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1997 BMW 528I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS
Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.
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When replacing compressor drain old and new units. Add oil to new compressor equal to 5.0 ozs. minus amount drained from old unit, but do not add more than 1.7 ozs. of oil.
When replacing other system components add the following amount of new o...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS
- Remove brake disc as previously described.
- Remove parking brake shoes' return spring using suitable brake spring pliers,
- Turn retainers 90° and remove using retainer tool No. 34 4 000, or equivalent, Fig. .
- remove shoes by rotating outward ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> 5 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS
Refer to Fig. ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS
Disassemble
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Lift off retainer
- Drive out knurled pin.
- Press rubber gaiter off constant velocity joint.
- Remove constant velocity joint with a suitable tool.
Assemble
- Recess for sealing disk must face rubber gaiter.
- Constant velocity joint dia. approx. 100mm.
- Constant velocity...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitable scan tool the DLC (Data Link Connector). Follow the scan tool manufacturers instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identificati...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS
- Remove vent tube from alternator.
- Remove air filter assembly.
- Disconnect throttle cable, then remove valve cover and intake manifold trim covers.
- Disconnect ignition coils ground wire.
- Remove valve cover ignition coils harness wire duct, disconnect harness and position aside.
- Disconnect cylinder head vent hos...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Turn quick-release fastener approximately, 90° counterclockwise. Unlatch the cabin air filter cover retainers.
- Remove the cabin air fi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant pipe and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 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 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Transmission Range Switch Diagram for 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
Evaporative Emissions Component Diagram for 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 BMW 528I 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 1997 BMW 528I 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 1997 BMW 528I 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 1997 BMW 528I 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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