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1994 BMW 318IC CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> HEATER CORE, REPLACE -> 318 & 325 -> 525 & 535
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 318IC 1.8 L4 GAS
318 & 325
- Drain cooling system, then remove cowl panel grille screen and electric wire duct.
- Loosen mounting bolts, then remove air collection box. Air collection box may be difficult to remove.
- Remove water flange and blow air into feed hose to prevent residual coolant in heater core from leaking on interior carpeting.
- Remove lower instrument panel securing nuts.
- Pry out lower trim panel, then remove heater core double pipe.
- Remove securing screw, then remove heater core.
- Reverse procedure to install.
525 & 535
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1994 BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 318IC 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 1994 BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except X3 & Z4 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 318IC 1.8 L4 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Obtain the vehicle owner's radio theft protection code.
- Remove the fuel pump relay(s).
- Start the engine and allow it to stall.
- Crank engine for 10 seconds to ensure the fuel pressure has been...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1994 BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> With constant velocity joint -> With slide
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 318IC 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 pro...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1994 BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 318IC 1.8 L4 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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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1994 BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1992-98 3 Series
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 318IC 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 1994 BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 318IC 1.8 L4 GAS
The service indicator cluster is used indicate when periodic maintenance is required. The service indicator consists of one yellow, five green and three red Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), with the inscriptions "Oil Service" and "Inspection." When the ignition switch is turned to the On position, as many as five green LEDs will be illuminated.
The green LEDs will go out when the engine is started. If the yellow LED and one of the inscriptions illuminates with the ignition switch in the On position, and remain on after the engine has started, service the maintenance inscription indicated immediately. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1994 BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 318IC 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 1994 BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 318IC 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 1994 BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1994 BMW 318IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1994 BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1994 BMW 318IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1994 BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1994 BMW 318IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1994 BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1994 BMW 318IC 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 1994 BMW 318IC 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 1994 BMW 318IC 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 1994 BMW 318IC 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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