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BMW 7 series E38 Repair Manual
Step-by-step repair and maintenance instructions for the BMW 7 series E38 (1994–1998): removal, installation, adjustment, diagnostics and parameter checks with illustrations.
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- Diagnosis & Overhaul - Zf 5HP30 9
- Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Gasket ID
- Servicing - A/t 4
- Diagnosis & Overhaul - Zf 5HP 30-E 9
- Removal & Installation - A/t
- Electronic Controls 3
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes - Transmission 2
- Electronic Transmission - Overview 6
- Gear Shift Mechanism - Repair Instructions - 740i & 740iL - E38 2
- Automatic Transmission - Special Tools - E38 3
- Operating Fluids - Automatic Transmission 3
- Operating Fluids - Gear Shift Mechanism
- 34 00 ... General Data
- General
- Wheel brakes
- Brake lines, brake hoses
- Anti-lock braking system ABS/slip control system ASC+T
- 34 00 010 Checking thickness of brake lining from model year '97
- 34 00 047 Bleeding brake system with ABS
- 34 00 048 Bleeding brake system with ABS/ASC+T
- Bleeding rear-axle brake circuit
- Bleeding front-axle brake circuit
- 34 00 050 Bleeding brake system with DSC3 from 09/97, 750i/iL to 09/98
- Bleed rear-axle brake circuit
- Bleed front-axle brake circuit
- 34 00 519 Checking service brake: high- and lowpressure tests
- 34 11 000 Removing and installing/replacing brake linings on both front disk brakes
- 34 11 220 Removing and installing/replacing both front brake discs
- 34 11 519 Removing and installing or replacing left or right front brake caliper
- 34 11 667 Fine-grinding both sides of both front brake disks (brake disks removed)
- 34 21 200 Removing and installing or replacing brake linings on both rear disk brakes
- 34 21 320 Removing and installing or replacing both rear brake disks
- 34 21 745 Removing and installing or replacing left or right rear brake caliper
- 34 21 947 Fine-grinding both sides of both rear brake disks (brake disks removed)
- 34 31 181 Removing and installing/replacing expansion tank for hydraulic brake actuation
- 34 31 500 Removing and installing / replacing master brake cylinder
- 34 32 861 Replacing all brake pipes
- 34 32 881 Replacing front left or right brake hoses
- 34 32 971 Replacing both rear brake hoses
- 34 33 051 Removing and installing / replacing nonreturn valve for brake booster
- 34 33 071 Replacing vacuum hose for brake booster
- 34 33 505 Removing and installing / replacing brake booster
- 34 41 006 Adjusting parking brake
- 34 41 220 Removing and installing / replacing all brake shoes of the parking brake
- 34 41 250 Removing and installing / replacing brake shoe expander for brake shoes of the parking brake
- 34 52 545 Removing and installing/replacing transversal-acceleration sensor DSC3 up to 09/98
- 34 51 520 Removing and installing / replacing ABS hydraulic control unit
- 34 51 525 Removing and installing or replacing ABS/ASC+T
- 34 51 525 Removing and installing/replacing hydraulic unit ABS/ASC+T
- 34 52 510 Replacing control unit (for ABS)
- 34 52 515 Replacing ABS/ASC+T/DSC control module from 09/98
- 34 52 515 Replacing control module (ASC+T, DSC1, DSC2, DSC3) up to 09/98
- 34 52 525 Removing and installing / replacing front ABS impulse sensor
- 34 52 535 Removing and installing/replacing rear ABS pulse generator
- System Components
- General Module (GM)
- Driver's Door Module And Switch Block (PM-FT/SB)
- Passenger Door Module (PM-BT)
- Seat Memory Module (PM-SM)
- Sunroof Module (SHD)
- Windshield Wiping/Washing
- Wiper Stalk Switch Input
- Headlight Washing (If Equipped)
- Rear Window Wiper/Washer System (E39 Wagon And E53)
- Automatic Interval Control (AIC)
- Rain Sensor
- Rain Sensor Function
- Rain Sensor Control Module Adaptation
- Central Locking
- Driver's Door Lock
- Luggage Compartment Lock Cylinder (Except E53/E39 Wagon)
- Luggage Compartment Remote Unlock
- Crash Signalling
- Door Lock Actuators
- E53 Door Lock Mechanism
- Single lock/unlock function
- Double Lock/Unlock Function
- Door Contact Hall Sensor
- Trunk Lid Close (E38) /Tailgate And Window Latching (E39/E53)
- Vehicle/Key Memory
- Vehicle Memory
- Key Memory
- Remote Key
- Model Year 2000 Key
- Remote Key Initialization
- LED Status (Keys Equipped With LED)
- FZV Key Rechargeable Battery
- Anti-Theft (DWA) System
- Interior Sensor FIS (Up To 99 MY)
- Interior Sensor UIS (After 99 MY)
- Tilt Sensor (Liquid Type - E38/E39 To 97 MY)
- Tilt Sensor (Electronic Type From 98 MY)
- Glass Breakage Sensors (Early E38 - Before FIS Sensor)
- Alarm Siren
- DWA Arming/Disarming
- Emergency Disarming
- Alarm Indication
- DWA LED Status
- Power Windows/Sunroof
- E53 Style Window Switches
- Rear Window Child Lockout Switch
- Window Anti-Trap Detection
- Power Window Motors
- Window Motor Limit Stop Function
- Convenience Opening/Closing
- Sunroof
- Sunroof Switch
- Sunroof Motor/Module (SHD)
- Initialization
- Updated SHD Module
- Procedure
- Workshop Hints
- Sunroof Fault Response Characteristics
- Interior Lighting
- ON Conditions
- OFF Conditions
- Door Contacts
- Front Seat Interior/Map Light Unit
- Rear Seat Interior/Reading Light Units
- Front Footwell Lights
- Door Warning Lights (E38)
- Illuminated Transmission Shift Indicator
- Soft Lighting Feature
- Visual Entry Aid (E38/E53)
- Interior Door Handle Lighting
- Exterior Door Handle Lighting
- Light Source Modules
- Fiber Optic Light Conductor Cable
- Light Output Modules
- Seat/Mirror/Steering Column Memory
- Driver's Seat (E38/E39)
- Ripple Count Recognition
- Passenger's Seat (Without Memory)
- Optional Seat Back Lumbar Support
- Comfort Seats (standard On E38 750iL, Other Models If Equipped)
- Motor Drives
- Entry/Exit Aid
- Raising The Steering Column
- Lowering The Steering Column
- Purpose Of The System
- Rear Power Seat (E38 750iL)
- Carbon Fiber Heating Pads
- Center Console Switch Center (SZM)
- SZM Monitoring Of Seat Heating
- Servotronic (E38 Only)
- Electro-Hydraulic Solenoid
- Electro-Hydraulic Solenoid Control
- Consumer Cut Off
- Overload Protection
- Sleep Mode
- Battery Status
- What is Coding?
