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BMW 3- & 5-Series

Service and Repair Manual

A K Legg LAE MIMI and Larry Warren

Models covered

3-Series (E30)

316 (83 to 88), 316i (88 to 91), 318i (83 to 91), 320i (87 to 91), 325i (87 to 91).

Also Touring and Convertible versions of these models

5-Series (E28)

518 (81 to 85), 518i (85 to 88), 525i (81 to 88), 528i (81 to 88), 535i (85 to 88), M535i (85 to 88)

5-Series (E34)

518i (90 to 91), 520i (88 to 91), 525i (88 to 91), 530i (88 to 91), 535i (88 to 91)

Engines covered

1596 cc, 1766 cc, 1795 cc, 1990 cc, 2494 cc, 2788 cc, 2986 cc & 3430 cc

Does not cover Diesel, dohc or V8 engines, or four-wheel-drive models

A book in the Haynes Service and Repair Manual Series

in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including

photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval system,

without permission in writing from the copyright holder.

ISBN 1 85960 236 3

British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data

A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

Printed by J H Haynes & Co. Ltd, Sparkford, Nr Yeovil,Somerset

BA22 7JJ, England

Haynes Publishing

Sparkford, Nr Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7JJ, England

Haynes North America, Inc

861 Lawrence Drive, Newbury Park, California 91320, USA

Editions Haynes S.A.

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Haynes Publishing Nordiska AB

Box 1504, 751 45 Uppsala, Sweden

(1948-256-11AA3)

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Summary of content (10 pages)

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BMW 3- & 5-Series Service and Repair Manual A K Legg LAE MIMI and Larry Warren (1948-256-11AA3) Models covered 3-Series (E30) 316 (83 to 88), 316i (88 to 91), 318i (83 to 91), 320i (87 to 91), 325i (87 to 91).
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Contents LIVING WITH YOUR BMW Introduction Page 0•4 Safety First! Page 0•6 Anti-theft audio system Page 0•7 Instrument panel language display Page 0•7 Jacking, towing and wheel changing Page 0•8 Jump starting Page 0•9 Identifying leaks Page 0•10 Routine Maintenance and Servicing Page 1•1 Lubricants and fluids Page 1•3 Maintenance schedule Page 1•4 Weekly checks Page 1•7 Every 6000 miles Page 1•11 Every 12 000 miles Page 1•16 Every 24 000 miles Page 1•23 Every 60 000
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Contents REPAIRS & OVERHAUL Engine and Associated Systems In-car engine repair procedures Page 2A•1 General engine overhaul procedures Page 2B•1 Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems Page 3•1 Fuel and exhaust systems Page 4•1 Engine electrical systems Page 5•1 Engine management and emission control systems Page 6•1 Transmission Manual transmission Page 7A•1 Automatic transmission Page 7B•1 Clutch and driveline Page 8•1 Page 9•1 Page 10•1 Page 11•1 Body electrical systems
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0•4 Introduction Introduction to the BMW 3- and 5-Series The E30 3-Series range first became available in the UK in March 1983, and continued in production until April 1991, when the revised E36 3-Series range (not covered by this manual) was introduced. Convertible and Touring (Estate) models were introduced for 1988, and these models have continued in E30 form to date.
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Introduction BMW 325i Touring (E30) BMW 325i Convertible (E30) BMW 518i (E28) BMW 535i (E34) 0•5
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0•6 Safety First! Working on your car can be dangerous. This page shows just some of the potential risks and hazards, with the aim of creating a safety-conscious attitude. General hazards Scalding • Don’t remove the radiator or expansion tank cap while the engine is hot. • Engine oil, automatic transmission fluid or power steering fluid may also be dangerously hot if the engine has recently been running. Burning • Beware of burns from the exhaust system and from any part of the engine.
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Anti-theft audio system 0•7 Anti-theft audio system General information Some models are equipped with an audio system having an anti-theft feature that will render the stereo inoperative if stolen. If the power source to the stereo is cut, the stereo won’t work even if the power source is immediately re-connected. If your vehicle is equipped with this anti-theft system, do not disconnect the battery or remove the stereo unless you have the individual code number for the stereo.
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0•8 Roadside Repairs Jacking, towing and wheel changing Jacking and wheel changing The jack supplied with the vehicle should be used only for raising the vehicle when changing a tyre or placing axle stands under the frame. Warning: Never crawl under the vehicle or start the engine when this jack is being used as the only means of support. When changing a wheel, the vehicle should be on level ground, with the handbrake firmly applied, and the wheels chocked.
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Roadside Repairs Jump starting will get you out of trouble, but you must correct whatever made the battery go flat in the first place. There are three possibilities: The battery has been drained by repeated attempts to start, or by leaving the lights on. 1 The charging system is not working properly (alternator drivebelt slack or broken, alternator wiring fault or alternator itself faulty).
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0•10 Roadside Repairs Identifying leaks Puddles on the garage floor or drive, or obvious wetness under the bonnet or underneath the car, suggest a leak that needs investigating. It can sometimes be difficult to decide where the leak is coming from, especially if the engine bay is very dirty already. Leaking oil or fluid can also be blown rearwards by the passage of air under the car, giving a false impression of where the problem lies. Warning: Most automotive oils and fluids are poisonous.