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Consult the text inForthe BMWownerwith basic mechanical skills, this manual gives detailed maintenance and re-This manual has been prepared fromThe aim throughout has been clarity and un-The BMWowner intending to do maintenance and repair should have aset of tools including a setFor some of the repairs described in this manual, BMW technicians use special tools. The text willWhen the vast array ofWe therefore cannot be responsible for the result ofany errors that may have crept into the text. TheThese communicationsBMW offers extensive warranties, especially on components of the fuel delivery and emissionsRegardless of its age and whetheror not it is still protected by warranty, your BMWis an easy carEach authorized BMWdealer senrice depart-It is also the best source of the most up-to-date repair and service tech-Servicing your BMWthrough an au-Robert BentleyWARNING- Friction materials (such as brake pads or shorts or clutch discs)Do not createIf you lack the. Avoid breathing dust. Breathing any friction material dust can leadThis Connect and disconnect battery cables, jumper cables ora bat-Always replace these fastenersWait at least one minute before boosting the bat-Do not support a car on cinder tery a second time.Block the wheels to keep the car from roll-Carbon monoxide kills.Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running.Do not wear a necktie, a scarf,Be extremelyKeep sparks, open flame or other sourcesInflate and deflate the tirePletely remove the tire from the rim before attempting any repair.Use a portableMake sure the bulbThe hot filament of an accidentally bro-Store flammable fluids awayfrom fire haz-Wear goggles whenUse hand and eye protection. Avoid direct skin contactThe airbag(s) is inflated by an explo-Avoid contact with exposed terminals and use extreme care whenThe vehicle lifting jack supplied with the vehicle is intended for tireSee 010 Fundamentals for the Do-.
Flush contactUse only in a well ventilatedBefore doing any electrical welding on cars equipped with ABS,On some models,Read al? the instructions thoroughly,Use tools appropriate to the work and Disconnecting the battery may erase fault code(s) stored in con-Make- trol module memory Using special BMW diagnostic equipment,Check Engine light is illuminated, see 100 Engine-General forAlways use a torque wrench to tighten warning light), see an authorized BMW dealer.Beforeyou drain the must be disconnected and removed from the vehicle in order toDo not avoid damaging paint and upholsteryDo not quick-charge the battery (for boost starting) for longerDo-lt-Yourself OwnerFeeler Gauges....................... 010-10. Lifting the Car..........................010-3Raising car safely...................... 010-3Car Will Not Start.....................010-11. Planning Ahead........................ 010-4. Jump Starting Car..................... 010-12. Cleanliness............................ 010-4. Overheating......................... 010-12. Electrical Testing....................... 010-6Wire Repairs.......................... 010-6. Genuine BMW Parts.................... 010-6. Non-returnable Parts.................... 010-7Most of theNote that it is not pos-Read proce-Think aboutThis section of the manual is intended to help the beginnerThis Manual. Tips on mechanicas skills and workshop practic-The basic tools neededTools. The section ends with aquick reference guide to Emer-The manual is divided into nine sections: doing a betterjob and completing !t more easily.Yourself Owner section, which contains basic instructions,The next seven sections (1 through 7) are repair based andThe remainder of the repair groupsThe last majorA master listing of the 9 major sections and the correspond-Each repair group begins with a Table of Contents listing thePage numbersWarnings, Cautions and Notes. Throughout this manual are many passages with the head-These very importantThey are very important.
Read them before you begin anySome WARNINGs and CAUTIONs are repeated whereverBelow is someAlthough an automobile presents many hazards, commonPay attention and stickNever work un-When working aroundUse a portable safety light for working inside orIfusing a light with aThe hot filament of anAny nearby source of ignition may cause theThey may fall intoWhen working withTake precautions to avoid spraying fuel. Lifting the CarA suitable linerMake sure ftstays stableAs the car is raised, theFig. 1. 3-Series jacking points (arrows). Raising car safelyUse a board or other sup-Most of the repairs and maintenance tasks described in thisWARNING- the wholejob requires before starting. Read the procedurethor-They are pect and what parts will haveto be replaced.Working under car safelyLet others know what you willFor more information on jack stands, see Tools below.If necessary,Planning Ahead. Cleanliness. Keeping things organized, neat, and clean is essential to do-Any repairjob will be less troublesome ifthe parts are clean. For cleaning old parts, there are many solvents and partsFor cleaning parts prior to assembly, commercially availableLet any solvent or cleaning product dry completely. Low-Be careful withNon-reusable Fasteners. Many fasteners used on the cars covered by this manualFig. 4. General sequence for alternately tightening multiple fasten-Metric bolt classes or grades are marked on the bolt'Some bolts are designed to stretch during assembly and areThese are known as torque-to-yield fasteners. Always replaceFailure to replace theseSee an authorized BMW dealer for applications and orderingTightening Fasteners. When tightening the bolts or nuts that attach a component, itWhere there are severa.Fig. 4 shows such a sequence for tightening six bolts attachingFor a listing of the common wrenches used on vari-Table a. General Bolt Tightening Torques in NmBolt Class (according to DIN 267).