- What is Programming?
- What is the Purpose of Coding and Programming?
- Where is Data Stored in a Control Module?
- EPROM (Electrically Programmable Read Only Memory)
- EEPROM (Electrically Programmable Read Only Memory)
- What is needed to Code and Program?
- Coding & Programming Equipment
- Equipment and Software
- GT1 (Group Tester 1)
- SSS (Software Service Station)
- OPS Head - (Optical Programming System)
- Deutronic Automatic Battery Charger
- Hardware Operating Conditions
- Coding & Programming Software
- Networks
- Vehicle Bus Systems
- Workshop LAN Network
- Workshop Network
- Network Structure
- Network Connections
- Accessing Configuration Information - DISplus/GT1 & Interface(s)
- Workshop Layout Index
- Workshop Network Components
- Network
- Local Area Network (LAN)
- Ethernet
- Ethernet Cable (CAT 5)
- RJ-45 Connectors
- Wall Jack
- Switched HUB
- Network Server
- Automatic/Online Updates
- Access Point
- Interface Name
- IP Address
- IP Subnet Mask
- Gateway
- Software Service Station
- OPPS
- OPS
- MOST Direct Access Port
- Equipment Configurations
- Procedure for Coding & Programming
- Coding Plug
- From 2/89 to 9/91 Production
- 9/90 Revision
- E32/34 as of 9/91 (1992 Model Year)
- 318i/is, 325i/is and M3
- 318ti and Z3 Roadster
- Federal Odometer Disclosure Requirement 92-513
- Variant Coding
- Variant Code Structure
- Variant Code Procedure
- Adopt a Variant Code
- Manually Entering a Variant Code
- Coding Code
- Coding Code (Code Number)
- Coding Code Procedure
- Ordering Pre-Coded Modules
- Workshop Exercise
- Vehicle Coding Information
- ZCS Structure
- Accessing Stored ZCS Information
- Accessing ZCS Information Label
- ZCS Codable Control Modules
- Vehicle Order
- EPROMs & EEPROMs
- Engine Control Module EPROM Programming
- M3.1 Engine Control Modules
- M3.3 & M3.3.1 Engine Control Modules
- Engine Control Modules Flash (EEPROM) Programming
- Transmission EPROMS
- Transmission Control Module Flash (EEPROM) Programming
- DME/ECM EPROM
- TCM
- Programming Procedure
- Workshop Exercise - SIB Look-up
- Determination Process for DME EPROM
- Automatic Determination
- Manual Determination
- Progman
- Administration
- JETstream
- Multiconsole/Multisession
- CIP
- What Will Progman Do For Me?
- Before Progman (CIP 15.0)
- With Progman (CIP15.0)
- Getting Started With Progman
- Interfaces
- Explanation of Status Indicators
- Version
- External Interface
- Configuration
- Interface Update
- Updating Interface after Initial Install
- Self-Test
- Settings
- Operating Status
- FASTA
- Date and Time
- Operating Times
- User Interface
- Workshop Exercise - Configuration Check
- Starting a Programming or Coding Session with Progman
- Disconnecting From Interface To Be Used By Progman
- Starting A Session With Progman
- Access CIP Functions For E31E32/E34/E36/E38/E39/E46/E52/E53
- Access CIP Functions For E60/E62/E63/E64/E65/E83/E85...
