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BMW 328I 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 328I 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 328I cars and light trucks from 1990+
Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS
Prior to disconnecting any air bag/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) electrical connectors, servicing any system components or other components located near an SRS electrical connector, the system must be disarmed. The connectors and components are identified by their orange color.
- Obtain radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting battery.
- Disconnect grou...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 328I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Control Unit, Replace -> Front Speed Sensor, Replace -> Hydraulic Unit, Replace -> Rear Speed Sensor, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems," for procedures.
Component Replacement
Hydraulic Unit, Replace
- Remove coolant expansion tank.
- Remove brake lines from hydraulic unit as follows: front left; front right; rear left; rear right.
- Remove brake hydraulic lines from master cylinder to hydraulic unit.
- Remove hydraulic cover, then loosen, but do not remove, unit mounting bolts.
- Remove mounting screws, then disconnect multiple pin connector and ground wire.
- Remove hydraulic unit by pulling front up and disconnecting rear.
- Reverse procedure to install. Ensuring hydraulic lines are ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except X3 & Z4 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Obtain the vehicle owner's radio theft protection code.
- Remove the fuel pump relay(s).
- Start the engine and allow it to stall.
- Crank engine for 10 seconds to ensure the fuel pressure has been...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 328I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 328I Xdrive 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 328I 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 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 328I 3.0 L6 GAS
Refer to Fig. for wiring...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 328I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS
- Read out stored fault messages with suitable scan tool.
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect and cover battery ground terminal.
- Remove suction filter housing.
- Remove fan clutch.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Drain supply tank for power steering pump if necessary, remove with holder and place to one side. Lines on supply tank for power steering pump remain connected.
- Remove air hose.
- Take off cap on connections...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328I 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 328I 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 328I AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2000-09 3 Series Except X3 -> Less iDrive -> Reset -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2007 BMW 328I 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 a...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 328I cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 328I Xdrive 3.0 L6 GAS
- Remove fan cowl, note engine variant.
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Disconnect plug connection on level sensor.
- On models with air-conditioning, disconnect plug connection on temperature switch.
- On all models, disconnect upper water hose.
- Disconnect lower water hose.
- Disconnect expansion hose.
- On...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 328I 3.0 L6 GAS
- Remove fan cowl with electric fan.
- On models equipped with automatic transmissiondetach 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...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Front Body Components Diagram for 2007 BMW 328I 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Body Components Diagram for 2008 BMW 328I 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 328I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: BMW TEST CABLE STORAGE SYSTEM - UPDATE #2 Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: MALFUNCTIONS OF GENERAL MODULE Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328I 2.8 L6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 328I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 328I 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 328I 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 328I 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 328I 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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