BoltSuch special Gaskets and SealsWhere no specific torque is listed, Ta- The smoothest metal mating surfaces still have imperfecTo prevent leakage at critica?WARNING - imperfections. Table a is a general reference only. The values list-Always plan to useSome gaskets-such asMake sure that these are in-Seals should never be reusedWhen removing a seal, be care-The key to sea? installation is to get the sea.When installing a seal, ?t a good idea to coat the sea? with o?ISome seals are directional and special instal-Make sure ?t is installed with the lip fac-Electrical Testing. Many electrical problems can be understood and solved withElectronics stores can sup-Electric current only flows in a complete circuit. To operate, shrunk to a tight fit with a heat gun or hair dryer. The next bestMake sure the wire is clean andWrap the joint tightlyExcept for portionsSwitches are used to turn components on or off by complet-. Aswitch is open when the circuit Many of the maintenance and repairtasks in this manual cal?See 600 Electrical System- other materials when reinstalling parts. Most often, the parts. General for electrical troubleshooting.Read the introductory text and the complete procedure to de-Repairs to a wiring harness require special care to make theIf the wire istoo short, splice inUse connectors that are designed for the purpose. Crimped-Crimp connectors andIf soldering, useRead the procedure carefully and, ifnecessary, makeGenuine BMW Parts. Genuine BMW replacement parts from an authorized BMWThey will be the correct material,Some genuine BMWparts have a limited warranty.BMW is constantly updating and improving their cars, often apart.Some parts cannot be returned for credit, even if they are theThe best example is electrical parts,Buy electrical parts carefully, and be as sure as possible that P-It may be wise to let an authorized B328FUN. BMWdealer or other qualified shop confirm your diagnosis be-Original equipment label with.
VIN number and roundel logos (top) and replacement part la-Information You Need to Know. Engine. 3-Series cars covered in this manual are powered. Model. When ordering parts it is important that you know the by either a 4- or 6-cylinder engine. For information -on engineModels covered in this codes and engine applications, see 100 Engine-General.Moda? Year. This is not necessarily the same as date of kets, and other transmission-related parts. For information onA 1997 model may have been transmission codes and applications, see 200 TransmissionModel years covered by this man-The label on the driver's door BMW cars. Their authorized relationship with the large BMWVehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is a combinationThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHT-. SA) requires passenger cars with a high theft rate to have the. VIN marked on specific parts ofthe car when manufactured. On. BMWcars, these parts are identified by an adhesive label.BMW product. They share the owners interest in BMWvalue,On the other hand, there are manyChecking with other. BMW owners for recommendations on service facilities is aTools range in quality from inexpensiveThe best tools for most do-itMany reputable tool manufacturers offer good quality, mod-These are yourSome of the repairs covered in this manual require the use ofPO. Box 87, Longboat Key, FL 34228The basic hand tools described belowcan be used toaccom-Fig. 8. Types of wrench heads. From left, open-end, 12-point box-. Screwdrivers. The common fiat-blade type and the Phillips end, 6-point box-end, fiare nut.Two orthreeA more complete set ofWrenches. Wrenches come in different styles for differentIt can spreadThe box-end wrench has betterA 12-point box-end can loosen a nut or bolt where there isOffset screwdriver (right) is used for screws with limited ac-Theyare used with a ratchet han-Sockets come in 6-point and 12-point styles. For use with aSpark Plug Socket. A special socket for spark plugs is theFig. 9.
