8 Series E31 850Ci Coupé (M73): 2 Repair Instructions
Also for this vehicle: 8 Series E31 840i (M60-2) COUPE, 8 Series E31 840i (M62) COUPE, 8 Series E31 850Ci (M70) COUPE, 8 Series E31 850CSi (S70) COUPE.
Maintenance
General
Diagnostics
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0 Maintenance And General Data68 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
- Air Cleaner: Replacing Air Cleaner Element (shorten Replacement Interval Accordi
- Battery: Check Display (magic Eye); If Necessary, Recharge Battery
- Battery: Checking Acid Level, Topping Up With Distilled Water If Necessary
- Body And Underbody: Checking For Corrosion And Damage
- Body And Underbody: Checking For Corrosion And Damage - Except Cavities
- Brake Hydraulics: Checking Fluid Level, Topping Up If Necessary
- Brake Lines And Connections: Visual Inspection For Leaks, Damage And Correct Pos
- Changing Brake Fluid
- Changing Coolant
- Changing Differential Oil
- Changing Engine Oil And Oil Filter
- Checking Clutch Drive Plate For Wear
- Checking Coolant Level In Event Of Topping Up: Checking Concentration
- Checking Handbrake Lever Travel, Adjusting According To Setting Specifications I
- Checking Horn, Headlight Flashers And Hazard Warning System
- Checking Instrument And Indication Field Lighting
- Checking Instrument And Indication Field Lighting, Indicator And Warning Lamps
- Checking Lighting System
- Checking Roadworthiness
- Checking Steering For Zero Play Steering Tie Rods And Axle Joints, Steering Gear
- Coolant Hoses: Visual Inspection For Leaks
- Diagnostic Brief Test
- Exhaust System: Checking Condition, Mounting And Inspecting For Leaks
- Front And (if Necessary) Rear Disk Brake Linings: Remove And Install, Check Tota
- Front And Rear Brake Linings: Checking Lining Thickness With Measuring Gauge
- Fuel Lines, Fuel Tank And Fuel Hoses: Visual Inspection For Routing, Condition A
- Heating/air Conditioning: Replacing Microfilter/carbon Canister (shorten Replace
- Information/warning Labels23
- Locking Systems: Checking Status And Function, Oiling Or Greasing If Necessary
- Microencapsulated Screws
- Oil Change In Manual Transmission
- Oil Change In Rear Differential
- Output Shafts: Checking Gaiters For Leaks
- Power Steering/ride-height Control: Visual Inspection For Leaks, Checking Fluid
- Raising BMW Multi-trailer23
- Replacing Spark Plugs
- Resetting Service Interval Indicator According To Factory Specifications2
- Seat Belts: Checking Condition Of Belt Strap, Function Of Inertia Reel Mechanism
- Steering Components: Checking For Zero Clearance, Leaks, Damage And Wear2
- Steering Fluid Reservoir: Checking Fluid Level, Topping Up If Necessary
- Transmission (all Gears): Visual Inspection For Leaks
- Tyres: Checking Inflation Pressure, Correcting If Necessary (incl
- Underbody Incl
- Upkeep Measures For Stored Vehicles (new And Used Cars) And Vehicles To Be Laid23
- Windscreen Wash/wipe System: Checking Washer Fluid Reservoir And Spray Nozzle Ad
- Windscreen Washer System And Intensive Cleaning System: Checking Fluid Level, To
- BMW Engine Oil Service (M60 / M62 / M73)2
- Notes On Handling Wiring Harnesses And Cables
- Positioning Of Multitrailer Hood For Maintenance And Repair Work2
11 Engine (M73)56 pages
12 Cylinder Head With Cover2 pages
- 22 Flywheel › Removing And Installing/replacing Flywheel (M73)2
- 23 Vibration Damper › Removing And Installing/replacing Vibration Damper (M73)2
