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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 -> Wiring Diagrams -> Air Flap Motor
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
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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+.
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Front -> Inspection -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
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Front
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front tire and wheel.
- Press and hold brake pedal with suitable prop.
- Disconnect brake pipe from connection with hose.
- Remove wear indicator connector from lefthand side.
- Remove mounting bolts and caliper.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Tighten mounting bolts to specifications.
- Bleed brake system.
- Ensure brake pad wear sensor wire does not contact rotor or wheel.
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Drain moderate amount of brake fluid from reservoir using suitable syringe.
- Disconnect...
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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 -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1993-96 3 Series Except Z3
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
The inertia switch...
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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 -> With rear constant velocity joint -> With slide
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
With slide
Caution: Mark universal joint to drive flange of rear axle. This will eliminate complaints of droning.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove complete exhaust system.
- Remove heat shield.
- Unscrew holders for exhaust suspension.
- Remove clamp.
- With joint disk, unscrew joint disk on transmission.
- With universal joint, unscrew universal joint on transmission.
- Release threaded bush with a suitable tool by a few turns.
- Unscrew universal joint on final drive.
- Unscrew center bearing.
- Kink propeller shaft downwards at center mount and in so doing detach from centering on manual transmissio...
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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: 1997 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 -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Turn the three cabin air filter cover retainers 1/4 turn.
- Remove the cabin air filter cover.
- Rotate the cabin filter cover retainers 45°, then ...
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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 -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 318TI 1.8 L4 GAS
The warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The warning lamp will also flash when the system ...
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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+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 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 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: 1997 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+.
Back-Up Light Switch & Oxygen Sensor Diagram for 1997 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
ABS Speed & Brake Pad Sensors Diagram for 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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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.
1995 BMW 318TI 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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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: OPTICAL PROGRAMMING SYSTEM - OPS - REVISED Vehicle: 1999 BMW 318TI 1.9 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SPEC TOOLS - BRAKE MODULE ABS MARK IV G 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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