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Subject Page
Service Interval Indicator System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SIA II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3
W orkshop H ints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SIA III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7
W orkshop H ints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SIA IV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..12
W orkshop H ints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
R eview Q uestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Service Maintenance Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Q C I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..19
W orkshop H ints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
B attery M aintenance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
C ar and Key M em ory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
B M W O il Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
W orkshop H ints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Inspection I. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Inspection II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..41
W orkshop H ints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Additional Services (1200 M ile Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
W orkshop H ints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
R eview Q uestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..47
Table of Contents
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Model: All
Production: All
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Objectives
After com pleting this m odule you should be able to:
Identify the checklist needed to properly com plete any m aintenance service.
D em onstrate the proper procedures in com pleting a Q C I, O il Service and Inspection I
or II Service.
U nderstand the B M W B attery M aintenance System for in-stock vehicles.
D em onstrate the ability to program C ar and Key M em ory features.
R ecognize various m aintenance item s that are perform ed on a tim e/m ileage basis.
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Introduction
The purpose of this m odule is to expose new B M W Technicians to Service M aintenance
Schedules and procedures unique to B M W .
R egular scheduled services and m aintenance w hen perform ed properly help to avoid
unexpected break dow ns and repairs and reduce the cost of ow nership.
Since M odel Year 2000 all B M W vehicles are covered by a standard Full M aintenance
program of 36 m onths and 36,000 m iles (750iL standard plan is 4 years/50,000 miles). Full
m aintenance program s include all factory recom m ended services as listed in the B M W
Service and W arranty booklet, plus replacem ent of w ear item s such as brake linings, brake
rotors, belts and w iper inserts. These program s are a benefit designed to cover all
scheduled m aintenance or additional required m aintenance costs.
Tim e intervals should be follow ed using the m aintenance interval as indicated by the B M W
Service Indicator System .
B M W s Scheduled Services are:
Q uality C ertification I (part I and II)
1200 m ile Service (som e m odels)
O il Service
Inspection I
Inspection II
Service requirem ents change frequently, therefore it is im portant that the correct checklists
are used w hen perform ing all services, this prevents oversight of steps that need to be
perform ed for each different service.
Service M aintenance C hecklists are sent autom atic shipm ent for each m odel year. To order
additional checklists use the Service Engineering M aterials O rdering form s. The item
num bers are published in S.I. 00 24 89.
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Quality Certification I
Every new vehicle w hich arrives at the B M W center requires that a Q uality C ertification (Q C I)
be perform ed. The Q C Iis perform ed in tw o parts.
D isplay Vehicle C heck
D elivery C heck
Display Vehicle Check
The D isplay Vehicle C heck is perform ed if the vehicle is to be stored on the centers lot or
in the show room . The vehicle is inspected for shipping dam age and any defects that m ay
not have been caught at the VPC (Vehicle Preparation C enter).
C om plete the upper portion of the checklist and the box labeled 00 00 008 D isplay
Vehicle C heck-Technician.
R em ove the top copy of the checklist and attach it to the repair order.
The rem aining portion of the checklist should be left in the vehicle or put into the vehicle
sales file.
Delivery Check
The D elivery C heck is perform ed no m ore than 24 hours prior to the custom er taking
delivery of the vehicle. The purpose of the display check is to ensure that no dam age or
system problem s have appeared since the vehicle w as first checked at arrival to the
center. The B M W center m ust deliver a vehicle to the custom er free of any defects at tim e
of delivery, this is difficult to ensure if the vehicle has not been inspected for several days or
w eeks.
Vehicles that are sold before arrival to the center or to be put into service as Loaner C ars
m ay have both parts of the Q C Iperform ed together, this is referred to as a Spot D elivery.
In this case the vehicle w ill not be sitting on the lot m ore than 24 hours before delivery.
Alw ays refer to the latest Service Inform ation for special instructions and w arranty
inform ation that is necessary to properly perform a Q C I.
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Workshop Hints
Battery Disconnect Switches
All B M W s arrive at the center equipped w ith a battery disconnect sw itch. The purpose of
the sw itch is to allow an easy w ay to disconnect the battery circuit w hen the vehicle is not
in use. D isconnecting the battery allow s service intervals to be extended to 3 m onths on
vehicles w hich are in storage.
