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2008 BMW 128I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- 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
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS
Front
Do not move vehicle with engine power once driveline shaft has been removed.
- Remove rear underbody protection from assemblies.
- Remove underbody protection at center.
- Remove bolts transmission companion flange.
- Remove bolts centering mount flange.
- Remove front driveline.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 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 2008 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Unlock retainer from air cleaner assembly.
- Loosen clamp and detach air intake hose.
- Release air intake hose and remove intake filter housing bolts then remove housing.
- Disconnect S-terminal connector from starter motor solenoid.
- Remove B+ terminal...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2006 325i/xi, 330Ci/i/xi, 2007-09 328, 335 & 2008-09 128, 135 & M3 Series
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the cabin air filter housing cover retaining screws, then the cover, Fig. .
- R...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 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 2008 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS
- Remove fan cowl with electric fan.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission,detach cooler for automatic transmission from fan cowl.
- Unclip line from fan cowl.
- Detach cable strap from fan cowl, then release bolt.
- Unlock catch from front of fan cowl then remove fan cowl t...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 BMW 128I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Roof Components Diagram for 2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 BMW 128I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 BMW 128I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 BMW 128I 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 2008 BMW 128I 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 2008 BMW 128I 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 2008 BMW 128I 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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