (M57 _ M47TU)....400
1128060 Removing and installing A _ C compressor belt tensioner (M57 _ M47TU)....401
1130 Overview of tightening torques....403
1131 Overview of tightening torques....404
1131001 Replacing camshafts (M57)....416
1131005 Checking camshaft timing (M57)....433
1131052 Replacing both timing chains (M57)....435
1131091 Removing and installing _ replacing hydraulic chain tensioner (M57)....436
1131505 Adjusting camshaft timing (M57)....437
1134560 Replacing all valve stem seals (M57)....443
1134715 Replacing all valve springs (M57)....445
1140000 Checking engine oil pressure (M57)....447
1141000 Installing and removing or replacing oil pump (M57)....451
1142020 Removing and installing _ sealing or replacing complete oil-filter housing (M57)....453
1144000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil-water heat exchanger (M57)....457
1151000 Removing and installing or replacing water pump (M57)....460
1152020 Removing and installing _ replacing fan clutch (M47 _ M47TU _ M57 _ M57TU)....462
1153000 Removing and installing or replacing coolant thermostat (M57)....464
1161050 Removing and installing intake air manifold (M57)....468
1162000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing exhaust manifold (M57)....476
1165... Test steps in the event of turbocharger damage....481
1165020 Damage on the exhaust turbocharger due to obstructed oil supply lines....482
1165020 Removing and installing or replacing exhaust turbocharger (M57)....488
1166000 Removing and installing or replacing vacuum pump (M57)....497
1171100 Removing and installing _ replacing exhaust gas recirculation cooler (M57 _ M47TU)....500
1174... Layout of vacuum hoses (M57)....503
1174... Layout of vacuum hoses for exhaust turbocharger (M57)....504
1174505 Replacing pressure converter for EGR valve (M57)....505
1174508 Replacing pressure converter for exhaust turbocharger (M57)....507
6.1.9 Engine performance....509
9.0 BMW Longlife-17 FE+....510
Adjust the installation position of the exhaust-gas recirculation valve....512
BMW Quality Longlife-04 All....513
Camshaft, M57....514
Camshaft....515
Case Covers....517
Cleaning the cylinder head intake ports and the combustion chamber with the walnut blaster....518
Connecting Rods and Bearings, M57, D25....519
Connecting Rods and Bearings, M57, D30....520
Connecting Rods and Bearings....521
Crankshaft and Bearings, M57....522
Crankshaft and Bearings....524
Cylinder Head with Cover....526
Cylinder Head with Valve Seat Cover, M57....527
Cylinder head....528
Emissions-control, Lambda oxygen sensor....529
Engine block, BMW, M57, D30....530
Engine block....531
Engine identification....536
Engine in general, E39, M57, D25....546
Engine in general, E39, M57, D30....547
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)....548
Exhaust manifold....549
Fan....550
Flywheel, M57....551
Flywheel....552
Intake manifold....553
Leak-testing the air-intake system....554
Main group 11....557
Oil Filter and Lines....558
Oil Filter and Pipes....559
Oil Pan....561
Oil Pump with Strainer and Drive, M57....562
Oil Supply, E38, E39, M57....563
Oil pump with strainer and motor....564
Pistons with Rings and Pins, BMW, M57, D25....565
Pistons with Rings and Pins, M57, D25....566
Pistons with Rings and Pins, M57, D30....567
Retrofit edge guard on acoustic cover, front E38 _ E39 with M57....568
Thermostat and Connections, M57....570
Turbocharger and Control....571
Vacuum pump....572
Vacuum supply All models....573
Valves with Springs, M57....577
Vibration Damper....578
Water Pump and Drive....579
12 - ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....580
1200... Instructions for removal and replacement of control units....582
1214... Relay assignment, engine wiring harness in electronics box (M47 _ M57)....584
1214700 Encoding the control unit (DME _ DDE)....587
1214705 Programming the control unit (DME _ DDE)....588
1221500 Removing and installing _ replacing glow plug relay (M47 and M57)....589
1223 Overview of tightening torques....593
1223505 Replacing all glow plugs (M57 _ M57TU _ M47TU _ M47T2 _ M57T2)....594
1231009 Checking alternator and regulator switch....597
1231020 Removing and installing _ replacing the alternator (M57)....602
1231230 Removing and installing _ replacing alternator mounting block (M57 _ M47TU)....605
1232501 Replacing controller switch for alternator (M57)....607
1241020 Removing and installing _ replacing starter (M57)....611
1241041 Replacing the engagement solenoid switch....614
1242500 Replacing battery positive lead (between battery positive connection point, starter and alternator)....616
1242540 Replacing safety battery terminal (SBK)....621
1242550 Replacing battery positive lead (between battery positive connection point and starter)....628
1251001 Replacing wiring harness section for engine (M57)....632
1251200 Replacing wiring harness section for injectors (M57)....640
1261280 Removing and installing _ replacing oil pressure switch (M57)....646
1261285 Removing and installing _ replacing oil level sensor....648
Alternator with Drive and Mounting Parts, E39....649
Alternator with Drive and Mounting Parts....650
Control Unit Housing....652
Electronic Shift Units or Control Units....653
Engine wiring harness....654
Glow Plugs, M57....655
Glow elements....656
Heating Time Control Unit, M57....657
Ignition Coil E39....658
Installation instructions for the adapter line kit, E39 M57....659
M57TU2 and M67TU diesel engines E65, E66....662
Oil pressure, oil temperature, oil level display, E39....676
Oil pressure, oil temperature, oil level display....677
Preheating Relay....678
Regulator, E39....679
Starter and Mounting Parts, E39....680
Starter and Mounting Parts....681
Vehicle electrical system influences on alternator regulator E38 E39 with M62LEV, M73LEV....682
Vibrations _ misfiring without DDE fault entry E46 _ M57 E38 _ M57 E39 M57....686
Wires to starter....689
13 - FUEL PREPARATION & CONTROL....690
13 operating fluid overview....692
1331025 Checking fuel return pressure (M57)....693
1331028 Checking fuel delivery pressure (M57, M67)....695
1332040 Removing and installing _ replacing fuel cooler (M57)....697
1332051 Replacing fuel filter (M57)....699
1332061 Replacing fuel filter unit (M57)....701
1332070 Replacing preheating valve (M57)....703
1351004 Removing and installing _ replacing high pressure pump (M57)....704
1351542 Checking high-pressure pump and pressure regulator (M57)....710
1351544 Checking injectors (M57)....713
1353... Arrangement of Common Rail System (M57)....716
1353... Cleaning injector sockets (M67 _ M57 _ M57TU _ M57T2 _ M47TU _ M47T2)....717
1353155 Removing and installing _ replacing pressure accumulator of injection system (M57)....720
1353170 Replacing all pressure lines (M57 _ M57TU)....722
1353180 Replacing pressure line (between high-pressure pump and pressure accumulator) (M57 _ M47TU _ M57TU _ M47T2)....724
1353315 Removing and installing _ replacing all injectors in injection system (M57 _ M57TU)....726
1353330 Replacing all leakage oil lines (M57)....730
1353560 Removing and installing _ replacing pressure sensor on pressure accumulator of injection system (M57)....734
1353570 Replacing pressure regulator on high-pressure pump (M57)....738
1361501 Replacing control unit (DDE) for M47 and M57....740
1362520 Removing and installing _ replacing pedal travel sensor (M47, M57 and M67)....742
1362531 Replacing coolant dual temperature switch (M57)....746
1362535 Replacing charge-air pressure sensor (M57 _ M47TU)....749
1362560 Removing and installing _ replacing air-mass flow sensor (M57)....751
1362610 Replacing crankshaft pulse generator (speed sensor) (M57)....753
1362650 Replacing camshaft pulse generator (M57)....755
1362650 Replacing camshaft pulse generator (M57, M57TU, M57T2)....758
1372001 Replacing air cleaner element (M57)....760
1390... Troubleshooting on common rail system at excessively low pressure (engine does not start)....762
Checking _ adjusting engine and exhaust, E39, M57,....765
Cleaning set for injector ducts M67 M47 M57....766
Common rail injectors E38 E39 E46 M57....767
Discontinuation of diesel purging....770
Distributor Injection Pump, Control Receptacle, Mixture Regulator M57....772
Enhanced fording capability E38 E39....773
Fuel Filter....777
Fuel Injector Nozzles and Lines....778
Fuel Pump with Drive and Pipe M57....781
Group 13....782
Hot-film air mass meter (HFM) E38 E39 E46 with M47, M57....783
Injection Pump Drive....788
Leaded fuel in vehicles with catalytic converters....789
Main group 16....796
Replace DDE control unit E39 E38 M57....797
Senders for Control Unit....799
Starter Motor with Bracket, Solenoid Switch, E39....800
16 - FUEL SUPPLY....802
1600 Fuel supply system E38 _ E39 (spark-ignition engines)....804
1600 Functional description for general fuel supply systems....813
1600005 Draining and filling fuel tank....815
1600009 Cleaning complete fuel system (in event of incorrect filling of diesel cars with petrol _ gasoline)....818
1600100 Checking fuel tank and tank ventilation system for leak-tightness....819
1611030 Removing and installing fuel tank....822
1611060 Removing and installing or replacing fuel filler pipe....827
1611120 Removing and installing _ replacing expansion tank for tank ventilation....829
1611130 Checking filler cap pressure relief valve....831
1612000 Removing and installing _ replacing the sensor for the fuel level gauge (right)....834
1612001 Removing and installing _ replacing the sensor for the fuel level gauge (left)....839
1612010 Removing and installing _ replacing activated carbon filter with LDP (leak diagnosis pump)....843
1612010 Removing and installing _ replacing activated-carbon filter....845
1612435 Removing and installing _ replacing diesel pump (supplementary delivery pump)....847
1614010 Removing and installing _ replacing fuel pump....849
1614530 Replacing sucking jet pump....851
Accidental refuelling with petrol....853
Fuel Delivery....857
Fuel Pump, E39, Gasoline-driven cars....859
Fuel Pump, E39, M57....860
Fuel Supply, Fuel Level Sender, E39, Gasoline _ diesel-driven cars....861
Fuel Tank and Mounting Parts, BMW, E39, Diesel....862
Fuel Tank and Mounting Parts, E39, Gasoline-driven cars....863
Fuel Tank and Mounting Parts....864
Fuel pump....865
Functional description for fuel supply system....866
Introduction of new fuel filler caps for US models E36 Z3 E38 E39 E46 US only....896
Noises from diesel pump E39, E46 M57....908
Right-hand fuel level sensor failure E39 US _ MY 98....911
Senders for Control Unit, M57....913
Tank Ventilation....914
17 - COOLING....915
17 operating fluid overview....916
1700... Instructions for working on cooling system....919
1700005 Draining and topping up coolant (M47 and M57)....924
1700009 Checking cooling system for watertightness....929
1700010 Checking for leaks between cooling system and combustion chamber....931
1700039 Venting cooling system and checking for leaks (M47 _ M57)....933
1711000 Removing and installing radiator (M47 _ M57)....936
1711031 Replacing fan cowl (M57)....940
1711100 Removing and installing _ replacing coolant expansion tank (M57)....942
1711509 Flushing radiator....944
1721000 Removing and installing _ replacing transmission fluid cooler (M57)....946
1740000 Removing and installing _ replacing complete supplementary fan (with fan cowl)....948
1751000 Removing and installing _ replacing intercooler (M57)....951
Coolant, Cooling System Test, E39, M57....953
Fill cooling system....954
Main group 17....955
Vent cooling system....956
18 - EXHAUST SYSTEM....957
18 operating fluid overview....958
1800018 Removing and installing _ replacing complete exhaust system (M57)....959
1831040 Removing and installing _ replacing primary catalytic converter (M57)....963
8.2.1.1 Emission control systems....968
8.2.1.2 Gaseous emissions....973
8.2.2.1 Emission control devices....974
8.2.2.2 Exhaust gas opacity vehicles, vehicles registered or in operation prior to 01.01.1980 are excluded....977
Clean diesel particulate filter....979
Exhaust Assembly....980
Exhaust standard EURO 4 and E-OBD for diesel engines....982
Radiator and Mounting Parts, E39, M57....989
Renewing diesel particulate filter of flexible tube....990
21 - CLUTCH....991
3.0 ATE brake cylinder paste, grease in the clutch region....992
Bell housing....993
Gauge 21 2 070 All Model Series....994
Main group 21....995
Master document for exhaust emission inspection (AU) target data....996
22 - ENGINE & TRANSMISSION MOUNTING....1006
