5 Series E34 525i Saloon (M50): 2 Repair Instructions
Also for this vehicle: 5 Series E34 518g (M43) TOUR, 5 Series E34 518i (M40) SAL, 5 Series E34 518i (M40) TOUR, 5 Series E34 518i (M43) SAL, 5 Series E34 518i (M43) TOUR, 5 Series E34 520i (M20) SAL, 5 Series E34 520i (M50) SAL, 5 Series E34 520i (M50) TOUR, 5 Series E34 524td (M21) SAL, 5 Series E34 525i (M20) SAL, 5 Series E34 525i (M50) TOUR, 5 Series E34 525ix (M50) SAL, 5 Series E34 525ix (M50) TOUR, 5 Series E34 525td (M51) SAL, 5 Series E34 525td (M51) TOUR, 5 Series E34 525tds (M51) SAL, 5 Series E34 525tds (M51) TOUR, 5 Series E34 530i (M30) SAL, 5 Series E34 530i (M60-1) SAL, 5 Series E34 530i (M60-1) TOUR, 5 Series E34 535i (M30) SAL, 5 Series E34 540i (M60-2) SAL, 5 Series E34 540i (M60-2) TOUR, 5 Series E34 M5 (S38) SAL, 5 Series E34 M5 (S38) TOUR.
Maintenance
General
Diagnostics
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0 Maintenance And General Data27 pages
- Pre-delivery Check2345
- Lifting Vehicle With A Lifting Platform
- Notes On Using Repair Instructions, Technical Data, Tightening Torques
- Symbols Used And Information In Repair Instructions2
- Battery: Check Display (magic Eye); If Necessary, Recharge Battery
- Body And Underbody: Checking For Corrosion And Damage
- Information/warning Labels23
- Microencapsulated Screws
- Raising BMW Multi-trailer23
- Upkeep Measures For Stored Vehicles (new And Used Cars) And Vehicles To Be Laid23
- BMW Engine Oil Service (M50 / M52 / S50US / S52 / M52TU)2
- Oil Change In Manual Transmission
- Notes On Handling Wiring Harnesses And Cables
- Positioning Of Multitrailer Hood For Maintenance And Repair Work2
11 Engine (M50)148 pages
0 Engine, General94 pages
- BMW Engine Oil Service (M50 / M52 / S50US / S52 / M52TU)2
- General Information On Valve Timing Work (M50 / M50 VANOS)
- Removing Camshaft (M50)234
- Checking Compression Of All Cylinders (M50 / M52 / S52 / M52TU)2
- Checking Absolute Compression Of All Cylinders
- Dismantling And Reassembling Engine - Engine Removed (M50 VANOS)2
- Dismantling And Reassembling Engine - Engine Removed (M50)2
- Adjustment Specification For Camshaft (M50 VANOS)23456789
- Adjustment Specification For Camshaft (M50)234
- Checking Function Of VANOS (M50 VANOS)2
- Disassembling And Assembling Cylinder Head/mounting Cylinder Head On Assembly Fi2
- Disassembling Oil Pump (M50 VANOS)2
- Engine Identification2345
- Mounting Cylinder Head On Assembly (M50)
- Mounting Engine On Assembly Stand (M50 VANOS)2
- Mounting Engine On Assembly Stand (M50)
- Non-return Valve (M50 VANOS)
- Remove Check Valve (M50)
- Removing VANOS Control Unit (M50 VANOS)2345
- Removing Alternator (M50 VANOS)
- Removing Alternator (M50)
- Removing And Installing Cyliner Head (M50 VANOS)
- Removing Crankshaft (M50 VANOS)23
- Removing Crankshaft (M50)2
- Removing Cylinder Head Cover (M50 VANOS)2
- Removing Lower Timing Case Cover (M50)
- Removing Lower Timing Chain And Guides (M50 VANOS)
- Removing Lower Timing Chain And Guides (M50)
- Removing Lower Timing-case Cover (M50 VANOS)
- Removing Oil Filter Housing (M50)
- Removing Oil Pan (M50 VANOS)
- Removing Oil Pan (M50)
- Removing Oil Pump (M50)
- Removing Oil Pump E34 (M50 VANOS)
- Removing Oil-filter Housing (M50 VANOS)
- Removing Tensioning Roller And Console (M50 VANOS)
- Removing Tensioning Roller With Mounting Block (M50)
- Removing Thermostat Housing (M50)
- Removing Valves (M50 VANOS)
- Removing Valves (M50)23
- Removing Vibration Damper (M50 VANOS)
