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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 750IL AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Manual A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Description -> 325 -> A/C Compressor Switch -> Air Center Control Lever -> Air Down Control Lever -> Air Up Control Lever -> Air Volume Control Switch -> Fresh Air/Bypass Air Switch -> Refrigeration System -> System Control -> Temperature Control
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 GAS

Refrigeration System

Switching on the A/C system will activate the refrigerant circuit, Fig. . The solenoid coil receives power, producing a magnetic field causing the armature clutch plate to be pulled, and which is fixed onto the compressor shaft next to an inner plate operating freely on the same shaft. The compressor increases refrigerant vapor pressure, which is drawn into the suction end of the compressor assembly. The refrigerant is then compressed, raising refrigerant vapor temperature. The high pressure vapors pass through a high pressure line to a condenser loc...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 750IL AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> 525, 528, 530, 540, 740, 750, 840 & 850 -> Front Brake Pads, Replace -> M3, 328, 323, 325 & 328 -> Rear Brake Pads, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 GAS

Front Brake Pads, Replace

M3, 328, 323, 325 & 328
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove brake pad wear indicator connector from lefthand side of caliper, Fig. .
  • Remove anti-rattle clip, then the caliper sliding bolt plastic caps.
  • Lift brake hose out of holder, then remove caliper sliding bolts.
  • Remove caliper toward rear.
  • Remove brake pads, then suspend caliper from frame with wire.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Compress caliper piston into bore.
    • Check fluid level and bleed brake system as required.
    • Tighten mounting bolts to ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 750IL AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Component Locations -> 7 & 8 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 GAS

Refer to Fig....

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 750IL AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 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 750IL AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 GAS

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 illuminate...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 750IL AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 GAS

  • Remove exhaust assembly, then disconnect heat shields on reversing lever.
  • Remove washer fluid tank to gain access to starter motor mounting bolts.
  • Remove heat shields on intake manifold, ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 750IL AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1993-2001 7 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 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 750IL AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 GAS

The Anti-Lock 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. If the ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 750IL AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 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 750IL AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 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 750IL AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 BMW 750IL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Top Center of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 BMW 750IL  5.4 V12 GASTop Center of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Injector 4 Connector
  • X2344
  • Injector 4
  • Y2344
  • In Rear LH Side of Luggage Compartment Diagram for 1997 BMW 750IL  5.4 V12 GASIn Rear LH Side of Luggage Compartment Diagram for 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • X18773
  • Amplifier Connector
  • X18772
  • Amplifier
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 BMW 750IL AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 BMW 750IL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 BMW 750IL  5.4 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Passenger's Seat Control Switch
  • Passenger's Seatback Recliner Motor
  • Passenger's Seat Height Motor
  • Passenger's Seat Movement Motor
  • Passenger's Seat Headrest Motor
  • 1997 BMW 750IL  5.4 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Generator
  • Engine Control Module
  • Integrated Instrument Cluster Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 BMW 750IL AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 BMW 750IL cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
  • Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA
    Vehicle: 1997 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 BMW 750IL AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 BMW 750IL 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 750IL 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 750IL 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 750IL 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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