Table of Contents Introduction to BMW Subject Page BMW Model Identification .4 External Designations.4 Internal Designations.5 1 Series.8 3 Series.9 5 Series .12 5 Series Gran Turismo.14 6 Series .15 7 Series .16 8 Series .19 Touring - Sports Wagon .20 Z Series .22 X Series .24 Motorsport Series.27 Vehicle Identification Numbers.33 VIN Location on Vehicle .34 Vehicle Production Dates .34 Vehicle Production Anti-Theft Labels.35 Paint Code Identification.36 Engine Identification.37 Engine Numbering System.38 Engine Displacement Identification.39 Engine Specification Plate Locations.41 Transmission Identification.43 Automatic Transmissions.44 Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen (ZF).45 Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen (ZF).46 GM Hyrdramatic .47 Manual Transmissions .48 Transmission Data Plate.50 ZF Tag Location .50 GM Tag Location .50 BMW Group Numbering System .51 Basic BMW Abbreviations and Acronyms.52 Initial Print Date: 06/08 Revision Date: 05/10 Introduction to BMW Model: All Production: All After completion of this module you will be able to: • Identify BMW models by their internal and external designations • Be able to decipher a VIN • Identify BMW engines and transmissions • Understand the BMW Group Numbering system • Recognize acronyms utilized internally by BMW 2 Introduction to BMW BMW Model Identification BMW uses two different methods of identifying its products: • External Designations are for customers to identify BMW products. These are marketing designations commonly referred to as trunk badges. • Internal Designations are used by BMW and center personnel to identify a particular production version. External Designations External designations located on the trunk or tailgate are the model names. Customers and the public identify BMW products by these names. The trunk badges consist of a combination of numbers and letters. The badge shown is typical of 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 series vehicles. The first digit represents the series identifica¬ tion. The last two digits mark the engine displacement. The i represents the type of fuel delivery (injected). The external designations are created by the sales and marketing department to position each model in a certain target segment of the vehicle sales market. Occasionally there are examples where the actual engine displacement does not match the designation. This is a marketing decision to continue familiar name recognition from one version to the next and to create a spacing between models. Examples are: • E71 X6 xDrive50i - 4.4liter • E9x 335i - 3.0 liter • F01/F02 750i/Li - 4.4 liter There is another series of badges that begin with a letter followed by a single digit. These are found on: • Roadsters (E52, E85, E89) • SAV (E53, E70, E83) • SAC (E71, E72) • Motorsport Additional letters sometime follow the badge numbers and are used to further identify each model. Examples include: • xDrive - all-wheel drive • X - all-wheel drive • sDrive -sport/standard drive • s - sport • L - long wheel base • i - Fuel Injected • M - Motorsport • ActiveHybrid • GT - Gran Turismo • d - Diesel • e - eta • t - touring/sports wagon • C or c - Coupe or Cabrio 3 Introduction to BMW Examples of these badges are: Internal Designations Internal designations are created and used by the Engineering and Technical Develop¬ ment departments to identify a new model during the design of the car. The use of the internal designations carries over to the Technical Support groups after production. Internal designations refer to the entire vehicle series of a particular body design. For example, the E90 designation describes all 3 series cars of that design. BMW products start with an “E” (as of 2009 we started using the letter “F” on some of our vehicles) and are followed by a two digit number. Not all design concepts make production, so internal designations are usually not sequential. The table on the next page lists the internal des¬ ignations, series number and the years produced. The E designations can include an additional number separated by a slash (/) to indicate a different model within a particular chassis group. Example: • E36/7- Z3 • E46/3- Sport Wagon • E46/16- All-Wheel Drive • E36/5- 318ti • E46/2-Coupe 4 Introduction to BMW Engineering Designation Series Years Produced El 2 5 1975 - 1981 E21 3 1977 - 1983 E23 7 1978- 1987 E24 6 1977 - 1989 E28 5 1982 - 1988 E30 3 1984 - 1991 E31 8 1991 - 1997 E32 7 1988- 1994 