BMW 3 Series (F30, F31, F34) Service Manual: 2012-2015 - Complete Index

INDEX 1

WARNING

Your common sense, good judgement and general alertness are crucial to safe and successful service work. Before attempting any work on your BMW, be sure to read 001 Warnings and Cautions and the copyright page at the front of the manual. Review these warnings and cautions each time you prepare to work on your car. Please also read any warnings and cautions that accompany the procedures in the manual.

A

ABS (antilock brake system)300-4, 340-2, 340-26impulse wheel 340-29wheel speed sensor 340-29see also Brakessee also DSC (dynamic stability control)

A/C (air-conditioning)see IHKAsee also Heater

Acceleration sensor see DSC

Accelerator pedal module (PWG)N20, N26, N55 130-31N47 131-7

Accessory belt020-32

Acronyms, commonly used ECL-3

ACSM (advanced crash safety module)

721-1, 721-9

Activated carbon canister160-34,

remove/install160-34

Adaptation600-14

Air-conditioningsee A/C see IHKAsee also Heating

Air distribution control servo motors (stepper motors)

640-7

Air filterelement 020-22housing, remove/install

N20, N26, 130-14N55 130-31N47 131-8

Air flow sensor see Mass air flow sensor

Air quality (AUC) sensor640-4

Airbag system010-14, 400-2, 721-1contact spring 612-9control module 721-7crash sensor 721-3curtain (head protection) 721-6driver 320-1, 721-9locations 721-1passenger 721-4seat occupancy sensor 520-5, 721-4status light 721-4thorax (side) 721-5two-stage 721-5warning light 721-7

Alarm see Central locking

Alignment020-46, 300-5, 320-11

Alternator 121-14, 121-17troubleshooting 121-2

Aluminum suspension components300-1

AMP (HiFi amplifier)see Amplifier

AMPT (Top-HiFi amplifier)see Amplifier

Amplifier650-59

Antenna515-7, 650-10

Antifreeze (engine coolant)020-30, 170-6

Antilock brake systemsee ABS (anti-lock brake system)see also DSC (dynamic stability control)

Anti-trap protectionwindow 512-4

A-pillar trim513-8

Arm, control300-2, 300-3see also Front suspensionsee also Rear suspension

ATF (automatic transmission fluid)020-46, 200-4, 240-4capacity 240-8cooler 170-3, 170-20level 240-4service 240-4

AUC (Air quality sensor) 640-4

Automatic shiftlock250-5

Automatic start/stop (MSA)010-12, 600-13

Automatic transmission010-128-speed 240-3applications 200-2, 240-2control module (TCM) 240-4cooler 170-3, 170-20gearshift 250-2identification tag 200-3mechatronics 240-18neutral safety switch function 121-11, 250-1

removing / installing 240-6service 020-46, 240-4shiftlock 250-5troubleshooting 240-3valve body 240-3see also ATF (automatic transmission fluid)

see also Torque converter

Axle joint311-2, 311-10, 331-12

B

Back-up light switchautomatic transmission 612-8manual transmission 230-1

Ball jointfront 310-12swing arm 330-10

Battery020-23, 121-4, 600-4charging 121-9maintenance 020-23power distribution panel (Z3) ECL-20reconnection notes 121-11registration 121-10replacing 121-10safety terminal 121-3, 721-1sensor 121-3testing 121-3troubleshooting 121-2

BC (on-board computer)612-6

see also SZL

Bearing pedestal311-10

Bearing, wheelfront 310-15rear 330-14

Belt020-31

Bistable relay600-12

Blade, wiper020-48, 611-3

Blower640-8

BMW acronyms ECL-1

BMWAssist 650-11emblem (Roundel) 510-7TeleServices 650-11

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Bodyassembly 400-2design 400-1dimensions 010-3, 400-3hinges, locks, lubricating 20-47maintenance 020-47panel gap 400-4technical data 010-3

Bonnetsee Engine hood

B-pillar trim513-9

Brake fluid020-25, 340-5

Brake light center 630-16failure 630-4force display 630-4switch 612-8

Brakes300-4, 340-1bleeding 340-5booster check valve 340-19vacuum pump 113-4, 340-19caliper 340-9components 340-9fluid 020-25, 340-5master cylinder 340-17pads, calipers, rotors 340-9pad / rotor wear 020-26, 340-10parking brake 020-28, 340-20pressure sensor 340-28rotor 340-9troubleshooting 340-3see also ABS (antilock brake system)see also DSC (dynamic stability control)

BST (battery safety terminal)121-4, 721-1

Bulbapplications 630-2

Bumperfront 510-3rear 510-5

Bus basics 600-8Ethernet 600-9FlexRay 600-9K-CAN, 600-9, ELE-21K-CAN2, 600-9, ELE-22LIN 121-14, 600-9MOST 650-1PT-CAN, 600-9 ELE-24PT-CAN2, 600-9, ELE-24types 600-9