There are tw o types of B attery D isconnect sw itches:
M echanical
Electronic
Mechanical Battery Disconnect Switch
The m echanical sw itch is connected to the
negative ground point of the battery and
com e in various lengths.
At the end of the sw itch is a large red plastic
key that is used to interrupt the battery
ground circuit.
The battery disconnect sw itch should only be
left in if the vehicle is to be placed into
storage. After the vehicle is parked the sw itch
can be turned off.
U nder no circum stances should the vehicle be delivered to a custom er w ith the battery
sw itch still installed, it should be rem oved during the second half of the Q C I.
If the vehicle is to be used as a dem o. or put into Loaner C ar service, the B attery
D isconnect sw itch should be rem oved during the initial check.
W hen the sw itch is rem oved from the vehicle it should be returned to the Parts D epartm ent
w here it can be shipped back to B M W to be recycled in another vehicle.
Electronic Battery Disconnect Switch (EBS)
Since 2000 a new battery disconnect sw itch has begun to replace the m echanical type.
The purpose of the sw itch rem ains the sam e as the m echanical type, so does the criteria
for rem oving it or leaving it installed.
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The EB S kit includes:
M agnetic pen w ith holder
M agnetic sensor w ith cable
Electronic B attery cable
The m agnetic pen is used to turn the sw itch
on and off. It is usually attached to the low er
left corner of the w indshield (Fig.1).
The m agnetic sensor w ith connecting cable
is installed inside the vehicle and attached to
the drivers sun visor bracket m ounting points
(1). The connecting cable plugs into a
connector for the signal line w hich is routed
to the battery area. The signal line w iring is a
perm anent part of the vehicle w iring and is
not rem oved (Fig. 2).
To connect or disconnect the battery hold
the m agnetic pen in front of the sensor. The
sw itch includes a status LED and O n and O ff
m arkings.
W hen the pen is held in front of the O ff
sensor the LED w ill turn off. The battery is
now disconnected.
Status of the sw itch is as easy as view ing
w hether the LED is on or off from outside of
the vehicle (Fig 3).
Fig. 1
Fig.2
Fig.3
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In order to rem ove the Electronic B attery D isconnect Sw itch from the vehicle:
1. D isconnect the negative term inal of the
battery.
2. D isconnect the tw o nuts from the bolt
connections (2)on the B ST and rem ove
the electronic disconnect sw itch.
3. D isconnect the 3-pin plug
connector (1) betw een the electronic
sw itch and the harness connector of the
signal line. The signal line w iring rem ains
in the vehicle and the connector should
be taped back to prevent rattles.
4. The location of the 3-pin connector w ill
vary according to vehicle (1). D isconnect
the sensor from the connector and
secure the signal line back to the m ain
portion of the harness and store it out of
sight (2).
5. R em ove the m agnetic sensor and install
the sun visor holding bracket.
6. R em ove the m agnetic pen holder from
the w indshield and return all three
com ponents back to the Parts
D epartm ent.
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Battery Maintenance
The battery charge is m onitored w hile the vehicle is at the VPC and before it leaves on the
transport. W hen the vehicle is having the Q C I perform ed at the center the check list
requires that the battery voltage be checked and m aintained to 12.65V m inim um .
In order to facilitate tracking vehicles in inventory, B M W has in place a B attery M aintenance
Program . The program uses :
B attery Log Form s
B attery Log B inder
C olored w indshield stickers (red, green, yellow and w hite)
The B attery M aintenance Program has three possibilities:
Vehicle in storage, battery disconnect sw itch rem oved
Vehicle in show room or display
Vehicle in storage, B attery disconnect sw itch left in the vehicle.
Vehicle in storage, battery disconnect switch removed
A four w eek charging cycle has been established for these cases. All vehicles arrive w ith a
color coded sticker on the w indshield. The color corresponds to the w eek that the battery
m ust be charged. Also the vehicle w ill be provided w ith a B attery Log Form .
The Aportion (Vehicle R eceipt) of the Log Form m ust be com pleted during the Q C I
D isplay check and then has to be filed in the B attery C harge Log B ook under the
applicable color coded section. All the vehicles in that color section w ill have to be charged
that w eek.