E34 5 1989- 1995 E36 3 1992 - 1999 E38 7 1995 - 2001 E39 5 1997 - 2003 E46 3 1999 - 2006 E52 8 2001 - 2003 E53 5 SAV 2000 - 2006 E65/66 7 2002 - 2008 E60/61 5 2003 - E63/64 6 2004 - E70 5 SAV 2007 - E71 5 SAC 2008- E72 5 SAC 2010- E82 1 2008- E83 3 SAV 2004 - E88 1 2008- E84 1 SAV E85/86 Roadster 2003 - 2008 E89 Roadster 2009- E90/91 3 2006- E92/93 3 2007 - F01/F02 7 2009- F04 7 2011 - F07 5 2010- FI 0 5 2011 - F25 3 SAV 5 Introduction to BMW 1 Series Introduction to BMW E21 1977-1983 320i 1977 - 1983 m —- - ^ E30 1984-1993 318i 1984- 1985 1991 - 1992 325e 1985-1988 325i 1987-1993 7 Introduction to BMW E46 1999-2006 323i 325i 328i 330i M3 1999-2000 2001-2006 1999-2001 2001-2006 2002 - 2006 E90 2006 325i 330i 325xi 330xi 328i 335i 328xi 335xi 2006 - 2007 2006 - 2007 2006 - 2007 2006 - 2007 2007- 2007- 2007- 2007- E92 2007 - 328i 2007 - 335i 2007 - 328xi 2007 - 335xi 2007 - 335is 2011 - 8 Introduction to BMW E93 2007 - 328i 2007 335i 2007 335is 2011 9 Introduction to BMW E12 1975-1981 530i 528i 1975 - 1978 1979 - 1981 E28 1982-1988 528e 1982- 1988 533i 1983- 1984 535i 1985- 1988 524td 1985- 1986 E34 1988-1995 525i 530i 540i 1989-1995 1994-1995 1994-1995 10 Introduction to BMW E39 1997-2002 525i 2001 528i 1997 - 2000 530i 2001 - 2003 540i 1997 - 2003 E60 2004 - 2010 525i 2004 - 2007 530i 2004 - 2007 545i 2004 - 2007 550i 2006-2010 525xi 2006 - 2007 530xi 2006 - 2007 528i 2008-2010 535i 2008-2010 535xi 2008-2010 F10 2011 - 528i 2011 - 535i 2011 - 535i xDrive 2011 - 550i 2011 - 550i xDrive 2011 - 11 Introduction to BMW F07 2010 - 535i Gran Turismo 2011 - 535i xDrive Gran Turismo 2011 - 550i Gran Turismo 2010 - 550i xDrive Gran Turismo 2011 - 12 Introduction to BMW E24 1977-1989 630CSi 1977 633CSi 1978-1984 635CSi 1985-1989 L6 1987 E63 2003- 645Ci 650i E64 2003- 645Cic 650i 2004 - 2005 2006- 2004 - 2005 2006- 13 Introduction to BMW 7 Series E23 1978-1987 733i 735i L7 1978- 1984 1985- 1987 1986- 1987 E32 1988-1994 735i 1988-1991 740i 1992-1994 750iL 1988-1994 E38 1995-2001 740i 1995-2001 750iL 1995-2001 Introduction to BMW E65 2002 - 2008 745i 750i 760i 2002 - 2005 2006 - 2008 2005 - 2008 E66 2002 - 2008 745Li 750Li 760Li 2002 - 2005 2006 - 2008 2003 - 2008 F01/F02 2009 - 740i 2011 - 740Li 2011 - 750i 2009- 750i xDrive 2010- 750Li 2009- 750Li xDrive 2010- 760Li 2010- 760Li xDrive 2010- Introduction to BMW F01/F02 2011 - BMW ALPINA 2011 - BMW ALPINA 2011 - BMW ALPINA 2011 - BMW ALPINA 2011 - F04 B7 B7 xDrive B7 LWB B7 LWB xDrive 2011 - ActiveHybrid 750i 2011- ActiveHybrid 750Li 16 Introduction to BMW E31 1990-1997 840Ci 1994 - 1997 850i 1991 - 1994 850Ci 1995 - 1997 850CSi 1994 - 1995 Introduction to BMW E36/5 1995-1999 318 ti 1995 - 1999 E46 2000 - 2003 323iT 325iT 325xiT 2000 2001 - 2005 2001 - 2005 E91 2006- 325xiT 328xiT 328iT 2006 2007 2007 18 Introduction to BMW E34 1992-1995 525iT 1992 - 1995 530iT 1994 - 1995 E39 2001 - 2003 528iT 1999-2000 525iT 2001 - 2003 540iT 1999-2003 E61 2006- 530xiT 2006 - 2007 535xiT 2008- 19 Introduction to BMW E36/7 Z3 1996-2002 Z3 1.9 1996- 1998 Z3 2.3 1999 - 2002 Z3 2.8 1997 - 2000 Z3 3.0 2001-2002 Z3 Coupe 2.8 1999 - 2000 Z3 Coupe 3.0 2001 - 2002 M Roadster 1998 - 2002 M Coupe 1999 - 2002 E85 Z4 2003 - 2008 Z4 2.5 2003 - 2005 Z4 3.0 2003 - 2005 Z4 3.0i 2006 - 2008 Z4 3.0si 2006 - 2008 Z4 Coupe 2006 - 2008 M Roadster 2006 - 2008 M Coupe 2006 - 2008 E89 Z4 2009 - Z4 sDrive30i 2009- Z4 sDrive35i 2009- Z4 sDrvie35is 2011 - 20 Introduction to BMW 21 Introduction to BMW X Series .1- _ 1_ a ■!__< _ -- ^ --/ J ^'-1 E83X3 2004 - X3 2.5i 2004 - 2006 X3 3.0i 2004 - 2006 X3 3.0si 2007 - 2008 X3 xDrive30i 2009 - F25X3 22 Introduction to BMW E53X5 2000-2006 X5 4.4i X5 3.0i X5 4.6is X5 4.8is 2000 - 2006 2001 - 2006 2002 - 2003 2004 - 2006 E70X5 2007- X5 3.0si X5 4.8i X5 xDrive30i X5 xDrive35d X5 xDrive35i X5 xDrive50i 2007 - 2008 2007 - 2008 2009 - 2010 2009- 2011 - 2011 - Introduction to BMW E71X6 2008- X6 xDrive35i 2008 - X6 xDrive50i 2008 - E72X6 2010 - X6 xDrive50i Hybrid 2010 - 24 Introduction to BMW Ml 1976-1981 E30 M3 1988-1992 E36 M3 1995-1999 25 Introduction to BMW E46 M3 2002 - 2006 E9x M3 2008- E90 2008- E92 2008- E93 2008- E28 M5 1988 Introduction to BMW 27 Introduction to BMW M6 1987- 1988 E63/64 M6 E63 E64 2006-2010 2007 - 2010 E36/7 M Roadster 1998 - 2002 28 Introduction to BMW E36/7 M Coupe 1999 - 2002 E85 M Roadster 2006 - 2008 E86 M Coupe 2006 - 2008 29 Introduction to BMW E70 X5 M 2010 - E71 X6 M 2010 - 30 Introduction to BMW Vehicle Identification Numbers Vehicle Identification Numbers