Bushingfront control arm 310-6front tension strut 310-13rear trailing arm 330-6subframe 330-5swing arm 330-6

C

CA (comfort access)515-7, 600-5

Cabin air microfilter020-28, 640-5

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

OBD-1

Caliper300-4, 340-6, 340-9, 340-10, 340-13

Camberfront 320-12rear 320-12

Camshaft adjustment (VANOS)see VANOS (variable camshaft timing)

Camshaft sensor117-3, 120-4,120-13

Camshaft timing chainadjust

N55 117-13adjust

N20, N26 117-8components 117-7cover 113-1

N20, N26 113-3N47 113-5N55 113-9

remove / install N20, N26 117-19N55 117-24

tensioner 117-26see also VANOS (variable camshaft timing)

CANsee also Bus

Capacities, fluidA/C system 640-1ATF 240-4differential

front 311-7rear 331-1

coolant 170-6engine oil 020-37fuel 160-1manual transmission 230-2oil 020-45, 119-2transfer case 270-1

Car memory515-6

Carbon canister, activatedsee Activated carbon canister

Caster320-13

Catalytic converter180-30monitoring OBD-4

Cautions001-2

CBS (condition based service)CBS basics 020-3service details 020-4resetting 020-5maintenance 020-5

Center bearing, rear driveshaft260-14

Center brake light630-16

Center console513-3

Central gateway module (ZGM)see FEM

Central information display (CID)020-3,650-7

Central locking 515-2switch 612-8

Charging systemtroubleshooting 121-14

Check Control020-49, 620-1

CID (central information display)see Central information display

Climate controlsee Heatersee also IHKA

Clock121-11

Clutchhydraulics 210-2mechanical 210-8switch 210-6

Codes, faultOBD-5

Coding600-13

Coil, ignition120-8

Coil springfront 300-2, 300-3, 310-2, 310-9rear 300-3

Combustion chamber leak test 170-6

Comfort access (CA)515-7antenna 515-7, 600-5

Communication equipmentsee Telematics

Compasssee Navigation

Component locationssee Electrical components

Compressor640-9

Condenser640-12

INDEX 3

WARNING


Condition based service (CBS)020-3

Constant velocity jointsee CV (constant velocity) joint

Consumer cutoffsee Power management

Continuity600-17

Control arm300-3, 310-12, 330-10see also Front suspensionsee also Rear suspension

Control modules010-31, 600-1

Convenience opening / closingwindows 512-4

Coolant (antifreeze)temperature sensorN20, N26 130-26N55, 130-45N47, 131-22see also Cooling system

Coolant pump170-2

remove/install 170-17

Cooling systemATF cooler 170-3, 170-20coolant (antifreeze)

bleeding 170-9capacities 170-10level 020-30, 170-8

draining / filling 170-6expansion tank 020-30, 170-2, 170-14fan 170-3, 170-12hoses 020-30intercooler 170-22pump 170-2,640-5pressure test 170-5radiator 170-2, 170-13service 020-29thermostat 170-2, 170-6, 170-15troubleshooting 170-4

Cowl panel611-7

removing 020-21

C-pillar trim513-9

Crankcase ventilation (breather),N20, N26 130-26N55 130-44N47 131-22

Crankshaft seal

front 119-10 remove/installN20, N26 119-10N55 119-13rear mainremove/installN20, N26, N55119-16N47 119-19

sensor 120-4, 120-11vibration damper 117-4

remove/installN20, N26 117-4N47 117-5N55 117-7

Crash sensors (ASCM) 721-1

Cruise controlclutch switch 210-6steering wheel switches 612-2

CV (constant velocity) joint300-2, 311-2, 311-9boot 020-45, 311-5, 311-9, 331-12driveshaft 260-2

Cylinder head113-1N20, N26

cover 113-2remove / install 113-3

N47cover 113-5remove / install 113-6

N55cover 113-8remove/install 113-9

D

Dashboard010-16, 513-2

DC/DC converter600-13

D-Can (diagnosis on controller area network)

600-10

DDE (digital diesel electronics)application table 131-1air filter housing 131-8cautions 131-2charge air flow ducts (turbo) 131-9crankcase ventilation 131-22DDE engine control module 131-23DDE relay, location 131-4driveability troubleshooting 131-3engine coolant temp. sensor (ECT) 131-22

fuel injectors 131-12fuel pressure accumulator 131-14fuses ECL-27general 131-1intake manifold, removing 131-15intake pipe (turbocharger) 131-9mass air flow sensor 131-8system description 131-5throttle housing 131-11warnings 131-2

Defogger640-3

Diagnostic monitorsOBD-3

Diagnostic trouble code (DTC)020-7, 120-5, 130-5, OBD-5table N20, N26, N55 OBD-6table N47 OBD-23