- 24 Connecting Rod With Bearing › Replacing All Conrod Bearings (M73)2
- 25 Piston With Rings And Pin › Removing And Installing / Replacing All Pistons (M73)2345
28 V-ribbed Belt W.tens.-deflect.elemt3 pages
34 Valves With Springs5 pages
- 40 Oil Supply › Checking Engine Oil Pressure2
- 41 Oil Pump With Filter And Drive › Removing And Installing Or Replacing Oil Pump (M73)234
- 42 Oil Filter And Lines › Removing And Installing, Sealing Or Replacing Main-flow Oil Filter (M73)
- 71 Exhaust Gas Recirculation › Removing And Installing Or Replacing EGR Cooler (N47)2
12 Engine Electrical System (M73)107 pages
0 Troubleshooting8 pages
11 Ignition, Distributor, Cont.breaker10 pages
- Replacing Both Distributor Caps (M 73)
- Replacing Left Distributor Cap (M73)2
- Replacing Right Distributor Cap (M73)2
- Replacing Both Distributor Rotors (M73)
- Replacing Left Distributor Rotor (M73)
- Replacing Right Distributor Rotor (M73)
- Checking Left Distributor Cap, Ignition Leads And Ignition Line Connector (M73)
- Checking Right Distributor Cap, Ignition Leads And Ignition Line Connector (M73)
14 Electronic Switching Or Contr.units12 pages
- Removing And Installing / Replacing Both Control Units (Digital Motor Electronic
- Replacing Impulse Sensor (cylinder Bank 7-12) (M73)2
- Replacing Impulse Sensor (cylinder Bank 1-6) (M73)2
- Replacing Sensor For Cylinder Recognition (camshaft Sensor) (M73)
- Replacing Right Knock Sensors (cylinder Bank 1-6)(M73)2
- Replacing Left Knock Sensors (cylinder Bank 7-12)(M73)2
- Coding Control Module (DME / DDE)
- Programming Control Unit (DME / DDE)
31 Alternator With Drive And Mounting13 pages
- Replacing Alternator Belt Pulley
- Replacing Alternator Belt Pulley (with Overrunning Clutch)
- Checking Alternator And Regulator Switch23
- Removing And Installing/replacing Alternator (M73)23
- Removing And Installing/replacing Alternator (liquid-cooled) (M73)23
- Removing And Installing / Replacing Mounting Block For Alternator (M73)2
32 Regulator4 pages
41 Starter With Mounting17 pages
- Checking Components Of Starting Motor (electric Test)
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Starter (M73)23
- 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
- 51 Engine Wiring Loom › Wiring Harness - Replacing Engine Section (M73)2345678910111213
- 61 Oil Pressure-oil Temperature-oil Gauge › Replacing Level Switch For Engine Oil (M73)
- 63 Switches And Relays › Replacing Main Relay (for Digital Motor Electronics) (M 73)
- 70 EML Electronic Engine Management › Function Check Of Electronic Engine Power Control (EPC) (M73)
- 71 Electronic Control Unit › Removing And Installing / Replacing Control Unit For Electronic Engine Power Con
- 72 Sensor For Control Unit › Removing And Installing/replacing Accelerator Sensor (M73)23
13 Fuel System (M73)19 pages
17 Cooling System (M73)15 pages
18 Exhaust System (M73)8 pages
- 31 Front Axle › Microencapsulated Screws
32 Steering And Wheel Alignment12 pages
- 36 Wheels With Tyres › 10 Wheels › Removing Or Installing Front Or Rear Wheel23
41 Body (COUPE)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 (COUPE) › 10 Sunroof › Repair Instructions For Bonded Seals23
61 General Electrical System15 pages
64 Heating And Air Conditioning30 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 › Notes On Handling Wiring Harnesses And Cables
72 Parts - Accessories (Body)24 pages
11 Seat Belts4 pages
12 Airbag Generator-airbag Unit For Pass14 pages
- 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