BMW E72 — repair instructions and wiring diagrams
Original BMW documentation for the E72 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
- 2008–2011
- Body types
- coupé SUV
- Documents
- 7,087
- Wiring diagrams
- available
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Example procedures for the E72
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 the instrument panel trim (complete procedure)51 Body equipment
- Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier34 Brakes
- Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections61 General vehicle electrical system
- Replace all valve stem seals using special tool 83 30 2 408 268 (N63) (for flat rate unit item 11 31 019)11 Engine
- Removing and installing/replacing an injection system (N63 hybrid)13 Fuel preparation and control
- Completely removing and installing front axle with engine and transmission (N63 hybrid car)31 Front axle, front suspension
- Replacing complete rear left wheel arch (rear left side wall removed)41 Body
- Removing and installing automatic transmission (GA7AHSCD)24 Automatic transmission
- Removing and installing/replacing the speaker (Mid-range speaker) (left or right front door)65 Audio, navigation, information systems
- Symbols used and information in repair instructions0 Maintenance and general note
- Removing and installing/replacing catalytic exhaust-gas converter, cylinders 1-4 (N63 hybrid)18 Exhaust system
- Removing and installing/replacing fuel tank16 Fuel supply
- Unlocking and disconnecting various plug connections in electrical and hybrid vehicles12 Engine electrical system
- Leak detection with forming gas64 Heating and air conditioning
- Bleed and fill cooling system with vacuum filling unit17 Cooling
- Removing and installing propeller shaft (inserted) completely26 Propeller shaft
- Removing and installing/replacing rear differential33 Rear axle, rear-wheel drive, guide
- Repairing servomotor (VTG)27 Transfer box
- Replacing gas cartridge for crash-active headrest on left or right (from 06/2010)72 Body parts and accessories
- Replacing pipes for air springs37 Integrated Suspension Systems
- Replacing a tyre36 Wheels with tyres
- Removing and installing or replacing eject box84 Communication systems
- Removing and installing electric steering box (EPS)32 Steering and Wheel Alignment