- Return To Progman "Home" Screen
- Progman "Home" Screen Session Status
- Shutting Down the SSS
- Workshop Exercise - Access CIP & ZCS
- Coding, Individualization & Programming (CIP)
- Integration Levels
- Measures Plan
- CIP Functions - If No (MOST-Bus Vehicles)
- Control Module Selection - Programming - Update Software
- Control Module Selection-Programming-Special Measures
- Retrofits
- Management
- Management - Reports
- Management - Application - Test & Version
- Vehicle
- Vehicle - Vehicle Order
- Vehicle - Initialization
- Vehicle - Service Function
- Vehicle - Complete Encoding
- CIP Functions - If Yes
- ZCS Coding Procedure
- Coding Control Modules That Store The ZCS
- Manual Input of ZCS Data
- Automatic Coding Procedure
- Retrofit
- Conversion
- DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
- RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES Z3, 318i & 318ti (1/96-8/96)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES Z3, 318i & 318ti (9/96-8/97)
- TABLE 4: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 318ti (9/98-12/98)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER : M52 - 2.8L (11/95-8/96)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (3-SERIES - 9/96-8/97) & 5-SERIES (3/96-8/97)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (M3 - 4/96-8/97)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (9/97-8/98)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (323i, 328i & 528i - 9/98-5/99)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (M COUPE, M ROADSTER, M3, Z3, 328is, 528i - 9/98-5/99)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (Z3 - 6/99-5/00)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (323i, 328i & 528i - 6/99-8/00)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (4/00-9/01)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: ZF TRANSMISSION (9/01-8/02)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: GM TRANSMISSION (9/01-8/02)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: 5HP19 TRANSMISSION (9/02-2003)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: GM5 TRANSMISSION (9/02-2003)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: SMG TRANSMISSION (3/03-2003)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: 5HP19 NON-AWD TRANSMISSION (2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: 5HP19 (5-SPEED) - AWD TRANSMISSION (2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: 6HP19 (6-SPEED) - AWD TRANSMISSION (2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: NON-AWD TRANSMISSION (2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: GM5 - AWD (2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: SMG TRANSMISSION (2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8: TRANSMISSION (1/96-8/97)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8 TRANSMISSION (9/97-8/00)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8 TRANSMISSION (9/00-8/01)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8 TRANSMISSION (9/01-8/02)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8 TRANSMISSION (5-SPEED - 9/02-2003)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8: TRANSMISSION (SMG - 2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8 & V12 TRANSMISSION (6-SPEED - 2003)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8 & V12 TRANSMISSION (6-SPEED - 2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V12 TRANSMISSION (1996)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V12 TRANSMISSION (1997)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V12 TRANSMISSION (1998-2000)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V12 TRANSMISSION (2001)
- BMW DIAGNOSTIC HARDWARE
- OBD-II Diagnostics
- BMW Diagnostics
- RETRIEVING & ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CROSS-REFERENCE & TABLES
- Test Group VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK
- Test Group VBM2.8VJGKEK & VBM2.8VJGKFK
- Test Group VBM4.4VJGFEK & VBM5.4V8GFEK
- Test Groups VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK
- Test Group VBM1.9VJGFEK
- Test Group VBM1.9VJGKFK
- Test Group VBM2.8VJGKFK
- Test Group VBM2.8VJGKEK
- Test Group VBM4.4JGKEK & VBM5.4V8GFEK
- Power Door Locks & Trunk Release 5
- Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - 740i & 740iL - E38
- Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft and Restraints - Repair Instructions - 740i & 740iL - E38 2
- Electrical Drives - Repair Instructions - 740i & 740iL - E38 3
- Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft and Restraints - Tightening Torques
- Body Equipment - Special Tools - E38 3
- Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft and Restraints - Special Tools - E38 2
- Working On Ignition System
- Removing And Installing Electronic Control Units
- Welding Work (Overload Protection Of Control Units)
- Disconnecting And Connecting Battery
- External Jump-Starting Aid
- Preparation
- Carrying Out
- 12 00 ... Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery
- Before disconnecting battery
- General notes on disconnecting battery
- After connecting battery
- Vehicles with a two-battery system
- 12 12 011 Replacing all spark plugs (M60, M62)
- Fault In Fuel Injection System
- Spark-Plug Faults
- Ignition Coil Faults
- Further Fault Patterns With Evaluation
- Normal Oscillogram (M, S, W Engines Only)
- Oscillograms of ignition coils from different manufacturers
- 12 13 009 Checking ignition coils (M60, M62, S62)
- Acoustic cover version 1
- Acoustic cover version 2
- M60, M62
- M60, M62, S62
- Version with single-spark ignition coils
- Version with rod-type ignition coils
- Version with ignition coil block
- 12 13 511 Replacing ignition coil (M60, M62)
- Version 1
- Version 2
- E31, E38, E39
- 12 13 520 Replacing a spark plug connector (M60, M62, M54)
- 12 14 525 Replacing sensor for cylinder recognition (camshaft sensor) (M60, M62)
- 12 14 550 Replacing control unit (Digital Motor Electronics) (M52, M60, M62)
- 12 14 610 Replacing right knock sensors (cylinder bank 1 to 4) (M60, M62)
- 12 14 611 Replacing left knock sensors (cylinder bank 5 to 8) (M60, M62)
- 12 14 700 Coding control module (DME / DDE)
- 12 14 705 Programming control unit (DME / DDE)
- 61 35 ... Note on replacing codable/programmable control units
- Connect DIS Tester.
