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1993 BMW 318IS CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1993-95 -> Precautions -> Cleanliness -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-12 Systems -> R-134a Systems -> Safety
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318IS 1.8 L4 GAS
Product Compatibility
Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C Data" for specifications.
Safety
R-12 Systems
The Freon refrigerant used in car air conditioners is also known as R-12. It is colorless and odorless both as a gas and a liquid. Since it boils (vaporizes) at -21.7°F, it will usually be in a vapor state when being handled in a repair shop. But if a portion of the liquid coolant should come in contact with the hands or face, note that its temperature momentarily will be at least...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318IS 1.8 L4 GAS
Parking Brake
- Ensure parking brake lever is fully released and cables operate freely, then raise and support rear of vehicle.
- On models with wheel bolts, remove 1 wheel bolt from each wheel. On models with studs, remove rear wheels and secure brake discs using lug nuts and spacers.
- On all models, rotate wheel until bolt hole is aligned with parking brake star adjuster. Adjuster is located approximately 30° behind the vertical axis of the wheel on 318 and 325 models, Fig. , or 45° below horizontal axis of wheel toward rear of vehicle on all models except 318 and 325, Fig. ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1993-96 3 Series Except Z3
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318IS 1.8 L4 GAS
The inertia switch...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> With constant velocity joint -> With slide
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318IS 1.8 L4 GAS
With slide
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove complete exhaust system.
- Remove heat shield.
- Unscrew holders for exhaust suspension.
- Remove clamp.
- On models with joint disk, unscrew joint disk on transmission.
- On models with universal joint, unscrew universal joint on transmission.
- Release threaded bushing with special tool 26 1 040 or equivalent by a few turns.
- Caution:When removing propeller shaft, mark universal joint to drive flange of rear axle. This will eliminate complaints of droning.
- Unscrew universal joint on final drive.
- On all models, unscrew center bearing.
- Kink propeller sha...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318IS 1.8 L4 GAS
- Read out stored fault messages with suitable scan tool.
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect and cover battery ground terminal.
- Remove air cleaner upper section with air-flow sensor.
- Ta...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1992-98 3 Series
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318IS 1.8 L4 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Obtain the radio anti-theft code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- On all models except convertible, disengage the two air nozzles (located above the glove compartment) at the top. Position the nozzles straight ahead, then remove the nozzles.
- On all models, remove the glove compartment retaining screws located at each side. On convertible models, the upper two screws are accessed through the air nozzle opening.
- Disconnect the glove compartment lamp.
- Remove the two lower glove ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1993 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Check Engine Lamp -> Less OBD II
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318IS 1.8 L4 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the engine is stopped. If the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If the lamp remains lit, a diagnostic troubl...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318IS 1.8 L4 GAS
- After engine has cooled, remove expansion tank cap.
- Using pulley holding tool No. 11 5 030 or equivalent, remove engine cooling fan.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove oil catch tray.
- Remove engine splash guard.
- Unscrew coolant drain plug and drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Disconnect coolant level sender...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318IS 1.8 L4 GAS
If a belt has been contaminated with antifreeze or oil it should be replaced.
- Remove fan cowl by lifting out expansion rivets on both sides.
- Secure fan pulley with suitable securing tool, or equivalent, then remove fan. Fan has lefthand handed threads. Turn nut clockwise to remove.
- Loosen tensioner lock bolts, the...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1993 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1993 BMW 318IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 LH Footwell (Near Clutch Switch) Diagram for 1993 BMW 318IS 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 LH Front Wheel Above Brake Caliper Diagram for 1993 BMW 318IS 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1993 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1993 BMW 318IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1993 BMW 318IS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1993 BMW 318IS 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1993 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1993 BMW 318IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1993 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1993 BMW 318IS 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 1993 BMW 318IS 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 1993 BMW 318IS 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 1993 BMW 318IS 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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