Spark plug socket.Most are used for holding irregular objects, bending, or crimp-A needlenose plier is used for gripping small and poorly ac-Snap-ring and circlip pliers with special tipped jacas are usedAn adjustable wrench can be a useful addition to a small toolFig. 11. Adjustable wrench.They should only be used whenChoose one ofaverageJack Stands. Strong jack stands are extremely important for any work thatUse only jack stands that are designedJack stands are available 1n severa? styles. A typical jackGet the bestOil Change Equipment. Changing engine oil requires a 17mm socket or wrench to. BOO6FNG- loosen and tighten the drain plug and a drain pan (at least 8 qt.These items are. Fig. 10. Pliers. From left, snap-ring, needlenose, adjustable-joint shown in Fig. 13. Awide, loca drain pan will fit more easily underAtorque wrench is used to preciselytighten threadedfasten- Fig. 15. Feeler gauge set.Many of the repair procedures inDigital Multimeter. Atorque wrench with a range up to about 150 Nm (185 ft-lb)These small values may be most easily reached using a torqueTo convert inch-pounds toFig. 14. Torque wrenches. Inexpensive beam-type (top) is adequateRatchet-type (bottom) can be pre-Feeler GaugesThey are normally availableSeveral types of torque wrenches are available. They al? do Many of the electrical tests in Chis manual cal.For safe andThe most convenient ones have a built-in ratchet, and can be systems, the multi-meter, shown in Fig.
16, should be digital,This, however, does notMany of the BMWspecial tools mentioned in this manual areIn these cas-See your au-There are some jobs for which expensive special tools areThis manual includes such repairsStop the car on as flat a surface as possible, in a place whereAvoid stopping justTurn on the emergency flashers, and setRemove the spare tire from theChanging a tire on a busy street orhighway is veryTake the jack and tools from the tool area beneath the trunkLoosen the wheel bolts while the car is on the ground, butPlacethejack in the lifting point nearestFig. 2). Use a board to provide a firm footing for the jack if theInsta?? the spare wheel. Install the wheel nuts and tightenWith all wheels on theCheck the inflation pres-Tightening torquesCar Will Not Start. If the engine tucos over slowly or not at all, especially on coldFatlure to follow the cau-If the engine is turning over at normal speed with the starterCheck to make sure thatDo not rely on the fuel gauge, it may beGeneral for in-depth diagnostics and troubleshooting proce-Cars with discharged or dead batteries can be jump-startedWhen jump-startingTrapped gas may explode. Allow the battery to thaw first.Some electrical system 'comfortfeatures maynotFor example, the front windowone-touch-up func-Remove the coverfrom theConnect oppo-Carefully disconnect the jumperOverheatingFind a safeOpen the hood and allowContinuing to drive an overheated carEnginedamage could result from the sudden tem-Overheating may be caused by low coolant leve? or a dam-Visually check thecoolant leve? and en-Check for leaks at the water pumpFig. 17. Battery jump starting posts (arrows) behind right front strut of anti-freeze and water.Let the engine tors may solve the problem. Also check drive belt tension asThe cars covered by this manual should be towed with atowDo not tow the carIf the red engine oil pressure warning light illuminates, imme-Have the vehicle Atowing eye is provided in the luggage compartment tool kit.
Low Oil PressureBrake Fluid Leve? The brake fluid leve.See 340 Brakes for moreCheck Engine Warning Light. Dim LightsThe engine can be safely driven withHeadlights and instrument panel illumination that are dim orThe battery charge indicator lightIn either case, the en-If possible, do not stop the engine unless you have the capa-Instead, turn off as manyThis will reduce the currentFig. 18. Pry open rear tow lug access panel. When towing the car from the front with the rear wheels onAlways towthe car with thetransmis-If the tow must exceed 25 miles (40Transmission.Spare Parts Kit. Carrying a basic set of spare parts can prevent a minorMany of theSpare Parts Kit - Basic ContentsSpare Parts Kit - Additional ContentsInspection I and Inspection II............... 020-2. Resetting Service Indicator................. 020-3Automatic Transmission Fluid............. 020-8. Final Drive Gear Oil.................... 020-9. Brake Fluid......................... 020-9. Engine Coolant (Anti-freeze).............. 020-9. Power Steering Fluid.................... 020-9Engine oil and filter, changing.............. 020-9Spark plugs, replacing................... 020-11Battery, checking and cleaning............ 020-12. Battery, replacing....................... 020-12. Accelerator and Throttle Linkage........... 020-13. Engine Drive Belts...................... 020-13. V-belt, replacing. Poly-ribbed belt, replacingCooling System Service.................. 020-14. Power steering fluid, checking leve?......... 020-14. Oxygen Sensors....................... 020-15Tires, checking inflation pressure........... 020-17. Tires, rotating........................... 020-17. Wheels, aligning........................ '020-17. Brake system, inspecting................. 020-17. Brake fluid, replacing................. 020-17. Parking brake, checking.................. 020-17. Exhaust system, inspecting................020-18. Manual Transmission Senrice.............. 020-18.