- Removing Vibration Damper (M50)
- Removing Vibration Damper Hub (M50)
- Removing Vibration-damper Hub (M50 VANOS)
- Replacing Front Radial Sealing Ring (M50 VANOS)
- Replacing Guide Bearing In Crankshaft (M50 VANOS)
- Replacing Main Bearing Shells (M50)2
- Replacing Main-bearing Shells (M50 VANOS)23
- Replacing Pilot Bearing In Crankshaft (M50)
- Replacing Piston Cooling-spray Jets (M50 VANOS)
- Replacing Spray Jets In Crankshaft Bearing Supports (M50)
- Replacing Thermostat Housing Cover (M50 VANOS)
- Unscrew Cylinder Head (M50 VANOS)23
12 Cylinder Head With Cover4 pages
- 21 Crankshaft With Bearing › Replacing Crankshaft - Crankshaft Removed (M50)2345
- 34 Valves With Springs › General Information On Valve Timing Work (M50 / M50 VANOS)
- 36 Variable Camshaft Timing › Removing And Installing Or Replacing VANOS Adjustment Unit (M50)23456789101112131415
- 40 Oil Supply › Checking Engine Oil Pressure2
- 71 Exhaust Gas Recirculation › Removing And Installing Or Replacing EGR Cooler (N47)2
- 78 Emission Control, Oxygen Sensor › Replacing Oxygen Sensor (M50/M52/S52)
12 Engine Electrical System (M50)56 pages
0 Troubleshooting8 pages
14 Electronic Switching Or Contr.units12 pages
31 Alternator With Drive And Mounting5 pages
32 Regulator4 pages
41 Starter With Mounting18 pages
- Checking Components Of Starting Motor (electric Test)
- Removing And Installing/replacing Starter Motor (M50, M52, Manual Transmissions234
- Replacing Solenoid Switch
- Disassembling And Assembling Starter Motor
- Disassembling And Assembling Starter Motor23
- Disassembling And Assembling Starting Motor/transmission Gear2345
- Replacing Carbon Brushes
- Replacing Carbon Brushes (starter Motor With Countershaft)2
13 Fuel System (M50)19 pages
- 0 Checking-setting Engine-emission › Checking Engine Idling Speed And Exhaust Contents And Adjusting If Necessary (M52
31 Fuel Pump With Drive And Line5 pages
- 53 Injection Nozzle And Lines › Replacing, Sealing Fuel Hoses23
- 62 Sensor For Control Unit › Replacing Temperature Sensor For Coolant (M50,S50US)2
17 Cooling System (M50)14 pages
23 Manual Transmission (MECH)104 pages
0 Complete Transmission19 pages
- Oil Change In Manual Transmission
- Transmission Designations23
- Universal Transmission Bracket
- Universal Transmission Retaining Bridge
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gearshift Component Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gearshift Component Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Housing Arrangement, Front/rear Section (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Transmission Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Transmission Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Transmission Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Transmission Arrangement, Front Section (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Transmission Arrangement, Rear Section (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- 11 Housing With Cover › Replacing Guide Tube For Clutch Controller (S5D 200G: 250G)
21 Transmission Shafts51 pages
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Removing And Installing Complete Drive And Output Shafts (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z23456789101112131415161718
- Complete Removal And Installation Of Input And Output Shafts (S5D 200G: 250G)234567891011121314151617
- Replacing Bearings On All Gearshafts (S5D 200G: 250G)23456