- Oscillogram for a faulty alternator
- 12 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing alternator (M60, M62)
- Alternator with air cooling
- Alternator with liquid cooling
- Recycling
- 12 31 400 Replacing cooling air duct for alternator (M60, M62, M73)
- 12 32 501 Replacing voltage regulator (Valeo/Bosch)
- Valeo alternator
- Bosch alternator
- 12 41 020 Removing and installing/replacing starter (M60, M62)
- Cars without primary catalytic converters only (M60/M62)
- Cars with primary catalytic converters only (M62)
- All cars (M60/M62)
- 12 41 041 Replacing solenoid switch
- 12 42 500 Removing and installing or replacing battery positive lead (between starter, alternator and battery positive support point) (M60, M62)
- Cars without primary catalytic converters only (M60, M62)
- 12 42 520 Removing and installing/replacing positive battery lead (between alternator and positive battery terminal on cylinder head cover) (M60, M62)
- 12 42 540 Replacing safety battery terminal (SBK)
- Battery in engine compartment
- Battery in luggage compartment behind side trim panel
- Battery in luggage compartment under floor trim panel
- Battery in luggage compartment under spare wheel
- 12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure switch (M60, M62)
- 12 63 500 Replacing temperature sensor for electronics
- 12 63 520 Replacing master relay (M51, M52, M60, M62)
- 12 72 520 Removing and installing / replacing pedal travel sensor (M62)
- Procedure
- Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline - General Information
- Engine Performance Safety Precautions
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information 2
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information 2
- Electrostatic Discharge Warning - General Information
- State Emission Standards - Diesel
- 00 00 249 BMW engine oil service (M60/M62/M73)
- 11 00 045 Checking absolute compression of all cylinders
- 11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (M62)
- Version 1
- Version 2
- 11 12 004 Removing and installing/sealing both cylinder head covers (M62)
- 11 12 005 Removing and installing/sealing left cylinder head cover (M62)
- 11 12 006 Removing and installing/sealing right cylinder head cover (M62)
- 11 12 105 Removing and installing left cylinder head (M62 VANOS from 9/98)
- 11 12 105 Removing and installing left cylinder head (M62 up to 9/98)
- 11 12 106 Removing and installing right cylinder head (M62 VANOS from 9/98)
- E38/E39
- 11 12 106 Removing and installing right cylinder head (M62 up to 9/98)
- 11 12 107 Removing and installing both cylinder heads (M62)
- 11 12 110 Replacing left cylinder head gasket (M62/S62/N62)
- 11 12 111 Replacing right cylinder head gasket (M62/S62/N62)
- 11 12 527 Remachining a valve seat (M62, S62)
- 11 12 595 Checking a valve guide for wear (M62, S62)
- 11 12 600 Reaming a valve guide (M62, S62)
- 11 12 719 Milling down cylinder head gasketing face (M62)
- 11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for water leaks (M62)
- 11 13 010 Removing and installing/replacing upper section of oil pan (M62)
- E38 only
- E38
- 11 13 020 Removing and installing / replacing lower oil pan section (M60/M62)
- 11 13 510 Removing and installing/replacing upper oil sump section (M60/M62)
- 11 14 080 Removing and installing timing case cover, top left (M62 VANOS from 9/98)
- 11 14 080 Removing and installing timing case cover, top left (M62 up to 9/98)
- 11 14 085 Removing and installing timing case cover, top right (M62 VANOS from 9/98)
- 11 14 085 Removing and installing timing case cover, top right (M62 up to 9/98)
- 11 14 110 Removing and installing timing case cover, bottom (M62 VANOS from 9/98)
- 11 14 110 Removing and installing timing case cover, bottom (M62 up to 9/98)
- 11 14 141 Replacing radial seal below timing case cover (M62)
- 11 14 151 Replacing crankshaft radial seal (M62/S62)
- 11 21 500 Replacing crankshaft (M62)
- 11 21 531 Replacing main crankshaft bearing shell (M62)
- Checking main bearing clearance
- 11 21 571 Replacing grooved ball bearing in crankshaft (M62/S62)
- 11 22 500 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (M62/S62)
- 11 22 510 Removing and installing/replacing flywheel (M62)
- 11 24 571 Replacing all conrod bearings (M62)
- M62 B46 only
- M62 B35/B44 only
- 11 25 671 Replacing piston rings on all pistons (M62)
- 11 28 010 Replacing alternator drive belt (M62)
- 11 28 050 Replacing drive belt for a/c compressor (M60/M62/M73)
- 11 31 010 Adjusting camshaft timing (M62 up to 9/98)
- 11 31 011 Replacing left camshaft (M62 up to 9/98)
- 11 31 015 Replacing right camshaft (M62 up to 9/98)
- E31/E38/E39
- 11 31 090 Installing and removing/replacing piston for chain tensioner (M62)
- 11 34 552 Removing and installing/replacing all valves (M62)
- 11 34 560 Replacing all valve stem seals (M62, S62)
- 11 34 715 Replacing all valve springs (M62)
- Checking engine oil pressure with DIS Tester
- Checking engine oil pressure with pressure gauge
- 11 41 000 Removing and installing/replacing oil pump (M62)
- 11 42 020 Completely removing and installing, sealing/replacing main flow oil filter (M62 / S62)
- 11 51 000 Removing and installing/replacing water pump (M62 / S62)
- 11 52 020 Removing and installing or replacing fan coupling (M62)
- 11 53 000 Removing and installing / replacing coolant thermostat (M62)
- 11 53 325 Removing and installing/replacing coolant manifold (M62)
- 11 61 050 Removing and installing intake air manifold (M62)
- Version up to 9/98
- Version from 9/98
- 11 62 060 Removing and installing/replacing exhaust manifold, left (M62 VANOS from 9/98)
- 11 62 065 Removing and installing/replacing exhaust manifold, right (M62 VANOS from 9/98)
- 11 62 142 Removing and installing or replacing both exhaust manifolds on left (M62 to 9/98)
- 11 62 143 Removing and installing or replacing both exhaust manifolds on right (M62 to 9/98)
- 11 78 510 Replacing oxygen sensor (M62 / S62) Disconnect connector for oxygen sensor.
