BMW Maintenance Technician Reference Manual

This manual contains repair and maintenance information and is intended for use only by participants in this training course conducted by BMW Group Technical Training Centers or BMW Group Contract Training Facilities. For changes/additions to the technical data, repair procedures, please refer to the current information issued by BMW of North America, LLC, Technical Service Department.


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Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle maintenance
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
139
File format
PDF
File size
5.4 MB
Published
17 October, 2023
Updated
17 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

This manual provides step-by-step guidance for BMW maintenance technicians on performing visual inspections, test drives, and service documentation. It covers vehicle-specific maintenance procedures including oil, coolant, and tire systems, as well as Condition Based Service (CBS) and Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS). The guide also includes repair order handling, fluid top-offs, and system resets to ensure proper vehicle maintenance and compliance with BMW Group standards.

The manual is designed for use in official BMW training courses and includes technical data for various BMW models, including F, G, E, and MINI series, with specific sections for each. It emphasizes proper documentation and quality checks to ensure consistent service delivery across all technicians.

What's inside

  • Creating a Personal Process
  • Reviewing the Repair Order
  • Performing a Visual Inspection
  • Test Driving the Vehicle
  • Multi-point Inspections
  • Creating Estimates
  • Performing Maintenance and Repairs
  • Documenting Service
  • Verifying Repairs and Quality-Checking
  • Repair Orders

Specifications

Document VersionJune 01, 2020
Course CodeST1451
Technical Data SourceTIS at www.dealerspeed.com

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find updated technical data for BMW repairs?

Refer to the current information issued by BMW of North America, LLC, Technical Service Department, available via TIS at www.dealerspeed.com.

What is Condition Based Service (CBS)?

CBS is an onboard system that monitors wear-and-tear parts and vehicle fluids to indicate when maintenance is due.

How do I reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)?

Reset procedures vary by vehicle model and system type, including using RPA/RDW buttons, BC buttons, or Central Information Display.

What is the State of Charge (SoC) of the battery?

SoC is calculated by the power management module as the difference between charge acceptance and draw levels, transferred via BSD line from IBS.

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