are referred to as the VIN. BMW utilizes a VIN with a 17 character structure. The characters are grouped to include multiple information as follows: WBA BR33 4 4 Y E A82019 Digit 1 -3 are the manufacturer’s code: -1 WBA = BMW Cars and SAVs WBS = Motorsport 4US = Spartanburg (not used since 1999) Digits 4-7 are the model code: -1 Digit 8 is the restraint system identifier: -* - 0 = Seat belts 1 = Seat belts and Driver airbag 2 = Seat belts and Dual airbags 3 = Seat belts, Second generation dual front airbags 4 = Seat belts, Dual-stage advanced front airbags Digit 9 is a check digit determined by VIN: -1 Digit 10 is the model year identifier (started in 1980): - A = 1980 model year, seguentially progresses every year. I,0,Q,U and Z are not used because they can be mistaken for numbers. A=1980 G=1986 N=1992 W=1998 4=2004 A=2010 B=1981 1-1=1987 P=1993 X=1999 5=2005 B=2011 C=1982 J=1988 R=1994 Y=2000 6=2006 C=2012 D=1983 K=1989 S=1995 1=2001 7=2007 D=2013 E=1984 L=1990 T=1996 2=2002 8=2008 E=2014 F=1985 M=1991 V=1997 3=2003 9=2009 F=2015 Digit 11 is the Plant code: - A, F, K = (Plant 1.1) Munich C, B, D, G = (Plant 2.4) Dingolfing E, J, P = (Plant 6.1) Regensburg L, M = (Plant 10) Spartanburg N = (Plant 9) Rosslyn W = (Plant) Graz, Austria V = (Plant) Leipzig Digits 12-17 are the Seguential production number: 31 Introduction to BMW VIN Location on Vehicle The VIN is located on the vehicle in the following locations: • Left lower corner of the instrument panel. This is viewed through the windshield from outside the vehicle. • B pillar compliance label. On the drivers side doorjamb. Additionally the VIN is stamped into the chassis in one of two locations: • Under the hood on right side of engine compartment bulkhead. • Under the hood on right side shock tower. Vehicle Production Dates 32SiA VEHICLE TYPE: PASSENGER CAR MFD BY BAYERISCHE MOTORENWERKE 05/05 GVWR +409 lbs 2000 kg GAWK TONI 2072 lbs 940 kg REAJ? 2425 lbs 1100 kg THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE LLS. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE- WBAVB13536KX34641 <1 cm The production date of the vehicle is included in the B pillar compliance label. Production date information is required quite often when a repair procedure affects only a certain range of vehicles. The range is based on production dates. The date shown on the label reflects the actual month and year the vehicle was pro¬ duced. It is not a model year indicator. 32 Introduction to BMW Vehicle Production Anti-Theft Labels Since 1987, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires that the VIN be marked on specific parts of the car during manufacture for theft identification. Some models are exempt if the total number of vehicles imported is below a certain number. If equipped, the label is also a reference point for the VIN. The label is placed on the fol¬ lowing locations: • Engine • Transmission • Hood • Trunk lid • Front bumper • Rear Bumper • Front Fenders • Doors • Quarter panels. • Shock Tower • Firewall *Please reference S.I.B 00 21 86 (1267) dated June 1990 for more information on Anti-theft labels. 33 Introduction to BMW Paint Code Identification When ordering painted parts it is necessary to obtain the vehicle’s paint code. The paint code consists of a three digit number printed on the color identification tag as shown below. All color identification tags are located in the engine compartment. Paint Code 34 Introduction to BMW Engine Identification BMW engines are identified by a combined alpha-numeric code. Like the internal model designation it is a code used by the Engineering and Technical development teams dur¬ ing the design stages of the engine: • M - for standard production engines • S - for Motorsport engines (Motorsport is a separate division of BMW) • N -for New Generation engines After the letter there are two digits that identify the engine. The table below lists engines by number of cylinders. Please refer to the BMW Technical Information Card for individ¬ ual model application. CD M10: M42: M44: S14: u c ■ tmm 1.8&2.0L 1.8L 1.9L 2.3L > o 2 valve 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve inline inline inline inline M20: M21: M30: M50: M50TU: M52 1 : M52TU 1 : M54 1 : 2.5 &2.7L 2.4L 2.8, 3.0, 3.2 2.5L 2.5L 2.5 & 2.8 L 2.5&2.8L 2.5&3.0L 2 valve 2 valve 3.4&3.5L 2 valve inline 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve CD inline inline diesel inline inline inline inline inline ~o c turbo ■ > o CO M57D30T2 1 : N52(K)i ■ ■ N54 1 3; N55 1 ’ 2 ’ 3; S38: S50: S52 1 : S54: 3.0L 3.0L 3.0L 3.0L 3.5&3.6L 3.0L 3.2L 3.2L 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve inline diesel inline inline inline inline inline inline inline bi-turbo bi-turbo twin-scroll single turbo M60: M62: M62TU 1 : N62 1 2; N62 1 2; N62TU 1 2 : N63 1 3; S62 1 : 3.0&4.0L 4.4L 4.4&4.6L 4.4L 4.8L 4.8L 4.4L 5.0L 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve 4 valve V config. V config. V config. V config. V config. V config. V config. V config. CD bi-turbo "O c ■ reverse flow > o S63 1 3; S65 1 : 00 4.4L 4.0L 4 valve 4 valve V config twin-scroll V config. bi-turbo reverse flow S85 1 : M70: M73: M73TU: N73 1 2 3 : S70: 0 ) 0 ) 5.4L 5.4L 5.6L "O c 5.0L ~o c 6.0L ■ mm > 4 valve ■ mm > 2 valve 2 valve 4 valve 2 valve o o V config. o CM V config. V config. V config. V config. V config. V config. bi-turbo 1 - VANOS: Variable Valve Timing. 2 - Valvetronic: Variable Valve Timing and Lift. 3 - Direct Injection 35 Introduction to BMW Engine Numbering System In order to organize and classify the engines developed by BMW, a numbering system has been developed. Digit 1 is the engine developer and/or generation: A = Motorcycle M = BMW Group (Old Generation) N = BMW Group (New Generation) G H K L T = BMW Group (Future Generation) P = BMW Motorsport S = BMW M GmbH Digit 2 is the engine type: Combustion Engines 4 = in-line 4 5 = in-line 6 6 = V8 7 = VI2 8 = V10 Electric Motors A = Asynchronous P = Permanent Magnet R = Switched Reluctance S = Synchronous T = Transversal flow N 5 5 B 30 M 0 Digit 3 is the engine technology: - Digit 4 is working procedure and/or fuel: -<■- B = Gasoline D - Diesel E = Electric G = Natural Gas H = Hydrogen M = Methanol X = Electronic - Diesel Y = Electronic - Gasoline Digits 5&6 are the displacement value: -<■- Digit 7 is the performance class: -<■- S = Super performance T = Top performance class 0 = Upper performance class (standard) M = Intermediate performance class U = Lower one performance class K= Smallest one performance class Digit 8 is release relevant information: - 0 = New Development 1 -9 = Revision (such as technical update or cost project) 36 Introduction to BMW Engine Displacement Identification In technical literature usually only the group of 3 digits that follow the basic engine code is utilized for engine identification. These digits identify the required fuel type of the engine and it’s displacement. ENGINE CODE M54-B30 30 = 3.0 LITER DISPLACEMENT B = BENZINE, GERMAN FOR GASOLINE Engine displacement can always be determined by the engine specification plate. This plate is stamped onto the engines in various locations. There is a lot of information included in this identification plate. The breakdown of the information on this plate is as follows: 30 8S 1 11A 0000 A 000 11 00 - 1 742 268 V___ _ J Powerplant Identification Code Engine Number Part Number Powerplant Identification Number 308S1 11 A Digits 1 -2 are the displacement value of the engine: - 30 = 3.0 Liter Digit 3 is the number of cylinders: -<■- 8 = 8 Cylinders Digit 4 is the engine concept: -<- D = Diesel (naturally aspirated and direct injection) E = Fuel injection K= Catalytic Converter (M10, M20, and M30 engines only) S = 4-valve technology T = Turbo (gasoline and diesel versions) V = Carburetor Digit 5 is a differentiation index: -<■- Digits 6-7 are the variant numbers: - Digit 8 is the identification for the engine: - A = Remanufactured engine N = New engine 37 Introduction to BMW In recent time the Powerplant Identification Code changed from 8 digit to 7 digit. This mark is located on the crankcase to ensure unambiguous identification and classification. This engine identification is also necessary for approval by government authorities. Decisive here are the first seven positions. The first 6 positions are the same as the engine designation. Item Meaning Index / explanation 1 Engine developer M, N = BMW Group P = BMW Motorsport S = BMW M GmbH W = non-BMW engines 2 Engine type 5 = R6 (e.g. N55) 6 = V8 (e.g. N63) 7= VI2 (e.g. N73) 8 = VI0 (e.g. S85) 3 Change to the basic engine concept 0 = basic engine 1 - 9 = changes, e.g. combustion process 4 Working method or fuel type and possibly installation position B = petrol, longitudinal installation D = diesel, longitudinal installation H = hydrogen 5 Displacement in liters 1 = 1 liter (whole number of liters) 6 Displacement in 1/10 liter 8 = 0.8 liter (tenth of liter) 7 Type test concerns (changes that require a new type test) A = Standard B - Z = Depending on requirement, e.g. RON 87 38 Introduction to BMW M30 Engine Specification Plate Locations M20 M42 M44 M50 M52 M54 S50 S52 S54 M60 M62 N62 S62 39 Introduction to BMW Engine Specification Plate Locations (Cont.) N52 N63 S63 S65 N74 40 Introduction to BMW Transmission Identification BMW uses three different transmission suppliers. 1. Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen: A German supplier of BMW transmissions. Commonly referred to as ZF. ZF manufactures both manual and automatic trans¬ missions. 2. Getrag: A German supplier of BMW manual transmissions. 3. Hydramatic: A French supplier of BMW automatic transmissions. Hydramatic is a manufacturing division of General Motors Powertrain. BMW has developed an internal numbering system for their transmissions for parts ordering, information research, and identification. Each manufacturer uses their own internal identification system. The breakdown of the BMW transmission identification code is as follows: BMW Identification Code Breakdown A 5 S 440 Z Digit 1 is the transmission type: - A = Automatic S = Standard (manual) Digit 2 is the number of gears: -1 Digit 3 is a reference for the final drive ratio: - S = Top gear overdrive D = Top gear direct drive Digits 4-6 are a torgue rating index: - Digit 7 identifies the manufacturer: -<- Z = ZF R = Hydramatic G - Getrag ZF Identification Code Breakdown 5 HP 24 Digit 1 is the number of gears: - Digits 2-3 refer to the type of transmission: - HP = Hydraulic planetary Digits 4-5 are an internal ZF designation: - Introduction to BMW Automatic Transmissions In technical documentation, the transmission designation is used to ensure the unam¬ biguous identification of the transmission. Frequently, however, only an abbreviation is used. This short form is used to assign a transmission to a transmission family. For exam¬ ple, we often talk about the GA8HP transmission family, which consists of several trans¬ missions such as the GA8HP45Z, the GA8HP70Z and the GA8HP90Z. Position Meaning Index Explanation 1 Description G Transmission 2 Transmission type A Automatic Transmission 3 Number of gears 6 Six forward gears 8 Eight forward gears 4 Transmission type HP Hydraulic planetary gear train L Designation by GMPT R Designation by BGMPT 5 + 6 Transferable torque 19 300 Nm gasol ne engine 26 600 Nm gasol ne engine 32 720 Nm gasol ne engine 45 (ZF) 450 Nm gasol ne engine, 500 diesel engine 45 (GMPT) 350 Nm gasol ne engine 70 700 Nm gasol ne engine and diesel engine 90 900 Nm gasol ne engine 390 390 Nm 4th gear 410 Nm gasoline engine 7 Manufacturer G Getrag J Jatco R GMPT Z ZF H In-house part Introduction to BMW The tables on following three pages contain a list of automatic transmissions and the models they are used in. Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen (ZF) Transmission Manufacturer ID Model/Year Engine BMW ID # 4HP22 (EH) 4HP22 (EH) 86 535i M30 86 635i M30 86 735i M30 4HP24 (EH) 4HP24 (EH) 88-9/91 750iL (E32) M70 92-94 750iL (E32) M70 90-94 850i/Ci (E31) M70 A5S310Z 5HP18 93 530i/iT (E34) M60 94 530i/iT (E34) M60 95 M3 (E36) S50 (US) 96-99 M3 (E36) S52 A5S325Z 5HP19 00 323i/Ci/CiC (3/00-8/00) M52TU 01 323iT (from 4/01) M52TU 01-04 325i/Ci/CiC to end of 04 M54 02-05 325i SULEV (E46) M56 02- 06 325Ci SULEV (E46) M56 00-04 330i/Ci/CiC to end of 04 M54 01-03 525i/xi/xiT 3/01 to 9/03 M54-N52 01-03 530i/xi/xiT3/01 to 3/03 M54-N52 03-05 Z4 (E85) 2.5i and 3.0i M54 A5S440Z 5HP24 97 840Ci (E31) from 9/96 M62 97 540i (E39) 1/97-8/97 M62 97 740i/iL (1/97 -4/97) M62 97 740i/iL (5/97-8/97) M62 98-03 540i M62, M62 TU 99-02 98-01 740i/iL M62, M62 TU 99-01 00- X5 4.4i (E53) M62TU A5S560Z 5HP30 93-94 740i/iL (E32) M60 93 540i (E34) M60 94-95 540i (E34) M60 94-95 840Ci (E31) M60 95 740i/iL (E38) M60 95-01 750iL (E38) M73/M73TU 96-97 740i/iL ( -1/97) M62 96 840Ci (E31) M62 95-97 850Ci M73 43 Introduction to BMW Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen (ZF) Transmission Manufacturer ID Model/Year Engine BMW ID # GA6HP26Z 6HP26 02-04 745i/Li (E65/E66) N62 05-08 750i/Li (E65/E66) N62/N62TU 03- 760Li (E65/E66)) N73 03-3/07 545i/550i (E60) N62/N62TU 03-9/06 X5 4.4/4.8iS (E53) N62/N62S GA6HP28Z 6HP26TU 3/07 545i/550i (E60) N62/N62/TU 9/07 645Ci/CiC (E63/E64) N62/N62/TU 9/07 650Ci/CiC (E63/E64) N62/N62/TU 10/06 X5 4.8i (E70) N62TU 9/08 X5 xDrive35d (E70) N57 1/08 X6 XDrive50i 4.4 (E71) N63 GA6HP19Z 6HP19 05-9/06 325i/xi (E90/E91) N52 05-9/06 330i/xi (E90) N52 06 Z4 3.0i/si (E85) N52 06 Z4 3.0i/si Coupe (E86) N52 GA6HP21Z 6HP19TU 4/06 335i/xi (E90) N54 9/06 328i/xi-335i/xi (E92) N52K/N54 12/06 335i (E93) N54 3/07 528i/xi-535i/xi (E60/E61) N52K/N54 1/08 135is Coupe (E82) N54 1/08 135is Convertible (E88) N54 10/06 X5 3.0si (E70) N52K 1/08 X6 XDrive35i 3.0 (E71) N54 GA8HP45Z 8HP45 3/10 535i/xi (F07) N55 3/10 528i (FI 0) N52 3/10 535i/xi (F10) N55 5/10 X5 xDrive35i (E70) N55 5/10 X5 xDrive50i (E70) N63 5/10 X5 xDrive35d (E70) M57 GA8HP70Z 8HP70 9/09 550i/x (F07) N63 9/09 760Li (F02) N74 3/10 550i/xi (F10) N63 44 Introduction to BMW GM Hyrdramatic Transmission Manufacturer ID Model/Year Engine BMW ID # A4S310R 4L30- 90-92 525i (E34) M50 (THM-R1) E(A4S310R) 93-95 525i (E34) M50TU 92 325i,is,ic (E36) M50 93-95 325i,is,ic (E36) M50TU 92-95 318ti (E36) M42 A4S270R 4L30- 96-98 328i (is,ic -97) M52 E(A4S270R) 96-98 318i (is,ic-97) M44 96-98 318ti (E36/5) M44 96-98 Z3 1.9 (E36/7) M44 96-98 Z3 2.8 M52 97-98 528i (E39) M52 A5S360R (GM5) 5L40-E 99-00 323i/Ci (7/98-3/00) M52TU (A5S360R) 99-00 328i/Ci (6/98-5/00) M52TU 99-00 528i (E39) 9/99-8/00 M52TU 99-00 Z3 (E36/7) 2.3/2.8 M52TU A5S390R (GM5) 5L40-E 00-8/06 X5 3.0i (4/00) M54 (A5S390R) 01 325iT (8/00-3/01) M54 01 -3/05 325xi/xiT & 330Xi (-8/00) M54 01-6/06 325Ci/Cic/330Ci/Cic M54 01 525i/iT (9/00-3/01) M54 01 530i (9/00-3/01) M54 01-02 Z3 2.5/3.0 (6/00) M54 03-8/06 X3 2.5/3.0 (E83) M54 6L46R (GM6) 6 Speed 9/06 328i/xi/C/Cxi (E90/91/92) N52K/N51 Hydra-Matic 12/06 328Cic (E93) N52K/N51 1/08 128is Coupe (E82) N52K/N51 1/08 128is Convertible (E88) N52K/N51 9/06 X3 3.0si (E83) N52K 45 Introduction to BMW Manual Transmissions In the technical documentation, the transmission designation is used to ensure the unambiguous identification of the transmission. Frequently, however, only an abbreviation is used. Thus we frequently speak of the I transmission, K transmission or G transmission. For the correct designation, refer to the following table. Position Meaning Index Explanation 1 Description G Transmission 2 Transmission type S Manual Transmission 3 Number of gears 1-9 Number of forward gears 4 Transmission type - Manual transmission X Four-wheel drive with manual transmission S Sequential manual transmission w Four-wheel drive with sequential manual transmission D Twin-clutch gearbox Y Four-wheel drive with twin-clutch gearbox 5&6 Transmission type 17 1 transmission 26 Q7 D transmission o / 45 H transmission 53 K transmission G transmission 7 Gear set B Petrol engine ratio D Diesel engine ratio S Sport gear ratio P Petrol engine gear ratio overhauled 8 Manufacturer G Getrag J Jatco R GMPT Z ZF H In-house part 46 Introduction to BMW The following table lists the manual transmissions and the vehicles they are used in. Transmission Model Vehicles Engine Model Year S5D 200G 318i/iC (E36) M42 1992 - 1995 S5D 250G 318ti (E36/5) M42, M44 1995 - 1999 318i/iC (E36) M44 1996 325i/iC (E36) M50TU 1992 - 1995 323i (E46) M52TU 1999 - S5D 280Z X5 3.0i (E53) M54 325xi (E46/16) M54 330xi (E46/16) M54 2001 - S5D310Z M3 (E36) S50 1995 525i (E34) M50TU 1991 - 1995 530i (E34) M60 1994 - 1995 S5D 320Z 323i/iC, 328i/iC (E36) M52 1996 - 1999 M3 (E36) S52 1996 - 1999 Z3 roadster/Coupe M52TU 1997 - M roadster/Coupe S52 1998- 528i (E39) M52TU 1997 - 328i (E46) M52TU 1999 - S6S 420G M3 (E46) S54 2001 - 540i (E34) M60 1994 - 1995 540i (E39) M62TU 1997 - M5 (E39) S62 2000- Z8 (E52) S62 2001 - S6S 560G 850i/Ci M70, M73 1991 - 1997 850Csi S70 1994 - 1995 GS6-17PG 528i (F10) N52 2011 GS6-45BZ 535i (F10) N55 2011 GS6-53BZ 550i (F10) N63 2011 Introduction to BMW Transmission Data Plate In order to identify BMW transmissions there are identification tags located externally on the transmission case. The tag contains information such as Manufacturer, Serial num¬ ber, transmission type etc. This information is needed when ordering parts, referencing bulletins, or submitting a PuMA case. ZFTag Location • Right hand side (passenger side) of transmission case. (5HP30 and 5HP18) • Left hand side (drivers side) of transmission case. (6HP26Z, 5HP24, and all 4HP) • Rear under output shaft. (5HP19) ID Tag Location 5HP24 ID Tag Location 5HP19 GM Tag Location • Left hand side (drivers side) of transmission case. GM ID Tag (GM 5) 48 Introduction to BMW BMW Group Numbering System BMW uses a group numbering system to aid internal and BMW Center personnel to identify vehicle components or BMW information resources. The main group numbering system is made of two digits at the beginning of any BMW group number. The