Diesel exhaust after-treatment removing and installing (N47 engine)

particulate sensor 180-20pressure sensor 180-20gas temperature sensor 180-21back pressure sensor 180-22NOx sensor 180-23

Differential300-1, 311-7, 331-1mounts 331-10oil 020-43, 200-5


removing / installing front 311-7rear 331-13

sealsfront 311-10rear 331-6

Digital motor electronics see DME (digital motor electronics)

Dimensions010-4, 400-3

Direct injection160-2

Diversity antenna 650-3,

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DME (digital motor electronics)general information 120-3, 130-10N20, N26 130-10N55 130-28applications 100-1, 120-3, 130-2basic settings 130-5camshaft sensor 120-4, 120-13crankshaft sensor 120-4. 120-12 diagnostics 130-5DME relay circuit 130-6, 130-10evaporative emissions control 160-32fuel supply 160-2grounds 130-5, ECL-29knock sensor 120-5

non-turbo 120-14turbo 120-15

power supply 130-6system voltage 130-4troubleshooting 120-5see also ECM (engine control module)see also Evaporative control systemsee also Fuel injectorsee also Ignition systemsee also Mass air flow sensorsee also MILsee also Oxygen sensorsee also Secondary air injectionsee also Throttle

DMTL (leak detection for fuel tank)see Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD)

Dome light630-18

Door411-1handle 515-8hinge 411-2latch 515-11lock 515-8panel 411-5pressure sensor 721-2, 721-3sill trim 513-8switch module 612-10

Drive axle311-2front 311-7

bearing pedestal 311-10CV joint 300-1, 311-6CV joint boot 020-45removing / installing 311-2

rear 331-12CV joint boot 331-12removing / installing 331-12

Drive belt020-31

Drive cycleOBD-4

Driveshaft260-2CV joint 260-2front 260-3rear 260-4troubleshooting 260-5

Drivetrain200-1

DSC (dynamic stability control)340-26, 340-28acceleration sensor

see ICMbutton 340-27controls 340-27diagnosis and coding 340-28hydraulic control unit 340-28pressure sensor 340-28steering angle sensor 320-3switch 340-27switch, removing 513-4see also ABS (antilock brake system)

DTC (diagnostic trouble code)see Diagnostic trouble code (DTC)

DTC (dynamic traction control)see DSC (dynamic stability control)

DWA (anti-theft alarm)see Anti-theft alarm (DWA)

Dynamic stability control (DSC)see ABSsee also DSC (dynamic stability control)

E

ECM (engine control module)130-27 (N20, N26 engine)130-45 (N55 engine)

ECT sensorsee Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor

EDK (electronic throttle control)130-13

EGR (exhaust gas recirculation)see Exhaust Gas Recirculation

EKPS (fuel pump module)160-2, 160-4, ECL-43


Electrical componentsECL-3antennas 650-10engine compartment ECL-33harness connectors ECL-14passenger compartment ECL-40seats 520-1Sedan ECL-32telematics 650-11trunk ECL-43underneath vehicle ECL-39navigation basics 650-11

Electric cooling fan 170-3,


Electric load reductionsee Power management

Electrical switchessee Switches

Electrical system010-29acronyms ECL-1component location table ECL-3component photos ECL-32engine 121-1test equipment 600-2troubleshooting 121-2, 600-15wire color codes ELE-3

Electrical test equipment600-2

Electrical wiring diagramscolor and size ELE-3diagrams ELE-8index ELE-4sample ELE-2

Electromechanical power steering (EPS)

300-3, 320-1, 320-7

Electronic immobilizer (EWS)515-8

Electronic outer door handle module (TAGE)

see Comfort access

Emblem, BMW (Roundel)510-7

Emergency020-14brake 020-16flat tire indication 020-14fuel flap release 020-16, 515-1jump starting 020-15panic mode 512-4sunroof closing 540-3tire changing 020-15towing 020-17trunk lid release handle 412-1

Enginegeneral 100-1applications 100-1basic settings 130-4belt 020-34compartment 020-18, ECL-33

N20, N26 020-19N47 020-19

cooling system 170-1covers, removing 020-20

upper 020-20lower 020-20

crankcasesee Crankcase ventilation (breather)

crankshaft seals 119-10electrical system 121-1, 600-1, ECL-1grounds 130-5, ECL-27hood 410-4lubrication 119-2management 100-1, N20, N26 130-10N55 130-28, N47 131-5oil 020-37, 119-1on-board diagnostics 130-5, OBD-1pulley 117-4, 117-5, 117-7serial number 020-11specifications 100-1troubleshooting 170-4see Turbochargers

INDEX 5

WARNING


Engine control modulesee ECM (engine control module)

Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor

temperature sensorN20, N26 130-26N55 130-45

Engine cooling fansee Electric cooling fan

Engine fuse holder (N47)ECL-27

Engine hood410-4service position 410-4

Engine managementsee DME (digital motor electronics)

