BMW E38 — repair instructions and wiring diagrams
Original BMW documentation for the E38 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
- 1993–2001
- Body types
- sedan
- Documents
- 15,461
- 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.
- 725tds
- 728i
- 728iL
- 730d
- 730i
- 730iL
- 735i
- 735iL
- 740d
- 740i
- 740iL
- 740iLP
- 750i
- 750iL
- 750iLP
- 750iLS
- 750ixL
Example procedures for the E38
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 camshaft (M52TU / M54 / M56)11 Engine
- Removing and installing/replacing trim (side window) on door pillar (center door), left or right side (L7)51 Body equipment
- Replacing bevel pinion with crown wheel (type M) - rear axle final drive removed -33 Rear axle, rear-wheel drive, guide
- Wiring harness - replacing engine section (M73)12 Engine electrical system
- Removing and installing / replacing left or right ITS head airbag (model without sliding/tilting sunroof)72 Body parts and accessories
- Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier34 Brakes
- Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections61 General vehicle electrical system
- Removing and installing/replacing injection pump (M51)13 Fuel preparation and control
- Removing and installing both drive cables for glass sliding/tilting sunroof actuation54 Slide/tilt sunroof and soft top
- Replacing front section of engine support to left wheel arch41 Body
- Removing and installing or replacing clutch (SAC 240 /4 cyl. M47TU/T2 only, 6, 8 cyl.)21 Clutch
- Removing and installing/replacing left primary catalytic converter (M67)18 Exhaust system
- Symbols used and information in repair instructions0 Maintenance and general note
- Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber31 Front axle, front suspension
- Removing and installing fuel tank16 Fuel supply
- Leak detection with forming gas64 Heating and air conditioning
- Dismantling and assembling complete steering column32 Steering and Wheel Alignment
- Removing and installing/replacing top rear panel on front seat backrest (luxury seat with rear-compartment-oriented equipment)52 Seats and motorcycle seat
- Removing and installing/replacing shiftlock solenoid (Steptronic)25 Gearshift
- Removing and installing radiator17 Cooling
- Changing a tyre (on front, rear or spare wheel)36 Wheels with tyres
- Replacing CD/DVD drive for navigation computer65 Audio, navigation, information systems