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TSB 10 03 96: TIS - Software Update 12/96: Overview

Transmission and Drivetrain Superseded by 167181

Affected years: February 1997

Details

Group: 10 TIS Bulletin Number 10 03 96 Woodcliff Lake, NJ February 1997 Product Engineering This IDC supersedes S.I. 10 03 96 dated December 1996 which should be removed and discarded from your IDC binder. SUBJECT: Updated TIS Software - 12/96 MODEL: ALL Situation: TIS software dated 12/96 now includes the following: ^ E39 540i Self Adjusting Clutch - SAC ^ The E36/Z3 2.8 liter repair manual has been updated. ^ Service Information bulletins for all models from 1988, plus all recall information. ^ In the Administration screen there is a button called "KDS". The intent of this button is to allow the operator to download the latest wheel alignment specifications onto a floppy disc. The disc may then be loaded into the Hunter KDS alignment machine. NOTES: 1. At this time this function will not work with Hunter Alignment equipment. When operation has been established you will be notified. 2. TIS CD 12/96 does not contain wheel alignment data for the Z3 2.8 L. The only difference between the 1.9 L and the 2.8 L wheel alignment settings is the rear axle toe. The correct information is: Z3 2.8 L Rear Axle Total Toe Setting 20' +/- 13' (minutes) .334 +/- .217 (decimal degrees) ^ Technical Data and Tightening Torque's from 1988 for E31, E32, E34, E36, E38, E39. ^ TIS Version 12/96 is distributed through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program. All dealers will automatically receive 2 TIS CDs free of charge. Dealers with a second DIS Tester should order a TIS CD as follows: P/N 01 57 9 788 177 Price = Cost included in DIS agreement Dealers with a second EPC/TIS Server should order a TIS CD as follows: P/N 01 57 9 788 607 Price = $75.00 each Dealers ordering a TIS CD for additional EPC/TIS Servers must use the 607 part number.

⚠️ This bulletin has been superseded by 167181 . Refer to the newer bulletin for the current repair procedure.

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