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1999 BMW 318TI 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

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1998-2000 -> Charging System
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 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 1999 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Description -> Hydraulic Booster System -> Vacuum Booster System
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
Hydraulic Booster System
The hydraulic system incorporates a power flow regulator which diverts a small flow of fluid from the power steering operating circuit for the power assisted brake system, Fig. . 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 permit m...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except X3 & Z4 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Obtain the vehicle owner's radio theft protection code.
- Remove the fuel pump relay(s).
- Start the engine and allow it to stall.
- Crank engine for 10 seconds to ensure the fuel pressure has been...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove rear exhaust pipe.
- Disconnect stabilizer from rear axle carrier and tilt down.
- Remove axle nut.
- Remove mounting bolts and remove halfshaft from differenti...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
- Remove upper section of air cleaner with Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
- Remove drive belt.
- On models equipped with hydraulic drive belt tensioners, remove guide pulley.
- On models equipped with mechanic tensione...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Turn the three cabin air filter cover retainers 1/4 turn.
- Remove the cabin air filter cover.
- Rotate the cabin filter cover retainers 45°, then ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Interval Indicator -> 3 Series & M3 -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector
On these models the SII reset tool cannot be used. Resetting is possible using the instrument cluster trip odometer reset button. Proceed as follows:
- Turn ignition Off.
- Press and hold trip odometer reset button, then turn ignition to "1" (Accessory).
- Keep odometer reset button depressed for approximately five more seconds until any of following words appear in display: "Oil Service" or "Inspection" with "Reset" or "Re."
- On models equipped with high cluster, remaining amount of fuel in liters until next service is displayed should appear.
- On all models, depress ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove fan cowl.
- Disconnect air conditioning temperature switch.
- Disconnect upper and lower water hoses, then the ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
If a belt has been contaminated with antifreeze or oil it should be replaced.
- 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. Turn nut clockwise to remove.
- Loosen tensioner lock bolts, the...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1999 BMW 318TI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 BMW 318TI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1999 BMW 318TI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 BMW 318TI 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 1999 BMW 318TI 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 1999 BMW 318TI 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 1999 BMW 318TI 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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