- 11 78 530 Replacing Lambda control sensor, left (M62)
- 11 78 533 Replacing Lambda control sensor, right (M62)
- Fuel System - Technical Data - 740i & 740iL - E38
- Fuel Supply System - Technical Data - 740i & 740iL - E38
- Fuel System - Tightening Torques - 740i & 740iL - E38
- Fuel System - Repair Instructions 5
- Fuel Supply System - Repair Instructions - 740i & 740iL 5
- Fuel System - Special Tools - E38
- Fuel Supply System - Special Tools - E38
- Fuel Supply System - Service Information 2
- Fuel System - Operating Fluids 2
- Engine Diagnosis - Overview 3
- Instrument Panels 6
- Engine Electrical System - Technical Data - 740i & 740iL - E38 2
- Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques - 740i & 740iL - E38 2
- Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions - 740i & 740iL 4
- Instruments - Repair Instructions - 740i & 740iL 2
- Communication Systems - Repair Instructions - 740i & 740iL
- Engine Electrical System - Special Tools 2
- Instruments - Special Tools - E38 2
- Communication Systems - Special Tools - E38
- Instrument Cluster Electronics (Ike) - Overview - E38 & E39 4
- On Board Monitor and Navigation Systems - Overview - E38, EE39, E46, E52, E65 & E85 7
- 12 00 ... Instructions on starting aid
- Preparation
- Carrying Out
- Danger Of Explosion!
- 61 00 ... Battery
- 61 00 ... Battery charging
- 61 00 ... Notes for cars with twin-battery system
- In Starting Sequence With System Battery Flat/Faulty
- In Starting Sequence With Starter Battery Flat/Faulty
- Battery Acid Is Highly Corrosive
- In Event Of Contact With Acid
- Explosion Hazard
- 61 13 .. Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections
- 61 13 ... DME master relay connector
- 61 13 ... Antenna elbow plug on radio receiver
- 61 13 ... Base of tab connector housings
- 61 13 ... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ)
- 61 13 ... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS)
- 61 13 ... Crimping annular contacts
- 61 13 ... Crimping optical fibres
- 61 13 ... Cutting off, stripping insulation and cutting optical fibres to length
- Cutting Optical Fibre
- Stripping Insulation From Optical Fibre
- Cutting Optical Fibre To Length
- Plug System D 1.5/D 2.5
- Plug System JPT/MDK/DFK
- Plug System Elo/Elo-Power
- Plug System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13 ... Relay carrier
- 61 13 ... Retaining bracket
- 61 13 ... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- Removing MPQ Contacts From Radio Plug
- Removing MQS Contacts From Contact Carrier
- Removing MPQ Contacts From Contact Carrier
- 12 00 ... Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery
- Before Disconnecting Battery
- General Notes On Disconnecting Battery
- After Connecting Battery
- Vehicles With A Two-Battery System
- 61 21 010 Removing and installing battery
- 61 31 ... Removing and installing/replacing inclination switch for automatic trunk lid actuation
- 61 31 005 Removing and installing/replacing fixture for steering column stalk
- Version Up To 09/98
- Version from 09/98
- 61 31 020 Removing and installing the ignition switch
- 61 31 057 Removing and installing switch unit in center console
- 61 31 058 Replacing switch unit in center console
- 61 31 080 Removing and installing / replacing switch from hazard warning lights
- 61 31 082 Removing and installing / replacing switch for central locking system
- 61 31 084 Removing and installing/replacing switch for automatic trunk lid actuation
- 61 31 090 Removing and installing / replacing switch for left or right seat heating
- 61 31 208 Removing and installing/replacing switch for front lumbar support
- 61 31 212 Removing and installing / replacing switch for automatic stability control
- 61 31 214 Removing and installing / replacing switch for electronic damper control
- 61 31 216 Removing and installing / replacing switch for rear window roller blind
- 61 31 218 Removing and installing / replacing switch for Park Distance Control
- 61 31 224 Replacing switch on impact cushion for left or right airbag
- 61 31 226 Replacing switch on sports steering wheel on left or right
- 61 31 310 Replacing brake light switch
- E38 Up To 09/98
- E38 From 09/98, E39, E52 And E53
- 61 35 ... Note on replacing codable/programmable control units
- 61 35 ... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge)
- 61 35 175 Removing and installing/replacing rain sensor
- 61 35 640 Removing and installing or replacing door module
- 61 35 680 Initializing rain sensor
- 61 35 700 Removing and installing / replacing control unit for rear window sun roller blind
- 61 35 710 Removing and installing or replacing sunroof module
- 61 35 900 Removing and installing/replacing ringantenna of electronic immobiliser
- 63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight.
- 63 12 861 Replacing control unit for right xenon headlight.
