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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 BMW 735I AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> BMW
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 735I 3.5 L6 GAS

Inspection Interval Is Determined By Service Inspection Indicator.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 BMW 735I AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS REPLACEMENT -> 318 & 325 -> EXCEPT 318 & 325
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 735I 3.5 L6 GAS

318 & 325

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.
  • Remove brake pad wear indicator connector from left side of caliper.
  • Remove anti-rattle clip, then the caliper sliding bolt plastic caps.
  • Lift brake hose out of holder, then remove caliper sliding bolts.
  • Remove caliper toward rear. Remove brake pads, then suspend caliper from frame with wire.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Compress caliper piston into bore.
    • Check fluid ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 BMW 735I AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1989-94 7 Series
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 735I 3.5 L6 GAS

The inertia switch is located under the r...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 BMW 735I AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 735I 3.5 L6 GAS

The propeller shaft is adapted to pertinent requirements in reverence to the transmission version, power flow and vibration behavior, so that removal and installation will differ and depend on the version. Only tighten nuts or bolts on the flange end whenever possible to avoid tension in the joint disc.

  • Remove exhaust assembly.
  • Unscrew heat shield.
  • On models with front joint disc, unscrew propeller shaft on transmission.
  • On models with front universal joint, support transmission with special tools 24 0 120 and 00 2 020.
  • Unscrew transmission suspension.
  • Unscrew universal joint on...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 BMW 735I AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 735I 3.5 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air cleaner and air flow sensor.
  • Remove oil dipstick tube.
  • Remove starter solenoid cover.
  • Disconnect electri...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 BMW 735I AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Service Interval Indicator -> 7 Series -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 735I 3.5 L6 GAS

Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector

  • Press and hold the reset button located at the top lefthand side of the instrument cluster for 10 seconds.
  • A four line menu should appear on the speedometer display. First line is the Back function followed by three service and maintenance items.
  • A "!" symbol indicates the service or maintenance item can be reset. An "0" symbol indicates the item cannot be reset. The first 20% of the service or maintenance interval is protected against accidental or premature reset.
  • Use the Reset button or lower axial FAS button on the turn signal high beam switch to scr...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 BMW 735I AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 735I 3.5 L6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from engine.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ins...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 BMW 735I AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1990 BMW 735I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Harness Splices Diagram for 1990 BMW 735I  3.5 L6 GASRear Harness Splices Diagram for 1990 BMW 735I 3.5 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Splice X443
  • Splice X445
  • Splice X449
  • Splice X450
  • Splice X453
  • Below LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1990 BMW 735I  3.5 L6 GASBelow LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1990 BMW 735I 3.5 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Chime Module
  • Connector X522
  • Connector X518
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 BMW 735I AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 BMW 735I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 BMW 735I  3.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 BMW 735I 3.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Trunk Lid Switch
  • Trunk Lid Light
  • Trunk Compartment Light
  • 1990 BMW 735I  3.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 BMW 735I 3.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cruise Control Switch
  • Automatic Transmission Range Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 BMW 735I AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 BMW 735I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1990 BMW 735I 3.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: Turbocharger Installation Tool
    Vehicle: 1990 BMW 735I 3.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 BMW 735I AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 BMW 735I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 BMW 735I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 BMW 735I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 BMW 735I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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