Evaporative control system160-32

see also activated carbon canister

see also DMTL monitoring OBD-5

Evaporatortemperature sensor 640-3EWS (electronic immobilizer)515-8

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)valve 180-27 (N47engine)cooler 180-28 (N47 engine)

Exhaust manifoldN20, N26 180-33N55 180-38N47 180-44

Exhaust system020-45, 180-2see also Catalytic convertersee also Oxygen sensor

Expansion tank020-30, 170-2,


Expansion valve640-13

F

Fansee Cooling systemsee also IHKA, blower

Fasteners020-8aluminum 010-02

Fault codesee DTC (diagnostic trouble code)

Fault memorysee OBD-2

FEM (Front Electronic Module)512-2, ECL-17, ECL-20

Fenderfront 410-1

FH (power windows)see Window

Filtersair 020-28cabin microfilter 020-28, 640-2 diesel fuel N47 160-31oil 020-38

Final drivesee Differential

Final stage resistorsee blower motor resistor

Flat tire indication020-14

Flex-disc, rear driveshaft260-2, 260-13

Flywheel210-12

Foglight630-14

Freeze-frame dataOBD-2, OBD-6

Fresh air microfilter020-28, 640-2

Front centering sleeve260-15

Front end reinforcement310-2

Front power distribution box (Z4)ECL-26

Front suspension010-13, 300-1, 310-2arms 300-1, 310-12ride height 320-14stabilizer bar 300-3, 310-18struts / springs 300-1, 310-2, 310-6, 310-9

subframe 300-1lowering 310-4

wheel bearing 310-13tension strut 300-2, 310-13thrust arm 300-2

Fuel filler emergency release 515-1

Fuel filter020-40, 160-31

Fuel injectionservice 130-7see DME (digital motor electronics)see also Fuel injectorsee also Ignition system

Fuel injector130-7N20, N26 130-18, 130-21N55 130-36, 130-39

Fuel level sender160-4, 160-9

see also Fuel pump

Fuel pressuregauge installing 160-6high pressure 160-12low pressure 160-4testing 160-7

Fuel pump160-2,fuse 160-4high pressure 100-10, 160-12low pressure 160-4module (EKP) 160-2, 160-3, 160-4, 160-6, 160-20

see also Fuel system

Fuel railsee Fuel injector

Fuel system low pressure 160-4high pressure 160-12monitoring OBD-4

Fuel tank020-45, 160-2capacity 160-2draining 160-26evaporative control 160-31

Fuel trimOBD-4

Fuses 600-4, ECL-17engine management 130-6, ECL-20

Fusible linksECL-20

FZD (roof function center)010-15, 600-8, 630-3, 630-17

Gateway modulesee FEMsee also central gateway module (ZGM)

Gearshiftknob 250-1manual 250-2automatic 250-5

Generatorsee Alternator (generator)

Global positioning system (GPS)650-11

Glove compartment513-6

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GPS650-11

Grill inserts510-8

Grounds130-5, ECL-27

Guide arm300-3 330-8

GWS (gear selector lever)see Gearshift

H

Halogen headlight630-7

Hand brake020-16, 340-20

Handle, door515-8, 515-9, 515-11

Harness connectorsECL-14

Hazard warning switch612-8, 630-4

Headlight630-7, 630-13adaptive 630-6aim 630-7beam (dip switch)

see Steering column switch cluster (SZL)

bulb replacement 630-8removing / installing 630-10switch 612-7washer 611-10xenon 630-13see also Lights

Headunit removing and installing 650-6basics 650-3cautions 650-1(CIC) 650-3(CID) 650-7

removing and installing 650-7controls

removing and installing 650-5NBT Headunit High 650-1upgrading 650-7

see infotainment

Heatercore 640-4valve 640-5see also IHKA

Hingeslubricating 020-47

Hood410-4service position 410-4

Hornbutton 320-5contact spring 612-6, 721-5

HPS (head protection airbag)see Airbag system

I

IBS (intelligent battery sensor)121-4, 600-4, 600-5

ICM (Integrated chassis management)340-26, 340-30

Identification plates020-11date of manufacture 020-11transmission 200-1VIN 002-1, 020-11

Identification transmitter (remote key)515-6

Idle speed 100-3

iDrive020-14, 020-15, 020-26, 020-37, 020-49

controller 612-9

Ignition coil 120-8cover (upper engine cover) 020-20replacing 120-11

Ignition electrical switchSTART STOP switch 612-8

Ignition systemcoil 120-3, 120-8

see also Ignition coildiagnostics 120-5disabling 120-2spark plugs 020-40troubleshooting 120-5see also DME (digital motor electronics

