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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Description -> Hydraulic Booster System -> Vacuum Booster System
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 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 850CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Component Locations -> 7 & 8 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 850CI 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

  • Switch off ignition.
  • Disconnect battery ground lead.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Remove fan cowl.
  • Remove complete left intake filter housing.
  • Unfasten bracket for radiator hose.
  • Loosen hose clamp on cooling air hose.
  • Remove cooling air hose.
  • Unfasten cable tie wrap.
  • Remove three tensioning roller mounting bolts.
  • Remove complete tensioning roller for ribbed...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Check Engine Lamp -> With OBD II
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the engine is stopped. If the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If the lamp rem...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 850CI 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 850CI AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 850CI 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 850CI AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 BMW 850CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Sunroof Motor & Connectors Diagram for 1997 BMW 850CI  5.4 V12 GASSunroof Motor & Connectors Diagram for 1997 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector X-323
  • Sunroof Motor
  • Connector X-336
  • Connector X-643
  • Front Harness Splices Diagram for 1997 BMW 850CI  5.4 V12 GASFront Harness Splices Diagram for 1997 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Splice X-181
  • Splice X-182
  • Splice X-196
  • Splice X-203
  • Splice X-216
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 BMW 850CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 BMW 850CI  5.4 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link
  • Electronic Shock Absorber Control Module
  • EDC Relay
  • EDC Switch
  • AHK Control Module
  • 1997 BMW 850CI  5.4 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sun Blind Switch
  • Sun Blind Control Module
  • Sun Blind Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 BMW 850CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Crankcase Ventilation System Specification
    Vehicle: 1997 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1997 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 BMW 850CI 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 850CI 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 850CI 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 850CI 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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