BMW E52 — repair instructions and wiring diagrams
Original BMW documentation for the E52 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
- 1998–2003
- Body types
- roadster
- Documents
- 5,860
- Wiring diagrams
- available
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Example procedures for the E52
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.
- Removing and installing both cylinder heads (S62)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
- Removing and installing or replacing clutch (SAC 240 /4 cyl. M47TU/T2 only, 6, 8 cyl.)21 Clutch
- Replacing complete left or right side frame (with A- and B-pillars)41 Body
- Performing throttle basic setting (S62)13 Fuel preparation and control
- Removing and installing/replacing heater (A/C control)64 Heating and air conditioning
- Symbols used and information in repair instructions0 Maintenance and general note
- Replacing wiring harness section for engine (S62)12 Engine electrical system
- Removing and installing transmission (S6S 420G)23 Manual gearbox
- Removing and installing complete convertible top54 Slide/tilt sunroof and soft top
- Dismantling and assembling complete steering column32 Steering and Wheel Alignment
- Replacing rear left or right spring strut shock absorber33 Rear axle, rear-wheel drive, guide
- Removing and installing shift lever25 Gearshift
- Removing and installing complete front axle (with spring strut shock absorber)31 Front axle, front suspension
- Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections72 Body parts and accessories
- Removing and installing complete propeller shaft26 Propeller shaft
- Remove windscreen with "Roll Out 2000"51 Body equipment
- Instructions for working on cooling system17 Cooling
- Replacing CD/DVD drive for navigation computer65 Audio, navigation, information systems
- Removing and installing complete exhaust system (S62)18 Exhaust system
- Removing and installing/replacing fuel tank16 Fuel supply
- Test requirements for headlights vertical aim adjustment63 Lights
- Stationary wheel balancing36 Wheels with tyres