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BMW 318TI CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 318TI cars and light trucks from 1990+
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Thermostat, Replace -> 750iL -> M Coupe, M Roadster, M3, Z3 2.3, Z3 2.8, 323i, 323iC, 323is, 328i, 328iC & 328is & 528 -> M5, 540i, 740i & 740iL -> Z3 1.9, 318i & 318ti
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
Z3 1.9, 318i & 318ti
- Remove fan as outlined under "Radiator, Replace."
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect water lines.
- Remove mounting bolts and thermostat housing, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install. Install new sealing ring.
M Coupe, M Roadster, M3, Z3 2.3, Z3 2.8, 323i, 323iC, 323is, 328i, 328iC & 328is & 528
- Remove fan as outlined under "Radiator, Replace."
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect water lines.
- Remove suspension eye and cable channel.
- Remove mounting bolts and ther...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 318TI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Terminal Identification -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Diagnosis is only available using the BMW Diagnostic System. Refer to BMW testing system manufacturer's instructions to diagnosis ABS malfunctions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to Fig. for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DT...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 318TI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 318TI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint -> With Slide
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint
- Remove exhaust system and heat shield.
- Remove mounting bolts and exhaust suspension frame.
- Remove transmission joint disk mounting nuts.
- Remove mounting nuts and differential final drive flange constant-velocity joint.
- Remove center bearing mounting bolts. Do not allow propeller shaft to fall into joints.
- Bend propeller shaft downward at center mount and disconnect transmission or constant-velocity joint centering pin.
- Protect constant-velocity joint with suitable transport cap.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Pull joint to limit pos...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 318TI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
- Read fault memory with a suitable scan tool.
- Disconnect battery ground wire.
- Remove air cleaner upper section with air flow sensor or air-mass flow sensor.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- On models with hydraulic drive belt tensioner, remove guide pulley.
- On all models, unfasten screw in upper reve...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 318TI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1992-98 3 Series
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 318TI 1.8 L4 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Obtain the radio anti-theft code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- On all models except convertible, disengage the two air nozzles (located above the glove compartment) at the top. Position the nozzles straight ahead, then remove the nozzles.
- On all models, remove the glove compartment retaining screws located at each side. On convertible models, the upper two screws are accessed through the air nozzle opening.
- Disconnect the glove compartment lamp.
- Remove the two lower glove ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 318TI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Service Interval Indicator -> 3 Series & M3 -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 318TI 1.8 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 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 318TI cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 318TI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 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 BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 318TI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 318TI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 318TI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: OPERATING NOISE FROM THE A/C COMPRESSOR AREA Vehicle: 1995 BMW 318TI 1.8 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 318TI AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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