Manual transmission fluidaAutomatic Transmission Service............ 020-18. Front suspension and steering linkages,Rear suspension, inspecting............... 020-18. Final drive oil leve?, checking............... 020-18. Fuel tank and fuel lines, inspecting.......... 020-19. Clutch fluid, checking..................... 020-19. Drive axle joint boots, inspecting............ 020-19Body and hinges, lubricating............... 020-19. Exterior Washing........................020-20. Washing Chassis........................ 020-20. Special Cleaning.......................020-20. Interior Care........................... 020-20. Leather Upholstery and Trim............... 020-20The informa-BMW Service Indicator. The BMWService Indicator notifies the driver when mainte-When the ignition is tumed on, the green LEDs come on. They go out when the engine is started. After the Service Indi-As the car is driven in normal use, fewer and fewer green LEDsWhen the car has accumulated sufficient use to require theAn OIL SERVICE interval will always be followed by an IN-. SPECTION interval, which will then be followed by an OIL SER-. VICE interval, and so on. See Fig. 1.At the appropriate time, theThe Oil Service indicator signals the need for the most basicBMW's required oil service speci-BMW-recommended ad-Oil Service indicator fight. The Inspection indica-Inspection l and Inspection II. The Inspection indicator signals the need for more compre-There are two sets of in-Inspection I tasks are listed in Table b. Inspection II in-For referente, the BMW Inspection 1 and Inspection 11Assenmacher. BosSpecialtyToolsPeake Research, Automotive Products Division. P.O. Box 28776. San Jose, CA 95159. Resetting Service Indicator (408) 369-0406. When the specified maintenance has been carried out, theThe tool isFig. 2.
Service indicator reset tool installed in diagnostic connectorIf the reset proceduresThe intervals for most ofThese intervals are indicated in sepa-Exceptwhere noted,the maintenance items listed applyto allThe columnsMaintenance item z 3 c. Engine compartment maintenance. Change oil and oil filter. Under car maintenance. Check steering rack and steering linkages for leaks and excess play. Repair Group 320. Inspect brake system. Check brake calipers, rotors, and brake pad thickness. Inspect for dam-Check hand brake, adjust cable if necessary. Repair. Group 340. Check and adjust tire pressures, including spare. Body and interior maintenance. Check operation of exterior and interior lights, including glove box light, engine compartmentRepair Group 720. Check windshield washer fluid level and concentration, add as necessary. Check operation ofRepair Group 611. Road Test. Check braking performance, steering, heating and ventilation, manual or automatic transmis-Service Interval Reset. Reset service indicator using special reset tool.Change oil and oil filter. Check battery acid leve.Repair Group 121. Check engine coolant level and anti-freeze protection and add as necessary. Inspect for cooling system leaks. Repair Group 170. Lubricate throttie linkage. Check transmission for externa? leaks. Check manual transmission oil leve.Repair Group 230. Check final drive lubricant and add as necessary. Check fue? tank, fuel lines, and all connections for leaks. Inspect exhaust system. Repair Group 180. Check steering rack and steering linkages. Check power steering system for leaks. Check (luidInspect brake system for damaged hoses and fines, leaks or damage. Remove calipers andCheck brake rotors for scoring damage. Repair Group 340. Check parking brake operation, adjust cable if necessary Repair Group 340. Inspect front and rear suspension, including wheel bearings, for play. Inspect wheels and tires, including spare, check tire pressure and condition.