following information resources are all organized by the group num¬ bering system. • Part Numbers • Warranty Labor and Defect codes • Service Information Bulletins • Technical Reference Information • Repair Manuals • Technical Data • Tightening Torques • Special Tool Catalog • Electrical Troubleshooting Manuals • Diagnosis Program Test Modules Group Description Group Description 0 Maintenance and General Hints 33 Rear Axle 1 Warranty 34 Brakes 2 Aftersales Development 35 Pedals 3 Technical Training 36 Wheels and Tires 4 Tools and Equipment 37 Special Suspension Systems 5 Information Systems 41 Body 6 Service Roundtable 51 Body Equipment 7 Workshop Environment Systems 52 Seats 8 GT1 54 Special Roofs 9 Programming/Coding Explanations 61 General Electrical Systems 10 TIS 62 Instruments 11 Engine 63 Lights 12 Engine Electrical Systems 64 Heating & Air Conditioning 13 Fuel Systems 65 Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, 14 Hydrogen System 66 Distance Systems, Cruise and Remote Control 16 Fuel Supply Systems 67 Electric drives/ 17 Cooling System 71 Tools and Accessories (Engine-Chassis) 18 Exhaust Systems 72 Safety Belts and Accessories (Body) 21 Clutch 80 Bicycles/Bicycle Accessories 22 Engine and gearbox suspension 81 Books, Calendars and Collectibles 23 Manual Transmission 82 Lifestyle and Gift Items 24 Automatic Transmission 84 Communication Systems 25 Gear Shift Mechanism 91 Individual Equipment 26 Drive Shaft 97 Corrosion Protection 27 Intermediate and Special Transmission 98 Paints and Car Care Products 28 M Double-clutch Transmission w/Drivelogic 99 Paintwork 31 Front Axle 32 Steering and Wheel Alignment 49 Introduction to BMW Basic BMW Abbreviations and Acronyms Throughout your career as a BMW Group Service Technician you will come across many acronyms in the various Technical publications. Even BMW is an acronym. An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of a longer word. In the next two pages there is a list of acronyms describing various systems on BMW Group automobiles and SAVs. Remember this is only a partial list. The BMW Group is a dynamic company and is always adding new systems to its products. Look for new systems and acronyms with new Technical Training courses, Service Information, and Technical Information Bulletins. You can also refer to ISTA “FTD 000 103035 Abbreviations All models” for more than 1500 definitions. AB Airbag CVT Constantly Variable Trans. ABL Procedure D-Bus Diagnosis Bus (same as TXD) ABS Anti-lock Braking System D-CAN Diagnosis on Controller Area Network ACSM Advanced Crash Safety Module DBC Dynamic Brake Control ADS Engine Intake Air Control DCS Dealer Communication System AGS Adaptive Transmission Control DDE Digital Diesel Electronics AIC Automatic Interval Control (rain sensor) DIN German Industrial Standards AL Active Steering (also AS or AFS) DIS Diagnosis and Information System ARS Active Roll Stabilization DISA Differential Air Intake Control ASC All Season Traction DK Throttle Housing ASC+T ASC+Traction DKI Throttle Position ASK Audio System Controller DME Digital Motor Electronics AST Slip Control (Marketing term) DM-TL Diagnosis Module Tank Leakage AUC Automatic Air Recirculation DSC Dynamic Stability Control AZD Tightening Torque (AZD) DSP Digital Sound Processing DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code B Benzene (gasoline) DWA Theft Deterrent System BC Board Computer DWS Tire Pressure Warning System BC1 Body Controller 1 BLS Brake Light Switch EBO Installation Location BMBT Board Monitor EBV Electronic Brake Proportioning BS Block Diagram ECM Engine control module (SAE) BSD Bit Serial Data interface EDC Electronic Dampening Control BST Battery Safety Terminal EDK Electronic Throttle Valve BZM Center Console Control Center EGS Electronic Transmission Control EH Electronic Hydraulic CAS Car Activation System EHC Electronic Height Control CBC Corner Braking Control EKP Electronic Fuel Pump CAN-Bus Controller Area Network(bus) EKPS Electronic Fuel Pump Control CIC Car Information Computer ELV Electronic Steering Lock CID Central Information Display EM Electro-Mechanical CIM Chassis Integration Module EMF Electro-Mechanical Emergency Brake CVM Convertible Top Module EML Electronic Motor Load Regulation 50 Introduction to BMW EO Component Location EPC Electronic Parts Catalog ETM Electronic Troubleshooting Manual Ethernet Cabled data network technology for local data networks EWS Electronic Driveaway Protection FB Function