BMW E31 — repair and maintenance instructions
Original BMW documentation for the E31 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
- 1989–1999
- Body types
- coupé
- Documents
- 4,657
- 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.
- 840Ci
- 850Ci
- 850CSi
Example procedures for the E31
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.
- Dismantling and assembling automatic transmission (A5S560Z)24 Automatic transmission
- Wiring harness - replacing engine section (M73)12 Engine electrical system
- Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier34 Brakes
- Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections61 General vehicle electrical system
- Replacing right camshaft (M62 up to 9/98)11 Engine
- Symbols used and information in repair instructions0 Maintenance and general note
- Leak detection with forming gas64 Heating and air conditioning
- Checking delivery pressure of fuel pump (M73)13 Fuel preparation and control
- Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections72 Body parts and accessories
- Draining and topping up coolant17 Cooling
- Remove windscreen with "Roll Out 2000"51 Body equipment
- Removing and installing complete exhaust system (M73)18 Exhaust system
- Evaluation criteria for assessing flexible discs26 Propeller shaft
- Replacing blind rivets41 Body
- Remove or install front or rear wheel36 Wheels with tyres
- Light patterns from different low-beam headlight types63 Lights
- Notes on removing and installing Low Profile band clamps31 Front axle, front suspension
- Information on using cleaning agent/paints (personal protection equipment)99 Paint
- Universal BMW transmission take-up23 Manual gearbox
- Microencapsulated screws52 Seats and motorcycle seat