- 61 61 010 Checking or adjusting contact angle of wiper arms on windshield
- 61 61 041 Replacing both windshield wiper blades
- 61 61 100 Removing and installing/replacing both windshield wiper arms
- Driver's Side
- Passenger Side
- 61 61 270 Removing and installing complete wiper console
- 00 0 051 Film sheet, German
- 00 0 052 Film sheet, English
- 00 0 053 Film sheet, French
- 00 0 054 Film sheet, Dutch
- 00 0 055 Film sheet, Italian
- 00 0 056 Film sheet, Spanish
- 00 0 080 Folding index
- 00 0 120 Cardboard box (set) for cable cabinet
- 00 0 170 Parts cabinet
- 00 0 210 Conversion kit
- 00 0 230 Holders and rollers
- 00 0 250 Shelf
- 00 0 260 Drawer block
- 00 0 270 Rear panel (2 pcs.)
- 00 0 334 Supplementary film / hook set
- 00 0 335 Supplementary film / hook set
- 00 0 336 Supplementary film / hook set
- 00 0 337 Supplementary film / hook set
- 00 0 338 Supplementary film / hook set
- 00 0 339 Supplementary film / hook set
- 00 0 341 Supplementary film / hook set
- 00 0 342 Supplementary film and hook set
- 00 0 343 Film and hook set
- 00 0 344 Film and hook set
- 00 0 450 Cross-member / sub-no.
- 00 1 140 E87 film and hook set
- 00 1 150 N 52 film and hook set
- 00 1 300 Tool cabinet, USA version, complete
- 00 1 310 Tool boards, complete, USA version
- 00 1 320 Film set, complete, USA version
- 00 1 340 Hook set, complete, for 00 1 300, USA version
- 00 2 020 Mobile mounting aid
- 00 2 060 Adapter
- 00 2 080 Hand pump
- 00 2 130 Torx socket T25
- 00 2 140 Torx socket T20 with hole
- 00 2 190 Socket WAF 11
- 00 2 210 Exhaust pipe cutter
- 00 2 220 Wrench sockets 11/10 A/F
- 00 2 250 Special pliers for cable reconditioning
- 00 2 490 Adapter for dial gauge holder
- Minimum set: Mechanical tools
- 00 2 520 Torx sockets E10, E12, E14
- 00 2 550 Depth gauge
- 00 2 590 Plastigage (5)
- 00 3 520 Valve seat turning tool in case (Hunger)
- 00 3 580 Set of valve seat milling cutters in case (Neway)
- 00 4 420 Charger
- 00 5 030 Special pliers for seat belt limiter
- 00 5 040 Riveting tool
- 00 8 500 Universal puller Kukko 204-2
- 00 8 600 Hook set
- 00 8 660 Magnet
- 00 8 690 Washers and screws
- 00 9 110 Circlip pliers
- 00 9 150 Lead sealing pliers
- 00 9 290 Riveting tool
- 64 11 ... Installing servodrive
- 64 11 205 Removing and installing or replacing heater
- 64 11 207 Replacing heater core (air conditioner control)
- 64 11 208 Replacing heater core (air conditioner control)
- 64 11 212 Removing and installing or replacing fan for heater and air conditioner (air conditioner control)
- 64 11 213 Removing and installing or replacing blower for heater and air conditioner (automatic air conditioner)
- 64 11 231 Removing and installing or replacing switch for blower on air conditioner
- 64 11 260 Removing and installing / replacing auxiliary water pump
- 64 11 271 Replacing water valve for heater
- M67 Only
- M60, M62 Only
- Water Valve (Duo) With Auxiliary Water Pump
- Water Valve (Duo) Without Auxiliary Water Pump
- All
- 64 11 320 Replacing front plate (air conditioner control)
- 64 11 321 Replacing front plate (air conditioner controls)
- 64 11 324 Removing and installing or replacing pushbutton caps from heater controls (air conditioner)
- 64 11 327 Replacing baseplate for heater controls
- 64 11 730 Removing and installing or replacing regulator for heater blower
- 64 11 750 Removing and installing heater control
- 64 11 772 Removing and installing / replacing the rear fan completely
- 64 11 773 Removing and installing / replacing the rear fan
- 64 11 794 Removing and installing / replacing the controller for the rear fan
- 64 11 796 Removing and installing the heater. actuater for the rear fan completely
- 64 11 797 Replacing the heater actuater for the rear fan
- 64 12 . . . Bleeding independent heating (Thermo Top S)
- Carry Out Function Check As Described In DIS
- 64 12 015 Removing and installing complete heater (Thermo Top Z/C)
- 64 12 016 Replacing complete heater (Thermo Top Z/C)
- 64 12 500 Removing and installing / replacing complete heater (Thermo Top S)
- 64 12 505 Removing and installing / replacing glow element (Thermo Top S)
- 64 12 510 Removing and installing / replacing flame detector (Thermo Top S)
- 64 12 530 Removing and installing / replacing combustion air blower (Thermo Top S)
- 64 12 535 Removing and installing / replacing burner insert (Thermo Top S)
- 64 12 540 Removing and installing / replacing circulation pump (Thermo Top S)
- 64 12 590 Removing and installing or replacing muffler
- Thermo Top S
- Thermo Top Z/C
- 64 12 600 Removing and installing or replacing fuel pump
- 64 12 650 Removing and installing / replacing receiver/Telestart of independent heating
- 64 22 135 Removing and installing / replacing left fresh-air grill
- 64 22 136 Removing and installing / replacing right fresh-air grill
- 64 22 161 Removing and installing / replacing center fresh-air grill (air conditioner control)
- 64 22 161 Removing and installing / replacing center fresh-air grill (climate control)
- 64 22 190 Removing and installing / replacing freshair grill in rear of car
- 64 31 01 Replacing microfilter for interior ventilation
- 64 31 015 Replacing filter inserts for recirculating air
- 64 31 050 Removing and installing or replacing fresh air duct