- Replacing Bearings On All Transmission Shafts (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)2345
24 Automatic Transmission (AUT)147 pages
0 Transmission Assembly50 pages
- Transmission Designations23
- Universal Transmission Bracket
- Universal Transmission Retaining Bridge
- Adjusting Selector Lever (A4S 270R: 310R)
- Checking Hydraulic Pressure Values (A4S 270R: 310R)
- Removing And Installing Automatic Transmission (A5S 310Z)2345678
- Installing Replacement Transmission (A4S 270R, A4S 310R)23
- Installing Replacement Transmission (A5S 310Z)2
- Dismantling And Assembling Automatic Transmission (A5S560Z)234567891011121314151617181920212223
- Removing And Installing/sealing Converter Bell Housing (A4S 270R/310R)234567
11 Transmission Case, Oil Sump14 pages
12 Torque Converter Bearing, Seal11 pages
- Replacing Radial Seal For Output Flange (A4S 270R: 310R)
- Replacing Radial Oil Seal For Output Flange234
- Replacing Radial Sealing Ring For Manual Shift Valve Shaft (A4S 270R/310R)23
- Replacing Radial Seal For Manual Shift Valve Shaft (A5S 310Z)2
- Replacing Radial Seal For Torque Converter - Transmission Removed (A4S 270R: 310
13 Extension Housing, Bearings, Seal4 pages
23 Release Clutches11 pages
- 27 Seal Sets › Sealing Intermediate Plate (A4S 270R/310R)234567891011121314
30 Hydr-el Control Components-elements4 pages
34 Shift Valves, Parking Lock11 pages
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Parking Lock (pawl/helical Coiled Spring)2
- Replacing All Solenoid Valves2
- Replacing All Solenoid Valves (A4S 270R: 310R)23
- Replacing Pressure Regulator For Valve Body
- Replacing Pressure Regulator - Oil Sump Removed (A4S 270R: 310R)
- Replacing Pulse Generator (output Or Turbine Speed)
- Replacing Pulse Generator (A4S 270R: 310R)
35 Wiring Harness, Shift Elements And Senso3 pages
- 61 Electronic Control Unit › Removing And Installing Or Replacing Control Unit2
- 26 Propeller Shaft › 11 Propeller Shaft Assembly › Replacing Rubber Gaiter For Constant Velocity Joint
- 31 Front Axle › Microencapsulated Screws
32 Steering And Wheel Alignment13 pages
33 Rear Axle86 pages
- 10 Final Drive › Final Drive E 32/E 34 (Type M)
11 Final Drive With Cover10 pages
12 Crown Gear And Pinion With Bearings44 pages
- Basic Rules For Setting Contact Pattern - Gleason Gears
- Replacing Bearing For Input Bevel Gear (Type M) - Final Drive Removed -2345678910111213
- Replacing Drive Pinion With Crown Wheel (Type G) - Final Drive Removed -23456789101112
- Replacing Input Bevel Gear And Crown Wheel (Type M) - Final Drive Housing Remove23456789101112131415161718
- 13 Differential With Bearings › Replacing Differential Bevel Gears (Type M) - Final Drive Housing Removed -234567
- 52 Shock Absorber › Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
34 Brakes11 pages
41 Body (SAL)53 pages
0 Body52 pages
- Contents Of Body, General2
- Bonding Plastic Parts
- Bonding Steel Parts2
- Corrosion Protection2
- General Cementing Instructions
- Grinding Steel Parts
- Handling Airbags And Restraint Systems
- Handling Electrical And Electronic Equipment
- Information / Warning Labels
- Information On Hazards
- Information On Vehicle Protection
- Installation Of A Cavity Seal With Cavity Foam2
- Installing A Cavity Bulkhead (expanded)
- Installing A Cavity Bulkhead (not Expanded)
- Materials Science23
- Opening Adhesive Bonds
- Opening Weld Joints
- Quality Standard
- Riveting Aluminium Parts2
- Riveting Steel Parts
- Safety At Work2
