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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Air Conditioning Blow Hot -> M Coupe, M Roadster, M3, Z3, 318i, 318ti, 323i, 323iC, 323is, 328i, 328iC & 328is
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

M Coupe, M Roadster, M3, Z3, 318i, 318ti, 323i, 323iC, 323is, 328i, 328iC & 328is

On some of these models equipped with automatic transmission, the air conditioning may blow hot.

This condition may be caused by condenser rubbing on the transmission cooler and leaking refrigerant.

To correct this condition, proceed as follows:

  • Remove splash shields.
  • Inspect condenser, then repair or replace as required.
  • Remove lower fan shroud mounting bolts.
  • Remove conde...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

The following procedure has been revised by a Technical Service Bulletin.

Ensure traction control systems are turned Off prior to bleeding brake system.

  • Connect suitable pressure bleeder to brake fluid reservoir. Maximum charging pressure is 43.5 psi.
  • Attach bleeder hose and container to righthand rear wheel. Bleed until no bubbles appear.
  • Repeat previous step for lefthand rear, righthand front and lefthand front wheels.
  • Support rear suspension at wheel carriers and lower car so rear suspension compresses to its normal loaded position (to prevent ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

Inspection interval is determ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

  • 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 constant-velocity jo...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) monitors the tire inflation pressure while the vehicle is being driven. To achieve this, the tire inflation pressure and tire air temperature are measured at certain intervals by sensors located on each wheel at t...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

  • Remove intake air filter housing.
  • Lock fan coupling pulley in place using suitable holder tool. Fan nut has lefthand threads.
  • Remove fan and clutch assembly lefthand threaded nut using suitable wrench tool. Remove fan coupling.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 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 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Service Interval Indicator -> 1990-2003 5 Series Except M5 & X5 -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 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 ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 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 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 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 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Relay Locations Diagram for 2000 BMW 528I  2.8 L6 GASEngine Compartment Relay Locations Diagram for 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Connector K-96
  • Connector X-10156
  • Fuel Change Over Circuit Diagram for 2000 BMW 528I  2.8 L6 GASFuel Change Over Circuit Diagram for 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector Y-31
  • Fuel Change Over Circuit
  • Connector X-1713
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 BMW 528I  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Automatic Transmission Range Switch
  • 2000 BMW 528I  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Antilock Brake System/DSC Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
  • Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 BMW 528I 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 2000 BMW 528I 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 2000 BMW 528I 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 2000 BMW 528I 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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