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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Bookmarks
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General
Warnings. Cautions and Notes
Safety
Lifting the Car
Raising Car
Working under Car
Advice for the Beginner
Planning Ahead
Workshop Practices
Non-Reusable Fasteners
Tightening Fasteners
Gaskets and Seals
Electrical Testing
Wire Repairs
Genuine BMW Parts
Non-Returnable Parts
Information You Need to Know
Basic Tool Requirements
Jack Stands
Oil Change Equipment
Torque Wrench
Digital Multimeter
Changing a Tire
Jump Starting
Indicator and Warning Lights
Towing
Spare Parts Kit
Maintenance
Special Tools
Service Interval Indicator (Sll)
Service Interval Indicator (Sll), Resetting
Maintenance Tables
Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
Fluids and Lubricants
Engine Oil. Checking Level
Engine Oil and Filter. Changing
Accelerator and Linkage
Air Filter. Replacing
Idlespeed
Catalytic Converter and Oxygen Sensors
Power Steering Fluid, Checking Level
Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs, Replacing
Interior Ventilation Microfilter, Replacing
Brake Fluid. Replacing
Brake Pad 1 Rotor Wear. Checking
Brake System, Inspecting
Parking Brake. Checking
Clutch Fluid. Checking
Differential Oil Level. Checking
Drive Axle Joint (CV Joint) Boots. Inspecting
Exhaust System. Inspecting
Fuel Filter. Replacing
Fuel Tank and Fuel Lines. Inspecting
Suspension. Front. Inspecting
Suspension. Rear. Inspecting
Tires. Checking Inflation Pressure
Tires. Rotating
Transmission Service. Automatic
Transmission Service. Manual
Transmission Fluid. Checking and Filling (Manual Transmission)
Wheels. Aligning
Body and Interior Maintenance
Body and Hinges. Lubricating
Exterior Washing
Interior Care
Leather Upholstery and Trim
Polishing
Seat Belts
Special Cleaning
Washing Chassis
Waxing
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance
Cylinder Head Removal and Installation (M52 Engine)
Cylinder Compression, Checking
Wet Compression Test
Cylinder Leak-Down Test
Cylinder Head, Removing, M52 Engine
Cylinder Head, Installing, M52 Engine
Cylinder Head Removal and Installation (M52 TU and M54 Engines)
Cylinder Head, Removing, M52 TU and M54 Engines
Cylinder Head, Installing, M52 TU and M54 Engine
Double VANOS Timing
Chain Components
Double VANOS Timing Chain Components, Installing, M52 TU and M54 Engines
Cylinder Head Removal and Installation (M62 Engine)
Intake Manifold, Removal and Installation, M62 Engine
Left Cylinder Head, Removing, M62 Engine
Left Cylinder Head, Installing, M62 Engine
Right Cylinder Head, Removing, M62 Engine
Right Cylinder Head, Installing, M62 Engine
Special Tools
Cylinder Head
Valves. Leak Test
Hydraulic Lifters, Checking and Replacing
Camshaft Andlifter Removal and Installation
Camshaft and Lifter. Removal and Installation (M52 TU and M54 Engine)
Double VANOS Timing Chain Components
Camshaft Removal and Installation (M62 Engine)
Valves
Valves. Leak Test
Valves. Removing and Installing
Valve Guides
Valve Stem Oil Seals
Special Tools
Crankshaft Oil Seal, Front
Crankshaft Oil Seal, Front, Replacing (M52 Engine
Crankshaft Oil Seal, Replacing (M52 TU and M54 Engines
Crankshaft Oil Seal, Replacing (M62 and M62 TU Engines)
VANOS Control Unit, Removing (M52 Engine)
VANOS Control Unit, Installing (M52Engine)
VANOS Timing, Checking and Adjusting (M52 Engine
Timing Chains, Removing (M52 Engine)
Timing Chain, Installing (M52 Engine)
(M52 TU and M54 Engines)
Double VANOS Control Unit
VANOS Control Unit, Removing (M52 TU and M54 Engines)
VANOS Control Unit, Installing (M52 TU and M54 Engines)
VANOS Timing, Checking and Adjusting (M52 TU and M54 Engines)
Timing Chains Assembly (M52 TU and M54 Engines)
Timing Chains, Removing (M52 TU and M54 Engines)
Timing Chains, Installing (M52 TU and M54 Engines)
Timing Chain (M62 Engine to 9/98)