2211001 Replacing right engine mount M57....1007
2211011 Replacing left engine mount M57....1012
2211100 Replacing right engine support arm M57....1017
2211110 Replacing left engine support arm M57....1018
2211130 Removing and installing _ replacing left mounting bracket M57....1019
2211133 Removing and installing _ replacing right mounting bracket M57....1020
2232001 Replacing rubber mount for transmission mounting M57....1021
2232010 Removing and installing _ replacing adapter for transmission mounting M57....1022
2232050 Removing and installing _ replacing cross-member for transmission mounting M57....1024
2232060 Removing and installing _ replacing vibration damper M57....1026
Main group 22....1027
23 - MANUAL GEARBOX....1028
1.0 General information about manual gearbox oil....1029
2.0 Transmission oil for BMW manual gearboxes manufactured after 09 _ 1997....1030
23 operating fluid overview....1032
23... For other operations on transmission, refer to microfiche of Construction Group....1035
2300 Overview of tightening torques....1036
4.0 transmission fluid for manual gearboxes....1038
5.0 transmission fluid for manual gearboxes....1043
Case and Cover....1044
Gear lever sticks in 5th _ reverse gear shift gate E36 _ 7 E36 _ M3 E38 E39 E46 E53 with GS5-280Z _ 320Z (C-transmission) and GS5-39DZ (....1050
Gearbox oil drain plug leaking....1055
Main group 23....1057
Synchronization GS6-53DZ....1058
Transmission in general S7S 47BG....1059
24 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION....1060
0011239 Oil change in automatic transmission (A4S 310R _ 270R)....1064
0011500 Checking _ topping up fluid level in automatic transmission (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R _ 310R)....1068
0011500 Checking _ topping up oil level in automatic transmission (A5S 300J)....1070
23 Transmission designations....1071
23 Universal transmission retaining bridge....1083
23.. Universal BMW transmission take-up....1087
24 operating fluid overview....1091
2400 Overview of tightening torques....1094
2400... Removing and installing sealing cap on working piston (A4S 310R)....1100
2400005 Adjusting selector lever (A4S 270R _ 310R)....1104
2400007 Adjust shift lever....1106
2400007 Adjusting shift lever (A5S 310Z _ A5S 440Z _ A5S 560Z)....1107
2400007 Adjusting shift lever....1108
2400018 Adjusting selector lever (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R, 6HP26Z _ 19Z)....1109
2400028 Removing and installing automatic transmission (A5S 360R _ 390R, M57)....1110
2400048 Removing and installing replacement transmission (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1118
2410003 Removing and installing _ replacing position switch (A5S 440Z)....1120
2411 Overview of tightening torques....1124
2411001 Removing and installing _ sealing or replacing transmission fluid sump (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1126
2411008 Removing and installing _ sealing or replacing transmission sump (A5S 440Z)....1128
2411057 Removing and installing transmission extension (A5S 440Z)....1130
2411100 Removing and installing _ replacing transmission screen (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1135
2412009 Replacing radial shaft seal for torque converter (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1137
2412017 Replacing radial seal for output flange (A5S 440Z)....1140
2412102 Replacing radial seal for manual shift valve shaft (A5S 440Z)....1143
2412502 Replacing radial seal for torque converter (A5S 440Z)....1147
2413002 Removing and installing or replacing transmission extension housing (A5S 360R _ ....1149
2413011 Replacing radial seal for output flange (A5S 360R _ 390R)....1156
2421 . . . Installing output flange add-on kit (A5S 360R)....1161
2421100 Replacing output flange (A5S 360R _ 390R)....1168
2430007 Removing and installing _ replacing shift unit (A5S 440Z)....1172
2430009 Removing and installing _ replacing selector unit (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1178
2432550 Replacing pressure regulator for converter lockup clutch (AS5 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1182
2432560 Replacing pressure regulator for main pressure (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1184
2433510 Replacing solenoid valve 1, 2 or 3 (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1185
2434857 Replacing solenoid valves and _ or pressure regulators (A5S 440Z)....1187
2434876 Replacing pulse generator (A5S 440Z)....1190
2435503 Replacing wiring harness in automatic transmission (A5S 440Z)....1192
2435550 Replacing pulse generator (turbine speed) (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1196
2435551 Replacing pulse generator (output speed) (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1197
2435600 Replacing transmission switch (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1198
2436501 Replacing wiring harness in automatic transmission (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1201
2440 Overview of tightening torques....1204
2440006 Removing and installing or replacing torque converter....1205
2440008 Removing and installing or replacing torque converter (A5S 440Z)....1207
2440009 Removing and installing _ replacing torque converter (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1209
2450001 Replacing radial shaft seal for manual shift valve shaft (A5S 360R _ 390R, A4S 200R)....1212
2461503 Programming _ replacing control unit....1216
2nd-3rd gear shift hard 525dA E39 with A5R390R (GM5)....1217
Controller....1219
Converter lockup clutch - oscillating shift E34 E36 E39 with A4S 270 _ 310R (THM-R1)....1220
Electrical fittings....1222
Electronic control units, E39, A 5 S 310 Z....1223
External shift linkage....1224
Faulty ring gear E38 _ E39 with A5S 440Z (5HP24)....1225
Faulty ring gear E39 E38 with A5S 440Z (5HP24)....1227
Harsh 3rd - 2nd downshift under load E34 E36 E39 with A4S 270 _ 310R (THM-R1)....1229
Hydraulic _ electric control parts and controlling elements....1231
Input, Intermediate and Output Shafts....1232
Interior Shift Elements....1233
Life-time oil E31 E32 E34 E36 E38 E39....1234
Main group 24....1237
No or implausible gearshifts, fault code 22 E39 _ 540iA and E38 _ 740iA....1239
Planetary gear drive....1241
Positive engagement in drive position D delayed E46 E53 E83 E39 with A5S 390R (GM5 transmission)....1242
Primary Pump....1247
Shift Clutches....1248
Shift Valves, Parking Lock....1249
Shift travel valves, parking lock....1250
Torque converter, E39, A 5 S 310 Z....1252
Torque converter....1253
Transmission Case, Oil Sump....1254
Transmission Extension, Bearings, Sealing Ring....1255
Transmission failsafe program indicator E39 with basic instrument cluster....1256
Transmission housing, transmission oil sump....1258
Transmission in general, BMW, E39, E46, A4S 200R, A5S 325Z....1260
Transmission in general, BMW, E46, E39, E38, E85....1261
Transmission in general, E39, A 5 S 310 Z....1262
Transmission in general....1263
Transmission mounting....1272
Transmission position switch E39 528iA US....1274
Wire Harness, Shift Elements and Sensor....1276
Working piston sealing cap leaking E39 E46 E36 E34....1277
25 - GEARSHIFT....1278
2516 Overview of tightening torques....1279
2516... Checking _ adjusting Interlock _ Shiftlock function....1280
2516051 Removing and installing _ replacing shift tower (Steptronic)....1282
2516051 Removing and installing _ replacing shift tower....1285
2516056 Removing and installing _ replacing shift tower (Steptronic)....1292
2516061 Replacing handle for selector lever....1296
2516130 Removing and installing _ replacing shiftlock solenoid (Steptronic)....1297
2516202 Replacing cable for gear selector lever (Steptronic)....1303
2516202 Replacing cable for gear selector lever....1305
Gearshift bracket - Automatic Transmission....1307
Group 25....1309
26 - PROPELLER SHAFT....1310
2-stage articulated washer - functional description _ diagnosis aid 330d 525d 530d 730d 740d....1311
26 operating fluid overview....1314
2611 Overview of tightening torques....1315
2611000 Removing and installing complete propeller shaft....1321
2611051 Replacing flexible disc for propeller shaft....1326
2611090 Removing and installing or replacing center mount of propeller shaft....1328
2611160 Replacing constant-velocity joint for propeller shaft....1330
2612001 Replacing complete propeller shaft centre bearing (constant-velocity joint)....1333
Group 26....1336
Installation instructions for constant velocity joint E39 E38 E31....1337
Propeller Shaft. complete....1339
27 - TRANSFER BOX....1345
27 operating fluid overview....1346
Main group 27....1348
28 - TWIN_CLUTCH GEARBOX (DKG)....1349
1.0 Transmission oil for DKG GS7D36SG....1350
28 operating fluid overview....1354
Main group 28....1355
31 - FRONT AXLE, FRONT SUSPENSION....1356
31 operating fluid overview....1358
3100 Mobile table lift....1359
3100... Arrangement, front axle (Basis)....1362
3100... Components on front axle (Basis)....1363
3100... Components on front axle (high)....1364
3100... Information on replacing shock absorbers....1365
3100... Instructions (chassis components made of aluminium)....1367
3100... Instructions (damage to suspension)....1368
3100... Notes....1371
3110000 Removing and installing complete front axle (with spring struts) (Basis)....1372
3111001 Replacing front axle support (Basis)....1375
3112001 Replacing left or right control arm (Basis)....1377
3112075 Checking both tension struts....1379
3112080 Removing and installing _ replacing both tension struts....1382
3112138 Replacing rubber mounts on both tension struts....1386
3121090 Replacing left or right swivel bearing (Basis)....1388
3121180 Replacing front wheel bearing (wheel hub) (Basis)....1391
3131... Arranging spring strut shock absorber (Basis)....1395
3131... Instructions on handling the BMW spring tensioner....1397
3131031 Replacing front left or right spring strut (Basis)....1402
3133001 Replacing front left or right thrust bearings on spring strut shock absorbers....1410
3133095 Measuring ride-level height of vehicle....1411
3133100 Removing and installing or replacing coil spring for front left or front right spring strut....1412
3135000 Removing and installing _ replacing front stabilizer (Basis)....1414
3135005 Removing and installing _ replacing push rod (stabilizer link) for left or right stabilizer (Basis)....1416
3160... Notes on removing and installing Low Profile band clamps....1417
Front Axle Suspension....1420
Front axle - ride height E39 _ M47, M51, M52, M52TU, M54, M57....1422
General - Track Width _ Wheelbase E39....1423
Main group 31....1424
Replace wheel bearing....1425
Spring Struts....1426
Stabilizer Bar....1428
Wheel Bearings and Steering Knuckle....1430
32 - STEERING & WHEEL ALIGNMENT....1431
2.6 Electronic hydraulic steering (EPS)....1434
20200211_192533_REP-ALG-....1436
32 operating fluid overview....1438
3200 Overview of Technical Data....1439
3200... General chassis and suspension definitions....1500
3200... General information and definitions....1501
3200... Identification of suspension without label....1504
3200... KDS data statuses....1505
3200... Moving vehicle into design position....1507
3200... Moving vehicle into normal position....1508
3200... Performing rim runout compensation....1509
3200... Troubleshooting after wheel _ chassis alignment check on front axle _ rear axle....1510
3200150 Standard chassis _ wheel alignment with DIN load....1514
3200610 Adjusting front axle (with KDS) (Basis)....1520
3200620 Adjusting rear axle (with KDS)....1522
3211100 Replacing gaiter for steering gear on left or right....1525
3213... Arrangement of steering gear (Basis)....1526
3213... Design and function of recirculating ball power steering unit....1528
3213006 Bleeding power steering unit....1532
3213060 Removing and installing power-steering gear....1534
3213061 Replacing power steering (Basis)....1537
3221 Overview of Technical Data....1539
3221091 Replacing idler arm bushing for idler arm....1540
3221231 Replacing left or right tie rod (Basis)....1542
3231003 Replacing upper section of steering column trim....1544
3231020 Removing and installing _ replacing lower section of steering column trim....1546
3231070 Removing and installing or replacing (lower) steering spindle....1548
3231082 Removing and installing or replacing steering angle sensor....1550
3231090 Removing and installing complete steering column....1552
3231151 Replacing upper steering spindle bearing....1556
3231161 Replacing lower steering spindle bearing....1558
