1988 BMW M6 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1988 BMW M6 stays within tight bounds: a two-door coupe, one Base trim and one engine, the naturally aspirated 3.5L DOHC inline-six on gasoline. Everything in it describes that single specification, which keeps the reference work short: there is one set of engine clearances, one gearbox, one rear axle and one wiring architecture to consult, whatever job is being started.

Engines covered

• 3.5L inline-six — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1988 M6. Two owner complaints are on record for this year, both concerning air bags, which is a very light record for a car of this age. The restraint material in this manual covers the system's components, its diagnostic procedure and the precautions that apply before any work near it begins. Around that sit the engine repair sections with their timing and clearance specifications, driveline and rear axle service, suspension, steering and brake procedures, and the coupe's wiring diagrams.