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1996 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
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Receiver/Drier, Replace -> 3 Series -> 5 Series -> 7 Series -> 8 Series
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS
3 Series
Do not remove the plugs from the new receiver drier until the unit is ready to be connected to the refrigerant lines.
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove right headlamp vertical aim adjuster, then the cover for right driving light.
- Disconnect electrical connectors and position aside.
- Disconnect refrigerant lines and plug openings, then remove mounting bolts.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove lower right covers.
- Remove thermoswitch connector, if equipped, then the ducting for brake cooling. ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 318 & 325 -> Brake Force Regulator, Replace -> Master Cylinder, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder, Replace
- Remove brake fluid from master cylinder using suitable syringe.
- Remove plug and clutch hose, if equipped.
- Remove fluid reservoir.
- Remove brake lines.
- Remove mounting bolts and master cylinder.
- Reverse procedure to install. Tighte...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1993-96 3 Series Except Z3
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS
The inertia switch...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> With rear constant velocity joint -> With slide
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS
With slide
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove complete exhaust system.
- Remove heat shield.
- Unscrew holders for exhaust suspension.
- Remove clamp.
- With joint disk, unscrew joint disk on transmission.
- With universal joint, unscrew universal joint on transmission.
- Release threaded bush with a suitable tool by a few turns.
- Unscrew universal joint on final drive.
- Unscrew center bearing.
- Kink propeller shaft downwards at center mount and in so doing detach from centering on manual transmission or universal joint of final drive.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque stop nut...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS
- Disconnect starter solenoid electrical connectors.
- From under hood, remove upper starter bolt.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower starter bolt.
- Pull rear...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1992-98 3 Series
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 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 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Automatic Stability Control (ASC, ASC+) & Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS
The warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The warning lamp will also flash when the syst...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant flange on rear of cylinder head and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 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 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 BMW 318IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ignition Coils, Intake Air Temperature & Throttle Position Sensor Diagram for 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Evaporative Emission Valve, Fuel Pump & On-Board Computer Temperature Sensor Diagram for 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 BMW 318IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 BMW 318IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Tools and Equipment Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Tools and Equipment Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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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