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1997 BMW 740IL CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Description -> ABS Less Stability & Traction Control -> ABS w/Stability & Traction Control
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GAS
ABS Less Stability & Traction Control
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) consists of a control unit, hydraulic unit, speed sensors and wiring harness, Fig. , Each speed sensor has a gear wheel which runs past the permanently magnetized edge of the speed sensor installed in the wheel hub. The rotary motion of the wheels is recorded by inductive sensors and an electric signal is sent to the electronic control unit.
The electronic control unit is located in a compartment on the right side of the engine compartment. This control unit inputs acceleration, deceleration and slip factors from ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> 7 & 8 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GAS
Refer to Fig....
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GAS
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) monitors the tire inflation pressure while the vehicle is being driven. To achieve this, the tire inflation pressure and tire air temperature are measured at certain intervals by sensors located on each wheel at t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace -> Air Cooled -> Liquid Cooled
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 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 740IL AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1993-2001 7 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 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 740IL AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 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 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 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 740IL AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 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 740IL AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 BMW 740IL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Climate Control Module Diagram for 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Fuel Change Over Circuit Diagram for 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 BMW 740IL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 BMW 740IL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Turbocharger Installation Tool Vehicle: 1997 BMW 740IL 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 BMW 740IL AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 BMW 740IL 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 740IL 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 740IL 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 740IL 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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