Vehicle in showroom or display
B ecause of the high consum er dem and on vehicles that are being displayed and not
driven, a four w eek charging cycle is not enough. For vehicles in the show room the
battery has to be charged as frequently as necessary to ensure that the battery never drops
below 12.5V. U se the C portion of the log form (D isplay Vehicle - M onitored D aily) to keep
track of the charging and checking of the battery.
Vehicle in storage, battery disconnect switch left in the vehicle.
Since the battery disconnect sw itch is left installed and in the O FFposition the 3 m onth
charge cycle can be used. U se the D section of the B attery Log Form to docum ent w hen
the battery is charged.
U pon the sale of the vehicle, the B attery Log Form should be rem oved from the binder and
placed in the vehicle file for future reference.
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Note: If the battery voltage drops below 11.6V for three days or more the battery
must be replaced before delivery to the customer.
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Battery Maintenance Flowchart
Vehicle Received at BMW center
Quality Certification I
Showroom Storage
Condition 1 Condition 2
Quality Certification I
(Delivery Check)
If Battery Voltage has been below 11.65V for
3 or more days, the battery must be replaced.
Condition Condition Condition
O.K. Recharge Replace Battery
Vehicle Prepared for Customer Delivery
M ove B attery Log Form to vehicle history file.
C heck battery Voltage
C harge if below 12.65V
C om plete section Aof log form .
Follow section C (Log Form )
M aintain Voltage above 12.65V.
B attery sw itch rem oved
or O N .
B attery sw itch installed
Follow 4-w eek cycle
(section B Log form ).
Follow 3-m onth cycle
(section D Log Form ).
R em ove B attery disconnect sw itch
Tighten battery ground cable nut to 15N m (after sw itch rem oval)
C heck charge of battery. R echarge if below 12.65V.
Load test battery at 90% of D IN cranking current or 4x D IN rating for m axim um of
15 seconds and observe Voltage reading.
Voltage
above 10.5V.
Voltage
9.6 - 10.5V.
Voltage
below 9.6V
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Car Memory / Key Memory (CKM)
This feature provides the flexibility of allow ing the ow ner to custom ize certain functions of
select vehicle system s and autom atically identifies users of the vehicle by a key
identification signal provided by the rem ote keyless entry system (FZV). C KM coding is
done at the tim e of delivery during the Q C I.
C ar & Key m em ory is m arketed as a com bined feature but is actually tw o separate
functions of the select vehicle control system s.
Car Memory
The ow ner is provided w ith a list of available system functions that can be custom ized to
their liking. Prior to delivery, the D ISplus or M oD iC is used to encode the ow ners chosen
selections into the appropriate control m odules.
These choices becom e a perm anent function of the control m odule and can only be
changed by re-encoding w ith the D ISPlus or M oD iC at a B M W center.
1

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1
20
40
60
80
100
120
140 0
2
3 4
5
6
7
! ABS
0 10 15 20 40
!
PRND S321 1224 012345mi le s km
L/ 100KM/ H KM/ L 88 8 + MP MP
AM FM
MODE SC
m M 1 2 3 4 5 6 RDS TP
FM RDS
Seat
Module
General
Module
DWA-Features
Central Locking
Wiper System
Windows
Interior Lighting
Mirror Memory (E46)
K-bus
Units/Language Display
Change
External Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Home Lights
Key Specific Settings
Recirc. Memory
Cooling output
Seat Settings Memorized
When Unlocking
When Opening Door
Station Settings and Volume Memorized
(only NG Radios)
D-bus
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Key Memory
This feature provides the added convenience of identifying users of the vehicle w henever a
lock or unlocked signal is generated via the individual FZV keys. A m axim um of four FZV
keys can be used w ith the Key M em ory feature.
Each of the four keys generate a unique key identification signal (key num ber) that is trans-
m itted sim ultaneously w ith the lock/unlock signals to the G eneral M odule. Key Memory
does not respond to Lock/Unlock requests from the drivers door lock.
M ost of the key m em ory functions require the vehicle be configured using the KEY M EM -
O R Yfunction of the D ISplus or M oD iC . H ow ever, there are a few features that store set-
tings autom atically w ithout configuration such as IH KA blow er speed and tem p setting.
There are features that function as both a C ar & Key
M em ory feature.
