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

Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Precautions -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS

Product Compatibility

Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oil, en...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS

Parking Brake

  • Ensure parking brake lever is fully released and cables operate freely, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove one wheel bolt from each wheel.
  • Rotate wheel until bolt hole is aligned using parking brake star adjuster.
  • On Z3, 318, 323, 325 and 328 models, adjuster is located approximately 30° behind the vertical axis of the wheel on 3 Series models, Fig. .
  • On M3, 525, 530, 540, 740, 750, 840 and 850 models, adjuster is 45° below horizontal axis of wheel toward rear, F...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328IS 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: 1996 BMW 328IS 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 328IS AUTOMOBILES

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS

Rear

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove rear exhaust pipe.
  • Disconnect stabilizer from rear axle carrier and tilt down.
  • Remove axle nut.
  • Remove mounting bolts and remove halfshaft from diff...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace -> Automatic Transmission -> Convertibles -> Manual Transmission -> Sedans
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS

Convertibles

Automatic Transmission
  • Remove intake manifold as described in appropriate engine section.
  • Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
  • Remove starter motor brace nuts and mounting bolts.
  • Remove support mounting nut and starter motor.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following.
    • Install new O-ring seals on intake manifold.
    • Torque support to starter to 44 inch lbs.
    • Torque support to crankcase to 35 ft. lbs.
    • Torque starter motor mounting bolts to 35 ft. lbs.
    • Torque M5 electrical leads to 49 inch lbs., M6 to 58 inch lbs. and M8 to 11 ft. lbs.
Manual Transmission
  • Raise and suppo...

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

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328IS 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: 1996 BMW 328IS 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 328IS AUTOMOBILES

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

BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS

If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES

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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove radiator upper cover.
  • Lock belt pulley in position using holding tool No. 11 5 050, or equivalent, then remove mounting nut using wrench tool No. 11 5 040, or equivalent. Nut has lefthand threads.
  • Remove fan coupling.
  • Remove expanding rivets from left and righthand cowl sid...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328IS 2.8 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 328IS AUTOMOBILES

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

Wiper Motor Diagram for 1999 BMW 328IS  2.8 L6 GASWiper Motor Diagram for 1999 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Motor
  • ABS Hydraulic Unit
  • Water Valve Assembly
  • Connector M-3
  • Connector X-13
  • Integrated Climate Regulation Control Module & On-Board Computer Diagram for 1996 BMW 328IS  2.8 L6 GASIntegrated Climate Regulation Control Module & On-Board Computer Diagram for 1996 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • CD Changer
  • Integrated Climate Regulation Control Module
  • On-Board Computer
  • Right Trunk Light Assembly
  • Connector E-47
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES

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

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

    Components on diagram:
  • ABS Relay
  • Brake Light Switch
  • ABS Pump Motor Relay
  • Slip Control Module
  • 1999 BMW 328IS  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Washer Jet Heater
  • Left Washer Jet Heater
  • Jet Heater Thermoswitch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: RADIO SECURITY CODE IN DCS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM SPECIFICATION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS

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

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