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1997 BMW 540I 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 540I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Wiring Diagrams -> Air Flap Motor
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Control Unit, Replace -> Front Speed Sensor, Replace -> Hydraulic Unit, Replace -> Rear Speed Sensor, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems," for procedures.
Component Replacement
Hydraulic Unit, Replace
- Remove coolant expansion tank.
- Remove brake lines from hydraulic unit as follows: front left; front right; rear left; rear right.
- Remove brake hydraulic lines from master cylinder to hydraulic unit.
- Remove hydraulic cover, then loosen, but do not remove, unit mounting bolts.
- Remove mounting screws, then disconnect multiple pin connector and ground wire.
- Remove hydraulic unit by pulling front up and disconnecting rear.
- Reverse procedure to install. Ensuring hydraulic lines are ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I 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: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 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 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 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
- Drive constant velocity joint firmly home with a suitable tool.
- Recess for sealing disk must face rubber gaiter.
- Injec...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Refer to Figs. and for wir...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove any lower splash guards and heat shields required to ac...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 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 540I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Check Engine Lamp -> With OBD II
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the engine is stopped. If the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If the lamp rem...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 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 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, expansion a...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
- If reusing belt, mark rotational direction for installation.
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove mounting nut using suitable wrench. Nut has lefthand threads.
- Remove fan clutch.
- Remove engine splash shield.
- Tighten a...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 CKP/RPM Sensor Diagram for 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Transmission Valve Unit Diagram for 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 BMW 540I 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 540I 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 540I 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 540I 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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