- Spot-weld Bonding Steel Parts
- Straightening Steel Parts2
- Use Of Materials In Outer Shell2
- Vehicle Identification Number, General
- Welding And Soldering Steel Parts23
- Welding In Reinforcement Plate (steel Plate)2
- Workshop Equipment2
- Replacing Unfinished Body Shell
- Installation Solution For Straight Shank/hexagon Rivet Nut23
- Repair Solution For Straight Shank/hexagon Rivet Nut23
- Notes On Cavity Foam2
- General Instructions On Painting
- 14 Wheel Wells › Vehicle Identification Number, General
- 52 Seats › Microencapsulated Screws
- 54 Slide-tilt Sunroof And Convertible Top (SAL) › 10 Sunroof › Repair Instructions For Bonded Seals23
61 General Electrical System81 pages
0 Troubleshooting12 pages
- 11 Wiring Harness › Notes On Handling Wiring Harnesses And Cables
13 Plug Connection, Terminal, Fuse Box41 pages
- Notes On Handling Wiring Harnesses And Cables
- Repairing Airbag Cables2
- Butt Connector For Repairing A Plug Connection234
- Crimping Stop Parts234
- Installing Fan Connector For Retrofitting/repairs2345
- Special Tools For Wiring Harness Repairs23
- Unlocking And Disconnecting Different Plug Connections23
- Antenna Elbow Plug On Radio Receiver23
- Base Of Tab Connector Housings
- Crimping Micro Power Quadlock Contacts (MPQ)
- Crimping Micro Quadlock System Contacts (MQS)2
- Crimping Annular Contacts
- Cutting To Length And Stripping Insulation From Cables
- In-line Plugs, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ2
- Opening Plug Housings And Removing Contacts Of Different Plug Systems23
- Relay Carrier
- Retaining Bracket
- Socket Housing (radio Plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ23
20 Battery15 pages
- Instructions For Disconnecting And Connecting Battery23
- Instructions On Starting Aid
- Battery
- Repairing Airbag Cables2
- Safety Instructions For Handling Vehicle Battery
- Threshold Values For Battery Inspection Of All Battery (telephone Except For Tel
- AGM Battery234
- Battery Charging
- Battery Open-circuit Current Test
35 ECUs, Modules4 pages
- 36 Relays › Relay Carrier
- 61 Windscreen Wipers › Checking Or Adjusting Contact Angle Of Wiper Arms On Windshield
64 Heating And Air Conditioning33 pages
- 11 Heater With Operation › Installing Servodrive
50 Air Conditioning System19 pages
- Air Conditioner Test (R 134a)
- Instructions For Handling Refrigerant R 134a
- Instructions For Handling Refrigerant Oil (for Refrigerant R 134a)2
- Leak Testing With Ultraviolet Additives (UV Additives) (BMW Leak-testing Case)23
- Leak-testing With Leak Tester Device2
- Safety Instructions For Handling Refrigerant R134a
- Safety Instructions For Handling Refrigerant Oil2
- Troubleshooting By Pressure Measurement (R 134a)23
- Drawing Off, Evacuating And Filling A/C System (R 134a)2
- Instructions For Opening And Replacing Parts In Refrigerant Circuit2
- 51 AC Housing-evaporator, Switching Elemts › Instructions For Opening And Replacing Parts In Refrigerant Circuit2
53 Condenser And Dryer With Lines3 pages
- 65 Audio, Navigation And Information System › 20 Aerial-antenna › Antenna Elbow Plug On Radio Receiver23
- 67 Electrical Drives › 65 Drive, Sun Roller Blind-sun Visor › Removing And Installing Or Replacing Drive For Sun Roller Blind23
72 Parts - Accessories (Body)26 pages
11 Seat Belts4 pages
12 Airbag Generator-airbag Unit For Pass16 pages
- Repairing Airbag Cables2
- Safety Precautions And General Information
- Safety Regulations For Handling Airbag System Components2
