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1999 BMW 540I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 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 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> 5 Series
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Refer to Fig. ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system and heat shields.
- Disconnect cable from crossmember,
- Support transmission with suitable jack.
- Remove mounting bolts and crossmember.
- Remove transmission joint disk mounting nuts.
- Remove differential final drive flange constant-velocity joint mounting nuts.
- Disconnect constant-velocity joint by pressing off input flange with suitable screwdriver.
- Remove center bearing mounting bolts. Do not allow propeller shaft to fall into joints.
- Bend propeller shaft downward at center mount and disconnect from transmission output flange and remove c...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitable scan tool the DLC (Data Link Connector). Follow the scan tool manufacturers instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identificati...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace -> Air Cooled -> Liquid Cooled
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Air Cooled
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove mounting bolts and place oil filter housing aside.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting nut and disconnect battery positive lead.
- Disconnect cable clip and cooling air guide.
- Remove mounting bolts and alternator.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Liquid Cooled
- Lock fan coupling pulley in place using sui...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Turn quick-release fastener approximately, 90° counterclockwise. Unlatch the cabin air filter cover retainers.
- Remove the cabin air fi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
The service indicator cluster is used indicate when periodic maintenance is required. The service indicator consists of one yellow, five green and three red Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), with the inscriptions "Oil Service" and "Inspection." When the ignition switch is turned to the On position, as many as five green LEDs will be illuminated.
The green LEDs will go out when the engine is started. If the yellow LED and one of the inscriptions illuminates with the ignition switch in the On position, and remain on after the engine has started, service the maintenance inscription indicated immediately. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water outlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
- If reusing belt, mark rotational direction for installation.
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove mounting nut using suitable wrench. Nut has lefthand threads.
- Remove fan clutch.
- Remove engine splash shield.
- Tighten a...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1999 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Transmission Range Switch Diagram for 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Air Injection Pump Valve Diagram for 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1999 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Tools and Equipment Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Tools and Equipment Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 BMW 540I 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 540I 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 540I 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 540I 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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