BMW M12 — repair instructions and wiring diagrams
Original BMW documentation for the M12 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
- 2013–2015
- Body types
- SUV
- Documents
- 8,186
- Wiring diagrams
- available
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Model variants
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Example procedures for the M12
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.
- Perform leakage test for evaporator (after vehicle diagnosis) (without drawing off, evacuating and filling)64 Heating and air conditioning
- Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier34 Brakes
- Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections61 General vehicle electrical system
- Engine identification11 Engine
- Removing and installing complete rear axle support33 Rear axle, rear-wheel drive, guide
- Symbols used and information in repair instructions0 Maintenance and general note
- Replacing front section of engine support to left wheel arch41 Body
- Draining and topping up cooling circuit for high-voltage battery unit17 Cooling
- Removing and installing or replacing left or right head airbag72 Body parts and accessories
- Replacing seat cover for left or right front seat (sport/manual)52 Seats and motorcycle seat
- 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 cover housing for charging socket51 Body equipment
- Replacing a tyre36 Wheels with tyres
- Removing and installing (replacing) Car Information Computer (CIC)65 Audio, navigation, information systems
- Evaluation criteria for assessing flexible discs26 Propeller shaft
- Removing and installing/replacing empty housing for roof-mounted aerial84 Communication systems
- Test requirements for headlights vertical aim adjustment63 Lights
- Adjusting toe-in and camber on front axle32 Steering and Wheel Alignment
- Removing and installing/replacing over-centre helper spring35 Pedals
- Removing and installing complete drive unit23 Manual gearbox
- Remove and install transmission27 Transfer box
- Check exhaust system for leaks18 Exhaust system
- Information on using cleaning agent/paints (personal protection equipment)99 Paint