- 64 50 ... Safety instructions for handling refrigerant R-134a
- 64 50 ... Safety precautions when handling refrigerant oil (for refrigerant R-134a)
- 64 50 009 Drawing off, evacuating and filling A/C system (R-134a)
- 64 51 520 Removing and installing / replacing expansion valve (air conditioner control)
- 64 51 522 Removing and installing / replacing expansion valve (air-conditioning)
- 64 51 524 Removing and installing / replacing expansion valve (automatic air conditioner)
- 64 51 590 Removing and installing / replacing evaporator (air conditioner control)
- 64 52 520 Removing and installing/replacing complete A/C compressor
- Compressor Mounting With 4 Screws
- Compressor mounting with 3 screws
- 17 11 530 Removing and installing cassette (condenser for air conditioner)
- 64 53 ... Notes on replacing drier bottle or drier insert
- 64 53 510 Removing and installing / replacing drier flask for air conditioner
- 64 53 550 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for air conditioner
- Instruction
- Specified Value
- Flashcode Evaluation
- IHKA E38
- IHKA E38 Control Panel/Module Functions
- IHKA E38 Temperature Sensing
- IHKA E38 Air Intake
- IHKA E38 Blower Control
- IHKA E38 Temperature Mixing
- A/C Compressor Control (5/97 And Later 740, 9/97 And Later 750)
- Signal Korel
- IHKA E38 Auxiliary Fan Control (Up To 96 MY)
- Auxiliary Fan Control
- Auxiliary Fan Control ('99 Model Year - E38)
- IHKA E38 Rear Window Defroster
- E38 Windshield Base/Washer Spray Jet Heaters
- Special Functions
- Cold Start Arrest
- Service-Station Feature
- "Rest" Feature
- IHKA PERSONALIZATION - E38
- Brakes - Repair 7
- Brakes - Technical Data - 740i & 740iL - E38 2
- Brakes - Tightening Torques - 740I & 740iL - E38 3
- Pedals - Tightening Torques - 740i & 740iL - E38 2
- Brakes - Repair Instructions - 740i & 740iL - E38 5
- Pedals - Repair Instructions - 740i & 740iL - E38 2
- Brakes - Special Tools - E38 3
- Pedals - Special Tools - E38
- Operating Fluids - Brakes 3
- Operating Fluids - Pedals
- How to Use the Engine Performance Section 8
- Maintenance and General Information - Tightening Torques - 740i & 740iL - E38 2
- Maintenance and General Information - Repair Instructions - 740i & 740iL - E38 7
- General Information - Special Tools - E38 2
- Operating Fluids - Maintenance & General Information 3
- Vehicle Features - Overview - E38, E39 & E53 3
- 52 13 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat (normal / manual)
- 52 13 010 Removing and installing / replacing both seat rails on left or right front seat (normal / manual)
- 52 13 015 Removing and installing / replacing controls on left / right front seat (normal / manual)
- Check back-rest clearance
- 52 13 020 Removing and installing / replacing seat frame on left/right front seat (normal/ manual)
- 52 13 030 Removing and installing / replacing backrest frame on left or right front seat (normal / manual).
- 52 13 040 Removing and installing / replacing outer cover on left or right front seat back-rest (normal / manual)
- 52 13 050 Replacing left or right lumbar supports on front seat (normal/ manual)
- 52 13 198 Removing and installing / replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (normal/ manual)
- 52 13 390 Removing and installing / replacing front headrest (normal/ manual)
- Removing complete backrest
- Removing backrest cover with support
- Removing backrest cover from support (replacing support)
- Replacing backrest cover
- 52 13 560 Removing and installing/replacing valve housing for from left or right lumbar support (normal/ manual)
- 52 14 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat (normal / electric)
- 52 14 380 Removing and installing/replacing head restraint support on front seat (normal/electric), left or right
- 52 17 010 Removing and installing or replacing both seat rails on left or right front seat (comfort)
- 52 17 020 Removing and installing / replacing seat frame on left or right front seat (comfort)
- 52 17 025 Removing and installing/replacing drive for active seat, left or right
- 52 17 030 Removing and installing / replacing backrest frame on left or right front seat (comfort)
- 52 17 040 Removing and installing / replacing cover on left or right front seat (comfort)
- 52 17 041 Removing and installing / replacing inside cover from left or right front seat (comfort)
- 52 17 050 Replacing lumbar support cushion on left or right front seat (comfort)
- 52 17 200 Removing and installing/replacing top rear panel on front seat backrest (luxury seat)
- 52 17 200 Removing and installing/replacing top rear panel on front seat backrest (luxury seat with rear-compartment-oriented equipment)
- Removing top rear panel on front seat backrest
- 52 17 202 Removing and installing/replacing bottom rear panel on front seat backrest (luxury seat)
- 52 17 202 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on front seat backrest (luxury seat with rear-compartment-oriented equipment)
- 52 17 380 Removing and installing / replacing headrest support on left or right front seat (comfort)
- 52 17 390 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraints (comfort)
- 52 17 415 Replacing padding for left or right front seat (comfort seat)
