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BMW 850CI 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 850CI 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 850CI cars and light trucks from 1990+
Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS
Prior to disconnecting any air bag/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) electrical connectors, servicing any system components or other components located near an SRS electrical connector, the system must be disarmed. The connectors and components are identified by their orange color.
- Obtain radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting battery.
- Disconnect grou...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 850CI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 850CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1991-97 8 Series
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 850CI 5.0 V12 GAS
The inertia switch is located...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 850CI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove complete exhaust system.
- Remove heat shield.
- Unfasten screws.
- Unscrew nuts.
- Push constant-velocity joint along disassembly grooves and of output flange.
- Unscrew center bearing. Caution: Do not let propeller shaft fall into joints. Joints and rubber sleeve on constant-velocity joint c...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 850CI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 850CI 5.0 V12 GAS
- Disconnect ground leads from batteries.
- Unfasten cover from oil filter to enable engine oil to flow back into oil pan.
- Remove complete upper section of suction filter housing together with mass air flow sensor.
- Unfasten clips and hose clips.
- Remove cover from ignition coil.
- Remove nuts and leads from ignition coil.
- Remove viscous fan.
- Unfasten hose clip from cooling air hose on alternator.
- Remove nut and bolt from clamping fixture for toothed V-belt.
- Remove top mounting bolt on alternator.
- Remove V-belt.
- Remove splash guard.
- Remove...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 850CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 GAS
The service indicator cluster is used indicate when periodic maintenance is required. The service indicator consists of one yellow, five green and three red Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), with the inscriptions "Oil Service" and "Inspection." When the ignition switch is turned to the On position, as many as five green LEDs will be illuminated.
The green LEDs will go out when the engine is started. If the yellow LED and one of the inscriptions illuminates with the ignition switch in the On position, and remain on after the engine has started, service the maintenance inscription indicated immediately. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 850CI cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 850CI 5.0 V12 GAS
- After engine has cooled, remove expansion tank cap.
- Using pulley holding tool No. 11 5 030 or equivalent, remove engine cooling fan.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove oil catch tray.
- Remove engine splash guard.
- Unscrew coolant drain plug and drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Disconnect coolant level sender...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 850CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 850CI 5.4 V12 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 850CI AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 850CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 850CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 850CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: WARRANTY CLAIMS PROCESSING - "OVERNIGHT PAYMENTS" Vehicle: 1994 BMW 850CI 5.0 V12 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL, AND SAFETY TIPS REFERENCE CARD Vehicle: 1994 BMW 850CI 5.0 V12 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 850CI AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 850CI 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 850CI 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 850CI 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 850CI 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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