BMW E30 — repair and maintenance instructions
Original BMW documentation for the E30 body — what is commonly known as BMW TIS: step-by-step repair and maintenance procedures with illustrations, tightening torques and specifications. Navigation follows the vehicle’s assemblies, as in the factory system.
- Production years
- 1981–1994
- Body types
- convertible, roadster, sedan, touring
- Documents
- 4,544
- Wiring diagrams
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Model variants
Documents apply to a specific variant: after picking the body you specify engine, drive and build date, and irrelevant procedures are filtered out.
- 316
- 316i
- 318i
- 318is
- 320i
- 320is
- 323i
- 324d
- 324td
- 325e
- 325i
- 325ix
- M3
- Z1
Example procedures for the E30
One of the most detailed procedures from each section — so you can see what is actually inside. The full list opens after a free registration.
- Replacing bevel pinion with crown wheel (type M) - rear axle final drive removed -33 Rear axle, rear-wheel drive, guide
- Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier34 Brakes
- Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections61 General vehicle electrical system
- Engine identification11 Engine
- Symbols used and information in repair instructions0 Maintenance and general note
- Replacing rear window in convertible top (convertible)54 Slide/tilt sunroof and soft top
- Unlocking and disconnecting various plug connections in electrical and hybrid vehicles12 Engine electrical system
- Leak detection with forming gas64 Heating and air conditioning
- Removing and installing/replacing all fuel injection valves (M42, M43 to 9/95)13 Fuel preparation and control
- Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections72 Body parts and accessories
- Remove windscreen with "Roll Out 2000"51 Body equipment
- Instructions for working on cooling system17 Cooling
- Evaluation criteria for assessing flexible discs26 Propeller shaft
- Replacing blind rivets41 Body
- Light patterns from different low-beam headlight types63 Lights
- Notes on removing and installing Low Profile band clamps31 Front axle, front suspension
- Check exhaust system for leaks18 Exhaust system
- Information on using cleaning agent/paints (personal protection equipment)16 Fuel supply
- Universal BMW transmission take-up23 Manual gearbox
- Microencapsulated screws32 Steering and Wheel Alignment