3231241 Replacing adjusting lever for steering column....1559
3231595 Dismantling and assembling complete steering column....1562
3232001 Replacing complete steering lock....1569
3232050 Removing and installing or replacing steering-lock cylinder....1572
3232170 Removing and installing _ replacing Interlock cable....1574
3233... Replacing lower cover for sport steering wheel....1576
3233000 Removing and installing _ replacing steering wheel....1577
3233000 Removing and installing steering wheel....1579
3234... Notes on scrapping BMW vehicles with gas generators (airbag system)....1583
3234020 Removing and installing _ replacing the airbag unit (sports steering wheel, inserted airbag unit)....1588
3234020 Removing and installing or replacing airbag unit....1592
3234510 Replacing contact ring (airbag)....1593
3241... Arrangement of power steering components and lines (Basis)....1595
3241... Instructions for removing and installing ear clips....1597
3241... Instructions for using special tool 32 4 000....1600
3241... Notes on hydraulic line with quick-connect coupling....1602
3241001 Servotronic troubleshooting....1604
3241060 Removing and installing vane pump for power steering (M57, M57TU)....1605
3241100 Removing and installing _ replacing belt pulley on vane pump for power steering....1607
3241380 Removing and installing or replacing oil cooler _ cooling coil for power steering....1608
Airbag and airbag steering wheel....1616
Group 32....1617
Ignition lock spins freely E31 E36 E38 E39....1618
Memo from _________________....1620
Noise from the steering E39 M51, M52....1622
Poor directional stability E39....1625
Power Steering Gear, E39, 4- and 6-cylinder....1628
Power Steering Gear, E39, 8-cylinder....1629
Pump and Oil Supply E39....1630
Pump and Oil Supply....1631
Shock Absorbers E39 _ SAL....1635
Steering Arms....1636
Steering Column....1639
Steering Wheel....1642
Steering....1643
Wheel Alignment - Normal Position _ Inspection Conditions....1645
Wheel Alignment E39 _ M47, M51, M52, M52TU, M54, M57 _ SAL _ Air suspension....1646
Wheel Alignment E39 _ M47, M51, M52, M52TU, M54, M57 _ SAL _ Low-slung sports su....1647
Wheel Alignment E39 _ M47, M51, M52, M52TU, M54, M57 _ SAL _ M-Sport suspension....1648
Wheel Alignment E39 _ M47, M51, M52, M52TU, M54, M57 _ SAL _ Rough road package....1649
Wheel Alignment E39 _ M47, M51, M52, M52TU, M54, M57 _ SAL....1650
33 - REAR AXLE, REAR-WHEEL DRIVE, GUIDE....1651
0002000 Raising vehicle with trolley jack....1654
0011... Checking _ topping up oil level in rear differential....1656
0011259 Oil change in rear differential incl. used oil disposal....1658
3100... Notes on wheel bearing replacement following accident damage....1661
3200... Notes....1663
33 operating fluid overview....1664
3300... Information on replacing shock absorbers....1666
3300... Instructions (chassis components made of aluminium)....1668
3300... Layout of rear axle (sedan)....1669
3300... Notes....1670
3300... Rear axle components....1672
3310... Rear differential Assignment to model series....1673
3310010 Removing and installing or replacing final drive (HIGH)....1675
3311021 Replacing shaft seal for input flange on final drive....1678
3311091 Replacing drive flange on left or right of final drive....1682
3311151 Replace the radial shaft seal for the left or right drive flange....1684
3311271 Replacing rear cover gasket on final drive....1686
3317506 Replacing all rubber mounts for final drive mount....1687
3321... Pressing output shaft out of drive flange and drawing in (output shaft removed from rear axle final drive)....1690
3321... Ribbed teeth....1694
3321000 Removing and installing _ replacing left or right output shaft....1695
3321020 Removing and installing _ replacing both output shafts....1697
3321071 Replacing both gaiters on left and right of output shaft....1698
3331000 Removing and installing complete rear axle carrier....1701
3332051 Replacing left or right push rod _ integral link....1704
3332064 Removing and installing or replacing left or right swinging arm....1706
3332071 Replacing one upper control arm....1710
3332091 Replacing one traction strut....1711
3332125 Replacing a ball joint in lower steering stub _ wheel carrier....1713
3332131 Removing and installing one steering knuckle _ wheel carrier....1715
3332719 Replacing the ball joint in the steering stub _ lower wheel carrier....1719
3333101 Replacing two rubber mounts for rear axle carrier....1721
3341... Detaching wheel bearing inner race from drive flange (drive flange removed)....1724
3341000 Replacing drive flange on left _ right rear axle shaft....1726
3341151 Replacing left or right wheel bearing on rear axle shaft....1727
3352... Arrangement of spring strut shock absorber....1730
3352100 Removing and installing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber....1732
3352131 Replacing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber....1734
3352631 Replacing rear left or right thrust bearing for spring strut _ shock absorber....1735
3353... Measuring ride-level height of vehicle....1736
3353000 Removing and installing _ replacing rear left or right coil spring....1737
3355000 Removing and installing _ replacing rear stabilizer....1742
3355041 Replacing anti-roll bar link for anti-roll bar on left or right....1743
3390... Troubleshooting on rear axle (rear axle suspension, wheel bearings)....1744
Anti-roll bar....1746
Assessment of the rubber mounts on axle components....1747
Axle guide and axle strut....1749
Changeover of differential oils....1754
Changing rear axle transmission fluid with the oil gun....1755
Final Drive E39....1756
Final Drive Ratio, E39, Sedan....1758
Final drive E38 E39....1759
Final drive oil - new oil quality from 07 _ 2011....1760
General - track width, E39....1761
Life-time oil E31 E36 E38 E39 E46....1762
Main group 33....1763
Noises from rear wheel bearing E39....1764
Output Shaft, E39....1766
Output Shaft....1767
Pinion shaft without surface treatment E31 E38 E39....1768
Rear Axle Suspension....1770
Rear Differential Case with Cover....1771
Rear axle - ride height E39 _ M47, M51, M52, M52TU, M54, M57 _ SAL....1773
Rear axle differential E39, E46, E83, E85 _ 188K....1775
Rear axle differential mountings....1776
Rear axle final drive, BMW, E38, E39, E52, 220K....1778
Shock Absorbers....1779
Wheel Bearings....1781
34 - BRAKES....1782
1.1.13 Brake pads....1786
1.1.14 Brake drums, brake discs....1788
1.1.6 Duo-servo parking brake....1794
1.1.6 Electronic parking brake....1798
1.1.6 Parking brake, operating lever, reversible ratchet....1806
1.2.1 Service brake Effect....1811
1.3.1 Auxiliary brake (emergency braking) Effect....1817
1.4.1 Parking brake Effect....1818
1.6 Antilock Brake System (ABS)....1819
1.7 Electronic brake system (EBS)....1821
34 operating fluid overview....1822
3400... General Data....1825
3400009 Checking brakes on test stand....1828
3400010 Checking thickness of brake lining....1830
3400012 Parking brake function check....1832
3400048 Bleeding brake system with ABS _ ASC+T....1834
3400050 Bleeding brake system with DSC3....1837
3400513 Checking parking brake setting (for inspection)....1840
3400519 Checking service brake high- and low-pressure tests....1842
3400x01 Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier....1844
3410014 Adjusting handbrake....1861
3411... Configuration of floating caliper (front)....1866
3411000 Removing and installing _ replacing brake pads of both front disc brakes....1868
3411220 Removing and installing _ replacing both front brake discs....1874
3411519 Removing and installing _ replacing left or right front brake caliper....1877
3411552 Overhauling left or right front-brake caliper (brake caliper removed)....1879
3411667 Precision-turning both front brake discs on both sides (brake disc removed)....1883
3421... Layout of floating caliper (rear)....1885
3421200 Removing and installing or replacing brake linings on both rear disc brakes....1887
3421320 Removing and installing or replacing both rear brake discs....1892
3421745 Removing and installing or replacing left or right rear brake caliper....1894
3421812 Overhauling left or right rear brake caliper (brake caliper removed)....1896
3421947 Fine-grinding both sides of both rear brake disks (brake disks removed)....1900
3431181 Removing and installing _ replacing expansion tank for hydraulic brake actuation....1901
3431500 Removing and installing _ replacing the master brake cylinder....1903
3432861 Replacing all brake pipes....1905
3432881 Replacing front left or right brake hoses....1907
3432971 Replacing both rear brake hoses....1909
3433051 Removing and installing _ replacing non-return valve for brake booster....1911
3433071 Replacing vacuum hose for brake booster....1913
3433505 Removing and installing _ replacing the brake unit....1914
3441000 Removing and installing _ replacing handbrake lever....1919
3441120 Removing and installing _ replacing both handbrake Bowden cables....1923
3441220 Remove, install or replace all parking brake linings....1926
3441250 Removing and installing _ replacing expander lock for handbrake shoes....1928
3451525 Remove and install _ replace the ABS _ ASC+T hydraulic unitDSC3 from 09 _ 98....1929
3451525 Removing and installing _ replacing hydraulic unit ABS _ ASC+T, DSC3 up to 09 _ 98....1932
3451560 Removing and installing _ replacing pressure sensor for DSC....1935
3452515 Replacing ABS _ ASC+T _ DSC control module from 09 _ 98....1937
3452515 Replacing ABS _ ASC+T _ DSC control module up to 09 _ 98....1940
3452525 Removing and installing _ replacing front ABS impulse sensor....1943
3452535 Remove and install _ replace the rear ABS pulse sensor until 09 _ 98....1945
3452535 Removing and installing _ replacing rear ABS pulse sensor as of 09 _ 98....1947
3452545 Removing and installing _ replacing transversal-acceleration sensor DSC3 up to 09 _ 98....1949
3452550 Removing and installing _ replacing rotation-rate sensor DSC3 from 09 _ 98....1950
Antislip Control System (ABS, ASC)....1951
Brake Booster....1952
Brake Lines....1953
Brake Master Cylinder....1955
Brakes briefly fail to release E38 E39....1956
Front Brake, BMW, E39, SEDAN....1959
Front Brake....1960
Front brakes squeal E39 except 540i....1962
Group 34....1966
Loud squealing _ scraping noises E39 with basic front axle....1967
Modified wear limit for brake disc _ brake pad replacement....1971
Parking Brake, E39....1972
Rear Brake, BMW, E39, SEDAN....1973
Rear Brake....1974
Reduced brake power assistance after prolonged manoeuvring E39 E38 M57....1975
Slip Control System (ABS, ASC+T, DSC)....1978
Testing and bleeding brakes, E39....1980
Testing and bleeding brakes....1981
Turning brake disc....1982
35 - PEDALS....1985
3500... Layout of brake and clutch pedals....1986
3511000 Removing and installing mounting block for pedals....1988
3521000 Removing and installing or replacing brake pedal....1990
3531000 Removing and installing _ replacing clutch pedal....1992
3540001 Removing and installing _ replacing accelerator pedal module....1994
3540503 Replacing adapter plate....1996
3541... Adjusting bowden cable for throttle valve actuation....1997
3541000 Removing and installing or replacing foot pedal....1999
3541010 Removing and installing or replacing accelerator pedal....2001
3541421 Replacing bowden cable for throttle valve actuation....2003
3541480 Replacing kick-down switch....2006
Accelerator Pedal and Linkage....2007
Group 35....2008
Parking Brake....2009
Pedal Assembly Console....2011
?Stick-slip? effect from accelerator pedal module....2013
36 - WHEELS WITH TYRES....2017
36 operating fluid overview....2019
3600... General information, series light alloy disk wheel E 39....2020
3610 Overview of tightening torques....2022
3610209 Checking front and rear wheel for face and radial runout....2026
3610300 Remove or install front or rear wheel....2028
3610508 Stationary wheel balancing....2032
3610713 Checking one road wheel on balancing machine for face and radial runout (wheel removed)....2035
3610715 Checking rim for face and radial runout....2038
3611503 RDC resetting....2040
3611520 Removing and installing _ replacing RDC control module....2041
3611522 Removing and installing _ replacing front receiving antenna for RDC....2043
3611527 Removing and installing _ replacing rear receiving antenna for RDC....2044
3611533 Removing and installing _ replacing RDC wheel electronics....2046
3612... Notes and specifications for tyre _ wheel exchange....2050
3612001 Changing a tyre (on front, rear or spare wheel)....2052
