BMW F85 — repair instructions and wiring diagrams
Original BMW documentation for the F85 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
- 2013–2018
- Body types
- SUV
- Documents
- 7,532
- Wiring diagrams
- available
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Example procedures for the F85
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.
- Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier34 Brakes
- Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections61 General vehicle electrical system
- Overview 3-D animation mechanics of glass slide/tilt sunroof panel54 Slide/tilt sunroof and soft top
- Removing and installing or replacing an injector (N63 B40/B44 O 1, S63 B44 T 2)13 Fuel preparation and control
- Engine identification11 Engine
- Removing and installing or replacing alternator (S63 B44 T 2)12 Engine electrical system
- Removing and installing/renewing catalytic converter cylinders 5-8 (S63B44 T 2)18 Exhaust system
- Removing and installing automatic transmission (GA8HP75Z)24 Automatic transmission
- Symbols used and information in repair instructions0 Maintenance and general note
- Replacing outer and inner tail panel sections41 Body
- Replacing front left or right spring strut (EDC)31 Front axle, front suspension
- Leak detection with forming gas64 Heating and air conditioning
- Bleed and fill cooling system with vacuum filling unit17 Cooling
- Replace cover bowl51 Body equipment
- Removing and installing complete propeller shaft (inserted - flexible disc at rear)26 Propeller shaft
- Removing and installing/replacing seat cover for left rear seat backrest (Comfort seat)52 Seats and motorcycle seat
- Replacing rear axle differential (Dynamic Performance Control)33 Rear axle, rear-wheel drive, guide
- Removing and installing/replacing fuel level sensor (petrol, right)16 Fuel supply
- Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections72 Body parts and accessories
- Remove or install front or rear wheel36 Wheels with tyres
- Adjusting dynamic light spot headlights (with headlight adjustment aid)63 Lights
- Removing and installing/replacing forward/back seat adjustment drive unit67 Electric motor
- Removing and installing transfer box (ATC 45L)27 Transfer box