BMW E86 — repair instructions and wiring diagrams
Original BMW documentation for the E86 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
- 2005–2008
- Body types
- coupé
- Documents
- 6,754
- 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.
- Z4 3.0si
- Z4 M 3.2
Example procedures for the E86
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 camshafts (S54)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 228)21 Clutch
- Replacing mechatronics (GA6HP19Z)24 Automatic transmission
- Symbols used and information in repair instructions0 Maintenance and general note
- Removing and installing/sealing a throttle body (S54 )13 Fuel preparation and control
- Removing and installing transmission (GS6-37BZ )S5423 Manual gearbox
- Unlocking and disconnecting various plug connections in electrical and hybrid vehicles12 Engine electrical system
- Replacing cover for left or right front seat52 Seats and motorcycle seat
- Leak detection with forming gas64 Heating and air conditioning
- Bleed and fill cooling system with vacuum filling unit17 Cooling
- Removing and installing complete propeller shaft (constant-velocity joint)26 Propeller shaft
- Replacing front left or right spring strut (M model)31 Front axle, front suspension
- Removing and installing fuel tank16 Fuel supply
- Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections72 Body parts and accessories
- Replacing shaft seal for input flange on final drive33 Rear axle, rear-wheel drive, guide
- Remove windscreen with "Roll Out 2000"51 Body equipment
- Replacing a tyre36 Wheels with tyres
- Reinforcement plate with stud bolt (bonded or welded)41 Body
- Removing and installing complete exhaust system (N52)18 Exhaust system
- Adjusting toe-in and camber on front axle32 Steering and Wheel Alignment
- Test requirements for headlights vertical aim adjustment63 Lights
- Removing and installing shift lever25 Gearshift