BMW F18 — repair instructions and wiring diagrams
Original BMW documentation for the F18 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
- 2009–2017
- Body types
- sedan
- Documents
- 9,375
- 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.
- 520Li
- 523Li
- 525Li
- 528Li
- 528Li xDrive
- 530Le
- 530Li
- 535Li
Example procedures for the F18
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.
- Replace timing chain and chain module for oil pump11 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/replacing injector (N20 hybrid drive)13 Fuel preparation and control
- Removing and installing the automatic transmission (GA8P75H ) (N20 Hybrid drive)24 Automatic transmission
- Removing and installing complete propeller shaft26 Propeller shaft
- Replacing engine support with left wheel arch in front of bulkhead41 Body
- Removing and installing transmission (GS6-17BG)N2023 Manual gearbox
- Replace electrical machine electronics12 Engine electrical system
- Removing and installing electric steering box (EPS)32 Steering and Wheel Alignment
- Removing and installing or replacing clutch (SAC 240)21 Clutch
- Symbols used and information in repair instructions0 Maintenance and general note
- Draining and topping up cooling circuit for high-voltage battery unit17 Cooling
- Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber37 Integrated Suspension Systems
- Removing and installing left or right front door trim panel51 Body equipment
- Replacing backrest cover for front passenger seat (Comfort)52 Seats and motorcycle seat
- Leak detection with forming gas64 Heating and air conditioning
- Replacing gas cartridge for crash-active headrest on left or right72 Body parts and accessories
- Removing and installing/renewing guide element pair for glass slide/tilt sunroof54 Slide/tilt sunroof and soft top
- Removing and installing/replacing rear differential33 Rear axle, rear-wheel drive, guide
- Cleaning catalytic converter (N55)18 Exhaust system
- Removing and installing/replacing electric fuel pump16 Fuel supply
- Adjusting dynamic light spot headlights (with headlight adjustment aid)63 Lights