IHKAbasics 640-2belt 020-31blower 640-8capacities 640-1compressor 640-1, 640-9condenser 640-12control panel 640-3expansion valve 640-13fluids 640-1housing 640-9microfilter 020-38pressure sensor 640-4receiver-drier 640-5stepper motors 640-2, 640-7temperature sensors 640-4see also Heater

Indicator lights020-18, 620-1

Infotainmentradio 650-1head unit, removing / installing 650-5satellite 650-3

Injectorsee Fuel injector

Instruments010-16, 620-1CBS display 020-3central information display (CID) 020-3removing 650-7

Check Control 020-49

Intake air temperature (IAT) sensorN20, N26 130-26N55 130-45

Intake manifoldN20, N26 130-24N55 130-42

Integrated supply modulesee Power distribution module

Intelligent battery sensor (IBS)121-4, 600-11

Intercooler100-2, 130-12, 130-30, 131-6 removing 170-22

Interior010-14lights 630-17temperature sensor 640-4trim 513-7

J

Jack020-12

Jack stands020-13

Jump starting020-15

K

K-CANsee Bus

K-CAN2 (body CAN 2)see Bus

Key515-4, 515-6

Key memory515-6

Keyless entry515-3

KOMBI (instrument cluster)see Instruments

Knock sensor120-5

non-turbo 120-14, turbo 120-15

L

Lateral acceleration sensorsee ICM

Level sender, fuel160-4, 160-9

see also Fuel pump

INDEX 7

WARNING


Level sensor, ride heightsee Suspension, ride height

License plate light630-17

Lift (automotive lift)020-13

Lightsbulb applications 630-2controls 630-3exterior 630-3headlights 630-7interior 630-17630-3switch 612-7see also Headlight

LIN (local interconnected network (bus)

see Bus

Locksdoor 515-8lubricating 020-47single lock / double lock 515-8rear window 515-16, 611-8tailgate 412-5, 515-14trunk lid

Sedan, Coupe 412-1, 515-13

Lubrication systemN20, N26, N55 119-2N47 119-3oil condition sensor (OZS) 119-9oil cooler 119-25oil filter housing

remove/installN20, N26 119-25N47 119-27N55 119-30

oil pressure 119-4oil pump 119-2oil sump

gasket 119-20

Luggage compartmentsee Cargo compartmentsee also Trunk

M

Maintenanceantifreeze (engine coolant) 020-30automatic transmission 020-46, 240-6battery 020-23belts 020-32

N20. N22 020-32N47 020-33N55 020-34

body, hinges, locks 020-47brake fluid 020-25, 340-5brake pad / rotor wear 020-26, 340-10buying parts 020-8cautions 020-2cooling system 020-29CV joint boot, inspecting 020-45diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) 020-42differential oil 020-43engine oil 020-37exhaust system, inspecting 020-45

Maintenance (cont.)filters

air 020-22cabin air 020-28, 640-10, 640-19fuel 020-40oil 020-40

fuel tank and fuel lines 020-45general 020-2non-reusable fasteners 020-7

tightening 020-8oil service 020-37oxygen sensors 180-15parking brake 020-28, 340-20power steering fluid 020-40recommended 020-5seat belts 020-48service 020-10spark plugs 020-40suspension and steering 020-45tables 020-6tires 020-46tools 020-10transfer case oil 020-44transmission 020-46, 230-1, 240-6underbody inspection 020-47warnings 020-2wheel alignment 020-46, 320-11

windshield wiper blade 020-48,611-2

see also Condition based servicesee also Cabin air microfilter see also Diagnostic Trouble Codes

see also Engine

Malfunction indicator light (MIL)020-18, 120-5, 130-4, OBD-2

Manifold, exhaustsee Exhaust manifold

Manifold, intakeN20, N22 130-17N55 130-35

Manual transmission010-12, 200-2, 230-1applications 200-2, 230-1fluid 020-46, 200-4, 230-2gear ratios 230-2gearshift 250-2identification 200-1removing / installing 230-13seal 230-4

Mass air flow sensorN20, N26 130-14N55 130-34

Master cylinderbrakes 340-17clutch 210-4

Mechatronics240-18

Memorycar memory / key memory 515-6seat and mirror 520-1

MFL see Multifunction (MFL) steering wheel

Microfilter020-28, 640-5

MIL (malfunction indicator light)020-18, 120-5, 130-4, OBD-2

Mirrormemory 515-6, 520-1

switch 520-1outside rear view 510-2switch 612-10

Misfire120-5, OBD-4

Models010-2

MOST-bus650-8

MRS (multiple restraint system)see Airbag system

MSA (automatic start/stop)see Automatic start/stop (MSA)

Muffler180-4

Multifunction (MFL) steering wheelswitches 612-2

see also Steering

N

Natural Vacuum leak detection (NVLD) 160-3

Navigation650-11

Neutral safety switch250-1

Normal loaded position320-14

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O

OBD (on-board diagnostics)130-5, 240-3, 340-28, OBD-1P-codes OBD-6plug 020-7, OBD-3