3613 Subsequent installation of wheel-bolt lock....2058
5.2.2 Wheels....2059
5.2.3 Tyres....2060
Crack formation in light alloy wheel option 283, Styling 31 E39 All models....2061
General information on tyre pressure control (RDC) E38 E39 E46 E53....2062
Group 36....2065
Inflating tyres with nitrogen (N2) All series....2066
Information on tyre pressure control (RDC) E38 E46 E39....2068
Kinematics diagnosis system and environment....2070
Repairing runflat tyres All models....2097
Run Flat Indicator....2099
Run-flat tyre and inflation pressure warning systems....2109
Storage of wheels and tyres....2121
Torsional oscillations in steering wheel without brake application E39 M47 M52TU M54 M57 with option 0216 Servotronic....2125
Wheel Rims....2128
Wheels One-part alloy wheels....2129
Wheels Steel and aluminium strip wheels....2130
Wheels....2131
37 - INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS....2132
00 Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested _ absorbed through the skin....2133
00 Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin....2135
00 Safety instructions for handling oil....2136
3700... Arranging height sensor....2137
3712... Checking rear spring strut shock absorber (air spring strut) for leaks....2138
3712001 Checking function of self-levelling suspension system....2139
3712131 Replacing left or right rear spring strut shock absorber (air spring strut)....2140
3713... Assembly instructions for a new tube (air line) and new screw connection....2142
3713... Routing of tubes (air lines)....2144
3713060 Removing and installing _ replacing both pipes (air lines) from distributor block to spring strut shock absorber unit....2146
3714511 Replacing front ride-height sensor....2148
3714515 Replacing rear left or right ride-height sensor....2150
3714525 Replacing control unit for air supply unit....2152
3722540 Replacing air supply unit....2153
Control and Suspension Systems, rear....2155
Electric Components....2156
Group 37....2158
Main group 54....2159
Wheels Two-part alloy wheels....2160
41 - BODY....2161
1100... Handling components after flood damage....2165
3200... Notes and specifications for the replacement of the steering gear, steering column and the steering shaft following accident damage....2166
41 operating fluid overview....2169
41... 0?Notes on the repair technique used in the main group 41....2177
4100... 0 Contents of Body, General....2178
4100... Arranging shaped parts for cavity bulkhead....2181
4100... Basic comments on handling aluminium components....2184
4100... Blind rivet....2187
4100... Bonding on painted _ primed surfaces....2188
4100... Corrosion protection....2192
4100... Embossing chassis number....2194
4100... Filler S1....2196
4100... Frame alignment control dimensions BMW 5 series E39....2197
4100... Gap dimensions on doors _ engine hood and trunk lid....2205
4100... General information about body repair....2209
4100... General notes regarding bonding....2212
4100... Gluing of body components....2214
4100... Grinding aluminium components....2215
4100... Grinding steel parts....2221
4100... Handling airbags and restraint systems....2222
4100... Handling electrical system and electronics....2223
4100... Information on hazards....2225
4100... Information on metal filler....2227
4100... Information on vehicle protection....2228
4100... Installation of a cavity seal with cavity foam....2229
4100... Installation solution for straight shank _ hexagon rivet nut....2232
4100... Installing a cavity sealing with 2-component PU cavity foam....2235
4100... Installing cavity bulkhead cover for side member....2241
4100... Installing cavity sealing (expanded)....2245
4100... Installing cavity sealing (not expanded)....2247
4100... Installing shaped parts for cavity bulkheads, except for cover for side member....2248
4100... Materials science....2253
4100... Notes on adhesive?K1....2256
4100... Notes on adhesive?K2....2259
4100... Notes on adhesive?K3....2262
4100... Notes on adhesive?K4....2264
4100... Notes on adhesive?K5....2266
4100... Notes on adhesive?K6....2269
4100... Notes on cleaning agent?R1....2271
4100... Notes on repairs of aluminium parts....2272
4100... Opening bonded connections....2275
4100... Opening brazed connections....2279
4100... Opening rivet connections....2280
4100... Opening welded connections....2282
4100... Overview of adhesive cartridge guns....2284
4100... Overview of consumables (Electronic Parts Catalogue)....2286
4100... Punch rivets....2291
4100... Quality standard....2293
4100... Recommended working methods and tools....2294
4100... Removal of PVC material in repair area....2296
4100... Repair methods, repair stages 1....2297
4100... Repair solution for straight shank _ hexagon rivet nut....2298
4100... Repair techniques, repair stage 2....2302
4100... Repair techniques, repair stage 3....2303
4100... Repairing plastic components....2305
4100... Riveting steel components....2307
4100... Safety at work....2308
4100... Safety instructions for handling magnets....2312
4100... Setting blind rivet nuts and bolts....2314
4100... Spot-weld bonding steel components....2315
4100... Spray gun for cavity sealant....2318
4100... Straightening aluminium component on the outer skin....2321
4100... Straightening aluminium components in structure....2325
4100... Straightening steel components....2327
4100... Use of materials in outer skin....2330
4100... Welding and soldering steel components....2332
4100... Welding in reinforcement plate (sheet steel)....2337
4100... Welding of galvanized plates....2340
4100... Window and door seams....2341
4100... Working with 2-component PU cavity foam....2344
4100... Workshop equipment (BMW and MINI vehicles)....2347
4100100 Replacing unfinished body shell....2352
4105800 Releasing bonded folded seam connections....2353
4111029 Replacing right engine carrier (partial replacement in front of front axle)....2354
4111043 Replacing front section of left engine support....2357
4111300 Replacing left or right side member cover (partial replacement of A-column and rear side panel)....2365
4112532 Replacing complete rear trunk floor (rear left side panel and tail panel removed)....2377
4114021 Replacing front left wheel arch....2383
4114502 Replacing rear left outer section of wheel arch (side panel removed)....2391
4121510 Replacing front left door column (partial replacement) (front side panel removed)....2401
4131011 Replacing roof panel (models with slide _ tilt sunroof)....2417
4133040 Replacing front wall....2425
4134041 Replacing tail panel....2430
4135000 Removing and installing or replacing left or right front side panel....2435
4135101 Replacing the rear left side panel....2438
4135337 Replacing left rear side panel (partial replacement)....2454
4151... Notes on replacing the door....2462
4151004 Adjusting left or right front door....2463
4151080 Removing and installing left or right front door....2470
4152004 Adjusting left or right rear door....2474
4152080 Removing and installing left or right rear door....2481
4161000 Removing and installing hood lid....2484
4161014 Aligning hood lid....2485
4162000 Removing and installing luggage compartment lid....2492
4162014 Adjusting trunk lid to fit....2494
6.1.3 Fuel tank and fuel lines (including heater fuel tank and lines)....2500
Boot lid adjustment E39....2505
Cosmetic repairs on wheel rims....2508
Dent repairs without damaging paintwork....2517
Filler S1....2519
Fuel filler flap emergency release....2524
Min _ max tolerance sample catalogue for paintwork and corrosion damage....2525
New repair methods ?Gluing _ Riveting? on steel bodies....2530
New special tools E39....2533
Pillar protector all....2534
Reinforcement plate....2535
Repair of corrosion damage....2536
Transferring hole pattern....2538
Vehicle identification number, general....2541
Visible corrosion on vehicle add-on parts....2547
51 - BODY EQUIPMENT....2548
51 operating fluid overview....2556
5100... Notes on component bonding with adhesive tape....2558
5100... Notes on installing rubber window seals....2561
5100... Overview of consumables (Electronic Parts Catalogue)....2563
5100... Safety information for working on vehicles with airbag systems....2565
5111000 Removing and installing complete front bumper....2566
5111001 Replacing front bumper....2569
5111011 Replacing front center section (carrier) of bumper....2572
5111157 Replacing front bumper trim....2573
5111158 Replacing baseplate for licence plate....2574
5111170 Replacing body molding for left or right bumper....2576
5111701 Replacing left or right bracket for front bumper....2578
5111792 Replacing shock absorber for front left bumper....2580
5111793 Replacing shock absorber for front right bumper....2581
5112000 Removing and installing complete rear bumper....2582
5112001 Replacing rear bumper....2585
5112011 Replace center section of rear bumper (support beam)....2588
5112157 Replace rear bumper trim....2589
5112432 Replacing central body molding on rear bumper....2590
5112435 Replacing left or right body molding from sides of rear bumper....2592
5112742 Replacing one impact absorber for rear bumper....2594
5112801 Replacing bracket for rear bumper at left or right....2595
5113065 Removing and installing or replacing finisher on left or right headlight housing....2597
5113280 Removing and installing trim strip on roof frame at left or right....2598
5113286 Replacing bracket for roof luggage rack on left or right....2600
5114... General notes for labelling with adhesive films....2602
5114110 Removing and installing _ replacing rear model emblem....2606
5116... Gluing of mirror base....2609
5116... Outside survey mirror can be folded in....2612
5116... Removing and installing _ replacing center armrest....2613
5116... Replacing left or right exterior mirror housing....2615
5116000 Removing and installing mirror on left or right front door....2617
5116026 Replacing mirror glass....2618
5116060 Removing and installing _ replacing inside mirror (with cable ?X? and connector cover)....2621
5116060 Removing and installing _ replacing inside mirror (with full base)....2624
5116060 Removing and installing _ replacing inside mirror (with mirror arm end caps)....2626
5116060 Removing and installing _ replacing inside mirror (with rain sensor)....2630
5116060 Removing and installing _ replacing interior rearview mirror (overview)....2634
5116063 Removing and installing _ replacing interior rearview mirror (with remote control)....2637
5116080 Removing and installing or replacing sun visor and left or right counter support....2638
5116200 Removing and installing oddments tray....2639
5116201 Replacing oddments tray....2644
5116202 Removing and installing _ replacing can holder (front)....2647
5116204 Removing and installing _ replacing rear can holder....2648
5116210 Removing and installing _ replacing finisher for preselector lever....2649
5116215 Removing and installing _ replacing center armrest sliding unit....2651
5116220 Replacing wooden finishers for oddments tray (center console)....2653
5116340 Removing and installing _ replacing glovebox lock....2656
5116360 Removing and installing right glove box....2657
5116361 Replace right glovebox....2659
5116400 Removing and installing _ removing sun roller blind from fixed side window on left or right rear door....2661
5116405 Removing and installing or replacing blind at side window of left or right rear door....2662
5116450 Removing and installing _ replacing rear left _ right grab handle....2664
5116480 Removing and installing or replacing front grab handle....2665
5116992 Disassembling and assembling lock barrel (lock barrel removed)....2666
5121004 Adjusting front left or right door detent (lock wedge)....2669
5121090 Removing and installing _ replacing door lock on left or right front door....2670
5121130 Removing and installing or replacing lock on left or right front door....2675
5121170 Removing and installing or replacing outside handle from left or right front door....2677
5121225 Removing and installing _ replacing inside door handle in left or right front door....2679
5121300 Removing and installing or replacing window recess cover strip on outside of left or right front door....2681
5121302 Removing and installing or replacing chrome strip from left or right window recess cover strip....2683
5121330 Removing and installing _ replacing window cavity cover strip on inner front door....2684
5121351 Replacing window recess cover on left or right front door....2686
5122004 Adjusting rear left or right door lock striker....2687
