The service and repair manual for the 1990 BMW 735iL — the 3.5L I6 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L I6 — 209 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 1 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1990 735iL manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 50
- General Information 1,452
- Accessories & Equipment 17
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 106
- Body & Frame 18
- Maintenance 76
- Brakes 133
- Restraints 21
- Drivelines & Axles 94
- Steering 62
- Electrical 109
- Suspension 172
- Engine Mechanical 103
- Transmission 421
- Engine Performance 444
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1990 735iL
- Exterior Lighting — brake lights › switch · 96V111000If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of.
Owners have filed 1 complaints and BMW has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1990 735iL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1990 735iL manual
Is this manual specific to the 1990 735iL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1990 model year, covering the 3.5L I6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 1990 735iL problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1990 735iL, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 1990 735iL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1990 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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