OC3 (passenger seat occupancy sensor)

520-5, 721-4

Oil, engine020-37, 119-1capacity 020-39, 119-2changing 020-38coolerN20, N26 119-25N47 119-27N55 119-23

dipstick 020-38filter 020-38level, checking 020-37pressure 119-4

switch 119-8, 119-2seal

see Crankshaft, sealsee also Lubrication system

Oil level sensorreplacing 119-9

Oil sealsee Crankshaft, seal

On-board diagnosticssee OBD (on-board diagnostics)

Open circuit test121-7

see also Electrical system

Oscilloscope diagnosischarging system 121-15ignition system 120-1

Outside door handle515-8

Outside mirror510-2switch 612-10

Oxygen sensorN20, N26, N55 180-15N47 180-17monitoring OBD-4

P

P-codeOBD-7

Pads020-26, 340-9see

PAG oil640-1

Panic mode 512-5

Parasitic draw121-8

Parking brake020-16, 340-20

Parts020-8

Passenger seat occupancy sensor (OC3)

520-5, 721-4

PCV (positive crankcase vent)see Crankcase, ventilation (breather)

Personalization515-6

Pilot bearing210-9

Pinch protectionsee Window anti-trap protection

Power distribution600-4fuses ECL-17

Power distribution module (Z11)ECL-26

Power distribution panel (Z7)ECL-21

Power management600-11

Power mirrorsee Mirror

Power steering fluid020-40see also Steering

Power windowsee Window

Pressure sensor (brake)340-28

Programming600-14

PT-CANsee Bus

PT-CAN2 (powertrain CAN 2)see Bus

PWG (accelerator pedal module)see Accelerator pedal module

Pyrotechnic tensioner720-1, 720-3, 720-7, 721-6

R

R-134a640-6

Rack and pinion300-3

Rack boot320-9, 320-10

Radiosee Infotainment

Radiator170-2,

remove/install 170-13expansion tank 020-30, 170-2, see also Cooling system

Radiator grill510-8

Radiosee Infotainment

Rain and light sensor630-3

Raising vehicle020-12

vehicle jack 020-12automotive lift 020-13

safety 020-13

Range switch, transmissionsee neutral safety switch

ReadinessOBD-5

Rear main seal119-16

Rear power distribution panel (Z2)ECL-24

Rear suspension010-13, 300-2, 300-3, 330-2arms 330-5ball joint 330-11bushings 330-5control arm 300-3, 330-5ride height 320-14sensor 630-3shock absorber 300-3, 300-4, 330-2spring 300-2, 330-4stabilizer bar 330-18toe link 330-9subframe 330-12bushings 330-21suspension arms 330-2swing arm 300-4, 300-5, 330-10trailing arm 300-3, 330-6wheel bearing 330-14

carrier 330-14

Rear window defogger 640-3, ELE-96lock 515-8, 611-8washer jet 611-11wiper 611-8

Receiver-drier640-5

Refrigerant640-5

Reinforcementbody 300-1front end 310-2, 311-1

REM (Rear Electronic Module)ECL-17, ECL-23

Remote key515-6

Restraint system721-1

Reversing light switchsee Back-up light switch

Ride height320-14

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WARNING


Roof function center (FZD)010-15, 600-8, 630-3, 630-17, 721-4

Rotation rate (yaw) sensor340-26

Rotor, brake020-26, 340-9

Roundel510-7

S

SAC (self-adjusting clutch)210-11

Safety001-1, 020-12, 721-1

Satellite radio650-5

Scan tool 020-7, 120-5, 130-5,

600-13, OBD-3

SCR (selective catalyst reduction)see Diesel exhaust after-treatment

Sealscrankshaft

front 119-10rear main 119-16

differential front 311-7rear 331-6

manual transmission 230-4torque converter 240-15

Seatcontrol components 520-4front 520-2front backrest rear panel 520-7headrest 520-2heater control 640-3, 640-6memory 520-1passenger seat occupancy sensor (OC3) 520-5

rear 520-8switches 520-4

Seat belt020-48front 720-3rear 720-6

Seat occupancy sensor520-5

Secondary voltage 120-6

Securityelectronic immobilizer (EWS) 515-8

Self-adjusting clutch (SAC)210-11

Service020-4]resetting 020-5

SHD (sunroof module)540-4

Shift boot250-1

Shift linkage250-2, 250-4

Shift knob250-1

Shiftlock250-5

Shock absorberfront

see Strutrear 300-3, 330-2

Short circuits600-17

Side (thorax) airbag721-1, 721-12

Slave cylinderclutch 210-6

Solar sensor 640-4

Sound system650-8amplifier 650-9antenna 650-10radio 650-2speakers 650-9

Spark plugs020-40

Speakers650-9

Specifications, fluidA/C system 640-1ATF 020-46, 200-2, 240-4differential 200-5manual transmission 020-46, 200-2, 230-1

oil 020-37, 119-2transfer case 200-5Speed sensor 340-27

Splash shield020-20

Spoiler, rear412-8

Springfront 300-2, 310-2, 310-9rear 300-3

SRS (supplemental restraint system)see Airbagssee also MRS

Stability control340-2, 340-26see also DSC (dynamic stability control)