Exam ple: the Autom atic Seat Adjustm ent feature is
encoded as a C ar M em ory Function w ith the follow ing
possibilities:
w hen unlocking,
w hen opening a door after unlocking
or not active at all.
If active, the seat positions are stored and reactivated by the Key M em ory function for
individual users of the car.
The C ar & Key M em ory feature has been integrated into the E38 and E39 since the 1999
m odel year (9/98 production). The C ar M em ory function w ithout key m em ory is also
available via C oding C onversion for E31, E32, E34 and E36 vehicles. (reference SI 09 03 98)
A
IHKA
K
-
B
U
S
KEY #1
KEY #2
KEY #3
KEY #4
GMV
SM
Adjus t Setting of Seat
For Key #1
IHKA Features
Key #1
Being Us ed
KEY 4
KEY 3
KEY 2
KEY 1
KEY 1
- Selective Unlocking
- Automatic Locking
The key ID signal alerts the G M to
com m unicate w ith select control
system s over the K B us to store
(w hen locked) or reset (w hen
unlocked) certain driver adjustable
settings.
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Required Preconditions
B efore configuring C ar or Key M em ory Functions, connect a battery charger to the vehicle.
This w ill ensure adequate battery voltage during the C KM configuration.
If battery voltage drops below 11.8 volts, the procedure will terminate.
Car Memory Configuration Procedure
From the C oding/Program m ing Selection
function of the D IS+ or M oD iC , Select "C AR
M EM O R Y" and proceed by pressing the
right arrow .
The system w ill scan for control system s
capable of configuration based on the ZC S
in the Instrum ent C luster.
After a short w ait the system w ill display a list
of detected control system s capable of C AR
M EM O R Y configuration.
U sing the ow ner's selection list, enter the
system s selected for custom ization.
Example: The ow ner chooses not to have
an acoustic acknow ledgm ent w hen the
D W A is disarm ed.
From the displayed list select "Anti Theft
System " and press the continue arrow .
From the Anti Theft Sub m enu, select 4.
Acknow ledge.
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The Acknow ledge sub m enu provides all possible options for the D W A
Acknow ledgm ent.
Select 2. D isarm Acoustically, and press
the continue arrow .
The next displayed screen is the "active/not
active" selection.
The blue "=" sign indicates w hat m ode this
particular function is set to at the present.
Select the "not active" function and press
the continue arrow .
The system w ill accept the selection and
bring the C AR M EM O R Y m ain selection
m enu back in the display.
If additional selections are required, enter into the system s displayed and repeat the steps
from above.
W hen all of the required C AR M EM O R Y
configuration selections are entered, scroll
dow n to the bottom of the m ain car m em -
ory m enu and select 99 SET VEH IC LE.
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All of the selected configuration changes are now displayed. C heck the displayed list
against the O w ner's selection list m aking sure all of the choices are entered.
Print this list out and place in the vehicle history file for future reference.
Press the continue arrow to proceed w ith
the configuration. The display w ill request
that the ignition sw itch be "sw itched off
and on again". Sw itch off for a m inim um
of 10 seconds, then sw itch back on.
Press the "Yes" button to continue.
A bar graph indicating configuration
progress is displayed along w ith the current
battery voltage. This portion of the configu-
ration varies in duration based on the total
num ber of configuration selections. W atch
the battery voltage level during the configuration. Low battery condition w ill term inate or
possibly incorrectly configure the vehicle.
The display w ill change indicating the
"Vehicle setting com pleted". Sw itch ignition
off for 10 seconds and then back on.
Verify the configuration change(s) by activat-
ing the new function.
Pressing the Left arrow brings the M ain
C oding/Program m ing M enu back in the dis-
play.
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Key Memory Configuration Procedure
From the C oding/Program m ing Selection
function of the D ISplus or M oD iC , Select
"KEY M EM O R Y" and proceed by pressing
the right arrow .
W ith the ignition sw itched on press the right
arrow to allow the system to scan for control
system s capable of KEY M EM O R Y
configuration.
After a short w ait the system w ill display a
key num ber selection list of the four possible
keys. The display also indicates the
identification num ber of the last key used
U sing the ow ner's selection list, select the
key for key m em ory assignm ent and
press the continue arrow .
