General Electrical System -- Repair -- M3 (G80)

• 61 00 General Information
  • Information on removing, connecting and changing the battery (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Notes for disconnecting and connecting the vehicle battery (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Notes on handling optical fibers (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Notes on handling the high pressure cleaner (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Repairing airbag cables (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Safety instructions on handling hybrid cars (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • 61 00 730 Programming/encoding the control unit(s) including deletion of fault memory (after vehicle test) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Encode/program control unit(s)
• 61 12 Battery Cables
  • Notes on intelligent battery sensor (IBS) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • 61 12 002 Replacing the positive battery cable (for safety battery terminal) (from battery to rear positive distribution) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the safety battery terminal
    • Installing the safety battery terminal
  • 61 12 013 Replacing the battery ground lead (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Replacing the battery ground lead
• 61 13 Plug Connections, Terminals
  • Butt connector for repairing a plug connection (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Circular connector, 13-pin, system D2. (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Connector housing, LCC contact (load current contact) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Crimping annular contacts (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Crimping of NanoMQS contacts (MQS) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Cutting, strip off insulation and crimping optical fibers (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Cutting to length and strip off insulation from cables (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • In-line connectors, 24-/44-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Inline connectors, 6-, 8-pin, System MQS (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • In-line plugs, 2-pin, System MDK 3 plus 2.8 (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Inline plugs, 2-pin, System MPQ 2.8 (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Inline plugs, 3-, 6-pin, System Elo-Power 2.8 (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Inline plugs, 4-, 10-pin, System Elo (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Socket housing (radio connector), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Socket housing 42-, 43-, 46-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Socket housings, 2x21, 2x27-pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo Power (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Socket housings, 5-pin, 8-pin, System MQS/MPQ (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Special tools for wiring harness repairs (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Unlocking and disconnecting various plug connections in electrical and hybrid vehicles (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
• 61 14 Power Distribution, Power Connection Points
  • 61 14 002 Checking/replacing the fuse (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Checking the rear fuse on the power distribution box
  • 61 14 010 Remove and install/replace power distribution box (trunk) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the rear power distribution box
    • Installing the rear power distribution box
  • 61 14 035 Removal & install/replace power distribution box front positive battery cable (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing power distribution for front positive battery cable
    • Install the front power distribution box
  • 61 14 040 Removing and installing/replacing rear power distribution box positive battery cable (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the low power distribution box
    • Installing the low power distribution box
  • 61 14 041 Removing and installing/replacing rear power distribution box positive battery cable (behind luggage compartment trim panel, right) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove power distributor on the rear positive battery cable
    • Installing the positive battery cable power distribution at the rear
• 61 20 Vehicle Battery
  • Notes on AGM battery (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Notes regarding the lithium ion battery (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Vehicle battery - closed current monitoring (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery ground lead (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Disconnecting the negative battery cable of the system battery
    • Connecting negative battery cable of the system battery
  • 61 20 908 Running vehicle battery "power reset" (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Carrying out a voltage interruption of the 12-V battery
  • 61 21 010 Removing and installing the vehicle battery (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the system battery
    • Installing the system battery
  • 61 21 017 Replacing vehicle battery - registering with battery replacement (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the system battery
    • Installing the system battery
  • Charging battery (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • 61 21 028 Supporting voltage of the vehicle electrical system/recharging vehicle battery (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Charging battery
• 61 31 Switches, Sensors
  • 61 31 001 Removing/installing/replacing HDC buttons (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the HDC button/trim
    • Installing the HDC button/trim
  • 61 31 008 Removing and installing steering column switch cluster (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the steering column switch cluster (SZL)
    • Installing the steering column switch cluster (SZL)
  • 61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing coil spring cassette (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove coil spring cassette
    • Installing the coil spring cassette
  • 61 31 021 Remove and install/replace ring antenna (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the ring antenna
    • Installing the ring antenna
  • 61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing light control unit (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove light operating unit
    • Installing the light operating unit
  • 61 31 043 Removing and installing the FZD (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the Roof function center (FZD)
    • Installing Roof function center (FZD)
  • 61 31 066 Removing and installing/replacing hotel position switch (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the hotel position switch
    • Installing the hotel position switch
  • 61 31 068 Remove and install/replace the switch for the front passenger airbag deactivation (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the switch for switching off the front passenger airbag