Stabilizer barfront 300-1, 300-2, 310-2, 310-18

link 300-2rear 300-3, 330-18

link 300-3, 330-18

START STOP switch612-8

Starter121-11troubleshooting 121-11, 121-14see also CAS (car access system) module

Steering 010-14, 020-40, 300-3, 300-4, 320-1angle sensor 320-3, 340-27column 300-4, 320-5

removing / installing 320-5switch cluster (SZL) 612-6trim 513-7

rack 300-2, 310-2, 320-9boot 320-9

spindle 320-7tie rod 300-3, 320-9, 320-10wheel 320-3, 721-9

switches 612-6

Steering column switch cluster (SZL)612-6, 630-3

Steering column300-4, 320-5

Steering knuckle300-2, 310-7, 310-15

Stepper motors640-2, 640-7

Steptronic 240-2gearshift 240-2, 250-4

Stop light switch612-8

Strutbrace 310-3front 300-2, 310-6tension 300-2, 310-13

Subframefront 300-3, 310-4rear 300-1, 300-5, 330-12see also Front suspensionsee also Rear suspension

Subwoofersee Speakers

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Sunroofinitializing 540-3

Suppressor filter (wave trap)650-10

Suspension020-45, 300-1front 300-2, 310-2ride height 320-14rear 300-3, 330-2see also Front suspensionsee also Rear suspension

Switchesback-up lights 230-4, 612-8blower 640-8brake lights 612-8center console switch cluster 513-4central locking 612-8child safety (rear window) 612-10door switch modules 612-10DSC (DTC) 612-8hazard warning 612-8headlight dimmer 612-6horn 320-5iDrive controller 612-9ignition switch (START STOP) 612-8light 612-7mirror 612-10neutral safety switch 250-1oil pressure 119-8rear window defogger 640-3refrigerant pressure sensor 640-12seat control 520-4START STOP 612-8steering column switch cluster (SZL) 320-5, 612-6

steering wheel 320-1, 320-3, 612-2tailgate release 612-9trunk lid release 612-9turn signal 612-6window 512-3, 612-10wiper-washer 611-6, 612-6

Swivel bearing300-2

see also Steering knuckle

SZL (steering column switch cluster)see Steering column switch cluster

T

TAGE (electronic outer door handle module)

see Door

Tailgate412-5lock 412-6, 515-14rear window lock 515-15release button 612-9trim 513-10

Taillights630-14

TCM (automatic transmission control module)

240-3

Technical data010-3

Telematics control unit (TCU)650-11

Telephone650-11

Temperature sensorevaporator 640-4interior 640-3outside 640-4vent flap 640-4

Tension strut, front suspension300-3, 310-11

Terminating resistor600-10

Thermostat170-2, 170-6,


Thorax (side) airbag see Side (thorax) airbag

Throttle130-17

replacingN20, N26 130-17N55 130-35

Thrust link (rod) 300-3, 330-12

Thrust arm, front suspension300-2

Tie rod300-3, 320-9, 320-10

Tightening torques020-8

Timing chain see Camshaft timing chainsee also VANOS (variable camshaft timing)

Tire300-5changing 020-15inflation 020-11pressures 020-11

monitoring (TPM) 300-5warning 020-14

Toefront 320-11rear 320-13

Toe link, rear300-3, 330-9

Toolsspecialty tool suppliers 020-10

Torque converter oil seal 240-16removing / installing 240-16

Torque plate240-17

Towing020-17

TPMS (tire pressure monitoring)300-5initializing 300-5

Traction controlsee DSC dynamic stability control

Traction strut300-3, 330-8

Trailing arm300-4, 300-5, 330-6

Transfer case200-5, 270-1capacity 270-3lubricant 200-4, 270-2removing / installing 270-3service 270-2

Transmissiongeneral 200-1automatic 200-2, 240-2drivetrain 200-1fluids 200-4identification 200-1manual 200-2, 230-1pilot bearing 210-9service 020-46see also Automatic transmissionsee also Manual transmission

see also xDrive

Transmission fluid cooler170-3,


Transmission range switch see neutral safety switch

Trim BMW emblem (Roundel) 510-7clips 513-1cowl cover 611-7dashboard 513-2door panel 411-5door sill 513-8interior covers and trim 513-7radiator grill 510-8seat backrest rear panel 520-9steering column 513-7tailgate 513-11trunk

floor 513-10lid 513-10

wheel housing liner 410-1

Troubleshootingalternator 121-14automatic transmission 240-4battery 121-3brakes 340-2charging system 121-2, 121-14combustion chamber leak test 170-6cooling system 170-4driveability 130-4driveshaft 260-4electrical 121-2, 600-15engine management 130-6evaporative control 160-32fuel system 160-4ignition system 120-1seat belts 720-1starter 121-11, 121-13thermostat 170-6VANOS 117-2wipers 611-2

