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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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- 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
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 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 540I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> 5 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Refer to Fig. ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove complete exhaust system.
- Remove heat shields.
- Unclip cable on cross-member.
- Support transmission with hydraulic lifter.
- Unfasten screws.
- Remove cross-member.
- Unfasten screws.
- Unscrew nuts.
- With a screwdriver, press constant-velocity joint (at disassembly grooves) off input flange.
- Caution: do not let propeller shaft fall into joi...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> 1997-2003 -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Antenna -> TPMS Control Module
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
Removal
- Dismount tire using suitable tire machine ensuring not to damage tire pressure sensor.
- Remove the Torx screw, then the tire pressure sensor.
- Release valve stem union nut using removal tool No. 00 2 190, or equivalent Fig. .
- Remove washer from wheel.
Installation
- Install new Torx screw on tire pressure sensor, then twist new valve stem by hand approximately three turns. Do not tighten Torx screw, sensor and valve stem must be loosely joined together.
- Install the tire pressure sensor on wheel. Ensure the radial bore for gripping on the circumference of t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace -> Air Cooled -> Liquid Cooled
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Air Cooled
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect and cover battery ground lead.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove bolts on oil-filter housing.
- Place oil-filter housing to one side.
- Disconnect plug on alternator.
- Remove nut on alternator B+ terminal.
- Unfasten cable clip.
- Unclip cooling air guide.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Pull out alternator towards front.
- Pull alternator upwards to remove.
- Remove alternator from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque alternator B+ terminal nut to 72 to 108 inch lbs.
- Torque alternator mounting bolts to 15 ft. lbs.
Liquid Cool...
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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 -> Service Interval Indicator -> 1990-2003 5 Series Except M5 & X5 -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector
On these models the SII reset tool cannot be used. Resetting is possible using the instrument cluster trip odometer reset button. Proceed as follows:
- Turn ignition Off.
- Press and hold trip odometer reset button, then turn ignition to "1" (Accessory).
- Keep odometer reset button depressed for approximately five more seconds until any of following words appear in display: "Oil Service" or "Inspection" with "Reset" or "Re."
- On models equipped with high cluster, remaining amount of fuel in liters until next service is displayed should appear.
- On ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 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 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+.
 ABS/DSC Control Module Diagram for 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Air Pump 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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