- 52 17 420 Replacing support for left or right front seat backrest (comfort)
- 52 24 005 Removing and installing / replacing rear seat (normal)
- 52 24 015 Removing and installing / replacing backrest for rear seat (normal)
- 52 24 390 Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right headrest (normal)
- 52 25 005 Removing and installing / replacing rear seat (normal/ electric)
- 52 25 008 Removing and installing / replacing left or right side section of rear seat backrest (normal/ electric)
- 52 25 015 Removing and installing / replacing backrest for rear seat (normal/ electric)
- 52 25 380 Removing and installing / replacing headrest support (normal / electric) at rear left or right
- 52 25 390 Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right headrest (normal/ electric)
- 52 25 410 Replacing back-rest cover for left or right rear seat (normal/electric)
- 52 25 540 Removing and installing / replacing backrest frame from left or right rear seat (normal/ electric)
- 52 25 545 Removing and installing / replacing transmission for rear seat backrest (normal/ electric)
- 52 25 550 Replacing lumbar support cushion on left or right rear seat (normal/ electric)
- 52 25 560 Removing and installing / replacing valve housing on lumbar support for rear seat backrest (normal/ electric)
- 52 26 400 Replacing seat cover for rear seat (through-loading system)
- Installation
- Installation sequence
- Remove actuating unit
- Removal of complete seat cushion
- Replacement of support
- Only passenger seat (replacement of sensor mat)
- Replacement of seat cover
- Replacement of sensor mat (only passenger seat)
- Removal of complete back-rest
- Remove backrest cover with support
- Replace backrest cover
- 54 0 ... Repair instructions for bonded seals
- 54 0 ... Notes on steel and glass slide/tilt sunroofs (initialization/normalization/learning of characteristic curve)
- Learning Characteristics curve
- 54 12 ... Removing and installing / replacing bearing for wind deflector, left or right
- 54 12 ... Removing and installing / replacing float switch for left or right gutter on glass slide/tilt sunroof
- 54 12 ... Replacing stop on headliner for glass sliding/tilting sunroof lid on left or right
- 54 12 003 Adjusting glass sliding/tilting sunroof lid
- 54 12 004 Adjusting sun roof
- 54 12 015 Replacing bellows for glass sliding/tilting sunroof, left or right
- 54 12 100 Removing and installing sun roof lid
- 54 12 120 Replacing seal for slide/tilt sunroof lid
- 54 12 135 Removing and installing or replacing gutter strip
- 54 12 138 Removing and installing / replacing water channel for glass sliding/tilting sunroof
- 54 12 220 Replacing control rail for glass sliding/tilting sunroof, left or right
- 54 12 265 Adjusting both drive cables for glass sliding/tilting sunroof actuation
- 54 12 496 Removing and installing / replacing wind deflector
- (Complete sliding/tilting sunroof (frame) removed)
- (Complete glass sliding/tilting sunroof (frame) removed)
- Learning characteristic curve
- 31 33 095 Measuring ride-level height of vehicle
- Toe angle difference
- Camber
- Toe
- Caster
- Geometrical axis 1
- Symmetrical axis 2
- Wheel offset
- Kingpin offset/scrub radius
- 32 00 ... Move vehicle into normal position
- 32 00 ... Moving vehicle into design position
- Vehicle with Interlock-System
- 32 00 ... Suspension assignment via optional extras
- 32 00 620 Adjusting rear axle
- Adjusting camber
- 32 13 ... Design and function of recirculating ball power steering unit
- Steering wheel in neutral position
- Steering wheel turned to right
- Steering wheel turned to left
- 32 13 006 Bleeding power steering unit
- 32 13 060 Removing and installing power steering gear
- Recycling
- 32 21 080 Removing and installing idler arm
- 32 21 091 Replacing idler arm bushing for idler arm
- 32 21 231 Replacing left or right tie rod
- 32 21 281 Replacing center tie rod
- 32 21 501 Removing and installing pitman arm
- 32 21 510 Adjusting pitman arm
- 32 31 003 Replacing Upper Section Of Steering Column Trim
- 32 31 020 Removing and installing / replacing lower section of steering column trim
- 32 31 070 Removing and installing or replacing (lower) steering spindle
- 32 31 082 Removing and installing or replacing steering angle sensor
- 32 31 090 Removing and installing complete steering column
- 32 31 151 Replacing upper steering spindle bearing
- 32 31 161 Replacing lower steering spindle bearing
- 32 31 241 Replacing adjusting lever for steering column
- 32 32 001 Replacing complete steering lock
- 32 32 050 Removing and installing or replacing steering-lock cylinder
- 32 32 170 Removing and installing/replacing Interlock cable
- 32 33 000 Removing and installing steering wheel
- 32 34 ... Function
- 32 34 020 Removing and installing or replacing airbag unit
- 32 34 510 Replacing contact ring (airbag)
- Failure to comply with warnings and repair instructions may result in faulty activations and cause physical injury!
- 32 41 ... Instructions for removing and installing ear clips
- Pressure hose connection to pump with M14 x 1.5 banjo bolt
- Pressure hose connection to pump with M16 x 1.5 banjo bolt
- Pressure hose connection to pump with M16 x 1.5 union screw
- 32 41 009 Checking function of power-steering pump