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BMW 325IS 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 325IS 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 325IS cars and light trucks from 1990+
Import Compressor Service -> Keihin Compressor -> COMPRESSOR CLUTCH SERVICE -> COMPRESSOR CLUTCH, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH, REPLACE
- Retain pressure plate using tool No. 07923-PB8000 or equivalent, then remove center bolt, Fig. .
- Install clutch remover tool onto pressure plate, then remove pressure plate by screwing in center bolt, Fig. .
- Clean mating surfaces of pulley and pressure plate in a suitable solvent.
- Remove pulley snap ring, then the pulley using a suitable puller.
- Remove shims from compressor shaft, then the second snap ring.
- Remove clu...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle: 1991 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1993-96 3 Series Except Z3
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS
The inertia switch...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> With constant velocity joint -> With slide
Vehicle: 1991 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS
With slide
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove complete exhaust system.
- Remove heat shield.
- Unscrew holders for exhaust suspension.
- Remove clamp.
- On models with joint disk, unscrew joint disk on transmission.
- On models with universal joint, unscrew universal joint on transmission.
- Release threaded bushing with suitable tool by a few turns.
- Unscrew universal joint on final drive. Caution: when removing propeller shaft, mark universal joint to drive flange of rear axle. This will eliminate complaints of droning.
- On all models, unscrew center bearing.
- Kink propeller shaft downwards a...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air cleaner assembly.
- Disconnect throttle cable, then remove air grill of air collection box.
- Remove electric lead duct...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325IS 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: 1994 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 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 325IS AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 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 325IS AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS
- After engine has cooled, remove expansion tank cap.
- Using pulley holding tool No. 11 5 030 or equivalent, remove engine cooling fan.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove oil catch tray.
- Remove engine splash guard.
- Unscrew coolant drain plug and drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Disconnect coolant level sender...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 325IS 2.5 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 BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 325IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 325IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 325IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: OPTICAL TESTING AND PROGRAMMING SYSTEMS - OPPS - REVISED Vehicle: 1988 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: REAR AXLE RATIOS - UPDATE (U.S. MODELS) Vehicle: 1990 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 325IS 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 325IS 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 325IS 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 325IS 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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