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BMW 540IT CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including BMW engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 540IT 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 540IT cars and light trucks from 1990+
BMW -> Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> M Coupe, M Roadster, M3, Z3, 318i, 318ti, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS
M Coupe, M Roadster, M3, Z3, 318i, 318ti, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
- Remove radiator top cover.
- Remove mounting bolts and front splash shield.
- On models were fan carrier may be removed from above, proceed as follows:
- Remove fan carrier mounting bolts, Fig. . ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 540IT cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Terminal Identification -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Diagnosis is only available using the BMW Diagnostic System. Refer to BMW testing system manufacturer's instructions to diagnosis ABS malfunctions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to Fig. for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DT...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 540IT 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 540IT 4.4 V8 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 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 540IT cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove rear axle.
- Remove axle nut.
- Press halfshaft off hub using a su...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR BMW 540IT 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 540IT 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 540IT 4.4 V8 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 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 540IT cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace -> Air Cooled -> Liquid Cooled
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS
Air Cooled
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove mounting bolts and place oil filter housing aside.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting nut and disconnect battery positive lead.
- Disconnect cable clip and cooling air guide.
- Remove mounting bolts and alternator.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Liquid Cooled
- Lock fan coupling pulley in place using sui...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 540IT 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: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 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 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 540IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS
The Anti-Lock warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 540IT cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 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 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 540IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS
- If reusing belt, mark rotational direction for installation.
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove mounting nut using suitable wrench. Nut has lefthand threads.
- Remove fan clutch.
- Remove engine splash shield.
- Tighten a...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 540IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Evaporative Emissions Component Diagram for 1999 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Air Injection Pump Relay Diagram for 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 540IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1999 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 540IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: TEST CABLES Vehicle: 1999 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: DIFFERENTIAL COVER SEALER Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 540IT 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 540IT 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 540IT 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 540IT 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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