Timing Chains, Removing (M62 Engine to 9/98)
Timing Chains, Installing (M62 Engine to 9/98)
Camshaft Timing, Checking and Adjusting (M62Engine)
Special Tools
Engine Lubrication
Oil Pressure. Checking
Oil Pressure Warning System. Testing
Crankshaft Rear Main Seal. Replacing (V-8)
Oil Pan. Removing and Installing (6-Cylinder
Lower Oil Pan. Removing and Installing (V-8)
Upper Oil Pan. Removing and Installing (V-8)
Oil Pressure Warning Switch. Replacing
(6-Cylinder and V-8)
Oil Level Warning Switch. Replacing
Oil Pump. Removing and Installing (6-Cylinder)
Oil Pump. Removing and Installing (V-8)
Oil Pressure Relief Valve (6-Cylinder)
Oil Pressure Relief Valve (V-8)
Warnings and Cautions
Engine Management
Lgnition System
Oscilloscope Diagnostic Diagrams
Misfire Detection
Ignition Firing Order
Disabling Ignition System
Checking for Spark
Crankshaftspeedsensor
Camshaft Position Sensors 120-1
Knocksensors
Battery. Starter. Alternator
Special Tools
Engine Electrical System
Battery Safety Terminal
Warnings and Cautions
Battery Testing
Hydrometer Testing
Battery Open-Circuit Voltage Test
Battery Load Voltage Test
Closed-Circuit Current Measurement
Battery Charging
Battery Safety Terminal, Replacing
Alternator (Generator
Alternator. Basic
Alternator with Multi-Function Control (MFR
Water-Cooled Alternator
Charging System Quick-Check
Charging System. Checking
Alternator. Removing and Installing (6-Cylinder Engine)
Alternator. Removing and Installing (M62 Engine. Air Cooled)
Alternator. Removing and Installing (M62 TU Engine. Water Cooled)
Starter
Starter Troubleshooting
Starter. Removing and Installing (6-Cylinder Engine)
Starter. Removing and Installing (V-8 Engine)
Solenoid Switch. Removing and Installing
Tools and Test Equipment
Warnings and Cautions
Fuel Supply
Relieving System Fuel Pressure
ECM Relay. Testing
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
Checking and Replacing
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Testing and Replacing
Testing and Replacing
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
Testing and Replacing
Ldle Speed Control Valve
Checking and Replacing
Fuel Injectors. Checking and Replacing
Evaporative Emissions. Overview
Secondary Air Injection. Overview
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Removing and Installing
Siemens MS 41.1 ECM Pin Assignments
ECM Relay. Testing
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Testing and Replacing
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
Testing and Replacing
MS 42.0 Throttle Valve Assembly. Replacing
MS 43.0 Throttle Valve Assembly. Replacing
Throttle Cable. Adjusting (MS 42.0
Ldle Speed Control Valve. Checking and Replacing
Evaporative Emissions Control Diagrams
Evaporative Emissions Control
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Removing and Installing
Siemens MS 42.0 and MS 43.0
ECM Pin Assignments
M5.2 System Features
M5.2.1 System Features
ECM Relay. Testing
Oxygen Sensors. Checking
Fuel Injectors. Checking and Replacing
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor. Replacing
Ldle Speed Control Valve. Testing and Replacing
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
Testing and Replacing
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Testing and Replacing
Auxiliary Throttle Valve (ADS) (M62 and M62 TU Engine). Replacing
Bosch 5.2 ECM Pin Assignments up to 911 997)
ME 7.2 System Overview
EDK Adaptation
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor. Testing
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor. Replacing
Oxygen Sensors. Replacing
Fuel Injectors. Removing and Installing
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
Removing and Installing
Evaporative System Pressure Leak Diagnosis. Overview
Secondary Air Injection. Overview
Bosch ME 7.2 ECM Pin Assignments
Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
