Electrical Drives - Repair - e90 BMW M3 E90

00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)

Observe safety precautions when working on MSA vehicles

Before carrying out practical work on the engine, always ensure that the MSA functionality is deactivated so as to prevent automatic engine starting while work is being carried out in the engine compartment.

MSA function is deactivated by

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1. Deactivate MSA by means of button (1) in passenger compartment
2. Open seat belt buckle and driver's door
3. Open engine bonnet/hood and ensure that engine hood/bonnet contact is not in workshop mode Workshop mode A = 10 mm Basic setting (engine hood/bonnet open) B = 7 mm To make sure that the engine hood/bonnet contact is at the basic setting, if necessary press the hood/bonnet contact up to the limit position before starting work and slowly release.

When working with diagnosis tools

1. Observe instructions in diagnosis tool

67 11 555 Removing and installing/replacing servodrive for tank filler flap

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «TOP TRIM FROM TAIL PANEL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e90__51-46-050-removing-and-installingreplacing)
2. Partially remove «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM ON RIGHT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e90__51-47-161-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Feed out emergency actuation pull strap (1) in direction of arrow.

Fold acoustic insulation (2) forwards.

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Slacken screws (2)

Feed servodrive for fuel filler flap (3) in direction of arrow out of retaining plate (4) and remove.

Installation

Carry out adjustment of servodrive for tank filler flap (3) via both elongated holes. It must be possible to lock or unlock the fuel filler flap completely.

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Turn sleeve (1) with a suitable tool (e.g.: pointed pliers) approx. 45° in direction of arrow and pull out of cover housing (2).

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Installation

Slide sleeve (1) over locking pin (2).

Make sure sleeve (1) is correctly engaged in cover housing (3).

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Replacement

Release screws (1).

Disengage emergency actuation pull strap (2) from retainer (5) and remove towards front.

If necessary, unclip locking pin (3) in direction of arrow from servodrive for tank filler flap (4).

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67 11 510 Removing and installing/replacing servodrive for front left or right door locking mechanism

Note. Servodrive for door locking mechanism is integrated in door lock in front door. Procedure is described in DOOR LOCK IN FRONT DOOR .

67 11 530 Removing and installing/replacing servodrive for rear left or right door locking mechanism

This operation is described in

" REMOVING DOOR LOCK FOR REAR DOOR ."

67 11 560 Replacing actuator drive for rear lid locking

This operation is described in

"Removing REAR LID LOCK "

67 13 001 Replacing drive unit for electrically operated left or right door mirror

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «MIRROR GLASS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#electrical-drives-repair-e90) for mirror

Release screw (1).

Remove drive for electrically operated door mirror (2) in direction of arrow from mirror housing (3).

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Installation

Fit drive for electrically operated door mirror (1) so that pin housing (2) engages exactly in plug housing (3) and locators (4) slide into guides (5).

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67 13 025 Replacing mirror electronics for electrically operated left or right door mirror

Necessary preliminary work

1. Remove «DRIVE FOR DOOR MIRROR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#electrical-drives-repair-e90__67-13-001-replacing-drive-unit)
2. Remove «HOUSING ON DOOR MIRROR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e90__51-16-removing-and-installingreplacing-cover)
3. Remove «DOOR MIRROR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e90__51-16-000-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Release screw (1).

Remove cover cap (2).

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Press together catches (1) of plug (2) and press plug (2) through in outward direction.

Unlock plug (2) on contact carrier (3) and pull out.

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Carefully release latch mechanisms (1).

Feed out mirror electronics (2) with cable.

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67 16 011 Removing and installing/replacing left vertical aim adjuster (xenon headlight)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT SECTION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e90__51-71-038-removing-and-installingreplacing) at front

Note. For purposes of clarity, following illustrations show headlight removed.

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2).

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Release screws (1).

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Slide headlight insert (2) upwards in direction of arrow.

Move vertical aim adjuster (3) downwards in direction of arrow and feed out.

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Installation

Feed ball head of vertical aim adjuster (1) into mounting (2).

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After installation

1. «ADJUST HEADLIGHTS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e90__63-10-004-adjusting-headlights)

67 16 016 Removing and installing/replacing right headlight vertical aim adjuster

Operation is identical to

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTER

67 31 531 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for backrest angle adjustment

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «OUTER COVER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/seats/#seats-repair-e90__52-14-040-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Release screws (1).

Remove drive for backrest angle adjustment from flange.

Installation

Make sure drive shaft is correctly seated in gearbox.

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67 31 501 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for longitudinal seat adjustment

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FRONT SEAT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/seats/#seats-repair-e90__52-13-000-removing-and-installing)

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Bend metal tab (1) open.

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Lift drive (1) and flex shaft (2) out of guide (4) in direction of arrow.

Detach drive (1) from rubber mounts (3).

Detach flex shaft (2) from drive (1).

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Installation

Slide short flex shaft (1) into longitudinal seat adjustment gearing square.

Bend long flex shaft (2) upwards and slide into longitudinal seat adjustment gearing.

Clip motor and flex shafts into carrier plate.

Make sure flex shafts are correctly seated in gearboxes.

67 31 521 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for seat height adjustment

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FRONT SEAT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/seats/#seats-repair-e90__52-13-000-removing-and-installing)

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove drive unit for seat height adjustment.

Installation

Make sure drive shaft is correctly seated in gearbox.

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67 31 511 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for seat tilt adjustment

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FRONT SEAT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/seats/#seats-repair-e90__52-13-000-removing-and-installing)

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Installation

Make sure drive shaft is correctly seated in gearbox.