- Safety Regulations For Handling Components With Gas Generators2
- Procedure After Airbag Triggering As Result Of An Accident23
- Safety Regulations For Handling Airbag Modules, Airbag Components And Pyrotechni
- Scrapping Vehicles With Passenger Airbag And Pyrotechnic Belt Tensioners
- Unlocking/locking Airbag Plug Connections234
- 84 Communication Systems › Notes On Handling Wiring Harnesses And Cables
86 Trailers107 pages
10 Loading Platform71 pages
- Body And Underbody: Checking For Corrosion And Damage
- Raising BMW Multi-trailer23
- Adjusting Brake System23
- Adjusting Spring Force Accumulator
- Disassembly Of Camlock Retaining Cam
- Disassembly Of Base Plate
- Disassembly Of Bracket On Platform Base
- Disassembly Of Front Apron
- Disassembly Of Front Protection Bar
- Disassembly Of Jockey Wheel Or Jockey Wheel Mount
- Disassembly Of Left And Right Aprons
- Disassembly Of Left And Right Lamp Housings
- Disassembly Of Left And Right Wheel Boxes
- Disassembly Of Licence Plate Mounting Plate
- Disassembly Of Loading Ramp Frame/disassembly Of Rail, Left/right
- Disassembly Of Rear Apron
- Disconnecting Plug Connection, Wiring Harness, Front/rear
- Installation Position Of BMW Lettering
- Positioning Of Multitrailer Hood For Maintenance And Repair Work2
- Removing Camlock Retaining Cam On Loading Ramp
- Removing Camlock Screw Cap
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Or Right Coil Spring2
- Removing Bolt On Loading Ramp
- Removing Brake Shoes2345
- Removing Entry Profile Section On Loading Ramp, Left, Right And Center
- Removing Left Or Right Shock Absorber
- Removing Loading Ramp Lock2
- Removing Mounting Bracket Sealing Cap
- Removing Mounting Bracket, Center, Left And Right
- Removing Outer Pull Rod Mount, Left And Right
- Removing Overrunning Equipment/maintaining Or Replacing Guide Bush/installing Ov2345
- Removing Plastic Bush/metal Bush
- Removing Rear Supports And Bracket
- Removing Reflecting Rear Light
- Removing Rest On Loading Ramp, Left, Right And Center
- Removing Shock Absorber From Overrunning Equipment
- Removing Trailing Arm, Removing And Installing Or Replacing Mounting23
- Removing Wheel Bearing2
- Removing Wooden Rest On Loading Ramp, Left, Right And Center
- Repair Work On GFP Components With Gelcoat Surface
- Replacing 12 Volt Socket2
- Replacing Bar
- Replacing Drawbar Members, Left And Right2
- Replacing Gaiter
- Replacing Holder For Chock
- Replacing Lashing Plate And Lashing Eye
- Replacing License Plate Light
- Replacing Position Light
- Replacing Rear Light
- Troubleshooting On Multi-trailer2
21 Hood36 pages
- Positioning Of Multitrailer Hood For Maintenance And Repair Work2
- Adjusting Hood Pretension - Camloc Fastener With Spacers23
- Adjusting Rear Lid To Fit2
- Adjusting Rotary Striker Lock
- Adjusting Side Lid To Fit2
- Attaching/replacing BMW Badge2
- Fitting BMW Logo
- Installing Hood Seal
- Installing Rubber Roof Strip
- Installing Seal For Rear Lid And Side Lid
- Installing Sponge Rubber Seal
- Removing Ball Pivot
- Removing Centering Pin From Mounting Bracket
- Removing Gas Spring
- Removing Gas Spring Retaining Bracket
- Removing Hinge Bracket On Rear Lid
- Removing Lid
- Removing Lock Barrel
- Removing Lock Striker Fixture On Rear Lid
- Removing Plug For Inside Light2
- Removing Roof Railing
- Removing Roof Railing Adapter2
- Removing Rotary Striker Lock2
- Removing Side Lid Hinge
- Replacing Inside Light
- Replacing Inside Light Power Cable2
99 Paintwork2 pages