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BMW 328IC 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 328IC 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 328IC cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver/Drier -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS

While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:

  • Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
  • Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
  • The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 328IC cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 323Ci, 325, 328Ci & 330 & 2000 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Sedans -> 740 & 750 -> Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace -> M3, Z3, 318, 325, 328 & 330 -> M5, 525, 528, 530 & 540 -> Power Brake Booster, Replace -> X5 -> Z3, 318, 323is & 328is & 1998-99 M3, 328i & 1998 323i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS

Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace
  • With engine off, discharge hydraulic reservoir by operating brake pedal approximately 20 times with same force required for full stop braking action.
  • Disconnect circulating pressure warning and hydraulic pressure switches electrical connectors.
  • Disconnect power flow regulator hydraulic lines.
  • Remove mounting bolts and power flow regulator.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Ensure all connections and pipes are free from dirt.
    • Tighten mounting nuts and bolts to specifications.
Power Brake Booster, Replace
M3, Z3, 318, 325, ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328IC 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 328IC 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 328IC AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 328IC cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> With rear constant velocity joint -> With slide
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 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 transmission...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 328IC cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS

  • Remove intake air filter housing.
  • Lock fan coupling pulley in place using suitable holder tool. Fan nut has lefthand threads.
  • Remove fan and clutch assembly lefthand threaded nut using suitable wrench tool. Remove fan coupling.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328IC 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: 1997 BMW 328IC 2.8 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 328IC AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS

The service indicator cluster is used indicate when periodic maintenance is required. The service indicator consists of one yellow, five green and three red Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), with the inscriptions "Oil Service" and "Inspection." When the ignition switch is turned to the On position, as many as five green LEDs will be illuminated.

The green LEDs will go out when the engine is started. If the yellow LED and one of the inscriptions illuminates with the ignition switch in the On position, and remain on after the engine has started, service the maintenance inscription indicated immediately. ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 328IC cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most BMW 328IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

I/P Cluster & Evaporator Temperature Sensor Diagram for 1998 BMW 328IC  2.8 L6 GASI/P Cluster & Evaporator Temperature Sensor Diagram for 1998 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Evaporative Temperature Sensor
  • Connector B-14
  • Connector X-10054
  • Connector X-16
  • RPM Rate Sensor Diagram for 1998 BMW 328IC  2.8 L6 GASRPM Rate Sensor Diagram for 1998 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • RPM Rate Sensor
  • Connector B-75
  • Connector X-1653
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 328IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 BMW 328IC  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Electronics Control Module
  • Child Protection Control
  • 1999 BMW 328IC  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Light Switch
  • Right License Plate Light
  • Wiper/Washer Module
  • Body Electronics Control Module
  • Check Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most BMW 328IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Crankcase Ventilation System Specification
    Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: ENGINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TIPS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 328IC 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 328IC 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 328IC 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 328IC 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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