5122090 Removing and installing _ replacing door lock on left or right rear door....2688
5122170 Removing and installing _ replacing outside handle on left or right back door....2691
5122200 Removing and installing _ replacing outside handle and lock control on left or right rear door....2694
5122225 Removing and installing _ replacing inside door handle of rear left or right door....2697
5122300 Removing and installing _ replacing window cavity cover strip on rear door on left or right....2698
5122302 Removing and installing _ replacing chrome strip for left or right rear weather strip....2699
5122330 Removing and installing _ replacing window cavity cover strip on inside rear door....2700
5122351 Replacing window cavity gasket on inner left or right rear door....2702
5123... Adjusting _ replacing bump stops....2703
5123265 Removing and installing _ replacing left or right gas pressure spring for engine compartment lid....2708
5124004 Adjusting trunk lid lock (lower section of trunk lid lock)....2709
5124050 Removing and installing _ replacing lock (locking cylinder) for trunk lid set....2710
5124100 Removing and installing _ replacing trunk lid lock (upper section of trunk lid lock)....2712
5124130 Removing and installing _ replacing locking bracket for trunk lid lock....2714
5124145 Removing and installing _ replacing button for trunk lid actuation....2715
5124300 Removing and installing or replacing left or right gas strut for trunk lid....2717
5124391 Replacing rubber mount on rear lid lid support....2718
5131... General procedure for the disassembly and installation of bonded window glass....2719
5131... Materials for bonding window....2728
5131... Notes on window bonding repair kit....2731
5131... Notes on window bonding....2735
5131... Remove windscreen with Roll Out 2000....2737
5131... Removing windows with a Spider....2745
5131... Removing windows with an oscillating knife....2751
5131... Window glass removal with wire pull handle....2754
5131000 Removing and installing front windscreen....2757
5131011 Replacing windscreen (complete windscreen)....2768
5131015 Repairing damage to windscreens caused by stone chips (clear and tinted laminated safety glass)....2769
5131200 Removing and installing rear window....2771
5131221 Replacing rear window (rear window broken)....2782
5132154 Adjusting left or right front door window....2783
5132170 Removing and installing _ replacing front left or right door window....2786
5133000 Removing and installing electric window regulator in left or right front door....2788
5134... Removing and installing _ replacing cover on fixed door window of rear door, inside left or right....2791
5134160 Removing and installing _ replacing cover (trapping protection) on door window frame (rear door), inside left or right....2793
5134160 Removing and installing _ replacing cover on door window frame (rear door), left or right (Protection)....2795
5134171 Replacing rear left or right door window....2797
5134191 Replacing left or right fixed door window in rear window frame....2800
5134211 Replacing rubber guide for rear left or right door window....2806
5134380 Removing and installing _ replacing decorative strip on rear door (top), left or right....2808
5137000 Removing and installing complete electrical window regulator from rear left and....2810
5137000 Removing and installing complete rear left or right power window regulator....2811
5141000 Removing and installing left or right front door trim panel....2813
5141001 Replacing front left or right door trim....2817
5142000 Removing and installing rear left or right door trim panel....2822
5142001 Replacing left or right rear door trim....2827
5143148 Removing and installing or replacing trim on left or right door column (top)....2829
5143150 Removing and installing or replacing trim for left or right door column (bottom)....2832
5143201 Removing and installing or replacing trim for front left or right roof....2834
5143251 Removing and installing or replacing trim from rear left or right roof pillar....2837
5144001 Removing and installing or replacing headlining....2839
5144011 Removing and installing _ replacing headliner (with slide _ tilt sunroof)....2842
5145030 Removing and installing trim for instrument panel (lower section)....2846
5145031 Replace trim for instrument panel (lower section)....2850
5145050 Removing and installing instrument panel upper section trim....2852
5145051 Replace trim for upper section of instrument panel....2856
5145105 Removing and installing _ replacing function carrier on instrument panel trim....2860
5145185 Removing and installing _ replacing trim for pedal assembly....2861
5146000 Removing and installing _ replacing trim for rear parcel shelf....2862
5146001 Removing and installing trim for oddments tray (back shelf with rear window roller blind)....2867
5146003 Removing and installing _ replacing trim for oddments tray (back shelf with through-loading system)....2868
5146004 Replacing trim for oddments tray (back shelf with rear window roller blind and through-loading system)....2869
5146005 Removing and installing trim for oddments tray (back shelf with rear window roller blind and through-loading system)....2870
5146013 Removing and installing _ replacing rear window roller blind....2871
5146014 Removing and installing _ replacing rear window roller blind (with through-loading system)....2872
5147 Overview of tightening torques....2873
5147000 Romoving and installing _ replacing the front (inside) left or right rocker panel strip....2881
5147030 Removing and installing _ replacing the rear (inside) left or right entrance cover strip....2882
5147101 Removing and installing _ replacing luggage compartment floor trim panel....2884
5148... Notes for bonding sound insulation (SI), doors....2885
5148... Removing and installing _ replacing sound insulation in front door, left or right....2888
5148... Removing and installing _ replacing sound insulation in rear door, left or right....2892
5149000 Removing and installing _ replacing trim for trunk lid (top)....2896
5149005 Removing and installing _ replacing trim for lower trunk lid....2898
5171040 Removing and installing _ replacing front left or right wheel arch cover....2899
5171407 Replacing rear spoiler (M3 and M5)....2901
5172... Sealing installation....2905
Centre armrest, front E39....2907
Front Bumper....2908
Front Door Locks....2910
Front Door Windows....2912
Front licence plate holder All models....2913
Glovebox opener broken E39....2915
Hood _ bonnet locks....2917
Information sticker exterior paintwork All Models....2918
Mechanical key code incorrectly documented E31 E36 E38 E39....2920
Mirrors, Finishers, Ashtrays, Consoles....2922
Outside mirror glass vibrates E39....2924
Panel, rear parcel shelf, roller sun blind....2926
Power windows, front....2927
Rear Bumper....2928
Rear Door Locks....2930
Rear lid locks....2932
Rear power windows not functioning E38 E39....2934
Removing the windscreen....2937
Repair of damage caused by stone chips on the windshied....2939
Trim Parts, Covers, Handle Strip....2948
Underbody panelling....2950
Water ingress in footwell E39....2951
Wind noise from front doors E39....2952
Wind noises at windscreen....2954
Windscreen replacement (change in Repair Instructions) E39....2957
52 - SEATS & MOTORCYCLE SEAT....2960
5213000 Removing and installing left or right front seat (normal _ manual)....2964
5213010 Removing and installing _ replacing both seat rails on left or right front seat....2968
5213013 Adjusting Bowden cable for longitudinal adjustment of left or right front seat (normal _ manual)....2972
5213014 Replacing Bowden cable for longitudinal adjustment on left or right front seat (normal _ manual)....2974
5213015 Removing and installing _ replacing controls on left _ right front seat (normal _ manual)....2976
5213020 Removing and installing _ replacing seat frame on left _ right front seat (normal _ manual)....2979
5213040 Removing and installing _ replacing outer cover on left or right front seat back-rest (normal _ manual)....2982
5213041 Removing and installing _ replacing inner cover on left or right front seat backrest (normal _ manual)....2984
5213050 Replacing left or right lumbar supports on front seat (normal _ manual)....2985
5213198 Removing and installing _ replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (normal _ manual)....2988
5213390 Removing and installing _ replacing front headrest (normal _ manual)....2989
5213400 Replacing seat cover on left or right front seat (normal _ manual)....2990
5213405 Replacing backrest cover for front seat (normal _ manual), left or right....2995
5213415 Replacing left or right support for front seat (normal _ manual)....3001
5213420 Replacing left or right support for front seat back-rest (normal _ manual)....3002
5213560 Removing and installing _ replacing valve housing for from left or right lumbar support (normal _ manual)....3003
5214000 Removing and installing left or right front seat (normal _ electric)....3005
5214380 Removing and installing _ replacing head restraint support on left or right front seat (normal _ electric)....3010
5214390 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraints (standard _ electric)....3012
5214899 Additional work (normal _ electric) with defective drive for longitudinal adjustment....3013
5215000 Removing and installing front seat (sports _ manual), left or right....3016
5215390 Removing and installing _ replacing front left or right head restraints (sports _ manual)....3017
5216000 Removing and installing front seat (sports _ electric), left or right....3018
5216390 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraints (sport _ electric)....3019
5217000 Removing and installing front seat (comfort)....3020
5217010 Removing and installing or replacing both seat rails on left or right front seat (comfort)....3021
5217020 Removing and installing _ replacing seat frame on left or right front seat (comfort)....3025
5217025 Removing and installing _ replacing drive for active seat, left or right....3026
5217030 Removing and installing _ replacing backrest frame on left or right front seat (comfort)....3033
5217040 Removing and installing _ replacing cover on left or right front seat (comfort)....3035
5217041 Removing and installing _ replacing inside cover from left or right front seat (comfort)....3038
5217050 Replacing lumbar support cushion on left or right front seat (comfort)....3039
5217200 Removing and installing _ replacing top rear panel on front seat backrest (luxury seat with rear-compartment-oriented equipment)....3041
5217200 Removing and installing _ replacing top rear panel on front seat backrest (luxury seat)....3048
5217202 Removing and installing _ replacing bottom rear panel on front seat backrest (luxury seat)....3050
5217202 Removing and installing _ replacing rear panel on front seat backrest (luxury seat with rear-compartment-oriented equipment)....3052
5217380 Removing and installing _ replacing headrest support on left or right front seat (comfort)....3054
5217390 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraints (comfort)....3056
5217400 Replacing seat cover on left or right front seat (comfort)....3058
5217405 Replacing back-rest cover for front seat (comfort) on left or right sides....3063
5217415 Replacing padding for left or right front seat (comfort seat)....3070
5217420 Replacing support for left or right front seat backrest (comfort)....3071
5223... Repair solution for left or right child's seat mechanism....3072
5223401 Replacing cover for left or right child's seat....3075
5223511 Additional work with integrated child's seats....3078
5224005 Removing and installing _ replacing rear seat (normal)....3080
5224010 Removing and installing _ replacing backrest for rear seat (normal)....3081
5224388 Removing and installing _ replacing rear headrest....3083
5224390 Removing and installing or replacing left or right rear headrest....3084
5224400 Replacing seat cover for rear seat (normal)....3085
5226005 Removing and installing _ replacing rear seat (through-loading)....3086
5226008 Removing and installing _ replacing left _ right sides of backrest on rear seat backrest....3087
5226015 Removing and installing _ replacing left _ right rear seat backrest (through-loading)....3088
5226305 Removing and installing _ replacing lock cylinder for left _ right rear seat backrest (through-loading)....3089
5226400 Replacing seat cover for rear seat (through-loading system)....3091
