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1996 BMW 318TI 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 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Computer Relearn Procedures -> BMW
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
Disconnect or replace DME control unit only when ignition switch is off. After renewed operation, neutral basic values are set in the control unit for idle and emission control. An...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
Parking Brake
- Ensure parking brake lever is fully released and cables operate freely, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove one wheel bolt from each wheel.
- Rotate wheel until bolt hole is aligned using parking brake star adjuster.
- On Z3, 318, 323, 325 and 328 models, adjuster is located approximately 30° behind the vertical axis of the wheel on 3 Series models, Fig. .
- On M3, 525, 530, 540, 740, 750, 840 and 850 models, adjuster is 45° below horizontal axis of wheel toward rear, F...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1993-96 3 Series Except Z3
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
The inertia switch...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> With rear constant velocity joint -> With slide
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
With slide
Caution: Mark universal joint to drive flange of rear axle. This will eliminate complaints of droning.
- 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 transmissio...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
- Read fault memory with a suitable scan tool.
- Disconnect battery ground wire.
- Remove air cleaner upper section with air flow sensor or air-mass flow sensor.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- On models with hydraulic drive belt tensioner, remove guide pulley.
- On all models, unfasten screw in upper reve...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1992-98 3 Series
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 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 318TI AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 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 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 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 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 BMW 318TI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine & Transmission Control Modules & Sunroof Control Assembly Diagram for 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 ABS Hydraulic Unit, Auxiliary Fan Motor, Cruise Control Actuator & Engine Coolant Level Switch Diagram for 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 BMW 318TI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 BMW 318TI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 BMW 318TI 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 318TI 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 318TI 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 318TI 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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