The system w ill scan for key m em ory
functions for the specific key.
Sim ilar to the C AR M EM O R Y m ain m enu,
the KEY M EM O R Y m ain m enu provides all
of the possible configuration options.
As an exam ple, the ow ner requires the
selective unlocking feature be deactivated.
Press 2. C EN TR AL LO C KIN G and press
the continue arrow .
From the displayed list select "10
Selective central locking" and press the
continue arrow .
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The blue "=" sign indicates w hat m ode this
particular function is set to currently.
Select the "not active" function and press
the continue arrow .
The system w ill accept the selection and
bring the KEY M EM O R Y m ain selection
m enu back in the display.
If additional selections are required, enter
into the system s displayed and repeat the
steps from above.
W hen all of the required KEY M EM O R Y
configuration selections are entered,
select 99 SET VEH IC LE.
The next screen displays all of the selected
configuration changes.
C heck the displayed list against the O w ner's
selection list m aking sure all of the choices
are entered. Print this list out and place in
the vehicle history file for future reference if
necessary.
Press the continue arrow to proceed w ith
the configuration.
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The next display w ill request that the ignition sw itch be "sw itched off and on again". Press
the "Yes" button to continue.
A bar graph indicating configuration process
is displayed along w ith the current battery
voltage.
The display w ill change indicating the
"Vehicle setting com pleted". Turn the igni-
tion sw itch back off for 10 seconds and then
back on. Verify the configuration change(s)
by activating the new function.
Also located at the bottom of both the C AR
& KEY selection m enus are the possible
selections:
97 FAC TO R Y SETTIN G - This selection
autom atically resets the original factory
default settings
98 R EJEC T SELEC TIO N - This selection
resets the last selected entry to the
previous setting.
Symbols: =The equal sign signifies the current m ode of function
>The arrow sym bol signifies selected changes to be encoded w hen all
selections are com pleted. This sym bol can be seen w hen returning to a
selection m enu to check on selected m odes of operation prior to 99 Set
Vehicle.
*
The asterisk indicates the factory default encoding function after encoding.
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Car/Key Configuration and the Conversion Feature
The ZC S C oding C onversion feature is still utilized for changing other system functions as
in the past. For exam ple: The Language D isplay C hange for the instrum ent cluster display
block is only available using the C oding C onversion feature.
Car/Key Memory Service Considerations
Replacing Car or Key Memory Configured Control Modules
If a C ar/Key M em ory capable control m odule becom es defective and needs replacem ent,
the specific custom ized data w ill be transferred over to the new replacem ent unit during
the ZCS encoding process.
If this is not possible due to extensive control m odule failure, the ow ner m ust be m ade
aw are of the situation and requested to provide the options they originally selected. For this
reason, it is advantageous to print the selected features as m entioned in the C AR & KEY
M EM O R Y configuration procedures.
FZV Key Initialization Procedure
Also m entioned in the B M W Features section of this m anual, If FZV keys need
re-initializing, m ake sure they are initialized in the sam e order.
Technician Awareness
C ar M em ory/Key M em ory C onfiguration obviously changes the functionality of the system s.
B efore concluding a specific system is defective, review the C ar/Key m em ory selection for
the vehicle you are w orking on. This is m ost easily accom plished by selecting the Print
Listfunction. There m ay be an ow ner selected function activated that is not a com m on
selection, causing m isunderstanding of the system 's function.
W hen w orking on a C ar/Key M em ory capable vehicle, avoid using the FZV keys. U se the
drivers door lock to lock and unlock the vehicle to m aintain the ow ners m em orized settings.
If settings had to be m odified as part of repair procedure, inform the client advisor of the
situation so that they can inform the vehicle ow ner.
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BMW Engine Oil Service
All m odels (except M R oadster/M C oupe up to 2001) feature extended O il Service intervals
of 15,000 m iles. This is a result of im provem ents in oil quality and durability provided by
synthetic oils. O il changes based on tim e have also been extended from 1 year to a
m axim um of 2 years unless indicated otherw ise by the Service Indicator System .
The B M W O il Service includes other com prehensive vehicle checks and m aintenance
because the service intervals are further apart. R efer to the Service M aintenance C hecklist
for the exact procedure for the vehicle that is being serviced as contents of the service do
vary.