6.2.6 Other seats....3093
Cleaning and care of leather in vehicles All model series....3094
Front seats....3098
Measures for leather complaints (seats)....3100
Rear Seat (normal), manual....3108
54 - SLIDE_TILT SUNROOF & SOFT TOP....3109
4100... Notes on the water drain hose of the slide _ tilt sunroof....3111
5123... Removing _ installing ball sockets with clip....3112
54 operating fluid overview....3115
540... Notes on steel and glass slide _ tilt sunroofs (initialization _ normalization _ learning of characteristic curve)....3116
5410... Repair instructions for bonded seals....3119
5412003 Adjusting glass sliding _ tilting sunroof lid....3123
5412004 Adjusting sun roof....3126
5412015 Replacing left or right rubber gaiters for glass slide _ tilt sunroof....3131
5412100 Removing and installing sun roof lid....3133
5412115 Removing and installing glass sliding _ tilting sunroof lid....3138
5412116 Replacing glass sliding _ tilting sunroof lid....3143
5412117 Replacing seal for glass sliding _ tilting sunroof lid....3144
5412120 Replacing seal for slide _ tilt sunroof lid....3145
5412126 Removing and installing _ replacing headliner mechanism for glass slide _ tilt sunroof....3146
5412132 Removing and installing _ replacing headliner for sun-roof lid....3150
5412136 Removing and installing _ replacing headliner for glass slide _ tilt sunroof cover....3152
5412138 Removing and installing _ replacing water channel for glass sliding _ tilting sunroof....3154
5412210 Removing and installing complete slide _ tilt sunroof (frame)....3156
5412211 Removing and installing complete glass sliding _ tilting sunroof....3159
5412220 Replacing control rail for left _ right glass slide _ tilt sunroof....3160
5412265 Adjusting both drive cables for actuation of glass slide _ tilt sunroof....3165
5412496 Removing and installing or replacing wind deflector....3167
5412497 Removing and installing _ replacing wind deflector for glass sliding _ tilting sunroof....3169
5412645 Replacing sliding _ tilting sunroof frame....3170
5412646 Replacing glass sliding _ tilting sunroof frame....3171
Electrical slide _ tilt sunroof components....3172
Mechanical components, slide _ tilt sunroof....3173
61 - GENERAL VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....3174
1200... Notes _ information on start assistance (jump starting)....3180
1200... Notes for disconnecting and connecting battery....3182
4.11 Electrical wires....3186
61 operating fluid overview....3192
6100... Battery charging calendar....3193
6100... Encode _ program control unit(s)....3194
6100... Notes for disconnecting and connecting the vehicle battery....3196
6100... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery....3198
6100730 Encode _ program control unit(s) (After vehicle test)....3199
6112... Information on intelligent battery sensor (IBS)....3201
6113... Butt connector for repairing a plug connection....3203
6113... Connector housing, LCC contact (load current contact)....3208
6113... Control unit plugs, 25-, 35-, 55-, 83-, 88-pin....3211
6113... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ)....3214
6113... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS)....3216
6113... Crimping annular contacts....3218
6113... Crimping optical fibres....3219
6113... Crimping stop parts....3222
6113... Cutting off, stripping insulation and cutting optical fibres to length....3226
6113... Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables....3230
6113... Fuse holder....3231
6113... In-line connectors, 24- _ 44-pin, Hybrid System MQS _ MPQ....3232
6113... In-line connectors, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS _ MPQ....3235
6113... In-line plugs, 2-pin, System JPT ELA....3238
6113... In-line plugs, 4-pin, System DFK ELA....3240
6113... In-line plugs, 6- to 50-pin, System Elo....3242
6113... Inline connectors, 6-, 8-pin, System MQS....3245
6113... Inline plugs, 4-, 10-pin, System Elo....3247
6113... Installing comb connector for retrofitting _ repairs....3249
6113... Main relay connector for DME....3255
6113... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems....3256
6113... Relay carrier....3259
6113... Repairing ribbon cables....3261
6113... Socket housing (radio connector), Hybrid System MQS _ MPQ....3263
6113... Socket housing 42-, 43-, 46-pin, Hybrid System MQS _ MPQ....3267
6113... Socket housings, 2x21-, 2x27-pin, Hybrid Systems MQS _ MPQ, Elo _ Elo Power....3269
6113... Socket housings, 5-pin, 8-pin, System MQS _ MPQ....3271
6113... Socket of tab connector housings....3273
6113... Special tools for wiring harness repairs....3274
6113... Treating cables and fibre-optic cables....3281
6113... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections....3283
6113... Unlocking and disconnecting various plug connections in electrical and hybrid vehicles....3296
6120... Notes on AGM battery....3303
6120... Threshold values for battery assessment of all batteries (except telephone batteries)....3307
6120503 Vehicle battery - closed-circuit current monitoring....3308
6120908 Carrying out a voltage interruption of the 12-V battery....3309
6121010 Removing and installing battery....3311
6121028 Charging battery....3314
6121028 Recharge vehicle battery....3316
6125... Assessing the transport capability of cell block in service workshops....3320
6125... Notes on repair of high-voltage battery unit....3323
6131005 Removing and installing _ replacing fixture for steering column stalk....3328
6131016 Removing and installing _ replacing turn indicator _ headlight dip lever....3331
6131020 Removing and installing the ignition switch....3333
6131028 Removing and installing _ replacing light switch....3335
6131035 Removing and installing _ replacing steering column adjustment lever....3337
6131040 Removing and installing _ replacing windshield wiper lever....3339
6131047 Removing and installing _ replacing dimmer switch for instrument panel lighting....3341
6131057 Removing and installing switch unit in center console....3342
6131058 Replacing switch unit in center console....3343
6131070 Removing and installing _ replacing switch for foglights and rear foglights....3344
6131072 Removing and installing _ replacing switch for vertical aim control....3346
6131080 Removing and installing _ replacing switch from hazard warning lights....3347
6131082 Removing and installing _ replacing switch for central locking system....3348
6131090 Removing and installing _ replacing switch for left or right seat heating....3349
6131115 Replacing rocker switch for side-window operation....3350
6131204 Replacing switch combination for seat adjustment....3351
6131208 Removing and installing _ replacing switch for front lumbar support....3352
6131212 Removing and installing _ replacing switch for automatic stability control....3353
6131214 Removing and installing _ replacing switch for electronic damper control....3354
6131216 Removing and installing _ replacing switch for rear window roller blind....3355
6131224 Replacing switch on impact cushion for left or right airbag....3356
6131226 Replacing switch on sports steering wheel on left or right....3357
6131228 Replacing switch on sport steering wheel (with connected airbag unit)....3358
6131245 Removing and installing _ replacing rear window button....3360
6131310 Replacing brake-light switch....3361
6131396 Replacing relay for air supply system....3364
6131996 Carrying out steering angle sensor adjustment....3365
6135... Control units, switches, relays....3367
6135... Note on replacing codable _ programmable control units....3368
6135... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge)....3369
6135... Overview, rain sensor (additional work when replacing the windscreen _ sensor replacement)....3373
6135122 Removing and installing _ replacing general module....3387
6135175 Removing and installing _ replacing rain sensor....3389
6135680 Initialise rain sensor....3392
6161 Overview of Technical Data....3393
6161010 Checking _ adjusting approach angle of windshield wiper arms on front windscreen....3398
6161041 Replacing both windshield wiper blades....3400
6161100 Removing and installing _ replacing both windshield wiper arms....3401
6161270 Removing and installing complete wiper console....3404
6167010 Removing and installing _ replacing washer pump of headlight cleaning system....3408
6167040 Adjusting spray nozzles for headlight-cleaning system....3410
6167045 Removing and installing _ replacing spray nozzles for left or right headlight cleaning system....3411
6171004 Adjusting windshield washer spray nozzles....3413
6171061 Replacing fluid tank for windshield washer system....3415
6171100 Removing and installing _ replacing window washer pump (windshield _ rear window)....3418
AGM battery All models from E39....3420
Adapter cable for OBD socket All series....3424
Adapter cable, 3-pin All series....3425
Assessing the transport capability of high-voltage battery units in service workshops....3426
Automatic driving lights in bright conditions switched on....3429
Battery exchange in vehicles with a high-voltage system....3430
Battery master document....3431
Battery recharging intervals for booth vehicles, battery charging calendars and battery tags (12-V battery, high-voltage battery unit)....3440
Battery with terminal....3443
Bus structures All models from E38 and MINI....3444
Diverse Car & Key Memory settings do not work temporarily E38 E39....3452
Electronic immobiliser II malfunction....3455
Form for equipotential bonding screw connections....3456
Instructions for 12 V dual storage system....3458
Notes for opening and closing cable straps....3463
Notes on earth bonding screw connections....3467
Notes on handling the high-voltage battery unit in vehicles with water damage....3468
Notes on repair of high-voltage battery unit....3470
Overview of high-voltage battery unit cooling....3474
Peripherals box, 26-pin all models....3475
Radio station or CD track jumps when volume button is pressed E39, E46, E53....3476
Rain sensor (AIC) Diverse malfunctions E38 E39, E46....3478
Recode basic module E38 E39 saloon....3482
Release _ pressing-off tool....3484
Repin line on tailgate lock assembly....3485
Replace the gel pad for rain-light-solar-condensation sensors....3487
Replacement of the transceiver module for the EWS II electronic immobiliser E36 E39 saloon....3490
Retrofit adapter cable for DSP amplifier E38 E39 with Professional DSP hifi system and telephone....3493
Safety information for handling electric and hybrid vehicles....3498
Servotronic intermittently inoperative after engine start E38 E39, E53....3502
Sliding _ tilting sunroof no automatic functions E38 E39 E46 E53....3504
Switch....3505
Unauthorized exchange of basic module E38 E39....3507
Windscreen wipers making noises All models....3509
Windshield Wipers....3511
62 - INSTRUMENTS....3513
6211200 Replacing instrument cluster display system....3514
6211210 Replacing instrument cluster electronics....3515
6221000 Removing and installing complete instrument carrier....3516
Engine oil level check not active E39 with Basic instrument linecluster....3518
Exchange basic instrument cluster E39 without basic on-board computer (option 550)....3520
Exchange of instrument cluster E38 E39 with independent heating....3524
Oil level warning display E53 E39....3529
Roller operation....3531
Service menu in the instrument cluster....3532
63 - LIGHTS....3533
4.1.1 Headlamps status and function....3537
4.1.2 Headlight alignment....3543
4.1.3 Headlamp switch....3547
4.1.5 Self-levelling suspension devices (if required)....3551
4.1.6 Headlight cleaning system (if required)....3556
4.2.1 Rear lights status and function....3557
4.3.2 Brake lights switch....3561
6310 Adjusting headlight for RHD _ LHD vehicles....3562
6310... Light patterns from different low-beam headlight types....3564
6310... Notes on headlight adjustment (overview of adjustment options of the lighting functions)....3568
6310... Test requirements for headlights vertical aim adjustment....3571
6310004 Adjusting headlights....3577
6310014 Adjusting fog lamps....3578
6312... Headlight fogging fault pattern....3580
6312... Repairing headlights....3581
6312001 Removing and installing _ replacing left headlight....3582
6312002 Removing and installing _ replacing right headlight....3585
6312005 Removing and installing _ replacing left headlight (xenon headlight)....3586
6312006 Removing and installing _ replacing right headlight (xenon headlight)....3587
6312034 Removing and installing _ replacing lens _ reflector for left headlight (up to 09 _ 2000)....3588
