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BMW 128I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 128I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
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 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported BMW 128I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS
Refer to Fig. for wiring...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 128I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Unlock retainer from air cleaner assembly.
- Loosen hose clamp, disconnect MAF sensor connector and remove air cleaner assembly.
- Release air intake hose and remove intake filter housing bolts then remove housing.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 128I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2006 325i/xi, 330Ci/i/xi, 2007-09 328, 335 & 2008-09 128, 135 & M3 Series
Vehicle: 2009 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 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 128I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2008-09 1 Series -> Less iDrive -> Reset -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS
Reset
The reset procedure needs to be performed anytime the tire pressure is adjusted or the tires are rotated.
Less iDrive
- With vehicle in a stationary position, start the engine.
- Touch turn signal lever up or down until tire pressure warning indicator and RESET appear.
- Press button on the end of the turn signal lever to confirm selection of tire pressure indicator.
- Press button on the end of the turn signal lever for approximately five seconds until a check/tick appear...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 128I cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from engine.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 128I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 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 BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 128I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 128I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 128I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Gears Difficult to Select in 6-Speed Manual Transmission - Diagnostic Hints Vehicle: 2009 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: SEAT OCCUPANCY ADAPTER CABLE (OC3) - ITOOLS Vehicle: 2008 BMW 128I 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 128I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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