    • Installing the switch for switching off the front passenger airbag
  • 61 31 082 Removing and installing/replacing switch for central locking system (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the central locking switch
    • Install the central locking button
  • 61 31 083 Removing and installing/replacing switch for tailgate release (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the switch for tailgate release
    • Installing the switch for the tailgate release
  • 61 31 084 Removing and installing/replacing the switch for the power tailgate (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the power tailgate switch
    • Install the power tailgate switch
  • 61 31 113 Removing and installing/replacing the two shift paddles for automatic transmission (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing shift paddle for automatic transmission
    • Installing the shift paddle for the automatic transmission
  • 61 31 116 Replace power window switch for side window operation (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the rear power window switch
    • Installing the rear power window switch
  • 61 31 117 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch on driver's side (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the power window switch on the driver's side
    • Install the power window switch on the driver's side
  • 61 31 118 Removing and installing/replacing the power window switch on the passenger's side (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the power window switch on the passenger's side
    • Installing the power window switch on the passenger's side
  • 61 31 122 Removing and installing/replacing tow hitch switch (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the switch for the automatic trailer tow hitch
    • Install the switch for the automatic trailer tow hitch
  • 61 31 195 Removing and installing front controller (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the controller
    • Installing the iDrive Controller
  • 61 31 197 Removing and installing operating facility for center console (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the operating facility in the center console
    • Installing the operating facility in the center console
  • 61 31 204 Replacing operating unit for seat adjustment (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove switch combination for the seat adjustment
    • Installing the switch combination for seat adjustment
  • 61 31 233 Removing and installing/replacing the vibration actuator for the Lane Departure Warning (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the vibration actuator (M Sport steering wheel)
    • Installing the vibration actuator (M Sport steering wheel)
  • 61 31 251 Remove & install audio operating facility (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the audio control unit
    • Install audio control unit
  • 61 31 310 Replacing brake light switch (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the brake light switch
    • Install brake light switch
  • 61 31 362 Removing and installing remote control receiver (Trim panel for rear shelf removed) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the remote control receiver
    • Install the remote control receiver
  • 61 31 676 Replacing control unit, additional seat function, right or left front (after vehicle diagnosis) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove operating facility for the additional seat functions
    • Installing the control unit for the additional seat function
  • 61 31 696 Replacing front controller (After vehicle diagnosis) (AW specification without programming/coding.) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the controller
    • Installing the iDrive Controller
  • 61 31 704 Replacing the operating facility in the center console (After vehicle diagnosis) (AW specification without programming/coding.) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the operating facility in the center console
    • Removing the controller
    • Removing the HDC button/trim
    • Installing the HDC button/trim
    • Installing the iDrive Controller
    • Installing the operating facility in the center console
• 61 33 Horn
  • 61 33 050 Remove and install/replace left fanfare horn (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the fanfare horn
    • Installing the fanfare horn
  • 61 33 055 Remove and install/replace riant fanfare horn (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Notes
    • Remove the fanfare horn towards the right.
    • Install fanfare horn, right
  • 61 33 060 Removing and installing/replacing both fanfare horn horns (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Notes
    • Removing the left and right fanfare horn
    • Installing the left and right fanfare horn
• 61 34 Cigarette Lighter, Power Sockets
  • 61 34 022 Replacing insert holder for cigarette lighter, right rear (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the 12-V power socket in the luggage compartment
    • Installing the 12 V socket in the luggage compartment
• 61 35 Control Units, Modules
  • Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Overview, rain sensor (additional work when replacing the windshield/sensor replacement) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • Overview of additional work for the removal and installation or replacement of electronic components in the body area/windshield (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
  • 61 35 013 Remove and install/replace the LIN power distribution box (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove LIN power distribution box
    • Installing the LIN power distribution box
  • 61 35 021 Remove and install/replace near-field communication storage tray (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the storage tray for the near field communication
    • Installing the storage tray for the near field communication
  • 61 35 080 Removing and installing control unit/module for left or right seat adjustment (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the driver's seat module (SMFA)
    • Installing the driver's seat module (SMFA)
  • 61 35 095 Removing and installing control unit/module for seat heating (left or right) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the seat-heating module
    • Installing the seat-heating module
  • 61 35 097 Removing and installing control unit/module for left or right seat heating (rear seat) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the seat-heating module for the rear seat
    • Install the seat-heating module for the rear seat
  • 61 35 177 Removing and installing the rain-light sensor (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the low beam sensor
    • Installing the low beam sensor
  • 61 35 179 Remove and install rain-light-solar-condensation sensor (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove rain-light-solar-condensation sensor
    • Installing the rain-light-solar-condensation sensor
  • 61 35 196 Removing and installing the control unit for the power tailgate (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the control unit for the power tailgate
    • Install the control unit for the power tailgate (HKL).