Fuel Tank Evaporative Control System
Evaporative System Troubleshooting
Warnings and Cautions
Fuel Pump Fuse and Relay
Operating Fuel Pump for Tests
Fuel Pump Electrical Circuit, Testing
Fuel Pump Power Consumption, Testing
Fuel Pressure Gauge, Installing (6-Cylinder Models
Fuel Pressure Gauge, Installing
(V-8 Models
Fuel Delivery, Testing
Fuelpump and Fuellevelsender
Fuel Level Sender (Right Side) and Fuel Pump. Removing and Installing
Fuel Level Sender (Left Side). Removing and Installing
Siphon Pump. Removing and Installing
Fuel Tank. Draining
Fuel Tank. Removing and Installing
Fuel Expansion Tank. Removing and Installing
Activated Carbon Canister I Fuel Tank Leak Detection Unit (LDP or DMTL). Removing and Installing
Running Losses (312-Way) Valve
Removing and Installing
Special Tools
Cooling System Overview (M52 TU Shown. Others Similar
Coolant Pump
Thermostat
Mechanical Thermostat (M52 Engine
Electrically Heated Thermostat
Radiator and Expansion Tank
Mechanical Cooling Fan with Viscous Clutch
Electric (Auxiliary) Cooling Fan
Transmission Fluid Heat Exchanger
Warnings and Cautions
Cooling System Inspection
Cooling System Pressure Test
Combustion Chamber Leak Test
Thermostat
Coolant. Draining and Filling (6-Cylinder Models)
Coolant. Draining and Filling (V-8 Models)
Cooling System. Bleeding
Mechanical (Viscous Clutch) Cooling Fan
Removing and Installing
Thermostat. Removing and Installing (M52Engine)
Thermostat. Removing and Installing (M52 TU or M54 Engine)
Thermostat. Removing and Installing (V-8 Models)
Coolant Pump. Replacing (6-Cylinder Models)
Coolant Pump. Replacing (V-8 Models)
Radiator. Removing and Installing
Expansion Tank. Removing and Installing
Exhaust System
Muffler, Replacing
Exhaust Manifolds, Removing and Installing (M52 Engine)
Exhaust Manifolds, Removing and Installing (M52 TU and M54 Engines)
Exhaust Manifolds, Removing and Installing (M62 Engine)
Oxygen Sensors
Oxygen Sensors (Precatalyst), Replacing (M52 TU and M54)
Oxygen Sensors (Post-Catalyst), Replacing (M52 TU and M54)
Oxygen Sensor, Replacing (M52 and M62 Engine)
M52 Engine (528I 1997-1 998)
M52 TU and M54 Engines
M62 Engine (540I 1997-1 998)
M62 TU Engine
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11 9 Lubrication System
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120 Lgnition System
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160 Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
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176 Radiator and Cooling System
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180 Exhaust System
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210 Clutch
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230 Manual Transmission
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240 Automatic Transmission
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250 Gearshift Linkage
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. 300 Suspension. Steering and Brakes Genera8
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031 Front Suspension
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320 Steering and Wheel Alignment
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512 Door Windows
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E39
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1997 5251 sedan
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1997 5281 sedan
1997 5281 sport wagon
1997 530i sport wagon
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1998 5251 sedan
1998 5251 sport wagon
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1998 5281 sport wagon
1998 530i sport wagon
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1999 5251 sport wagon
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2000 5281 sport wagon
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