BMW E34 — repair instructions and wiring diagrams
Original BMW documentation for the E34 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.
This body series also has wiring diagrams (what is commonly known as BMW WDS): circuit diagrams, connectors and pinouts, component locations.
- Production years
- 1987–1997
- Body types
- sedan, touring
- Documents
- 5,828
- Wiring diagrams
- available
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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.
- 518g
- 518i
- 520i
- 524td
- 525i
- 525ix
- 525td
- 525tds
- 530i
- 535i
- 540i
- M5
Example procedures for the E34
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
- Removing and installing complete drive and output shafts (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)23 Manual gearbox
- Replacing bevel pinion with crown wheel (type M) - rear axle final drive removed -33 Rear axle, rear-wheel drive, guide
- Replacing camshaft (M50 VANOS)11 Engine
- Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier34 Brakes
- Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections61 General vehicle electrical system
- Replacing wiring harness section for engine (M60, M62)12 Engine electrical system
- Removing and installing/replacing injection pump (M51)13 Fuel preparation and control
- Symbols used and information in repair instructions0 Maintenance and general note
- Leak detection with forming gas64 Heating and air conditioning
- 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
- Removing and installing or replacing drive for sun roller blind67 Electric motor
- Antenna elbow plug on radio receiver65 Audio, navigation, information systems
- 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)99 Paint
- Microencapsulated screws52 Seats and motorcycle seat