INDEX 11

WARNING


Trunklid (Sedan) 412-1

Sedan, Coupe 412-1Tailgate (Sports Wagon 412-5)lock 515-13release button 612-9trim

floor 513-10lid 513-11

Turbochargers100-2, 180-33twin scroll 100-2intercooler 100-2, 170-22remove/install

N20, N26 180-33N55 180-38N47 180-48

Turn signal front 630-11rear 630-16side 630-13switch 612-6

TVDI (turbo-valvetronic-direct-injection)

100-2

U

Underbodyinspection 020-47

Universal jointdriveshaft 260-2

V

Vacuum boosterbrakes 340-19auxiliary pump, 340-19

Vacuum pump340-19

Valvetronic010-13, 100-3

VANOS (variable camshaft timing)117-2,fault diagnosis 117-3remove/install

N20, N26 117-19N55 117-24

see also Camshaft timing chain

Variable camshaft timing (VANOS)see VANOS (variable camshaft timing)

Vehicle identification number (VIN)002-1, 020-11

Ventilation microfilter020-28

Vibration damper, crankshaft117-4, 117-5

VIN (vehicle identification number)002-1, 020-11

Voltage and polarity600-4

Voltage tests600-15

W

Warning lights020-18, 620-1

Warnings 001-1

Warnings, cautions and notes020-2

Washers611-1headlight 510-4, 611-9jet 611-9, 611-11pumps 611-12reservoir 611-11switch 611-2

Wastegate100-2

Water pumpsee Cooling system, coolant pump

Wave trap (suppressor filter)650-10

Wheel alignment020-46, 300-4, 320-11

Wheel bearingfront 310-13rear 330-14

carrier 330-6, 330-14

Wheel housing liner410-1, 510-4, 510-6

Wheel hub rear 300-5, 330-15

Wheel speed sensor340-27

Wheels300-5

Window anti-trap protection512-4

Window anti-trap 512-4control 512-2features 512-1motor 512-4panic mode 512-4regulator 512-11

initializing 512-5service 512-6switch 512-3, 612-10

Wipers611-1arm


blade 020-48, 611-4, 611-5switch 611-2

Wiring color and size ELE-3diagrams ELE-7index ELE-4sample ELE-2

X

X connectorsECL-14

xDrive010-21, 200-3, 270-1, 270-4

Xenon headlight630-9

Y

Yaw sensorsee Integrated Chassis Management 340-26

Z

ZGM (Central gateway module)see FEM

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Features:

• Maintenance procedures from changing the cabin microfilter to replacing and registering a new battery. This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it.

• Front-to-rear fluid and lubricant service, including xDrive transfer case fluid and ATF.

• Cylinder head cover gasket and crankshaft seal replacement.• Cooling system, thermostat and radiator service.• Gasoline fuel and ignition system diagrams and explanations for

turbo-valvetronic-direct injection (TVDI) engines.• Diesel fuel injection system diagrams and explanations for turbo-

direct injection (TDI) engine management systems.• Service and repair information on BMW EfficientDynamics

technology, such as Valvetronic, xDrive, TwinPower turbo, and DSC (dynamic stability control).

• Twin scroll (gasoline) and variable vane (diesel) turbocharger removal and installation.

• Step-by-step variable camshaft timing (VANOS) service.• Suspension repairs, including wheel bearing replacement.• Brakes, steering and ABS troubleshooting and repair.• Heating and air-conditioning repair, including A/C component

replacement.• Body and hood repairs and adjustments.• Electrical system service, with an easy-to-use illustrated component

locator section.• Comprehensive wiring schematics, including fuses and grounds.• BMW OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE-defined OBD II

P-codes, as well as basic scan tool operation.• BMW factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments and tightening

torques.

Engines covered:

Gasoline: N20 engine: 320i, 328i, including xDrive N26 (SULEV) engine: 328i including xDrive N55 engine: 335i including xDriveDiesel: N47 engine: 328d, including xDrive

Transmissions covered (remove, install, external service):

Manual: GS6-17BG (4-cylinder models) GS6-45BZ (6-cylinder models, RWD) GS6X-45BZ (6-cylinder models, with xDrive)

Automatic: ZF GA8HP45Z

Learn how to reset condition-based service (CBS) intervals using iDrive.020 Maintenance

Direct fuel injection service, including replacing and resetting injector quantity compensation.130 Fuel Injection(N20, N26, N55 engine)

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