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BMW 745LI 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 745LI 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 745LI cars and light trucks from 1990+
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cooling System Bleed
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS
Whenever the cooling system is opened or drained, trapped air must be bled from system to ensure proper coolant circulation and to prevent engine damage.
- Place heater control in warm position. Fill cooling system, then start engine.
- Run engine at fast i...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 745LI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 2002 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) consists of a control unit, hydraulic unit, speed sensors and wiring harness, Fig. . Each speed sensor has a gear wheel which runs past the permanently magnetized edge of the speed sensor installed in the wheel hub. The rotary motion of the wheels is recorded by inductive sensors and an electric signal is sent to the electronic control unit.
The electronic control unit is located in a compartment on the right side of the engine compartment. This control unit inputs acceleration, deceleration and slip factors from the electronic speed sensors, which ar...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 745LI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS
Inspection interval is determ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 745LI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS
REAR
- Remove rear wheel spindle.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove mounting nuts and disconnect halfshaft from d...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR BMW 745LI 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 745LI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Description
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) monitors the tire inflation pressure while the vehicle is being driven. To achieve this, the tire inflation pressure and tire air temperature are measured at certain intervals by sensors located on each wheel at t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 745LI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove bolts securing radiator cover.
- Disconnect cooling fan sensor connector.
- Disconnect oil cooler hoses. Drain fluid into suitable container and replace new O-rings upon installation.
- Lift fan cowl up and push retaining tabs in to remove fan cowl.
- Remove oil cooler mounting bolts from fan cowl and set aside.
- Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove retainers from lower engine splash shield.
- Open cap on coolant reservoir. Drain coolant into suitable container and never drain coolant when engine is hot to avoid scalding of skin.
- Open drain plug on bott...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 745LI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2002-08 7 Series & Alpina
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Release the cabin air filter duct clamp, Fig. .
- Depress the cabin air filter duct lock, then lift the cover upward.
- Remove the cabin air filter duct from the fresh air duct.
- Release the cabin air...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 745LI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Check Engine Lamp -> With OBD II
Vehicle: 2002 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the engine is stopped. If the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If the lamp rem...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 745LI cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove mounting bolts and front splash shield.
- Remove radiator plug and drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove engine block left and righthand plugs, then
- Remove air cleaner cover drain coolant into suitable container.
- Lock belt pulley in position using holding tool No. 11 5 050, or equivalent, then remove water...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 745LI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove water pump fan mounting nut using suitable wrench tool. Nut has lefthand threads.
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 745LI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 745LI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 745LI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO Vehicle: 2002 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: KDS II Wheel Alignment System Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 745LI 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 745LI 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 745LI 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 745LI 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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