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BMW 528IT 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 528IT 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 528IT cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Condenser, Replace -> 528i, 540i, 740i, 740iL & 750iL -> M3, 318i, 318ti, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

M3, 318i, 318ti, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
  • Remove front bumper as outlined under "Front Bumper, Replace."
  • Remove center lefthand front radiator grill by hitting lightly with fist and pulling chrome ring forward.
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove auxiliary fan as outlined under .
  • Remove receiver as previously outlined.
  • Disconnect condenser lines and plug openings, Fig. .
  • Remove mounting bolts and condenser.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
528i, 540i, ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 528IT cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Shoe, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

Shoe, Replace
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Disconnect parking brake cables.
  • Remove mounting bolt and drum. If drum is difficult to remove, proceed as follows:
    • Turn drum until wheel stud bore is approximately 80° off vertical axis.
    • Push parking brake lever back using suitable screwdriver.
    • If drum is still difficult to remove, turn drum until wheel stud bore is 50° befo...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 528IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

Inspection interval is determ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 528IT cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

  • Remove exhaust system and heat shields.
  • Disconnect cable from crossmember,
  • Support transmission with suitable jack.
  • Remove mounting bolts and crossmember.
  • Remove transmission joint disk mounting nuts.
  • Remove differential final drive flange constant-velocity joint mounting nuts.
  • Disconnect constant-velocity joint by pressing off input flange with suitable screwdriver.
  • Remove center bearing mounting bolts. Do not allow propeller shaft to fall into joints.
  • Bend propeller shaft downward at center mount and disconnect from transmission output flange and remove constant-velocity jo...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528IT 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 528IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitable scan tool the DLC (Data Link Connector). Follow the scan tool manufacturers instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Identificati...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 528IT cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528IT 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 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 528IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

Service interval is determined by the service indicator.

  • Open the hood.
  • Turn quick-release fastener approximately, 90° counterclockwise. Unlatch the cabin air filter cover retainers.
  • Remove the cabin air fi...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 528IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528IT 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 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 528IT cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water inlet and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 528IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

  • If reusing belt, mark rotational direction for installation.
  • Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove mounting nut using a suitable wrench. Nut has lefthand thread...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most BMW 528IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Relay Locations Diagram for 1999 BMW 528IT  2.8 L6 GASEngine Compartment Relay Locations Diagram for 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Connector K-96
  • Connector X-10156
  • Evaporative Emissions Component Diagram for 2000 BMW 528IT  2.8 L6 GASEvaporative Emissions Component Diagram for 2000 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Evaporative Emission valve
  • Connector X-6120
  • Connector Y-6120
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 528IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 BMW 528IT  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Antilock Brake System/DSC Control Module
  • 2000 BMW 528IT  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Secondary Air Injection Pump
  • Right Fog Light
  • Right High Beam
  • Low Beam Light Right
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most BMW 528IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V-206: ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN E46, E38, E39, E52, E53 - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Document: NEW OIL FILTER ELEMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 528IT 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 528IT 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 528IT 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 528IT 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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