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1997 BMW 840CI CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

Prior to disconnecting any air bag/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) electrical connectors, servicing any system components or other components located near an SRS electrical connector, the system must be disarmed. The connectors and components are identified by their orange color.

  • Obtain radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting battery.
  • Disconnect grou...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 840CI 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 840CI 4.4 V8 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 840CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1991-97 8 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

The inertia switch is located...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace -> Air Cooled -> Liquid Cooled
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 BMW 840CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Relay Locations Diagram for 1997 BMW 840CI  4.4 V8 GASRelay Locations Diagram for 1997 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Intensive Wash Relay
  • A/C Relay
  • Air Mass Meter & Connectors Diagram for 1997 BMW 840CI  4.4 V8 GASAir Mass Meter & Connectors Diagram for 1997 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Coil No. 1
  • Connector X-6002
  • Diagnostic Connector
  • Air Mass Meter II
  • Connector X-6121
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 BMW 840CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 BMW 840CI  4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Rear Window Motor
  • Right Rear Window Motor
  • Right Rear Window Limit Switch
  • Left Rear Window Limit Switch
  • Power Window Relay Module
  • 1997 BMW 840CI  4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Combination Switch
  • Wiper Relay
  • Hazard Switch
  • Supplemental Restraint System Control Module
  • Transmission Position Indicator Light
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 BMW 840CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1997 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1997 BMW 840CI 4.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 BMW 840CI AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 BMW 840CI 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 840CI 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 840CI 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 840CI 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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