Description F-CAN Chassis CAN FD Rear display FEB Fault Elimination FBZV Radio Frequency Locking FLA High beam assistant FlexRay Fast, present and fault-tolerant bus system for use in automotive applications FRU Flat Rate Unit FRM Footwell module FTD Vehicle Technical Diagnosis FUB Functional Description FZD Roof function center GAL Speed Dependent Volume GM General Module GMR Yaw Moment Control GPS Global Positioning System GSW Gear Selector Switch HDC Hill Decent Control HFM Hot Film Air Mass Meter HKL Luggage compartment lid lift HSB3 Heating/Ventilation, 3rd row HSR Rear suspension slip angle control HUD Head Up Display IB Interior lighting Control Signal ICM Integrated Chassis Management 1-Bus Information Bus IHKA Automatic Heating and A/C IHKR Regulated Heating and A/C IHKS Standard Heating and A/C IKE Instrument Cluster Electronics IR Infrared ISIS Intelligent Safety Integration System ISN Individual Serial Number JBE Junction Box Electronic KAFAS Camera-based driver assistance system KAT Catalytic Converter KATON Converter Heating (signal) K-Bus Body Bus K-CAN Body controller area network KFA Function changes to vehicle KL Terminal Designation KO Compressor “ON” Signal KOMBI Instrument Cluster KOREL Compressor Relay Signal KW Crankshaft LCM Lamp Check Module LDP Leak Diagnosis Pump LEV Low Emissions Vehicle LIN-Bus Local Interconnect Network bus Local-CAN Local controller Area Network LL Closed Throttle LRA Vertical Headlight Aiming LSM Steering Column Memory LSZ Lamp Switching Center LVA Air Supply System LWR Vertical Headlight Aiming LWS 5 Steering Angle Sensor MBC Maximum Brake Control MDK Motorized Throttle Valve MFL Multi-Function Steering Wheel MFC Multi-Function Controller MID Multi-Information Display MoDiC Mobile Diagnostic Computer MOST Media Oriented System Transport MRS Multiple Restraint System MSR Engine Drag Torque Reduction NG New Generation NVE Night Vision Electronics OBC On-Board Computer OBD On-Board Diagnosis (SAE) PB Pin Assignments P-Bus Periphery Bus PDC Park Distance Control PIB Pin Assignment PT-CAN Powertrain CAN PWG Pedal Position Sensor 51 Introduction to BMW RDC Tire Pressure Control VL Full load - wide open throttle RDW Tire Pressure Warning VM Video Module REP RPS Repair Instructions Rollover Protection System VSW Video Switch RPW Tire Puncture Warning WK Converter Lock-up Clutch RSE RXD Rear Seat Entertainment system Wake-up Diagnosis Line WUP Wake Up line RZV Direct Stationary Ignition ZGM ZKE Central Gateway Module Central Body Electronics SB Fuse Assignments ZV Central Locking System SBE SCA SDARS Seat Occupancy Detector Soft Close Actuator Satellite tuner (US) ZWD Idle Control Valve SG Control Unit Terminals SGS Seat Integrated Belt System B+ Battery Positive SHD Sunroof Module B- Battery Negative SIA Service Interval Indicator KL Standardized Abbreviation for Clamp or SIT Service Information Technology Terminal Number SM Seat Module KL_0 Ignition Switch Off SP SPI Schematic Vehicle Software Information KL_R KL_15 Voltage Ignition Switch in ACC, Run Start. Hot in ACC/Run/Start Voltage Ignition Switch in Run and Start. Hot ST Connector View (12V) in Run/Start. STA Connector View KL_15N F01/F02. Voltage Ignition Switch in Run and SSP Wiring Diagram Start. Hot (12V) in Run/Start SWW Lane Change Warning KL_15U15i Voltage Ignition Switch in Run. Hot (12V) in SWZ Special Tool Run. SZL SZM Steering column switch cluster Central Switch Center Module KL_30 KL_30g KL_30B 12V at All Times (Relay Work Power). Hot (12V) All Times. 12V with time disconnection. F01/F02. 12V with time disconnection. TCU Telematic Control Unit KL_30g-f 12V with fault disconnection. TD Engine Speed KL_30F F01/F02. 12V with fault disconnection. TED Technical Data KL_30H Starter Signal ti Injector on time KL_31 Ground TL Part Throttle KL_50 Voltage Ignition switch in Start. Hot (12V) in TLEV Transitional Low Emission Vehicle Start TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System KL_58 Interior Lighting Dimmer Signal TRS Battery Isolation Switch KL_61 Ground with Alternator Output, 12V with TRSVC Control unit for reversing and side view cam¬ KL_15 eras 85 Relay Coil Ground (Signal) control side. TU Technical Update 86 Relay Coil B+ control side. TXD Transmitting Diagnosis Line 87 87a Relay Output Work Side. Relay Output Work Side At Rest ULF-SBX Universal charger and hands-free unit, interface box (bluetooth telephony) VANOS Variable Camshaft Timing VDM Vertical Dynamics Management 52 Introduction to BMW