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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+
BMW -> Wiring Diagrams -> Water Control Valve
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS
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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+.
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 328IS 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 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 Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS
Inspection interval is determ...
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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+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint -> With Slide
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS
w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system and heat shield.
- Remove mounting bolts and exhaust suspension frame.
- Remove transmission joint disk mounting nuts.
- Remove mounting nuts and differential final drive flange constant-velocity joint.
- Remove center bearing mounting bolts. Do not allow propeller shaft to fall into joints.
- Bend propeller shaft downward at center mount and disconnect transmission or constant-velocity joint centering pin.
- Protect constant-velocity joint with suitable transport cap.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the followi...
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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 -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 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 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: 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS
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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+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 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 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+.
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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.
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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: TEILECLEARING (ENHANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT) FOR DME Vehicle: 1999 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: TEILECLEARING FOR GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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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