BMW Technical Downloads

Here is some technical information you may find helpful.  Please note the sizes of the files.  Some will take a long time to download over a dial-up modem connection.

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Documentation

Here are some manuals, charts, and diagrams...

BMW Cruise Control Actuator Technical Manual

Learn the internal operations of the cruise control actuators used in E31, E32, E34, and E36 series cars.  Pictures, diagrams, schematics, disassembly, and theory of operation.

BMW Cruise Control Factory Training Manuals E23 E24 E28

BMW Factory Training Reference Manuals for Electronic Actuator and Vacuum Servo Cruise Control systems on 1980'S model E23, E28, E30, E24 BMW's.  

This is a digital PDF version (3.6MB) of the two manuals together.  The manuals are 7 pages each and cover cruise control system tests for vacuum and electronic actuator systems.  

The manuals were printed by BMW of North America in 1983 for use at the BMW technical training classes.  This is 14 pages of rare information you can get nowhere else.  They were not available for purchase, but were typically only available to class attendees.  The PDF includes copies of hand written notes that were added at school during the course of a repair.

BMW Technik Customer Service Information Automatic HVAC E23

BMW Technik Customer Service information for the automatic heating and air conditioning system found on 1980's model E23 728i through 745i BMW's.  

This is a digital PDF version (2.4MB) of the 22 page manual.

BMW Transmission Fluid Chart

Fluid and oil application information for ZF transmissions (4HP22/ 4HP24/ 5HP18/ 5HP24/ 5HP30).

BMW Transmission Specifications

Valve body components and other specifications for ZF transmissions.

BMW M60 Engine Technical Specifications

The introduction of the M60 engine continued the tradition of the other BMW multi-valve engines providing a high specific power output, a generous torque curve, and low emission and fuel consumption levels.

Videos

Here are some instructional videos...

BMW Rear Seat Removal Video

Learn how to remove the rear lower seat cushion to access the battery and electronics.

BMW Flashlight LED Conversion Video

Learn how to convert a standard BMW glove box flashlight to a high intensity LED torch.  Includes battery replacement and LED selection.  This is a large download.

Contents

• Radiator Repair Guide - Need to replace the radiator? No problem. Take your time; it's not that hard.
• Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement - What should you do when the brake lining message comes on? Replace your brake pads and, sometimes, your rotors. Take an afternoon; BMW makes it easy.
• M60 V8 Engine - The M60 V8 Engine. A solid, powerful, low maintenance motor.
• Seats - BMW provides high quality seats.  They not only comfortable, but they also have sophisticated electronics and mechanicals.  Learn seat care procedures here.
• CD Changer - The car's all wired for a CD changer. How do I hook it up?

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