BMW E81 — repair instructions and wiring diagrams
Original BMW documentation for the E81 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
- 2006–2011
- Body types
- hatchback
- Documents
- 8,693
- 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.
- 116d
- 116i
- 118d
- 118i
- 120d
- 120i
- 123d
- 130i
Example procedures for the E81
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.
- Replacing both timing chains (after vehicle diagnosis)11 Engine
- Removing and installing/replacing clutch21 Clutch
- Removing and installing high pressure pump13 Fuel preparation and control
- Remove and install transmission23 Manual gearbox
- Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier34 Brakes
- Remove and install automatic transmission24 Automatic transmission
- Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections61 General vehicle electrical system
- Retrofitting component protection and checking function of angle fitting0 Maintenance and general note
- Removing and installing coolant radiator17 Cooling
- Removing and installing/replacing diesel particulate filter18 Exhaust system
- Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover \PREMIUM51 Body equipment
- Removing and installing/renewing heating unit64 Heating and air conditioning
- Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber31 Front axle, front suspension
- Unlocking and disconnecting various plug connections in electrical and hybrid vehicles12 Engine electrical system
- Replacing front section of engine support to left wheel arch41 Body
- Sectional painting99 Paint
- Replacing seat cover for left or right front seat (Sport)52 Seats and motorcycle seat
- Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections72 Body parts and accessories
- Removing and installing or replacing fuel gauge sensor (diesel, right)16 Fuel supply
- Removing and installing / replacing rear left or right coil spring33 Rear axle, rear-wheel drive, guide
- Replacing a tyre36 Wheels with tyres
- Removing and installing/renewing guide element pair for glass slide/tilt sunroof54 Slide/tilt sunroof and soft top
- Removing and installing propeller shaft (cardan universal joint) completely26 Propeller shaft
- Removing and installing/replacing DVD drive for Car Communication Computer65 Audio, navigation, information systems