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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Wiring Diagrams -> Pressure Sensor
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

Refer to Fig. for hy...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 850CI 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: 1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 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 1996 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove complete exhaust system.
  • Remove heat shield.
  • Unfasten screws.
  • Unscrew nuts.
  • Push constant-velocity joint along disassembly grooves and of output flange.
  • Unscrew center bearing. Caution: Do not let propeller shaft fall into joints. Joints and rubber sleeve on constant-velocity joint c...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

  • Switch off ignition.
  • Disconnect battery ground lead.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Remove fan cowl.
  • Remove complete left intake filter housing.
  • Unfasten bracket for radiator hose.
  • Loosen hose clamp on cooling air hose.
  • Remove cooling air hose.
  • Unfasten cable tie wrap.
  • Remove three tensioning roller mounting bolts.
  • Remove complete tensioning roller for ribbed...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 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 system ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

  • Remove upper air cleaner.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Using pulley holding tool No. 11 5 030, or equivalent, remove engine cooling fan. Fan nut has lefthand thread.
  • Remove oil catch tray.
  • Remove engine splash guard and heat shields.
  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove mounting bolts and upper air duct.
  • Disconnect coolant level sender electrical connector.
  • Disconnect lower coolant,...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

  • 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.
  • Loosen tensioner lock bolts, then turn tensioner with suitable wrench to receive tens...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 BMW 850CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Relay Locations Diagram for 1996 BMW 850CI  5.4 V12 GASRelay Locations Diagram for 1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Normal Speed Relay
  • Concealing Headlights Relay
  • Hazard Flasher Relay
  • Coolant Temperature Sender
  • E-Box, Connectors & Grounds Diagram for 1996 BMW 850CI  5.4 V12 GASE-Box, Connectors & Grounds Diagram for 1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector X-69
  • Ground X-6452
  • Ground X-6453
  • E-Box
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 BMW 850CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 BMW 850CI  5.4 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Back Up Light
  • Right Back Up Light
  • Automatic Transmission Range Switch
  • Right Rear Light Assembly
  • Remote Locking Receiver
  • 1996 BMW 850CI  5.4 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor
  • Final Stage Unit
  • Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning Switch
  • Automatic Heating/Air Conditioning Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 BMW 850CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 BMW 850CI 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 850CI 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 850CI 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 850CI 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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