Repair and Diagnosis: Tools and Equipment

E38 Special Tools

Lens carrier removal torx bit:







P/N 90 88 6 002140

Hose end removal pliers:







P/N 90 88 6 161 050
For releasing the line connections on the charcoal canister

Short1/4" Extension:












P/N 90 88 6 114 190
Used for pretensioning timing chain in conjunction with 11 3 390 and 00 2 050.

Supporting Plate:







P/N: 90 88 6 231 302
Used in conjunction with 33 1 341 and 23 1 300.

Rubber spacer block:







P/N 90 88 6 233 030
Used for resting the engine on the cross-member when removing the transmission.

Expander socket:







P/N: 90 88 6 312 200
Used to expand the front axle wheel carrier to remove the strut assembly.

Ball Joint Extractor







P/N: 90 88 6 312 240
For pressing the conical seats of the track control arm ball joints out of the track rod.

Steering System Test Device:







P/N: 90 88 6 322 140
For gauging the steering drop arm and steering control arm.

New Style Ignition Lock Removal Pin:







P/N 90 88 6 323 110
For removing the steering column lock.

Gauge:












P/N: 90 88 6 415 040
For measuring the clearance between the top of the front side door and the B pillar.


Ball Tipped Hex Socket:







P/N 90 88 6 511 080
Used to remove hex bolts holding bumper frame and trim onto the bumper shocks.

Exterior Door Handle removal and installation tool.







P/N: 90 88 6 513 200

Wiper Arm Removal Press:







Assembly P/N: 90 88 6 616 000

Adapter Harness kit for new style oval connectors:







Kit P/N 90 88 6 616 020

Adapter Harness for Elo connectors







P/N 90 88 6 616 030

Adapter Harnesses for various systems







1. Adapter for ZAE airbag gas generator 90 88 6 621 230
2. Test cable for ZAE control module 90 88 6 621 232
3. Adapter cable for ignition switch 90 88 6 621 233

Adapter Harness GR II actuator







P/N 90 88 6 616 024

Adapter Harness for 26 Breakout box







P/N 90 88 6 616 025

83 Pin Breakout Box for ABS/ASC 5







P/N 90 88 6 614 420
P/N 90 88 6 614 429 (includes manual)

Please note that the tool sampling on these pages is only a small portion of the total E38 special tool package.