6312035 Removing and installing _ replacing lens _ reflector for right headlight (up to 09 _ 2000)....3589
6312037 Removing and installing _ replacing lens _ reflector for left headlight (xenon headlight, up to 09 _ 2000)....3590
6312038 Removing and installing _ replacing lens _ reflector for right headlight (xenon headlight, up to 09 _ 2000)....3591
6312350 Replacing adjusting elements for left headlight (up to 09 _ 2000)....3592
6312351 Replacing adjusting elements for right headlight (up to 09 _ 2000)....3593
6312355 Replacing adjusting elements for left xenon headlight (up to 09 _ 2000)....3594
6312356 Replacing adjusting elements for right xenon headlight (up to 09 _ 2000)....3595
6312411 Replacing the headlight housing with insert, left (up to 09 _ 2000)....3596
6312413 Replacing headlamp housing with insert on right (up to 09 _ 2000)....3597
6312481 Replace headlight housing with insert for xenon headlight left (up to 09 _ 2000)....3598
6312483 Replacing headlamp housing with insert for xenon headlamp on right (up to 09 _ 2000)....3600
6312860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlamp....3601
6312861 Replacing control unit for right xenon headlamp....3603
6312950 Replace one bracket for headlight mount....3604
6317000 Removing and installing _ replacing left or right fog lamp insert (complete)....3605
6317010 Replace reflector for foglights....3607
6317030 Removing and installing _ replacing left or right fog lamp insert (M aerodynamics package)....3608
6321055 Replacing a socket housing for rear light on left or right (saloon _ sedan)....3610
6321180 Removing and installing _ replacing left or right rear light (saloon _ sedan)....3612
6325000 Removing and installing _ replacing auxiliary brake light....3614
6326000 Removing and installing _ replacing left or right license plate light....3616
6331000 Removing and installing _ replacing complete interior light....3617
6331015 Removing and installing _ replacing left or right interior light....3618
6331020 Removing and installing _ replacing footwell light....3619
6331050 Removing and installing _ replacing mirror light....3620
6331080 Removing and installing _ replacing luggage compartment light....3621
6399... Notes for handling bulbs _ bulb light sources (exterior lights)....3622
6399... Notes for replacing light bulbs (interior lights)....3624
6399... Notes for replacing the protective cap of the headlight....3625
6399... Safety information for handling bulbs _ light sources (exterior lights)....3627
6399001 Replacing halogen bulb for left or right high-beam headlight....3629
6399071 Replacing the halogen bulb for the left or right headlight....3630
6399076 Replacing bulb for left xenon light....3632
6399077 Replacing right lamp for Xenon light....3635
6399131 Replacing bulb for front left or front right side lights....3636
6399201 Replacing halogen bulb for left or right front fog lamp....3639
6399230 Replacing halogen bulb for left or right fog lamp (M aerodynamics package)....3641
6399271 Replacing light bulb for front left or right turn indicator....3642
6399315 Replacing bulb(s) for left or right rear light (saloon _ sedan)....3643
6399375 Replacing bulb for auxiliary brake light....3645
6399401 Replacing bulb for left or right license-plate light....3647
6399431 Replace light bulb for interior light....3649
6399435 Replacing bulb(s) for left or right interior light....3650
6399437 Replace light bulb for footwell light....3653
6399445 Replacing bulb(s) for mirror light....3654
6399451 Replacing light bulb for luggage compartment lighting....3655
Adjustment of lights E30, E32, E34, E36, E38, E39, E46, E52, E60, E61, E63, E64,....3657
Auxiliary Brake Light, E39....3658
Front Fog Lamps, Additional Lamps, BMW, E39....3659
Headlights, E39....3660
Interior Lights, E39....3661
Measuring adapter for xenon headlights E38 E39 E46 from 9 _ 98....3662
Misting over of lights....3663
Number plate light, BMW, E39....3664
Rear light cluster, E39....3665
Remounting the LED module....3666
Settings for lights, BMW, E30, E32, E34, E36, E38, E39, E46, E52, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67, E81, E82, E83, E85, E86, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93, With headlight range control....3668
Sprayer for air conditioner E39 E46 E53....3669
Turn Signals, E39....3670
Xenon light does not switch on E38 E39 with xenon light (option 522)....3671
64 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING....3674
0000. . . Checking water drain under brake booster for contamination, cleaning if necessary....3679
1711530 Removing and installing cassette (condenser for air conditioner)....3682
6100... Safety information on handling hybrid cars....3690
64 operating fluid overview....3694
6400... Overview of A _ C service station....3697
6400... Overview of refrigerant oil to be filled....3698
6411200 Removing and installing _ replacing heater (heater)....3704
6411205 Removing and installing _ replacing heater (automatic air conditioner)....3708
6411206 Removing and installing _ replacing heater (A _ C control)....3712
6411207 Replacing heater core (heating)....3713
6411208 Replacing heater core (automatic A _ C)....3714
6411219 Replacing heater core (air conditioner control)....3720
6411222 Replacing limit switch for fan of heater _ air conditioner....3724
6411260 Removing and installing _ replacing auxiliary water pump....3726
6411271 Replacing water valve for heater....3727
6411321 Replacing front plate (air conditioner controls)....3730
6411322 Replacing front plate (air conditioner control)....3731
6411324 Replacing pushbutton covers for heater controls....3732
6411748 Removing and installing heater controls (A _ C control)....3733
6411749 Removing and installing _ replacing heater controls (automatic air conditioner)....3735
6411772 Removing and installing _ replacing the rear fan completely....3737
6411794 Removing and installing _ replacing the controller for the rear fan....3740
6411820 Replacing servodrive of fresh air flaps (automatic A _ C, up to 03 _ 2000)....3741
6411825 Replacing servodrive of recirculated air flaps (automatic A _ C)....3742
6411829 Replacing servodrive of ventilation flaps (automatic A _ C)....3745
6411839 Replacing servodrive of footwell flap (automatic A _ C)....3746
6411845 Replacing servodrive of defrosting flaps (automatic A _ C)....3748
6411847 Replacing servodrive of dynamic air flap (automatic A _ C, from 03 _ 2000)....3750
6411850 Replacing servodrive of rear compartment flap (automatic A _ C, from 09 _ 97)....3752
6411932 Replacing evaporator temperature sensor (A _ C control)....3754
6411937 Replacing evaporator temperature sensor (climate control, from 03 _ 2000))....3756
6411939 Replacing temperature sensor for heater....3758
6411992 Removing and installing _ replacing solar sensor....3759
6412 Venting latent heat accumulator (LWS)....3761
6412. . . Bleeding independant heating (Thermo Top S)....3767
6412... Flushing cooling system when replacing latent heat accumulator due to salt leaks....3769
6412005 Checking function of independant heating (Thermo Top S)....3770
6412051 Removing and installing complete auxiliary heater (Thermo Top Z _ C)....3772
6412052 Replacing complete auxiliary heater (Thermo Top Z _ C)....3774
6412500 Removing and installing _ replacing complete heater (Thermo Top S)....3775
6412505 Removing and installing _ replacing glow element (Thermo Top S)....3777
6412510 Removing and installing _ replacing flame detector (Thermo Top S)....3780
6412520 Removing and installing _ replacing control unit with heat exchanger (Thermo Top S)....3781
6412530 Removing and installing _ replacing combustion air blower (Thermo Top S)....3783
6412535 Removing and installing _ replacing burner insert (Thermo Top S)....3785
6412540 Removing and installing _ replacing circulation pump (Thermo Top S)....3787
6412590 Removing and installing or replacing muffler....3788
6412600 Removing and installing or replacing fuel pump....3790
6412650 Removing and installing _ replacing receiver _ Telestart of independent heating....3791
6412700 Removing and installing _ replacing latent heat accumulator....3793
6412730 Removing and installing _ replacing temperature sensor for latent heat accumulator....3796
6412750 Removing and installing _ replacing auxiliary water pump for latent heat accumulator....3797
6412760 Removing and installing _ replacing non-return valve for latent heat accumulator....3800
6412770 Removing and installing _ replacing changeover valve for latent heat accumulator....3804
6422140 Removing and installing _ replacing fresh-air grill on front door trim panel....3808
6422161 Removing and installing _ replacing center fresh-air grill....3810
6422190 Removing and installing _ replacing fresh-air grill in rear of car....3813
6431... Removing and installing _ replacing air duct for microfilter on left or right....3815
6431010 Replacing microfilter for interior ventilation....3816
6450... A _ C performance test....3818
6450... Instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant....3820
6450... Instructions for handling refrigerant oil (for refrigerant R 134a)....3822
6450... Leak detection with forming gas....3824
6450... Leak detection with ultraviolet additives (UV additives) (BMW leak-testing case)....3834
6450... Safety informations for handling refrigerant oil....3838
6450... Safety informations for handling tetrafluorethane refrigerant R134a....3840
6450010 Drawing off, evacuating and filling air conditioning (R134a)....3842
6451001 Cleaning evaporator....3849
6451002 clean evaporator (automatic air conditioning)....3852
6451522 Removing and installing _ replacing expansion valve (air-conditioning)....3856
6451591 Removing and installing _ replacing evaporator....3859
6451592 Removing and installing _ replacing evaporator (A _ C control)....3863
6452... Instructions for opening and part replacement in refrigerant circuit....3867
6452... Notes for changing the air conditioning compressor, determining the amount of refrigerant oil (amount of refrigerant oil of new air conditioning compressor known)....3870
6452... Notes on changing the air conditioning compressor, determining the amount of refrigerant oil (amount of refrigerant oil of new air conditioning compressor not known)....3878
6452520 Removing and installing _ replacing complete A _ C compressor....3884
6453... Instructions for desiccant insert replacement....3887
6453... Instructions for replacement of air conditioning capacitors and radiator _ coolers....3889
6453510 Removing and installing _ replacing dryer flask for heating and air conditioning system....3891
6453550 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for air conditioner....3893
6499. . . Overview of defects for independent heating Thermo Top S....3895
A _ C system, refrigerant amounts....3897
Adaptive Headlights....3898
Additional Heater with Controls....3918
Air conditioning compressor....3919
Auxiliary heating without function....3921
Complaints about the integrated automatic heating and air conditioning E39 with integrated automatic heating and air conditionin....3924
Compressor, E39....3926
Draw off the contaminated R1234yf refrigerant and dispose of it....3927
Exchange latent heat accumulator E39....3930
Heater blower fails or runs permanently E39, E46, E53 with air conditioning (option 530) or automatic air conditioning (option 5....3935
Heating and air-conditioning unit (evaporator), switching elements....3938
Heavy smoke from the auxiliary heater E38 E39, M57 or M67....3939
IHKA control panel LED in A _ C button flashes All models with integrated automatic heating and air conditioning (option 534)....3941
Independent heater switches on by itself E38 E39 with option 536....3942
Knocking noises when auxiliary heater is operating E38 _ M57, M67 E39 M47, M57....3944
Loud noise generated from auxiliary electric fan E39....3949
Main group 64....3953
Musty odour from heating and air conditioning system, evaporator cleaning....3954
Operating failure of latent heat accumulator E39....3958
Replacing control panel for air conditioning system (IHKR) or automatic climate control (IHKA)....3960
Residual heat utilisation restricted E39 M47 M57....3963
The auxiliary heater will not switch off or switches on unexpectedly E39 M47 M57....3965
The blower no longer works in a certain setting in the IHKR control panel E39 E53 with air conditioning....3972
65 - AUDIO, NAVIGATION, INFORMATION SYSTEMS....3974