Workshop Hints
BMW Engine Oils
Proper oil use is necessary to avoid engine dam age during long periods betw een servicing.
Alw ays adhere to the recom m endations on the engine oil labels for each vehicle.
Note: Always use the correct checklist for the vehicle
that you are working on.
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B elow is an oil application chart. Please refer to S.I. 11 08 98 for more information.
Checking Thickness of Brake Linings
C hecking brake lining thickness is required during all services including O il Services.
The outer brake linings can be checked w ithout rem oving the w heels (except 750iL and Z8
front brakes). M ove the car until opening for the brake lining w ear indicator can be seen
through the rim spokes.
Insert special tool 34 1 260 through rim into
opening for the brake lining w ear indicator.
Press special tool onto the brake lining.
Slide ring (1)in direction of arrow as far as
it w ill go and read the m easured value.
A: Brake Disc
B: Brake lining and backing plate
M inim um thickness for brake linings is
3.0m m .
Up to MY 98
After MY 98
M5 up to 3/00
M5/Z8 from 3/00
07 51 0 017 868 B M W H igh Perform ance 15W -40 M ineral O il
(BMW High performance Synthetic can be used if desired)
07 51 0 017 866 B M W H igh Perform ance 5W -30 Synthetic O il
07 51 0 009 420 C astrol Form ula R S 10W -60 Synthetic O il
(This oil must be used otherwise engine damage could occur)
07 51 0 017 866 B M W H igh Perform ance 5W -30 Synthetic O il
MODELS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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Service and M aintenance
Microfilter Replacement
The m icrofilter is an electrostatically charged filter that captures all particles dow n to a size
of 5 m icrons. The m icrofilter rem oves such particles as pollen and asphalt dust. A plugged
m icrofilter w ill create a serious reduction in air-flow to the interior cabin and m ay cause the
blow er to stop w orking due to overheating of the final stage.
R eplacem ent of the fresh air m icrofilters is required during the O il Service and all Inspections
on vehicles w ith the extended service intervals. R eplacem ent is required during Inspections
on earlier vehicles.
For instructions on replacem ent of various
m odels, refer to R epair M anual 64 31 010.
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BMW Inspection I
The advanced technologies used in engine m anagem ent system s and im provem ents in low
m aintenance engine design have reduced the required m aintenance in each Inspection
Service significantly.
B ecause the vehicle w ill be visiting the w orkshop less frequently it is very im portant that the
m aintenance and any tim e dependent services be carried out thoroughly and correctly.
Follow the Service M aintenance C hecklist for the necessary steps required to properly
com plete the service.
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Note: Always use the correct checklist for the vehicle
that you are working on.
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BMW Inspection II
The Inspection II consists of all of the sam e m aintenance and checks as the Inspection I,
but includes additional steps that are only necessary w ith higher accum ulated m iles.
Workshop Hints
There are various m aintenance elem ents that m ust be perform ed at specific tim e or m ileage
intervals that are not accounted for by the Service Indicator System . For the purpose of
tim e intervals, counting begins at the vehicle production date, not m odel year or retail date.
These additional m easures are:
B rake fluid Service
Engine C oolant Service
O xygen Sensor Service
Spark Plug Service
C orrosion Inspection
M -M obility System Service (M otorsport m odels)
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Brake Fluid Service
The brake fluid m ust be replaced every tw o years from the production date of the vehicle.
R eplacing the brake fluid m ay be done during an Inspection Service but m ust be invoiced
separately.
C onnect the D ISplus or M oD iC to the
vehicle and select:
Service Functions
B leeding AB S/ASC hydraulics
R em ove the brake fluid from the reservoir
and replenish w ith new fluid.
C onnect a one m an pressure bleederto
the brake fluid reservoir. (operate the bleed-
er according to the individual m anufacturers
instructions).
Note: Pressure must not exceed 2 bar.
Flush entire brake system using at least
250m l of brake fluid for each w heel.
O pen bleed valve and flush until clear,
bubble free fluid is seen.
Flush in the order:
1. R ight rear
2. Left rear
3. R ight front
4. Left front
O perate the hydraulic unit and pre-charge pum p(D SC III) using the bleeding function in the
diagnosis program .
B leed the front and rear axles according to the repair m anual instructions 34 00 048.
