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1997 BMW 740I 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

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Charging System
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS
Use instructions provided with charging station. Follow these procedures to prevent charging station from being accidentally exposed to high-side vehicle system pressure:
- Do no...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Description -> Hydraulic Booster System -> Vacuum Booster System
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS
Hydraulic Booster System
The H-31 hydraulic system, Fig. , incorporates a power flow regulator which diverts a small flow of fluid from the power steering operating circuit for the power assisted brake system. It charges the hydraulic reservoir in a high pressure range without impairing the function of power steering. The pressurized hydraulic oil volume is supplied to the booster for the sake of power assistance and is applied by operating the connected standard tandem master cylinder. Should the power steering pump fail, the hydraulic reservoir has sufficient reserve pressure to pe...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> 7 & 8 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS
Refer to Fig....
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740I 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 740I AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Antenna -> TPMS Control Module
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740I 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 740I AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace -> Air Cooled -> Liquid Cooled
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740I 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 740I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1993-2001 7 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Remove cabin air filter cover retaining screw, then open the cover.
- Depress the cabin air filter duct lock, then lift the cover upward.
- Release the cabin ai...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 1997-2008 7 Series -> Less iDrive -> Reset -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS
Reset
The reset procedure needs to be performed anytime the tire pressure is adjusted or the tires are rotated.
Less iDrive
- Turn ignition switch to On with vehicle in a stationary position.
- Press the Tire Pressure Warning/RDC button, located at front console or on the instrument panel, until the indicator lamp on the instrument panel is illumin...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater valve and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outl...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 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 740I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 BMW 740I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 BMW 740I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 BMW 740I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 BMW 740I 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 740I 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 740I 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 740I 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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