6135900 Removing and installing _ replacing ringantenna of electronic immobiliser....3978
6511030 Removing and installing _ replacing radio receiver....3981
6511055 Removing and installing _ replacing radio receiver (with board monitor)....3984
6511070 Removing and installing _ replacing CD-changer....3986
6512070 Removing and installing _ replacing amplifier (HiFi system)....3987
6513071 Removing and installing or replacing loudspeakers (rear shelf)....3989
6550510 Removing and installing _ replacing video module for on-board monitor (saloon)....3991
6552... Removing and installing _ replacing cassette drive....3993
6552013 Removing and installing complete on-board monitor (widescreen)....3996
6552023 Replacing panel for on-board monitor (control panel, widescreen)....3998
6552043 Removing and installing _ replacing housing with drive for on-board monitor (widescreen)....4000
6552510 Removing and installing on-board monitor....4001
6552520 Replacing trim panel for on-board monitor (control panel)....4003
6552530 Removing and installing _ replacing LC display for on-board monitor....4005
6575570 Removing and installing _ replacing control unit for radio interior protection....4007
6577016 Removing and installing airbag control unit....4009
6577518 Replacing airbag control unit....4012
6577550 Removing and installing _ replacing collision sensor for left or right side airbag....4013
6577551 Removing and installing impact sensor for left or right side airbag (multiple restraint system 4)....4015
6577552 Replacing impact sensor for left or right side airbag (multiple restraint system 4)....4017
6581010 Removing and installing _ replacing multi-information display (MID or IRIS)....4018
6590... Notes on handling navigation computers....4021
6590001 Calibrating wheels for navigation system 1 (up to 9 _ 97, measured with distance travelled)....4023
6590510 Removing and installing _ replacing navigation computer with CD drive....4025
6590520 Removing and installing _ replacing receiver module for Global Positioning System....4026
6590530 Removing and installing magnetic field sensor....4027
6590540 Removing and installing _ replacing antenna for Global Positioning System (GPS)....4029
6590550 Replacing CD _ DVD drive for navigation computer....4031
Airbag triggering control....4035
BMW Business radio C23 CD mode intermittently interrupted E38 E39....4036
CD changer Malfunction....4038
CD53 or MD53 radio (option 650 _ 651) Inoperable with ignition key in position 0 E39 E53....4040
Copy-protected audio CD cannot be played E31, E32, E34, E36, E38, E39, E46, E52, E53, E65, E66, E85....4043
Cruise control intermittently inoperable E38 E39 E46....4044
Exchange DSP amplifier E38 E39 with Professional DSP hifi system....4046
False alarm by DWA caused by tilt alarm sensor E31 E32 E34 E36 E38 E39....4048
Faults in navigation system operating software earlier than V 7.3 E38 US, E39 US with navigation system....4051
Heating and air-conditioning unit (expansion valve), switching elements....4053
Inadequate radio reception E31 E38 E39 E36 linewithout compact....4054
Loading Operating Software E38 E39 with Navigation....4058
MID flashes temporarily E38, E39....4061
Magnetic roof rack E38 E39 with option 609....4063
Navigation system Mk1 Fault manual....4065
Navigation system does not start _ screen lights up brightly E38 E39 Japan (national version 807) and navigation system Alpine....4068
New audio test CD for complaints about sound system playback All series....4072
On-board monitor radio fault patterns E39 E46 E53 with on-board monitor radio (option 602) or with navigation system (option 609....4074
On-board monitor stays dark E38 E39 with option 602 or 609 - only in conj. with option 818....4077
Position inaccuracies in navigation system E38 E39 E46 with navigation system option 606 _ 609....4079
Problems when installing navigation software E38, E39, E46, E52, E53, E65, E66 with radio navigation (option 606) or navigation....4084
Problems with audio _ navigation CDs _ DVDs All series....4086
Radio C53 MID (option 661) Distorted sound on CD reproduction from CD changer E39 E53....4089
Radio C53 MID faults in cassette mode (option 661) E39, E53....4091
Radio country code E31 E32 E34 E36 E39 E46, E53 with BMW Business CD radio (global receiver)....4093
Radio fails E38 E39 National version Oceania with on-board monitor and GSM telephone....4095
Radio functions in on-board monitor 169 (6.5) E38 E39 with on-board monitor and TV (option 602) or navigation system (option....4097
Reception interference in on-board monitor radio E39 E46 E53 Euro with on-board monitor radio (option 602) or navigation system....4101
Replace DSP amplifier and retrofit adapter cable for DSP amplifier E38 E39 with Professional DSP hifi system and telephone or ba....4103
Replacing CD changer E39 E53 with BMW Business MID radio (option 661)....4109
Retrofitting adapter cable for navigation computer E38 E39....4110
Software errors in navigation system E38, E39, E46, E53 with navigation system (option 609) E46, E52 with radio navigation syste....4117
System does not switch back to original mode after traffic news announcement E39 with BMW Business radio, E46 with BMW Reverse r....4120
Test CD for audio systems....4122
Volume of navigation instructions (option 609) too low E39 E46 E53....4124
Wide-screen on-board monitor opens unexpectedly E38 E39....4127
66 - DISTANCE SYSTEM, CRUISE CONTROL, REMOTE OPERATION....4130
6620520 Removing and installing _ replacing an ultrasonic transducer at front (Park Distance Control)....4131
6620538 Removing and installing _ replacing a rear ultrasonic converter (center)....4132
6620540 Removing and installing _ replacing a rear ultrasonic converter (side)....4133
6620560 Removing and installing _ replacing signal sensor....4134
New master key....4136
67 - ELECTRIC MOTOR....4148
6713001 Replacing drive unit for electrically operated left or right door mirror....4149
6713005 Replacing drive unit for electrically operated left or right door mirror (with memory)....4150
6716010 Removing and installing _ replacing left headlight vertical aim adjuster (from 09 _ 2000)....4152
6716010 Removing and installing _ replacing left headlight vertical aim adjuster (up to 09 _ 2000)....4154
6716011 Removing and installing _ replacing left headlight vertical aim adjuster (xenon headlamp, from 09 _ 2000)....4157
6716011 Removing and installing _ replacing left headlight vertical aim adjuster (xenon headlamp, up to 09 _ 2000)....4159
6716015 Removing and installing _ replacing right headlight vertical aim adjuster....4162
6716016 Removing and installing _ replacing right headlight vertical aim adjuster (xenon headlamp)....4163
6731541 Removing and installing _ replacing drive unit for head restraint adjustment (comfort seat, backrest completely removed)....4164
6761510 Removing and installing or replacing drive with gear for actuating slide _ tilt sunroof....4168
6762020 Removing and installing _ replacing flat motor for rear left or right power window lifter....4170
6763511 Removing and installing _ replacing wiper motor....4173
6765511 Removing and installing or replacing drive for sun roller blind....4175
6766510 Removing and installing _ replacing lumbar support drive mechanism on front seat,....4179
Trailer Hitch....4181
72 - BODY PARTS & ACCESSORIES....4182
0000... Microencapsulated screws....4184
0011... Information for handling the documents repair instructions, technical data, AZD....4185
4100... Replacing blind rivets....4189
4100513 Fix bolts on the new part....4194
6100... Repairing airbag cables....4197
72 Safety precautions and general information....4199
7200... Replacing the seat belt clip....4201
7200... Safety regulations for handling airbag system components....4202
7200... Safety regulations for handling components with gas generators....4205
7211... Check list for automatic seat belt....4208
7211... Checking automatic seat belt....4211
7211030 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right safety belt (complete unit)....4216
7211102 Removing and installing or replacing all rear seat belts....4219
7212... Airbag system....4223
7212... Deactivation of airbags....4224
7212... Notes on scrapping vehicles with gas generators (airbag system)....4229
7212... Procedure after airbag deployment as result of an accident....4232
7212... Safety regulations for handling airbag modules, airbag components and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners....4237
7212... Scrapping vehicles with passenger airbag and pyrotechnic belt tensioners....4238
7212... Unlocking _ locking airbag plug connections....4239
7212000 Removing and installing or replacing airbag module on passenger side....4249
7212010 Removing and installing _ replacing airbag module on left or right front door....4256
7212015 Removing and installing _ replacing airbag module on left or right rear door....4260
7212020 Removing and installing _ replacing left or right ITS head airbag (model without slide _ tilt sunroof)....4262
7212025 Removing and installing left or right ITS head airbag (model fitted with sliding _ tilting sunroof)....4277
7212030 Removing and installing _ replacing left or right head airbag in rear compartment....4278
7212035 Removing and installing _ replacing left or right head airbag in rear compartment (version with slide _ tilt sunroof)....4282
8.1.1 Acoustic insulation system....4283
Airbag Repair Instructions for belt tensioner and _ or side airbag triggering circuit E46 R50 _ R53 E53 E38, E39 E36 Z3 Z4....4284
Airbag fault code 01 _ 0D (MRS3) Driver's airbag E38 E39....4286
Airbag modules....4288
AirbaglineSeat occupancy identification E39....4290
Deactivating and reactivating airbags _ acoustic seat belt reminder....4292
Drawbar load sign omitted All with options 235 and 3AC....4297
Overview of the clips and unlocking tools for head airbag fastening....4298
Seat Belts....4299
84 - COMMUNICATION SYSTEM....4301
8411510 Removing and installing _ replacing eject box....4303
8411520 Removing and installing _ replacing transceiver (fixed mounting)....4306
8411530 Removing and installing _ replacing interface for D-Network car phone....4307
8411600 Replacing cordless keypad handset....4309
8411620 Removing and installing transceiver (cordless keypad handset)....4310
8411622 Replacing transceiver (cordless keypad handset)....4311
8421520 Removing and installing _ replacing line compensator (cellular phone)....4312
8421530 Removing and installing _ replacing hands-free charging electronics....4314
8450050 Removing and installing _ replacing basic antenna....4316
8450055 Removing and installing _ replacing basic antenna (version with slide _ tilt sunroof)....4317
Car telephone Professional....4318
Hands-free set volume too low E38 E39 E46 with communications package (option 628), car phone GSM (option 629) or complete prep....4326
Information on charging new batteries in cordless handset on GSM car phone E38 E39 E46 E53 with GSM car phone with cordless hand....4332
Master document for airbag _ belt tensioner....4334
Nokia mobile phone Telephone mute intermittently inactive E38 E39 E46....4336
Replace radio (ALPINE) E39 with BMW Business radio (option 661) with CD-drive (option 650) or MD-drive (option 651)....4341
Replace voice input system control unit (with DSP) E38 E39 with voice input system (SA 620), Professional DSP HiFi system (SA 67....4343
Replace voice input system control unit (without DSP) E38 E39 with voice input system (option 620) and without Professional DSP....4345
Siemens fixed telephone Cutout timer inoperative E38, E39, E53 with GSM car phone with cordless handset (option 630)....4347
Siemens fixed telephone Various fault patterns E38, E39 E46 E53 with GSM car phone with cordless handset (option 630)....4351
Siemens fixed telephone increased off-load current E39, E53 with GSM car phone with cordless keypad handset (option 630) and BM....4357
Test cable for telephone transceiver E31 E32 E34 E36 E38 E39....4360
ULF universal charging and hands-free facility....4361
97 - VEHICLE PERSERVATION....4366
Main group 97....4367
99 - PAINT....4368
4100... Information _ warning labels....4369
6100... Notes on handling the high pressure cleaner....4374
6400... Information on using cleaning agent _ paints (personal protection equipment)....4384
99 Notes on using temperature-controlled infra-red radiators....4402
99 operating fluid overview....4407
9900... General instructions on paintwork....4412
9900... Touching up paintwork damage....4417
New BMW paint brochure....4427