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Engine Coolant Service
The engine coolant m ust be replaced every four years. R efer to R epair m anual 17 00 005
for instructions on draining and refilling coolant. Pay attention to engine specific
instructions.
Oxygen Sensor Service
The oxygen sensors should be replaced at intervals of 100,000 m iles.
Spark Plug Service
B M W engines from M odel Year 1999 com e equipped w ith Longlife Platinum Spark Plugs.
The service interval of the longlife plug is 100,000 m iles, except for application in the S62
engine w hich is an interval of 60,000 m iles.
B e aw are that earlier m odels m ay have been fitted w ith the Longlife spark plugs during a
previous service, look for a label along the radiator support or shock tow er indicating the
100,000 m ile service interval of the new plugs.
The Spark plug tightening torque is 31N m .
Refer to the Spark Plug Application Chart SD-92016 for notes on installation.
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Corrosion Inspection
B M W provides a six-year lim ited anti-corrosion w arranty ( see Warranty Highlights). In order
to keep this w arranty in effect, the vehicle m ust be inspected at every Inspection IIservice
or at least every tw o years.
Areas requiring m aintenance m ust be repaired. In addition the underbody m ust be cleaned
at least once a year, w ith plain w ater in order to rem ove m ud, road salt and other deposits
(invoice separately). M aintenance consisting of repairing dam ages to undercoating or paint
due to stone chips, scratches, etc. is at the ow ners expense.
Servicing the M-Mobility system (Motorsport models only)
The sealant bottle of the M -M obility system m ust be replaced after the system has been
used or after 3 years. R eplacing the sealant every three years w ill ensure that the sealant
has not hardened w hen required in an em ergency.
R efer to R epair M anual 36 12 084 for
instructions on replacing the sealant bottle.
Note: Replace label after servicing unit.
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Additional Services
1200 Mile Service
All B M W s at one tim e required 1200 m ile services as a running-in service for the engine and
differential. B ecause of advances in synthetic oils and engine m aterials this service is now
only necessary for the M 5 and Z8 M otorsport Vehicles. The 1200 m ile service for these
cars ensures m axim um life and longevity of various com ponents. The service consists of:
R eplacing the transm ission fluid
R eplacing the differential oil
R eading out the fault m em ory and rectify any faults (invoice separately)
C hecking all lights and w arning indicators
R oad testing the vehicle
The engine oil does not need to be changed during this service.
D o not reset the Service Interval Indicator.
Every M 5 and Z8 has a 1200 m ile Service R equiredlabel on the center console. This label
m ay be rem oved w hen the 1200 M ile Service has been perform ed.
Workshop Hints
Changing differential oil
O nly change the oil w hen the differential has been w arm ed to operating tem perature.
R em ove drain plug (1)
R em ove filler plug (2)
D rain differential oil.
R e-insert drain plug w ith new sealing ring(1)
and tighten to 70N m .
Add differential oil until overflow ing from fill
opening. (M 5 and Z8 use SAF-XJ 83 22 1
470 080). Approxim ate quantity 1.4 liters.
R e-insert filler plug w ith new sealing ring and tighten to 70N m .
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Changing Transmission Oil
O nly change the oil w hen the transm ission
has been w arm ed to operating tem perature.
R em ove drain plug (1)and filler plug (2).
D rain transm ission oil.
R e-insert drain plug (1)and tighten to 50N m .
Add transm ission oil until overflow ing from fill
opening. (use M TF LT1 83 22 9 408 942).
Approxim ate quantity 1.75 liters.
R e-insert filler plug and tighten to 50N m .
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Review Questions
1. W hy is it so im portant that a new vehicle be inspected no m ore than 24 hours before
delivery?
2. W hen m ust a battery be replaced before delivering a vehicle to a new custom er?
3. D escribe the difference betw een C ar M em ory and Key M em ory
4. W hat feature is available in the coding softw are that perm its the Technician to view all
C KM selections?
5. W hy is it im portant that m aintenance checklists be used?
6. Tw o Technicians are discussing tim e based services:
G ary states that annual services are counted from the in-service date of the vehicle.
R yan states that the production date is the correct starting point.
W ho is correct?
7. D oes the Service Indicator need to be reset during a 1200 M ile Service?