BMW F20 — repair instructions and wiring diagrams
Original BMW documentation for the F20 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
- 2010–2019
- Body types
- hatchback
- Documents
- 10,356
- 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.
- 114d
- 114i
- 116d
- 116d EffDyn Edition
- 116i
- 118d
- 118d xDrive
- 118i
- 120d
- 120d xDrive
- 120i
- 125d
- 125i
- M135i
- M135i xDrive
- M140i
- M140i xDrive
Example procedures for the F20
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/replacing left eccentric shaft11 Engine
- Removing and installing high pressure pump13 Fuel preparation and control
- Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure switch12 Engine electrical system
- Removing and installing/replacing clutch21 Clutch
- Removing and installing / replacing both module carriers with stone chip guard17 Cooling
- Replacing the petrol particulate filter18 Exhaust system
- Servicing particulate filter0 Maintenance and general note
- Remove and install transmission23 Manual gearbox
- Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier34 Brakes
- Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections61 General vehicle electrical system
- Paintwork (2 and 3 coats)99 Paint
- Completely removing and installing complete front axle with engine and transmission (N55 automatic transmission with four-wheel drive)31 Front axle, front suspension
- Removing and installing automatic transmission (GA8HP50Z) 4WD24 Automatic transmission
- Replacing the EPS steering thrust piece (ThyssenKrupp)32 Steering and Wheel Alignment
- Replace the air conditioning compressor (without draw-off, evacuation and filling)64 Heating and air conditioning
- Replacing front left wheel arch41 Body
- Replace cover bowl51 Body equipment
- Removing and installing propeller shaft (inserted at the rear) completely26 Propeller shaft
- Removing and installing gearshift lever25 Gearshift
- Replacing backrest cover for rear seat, centre52 Seats and motorcycle seat
- Replacing the mirror electronics for both electrically adjustable, exterior mirrors67 Electric motor
- Replacing the radial shaft seal for the output shaft on the rear axle differential, left or right33 Rear axle, rear-wheel drive, guide
- Removing and installing/replacing delivery unit (petrol)16 Fuel supply
- Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections72 Body parts and accessories