New BMW Special Tools.

Group 04
Tools and Equipment

Bulletin Number
94 15 97

Woodcliff Lake, NJ
November 1997
Product Engineering

SUBJECT:
New BMW Special Tools

MODEL:
All





Situation:
Distribution of the following tool will be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program. Additional tools may be purchased through your PDC. Refer to Parts Information bulletin 01 01 95 for tool warranty details. All prices on this bulletin are introductory prices and are only valid during the Automatic Tool Shipment.





Due to a design change in the engine coolant tank cap, the old test adapter 88 88 6 170 006 should no longer be used and must be discarded. The new test adapter can be used on all screw on caps. Testing is accomplished as before by following the instructions in the Repair Manual group 17 00 009.





Distribution of the following tools will not be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program. Tools may be purchased through your PDC. Refer to Parts Information bulletin 01 01 95 for tool warranty details.

Used to remove the C33 radio without damaging the cassette mechanism. Unlatch the radio prior to removal. Refer to repair manual section 65 11 030.





Used to remove the EWS ring antenna without damage. Refer to repair manual section 61 35 900.





Due to a design change in the diameter of the E39 wiper arm shaft, previously distributed special tool 90 88 6 616 000 will no longer work. To correct this there are 2 choices.

1. Purchase special tool 90 88 6 616 001 and replace the body of your existing tool.

Note:
Do not discard the threaded shaft of your old tool. It is reused on the new tool.

2. Enlarge the opening of your existing tool to 16.3 mm. Refer to illustration W616 001. Be careful to remove any burrs


Either the purchased tool or the modified tool will work on the E38.