  • 61 35 240 Remove and install control unit for contactless trunk opening (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the control unit for the contactless trunk opening
    • Install the control unit for the contactless trunk opening
  • 61 35 243 Remove and install the top sensor line for contactless trunk opening (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the sensor line for the contactless trunk opening (top)
    • Install the sensor line for the contactless trunk opening (top)
  • 61 35 245 Remove and install the bottom sensor line for contactless trunk opening (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the sensor line for the contactless trunk opening (bottom)
    • Install the sensor line for the contactless trunk opening (bottom)
  • 61 35 278 Removing/installing Body Domain Controller (BDC) control unit (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the BDC control unit
    • Install the BDC control unit
  • 61 35 582 Replacing the control unit/module for seat adjustment, left or right (After vehicle diagnosis) (AW specification without programming/coding.) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the driver's seat module (SMFA)
    • Installing the driver's seat module (SMFA)
  • 61 35 678 Replacing rain/light sensor (after vehicle diagnosis) (without programming/encoding.) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the low beam sensor
    • Installing the low beam sensor
  • 61 35 697 Replacing control unit for automatic tailgate operation (After vehicle diagnosis) (AW specification without programming/coding.) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the control unit for the power tailgate
    • Install the control unit for the power tailgate (HKL).
  • 61 35 779 Replace Body Domain Controller control unit (BDC) (After vehicle diagnosis) (AW specification without programming/coding.) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the BDC control unit
    • Install the BDC control unit
  • 61 35 953 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for Comfort Access (Front storage compartment) (following vehicle diagnosis) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the interior antenna from the front storage compartment
    • Installing the interior antenna on the front storage compartment
  • 61 35 954 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for Comfort Access (Center console at rear) (after vehicle diagnosis) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing interior antenna on the rear center console
    • Installing the interior antenna on the rear center console
  • 61 35 970 Removing and installing/replacing the luggage compartment antenna for Comfort Access (after vehicle diagnosis) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove the luggage compartment antenna
    • Installing the luggage compartment antenna
  • 61 35 975 Removing and installing/replacing bumper antenna for Comfort Access (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the bumper antenna for the Comfort Access
    • Installing the bumper antenna for the Comfort Access
  • 61 35 980 Removing and installing/replacing antenna for Comfort Access on left or right (after vehicle diagnosis) (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing the antenna for the Car Access System (CAS)
    • Installing the antenna for the Car Access System (CAS)
• 61 61 Windshield Wiper System
  • 6 61 041 Replacing both wiper blades (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove left and right wiper blade
    • Install the left and right wiper blade
  • 61 61 100 Remove and install/replace both windshield wiper arms (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing wiper arm
    • Installing left and right wiper arm
  • 61 61 270 Completely removing and installing the console for the windshield wiper system including engine (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove wiper console.
    • Installing the wiper console
  • 61 61 271 Install console for windshield wiper system (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove wiper console.
    • Installing the wiper console
• 61 71 Windshield Washer System
  • 61 71 002 Replace the left and right spray nozzles on the wiper arm (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Removing left window washer nozzles
    • Installing the left windshield washer jet
    • Removing the right windshield washer jet
    • Installing the right windshield washer jet
  • 61 71 063 Removing and installing the washer fluid reservoir for the washer system (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Remove washer fluid reservoir
    • Installing washer fluid reservoir
  • 61 71 065 Replacing the washer fluid reservoir for the washer system (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Replacing the washer fluid reservoir
  • 61 71 100 Removing and installing/replacing window washer pump (M3 base, M3 Competition, M3 Competition M xDrive, M3 CS)
    • Replacement of the windshield washer pump