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67 61 005 Replacing drive with gear (front) for actuating slide/tilt sunroof

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#general-electrical-system-repair-e90__61-31-043-removing-and-installing)

Note. Secure drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3) against falling out. Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect. Release screws (2), tightening torque 54 13 1AZ .

Note. Screws (2) are microencapsulated. Remove drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (3).

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Installation

Insert gear wheel (1) of drive with gear for actuating slide/tilt sunroof (2) exactly in gear teeth (3).

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Installation

1. Initialize «GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (INITIALIZATION/NORMAL OF CHARACTERISTIC CURVE)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/sun-rooft-topconvertible-top/#slidetilt-roof-repair-e90__54-0-notes-on-glass-slidetilt)

67 62... Notes on initializing power window unit in front door

An initialization must be performed

1. In the event of malfunctions, e.g. no one-touch control function, no opening or if available no comfort function is possible
2. After the power window drive has been replaced
3. After work is carried out on the power window mechanism
4. If necessary, after an open circuit, e.g. disconnection of the battery or disconnection of the power supply to the door
5. After the door window glass has been removed and installed or replaced
6. After adjustment work on the door window glass
7. After adjustment work on the convertible top
8. After replacement of seals

Initialization is performed on the power window switch of the relevant door.

Requirements for correct initialization

1. Terminal "R" activated
2. Doors and windows closed
3. Sufficient battery voltage; connect charger if necessary

Initialization comprises

1. Erasure of initialization
2. Reinstallation

Erasure of initialization

1. Open door window glass fully
2. Actuate power window switch in "Open" position (second switch position) and hold down for between 15 and 20 seconds

This clears initialization of the power window. Anti-trapping protection and one-touch control (toll) function are inactive.

Check whether one-touch control (toll) function is inactive, otherwise repeat procedure.

Reinstallation

1. Close door window completely
2. After upper end position is reached, interrupt actuation of power window switch and then hold switch again for approx. 1 second in "Close" position (second switch position)
3. Open door window glass fully
4. After upper end position is reached, interrupt actuation of power window switch and then hold switch again for approx. 1 second in "Open" position (second switch position)
5. Close door window completely
6. After upper end position is reached, interrupt actuation of power window switch and then hold switch again for approx. 1 second in "Close" position (second switch position)

This completes initialization.

Note. Carry out function check (one-touch control function, anti-trapping protection and, if necessary, comfort function).

Note. The power window can also be initialized in the BMW diagnosis system by means of a diagnosis job.

67 62 000 Removing and installing/replacing flat motor for front left or right power window unit

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «POWER WINDOW UNIT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e90__51-33-000-removing-and-installing) in front door

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 67 62 1AZ .

Detach flat motor for power window unit (2) from power window unit and remove.

Installation

Fit flat motor for power window unit (2) exactly on teeth of power window unit.

Carry out function check (one-touch function, anti-trapping protection and, if necessary, comfort function).

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Replacement

A normalization must be carried out in order to activate anti-trapping protection.

Operating sequence for normalization

1. Operate corresponding power window switch in "Close" setting.
2. Once the upper end position has been reached, hold power window switch down for approx. 1 second more.

Normalization is thus completed.

67 62 020 Removing and installing/replacing flat motor for rear left or right power window unit

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove rear «POWER WINDOW UNIT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e90__51-37-000-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Release screws (1), tightening torque 51 35 1AZ .

Detach flat motor for power window unit (2) in direction of arrow from power window unit (3).

Installation

Fit flat motor for power window unit (2) exactly on teeth of power window unit.

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Replacement

A normalization must be carried out in order to activate anti-trapping protection.

Operating sequence for normalization

1. Operate corresponding power window switch in "Close" setting.
2. Once the upper end position has been reached, hold power window switch down for approx. 1 second more.

If necessary, repeat procedure again.

Normalization is thus completed.

Note. Carry out function check (one-touch function, anti-trapping protection and, if necessary, comfort function).

67 63 512 Replacing wiper motor

This operation is described in

Removing complete CONSOLE FOR WINDSCREEN WIPER SYSTEM .

67 66 010 Removing and installing/replacing lumbar support drive mechanism on front seat, left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/seats/#seats-repair-e90__52-13-198-removing-and-installing)

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove drive unit for lumbar support (2) with jacket from backrest frame and expose.

Installation

Make sure drive unit for lumbar support (2) is in correct installation position.

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Detach hose (1) from drive unit (2).

Note. Gently heat hose (1) if stuck.

Installation

Hose (1) on drive unit (2) must not be kinked.

Pull jacket (3) off drive unit (2).

Remove drive unit for lumbar support (2).

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See also:
• TOP TRIM FROM TAIL PANEL
• LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM ON RIGHT
• DOOR LOCK IN FRONT DOOR
• REMOVING DOOR LOCK FOR REAR DOOR
• REAR LID LOCK
• HOUSING ON DOOR MIRROR
• DOOR MIRROR
• WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT SECTION
• ADJUST HEADLIGHTS
• OUTER COVER
• FRONT SEAT
• ROOF SWITCH CLUSTER
• 54 13 1AZ
• GLASS SLIDE/TILT SUNROOF (INITIALIZATION/NORMAL OF CHARACTERISTIC CURVE)
• POWER WINDOW UNIT
• 67 62 1AZ
• POWER WINDOW UNIT
• 51 35 1AZ
• CONSOLE FOR WINDSCREEN WIPER SYSTEM
• REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST
• MIRROR GLASS
• DRIVE FOR DOOR MIRROR
• REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTER