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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 850CSI 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 850CSI cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> BLOWER MOTOR, REPLACE -> 318 & 325 -> 525 & 535 -> Evaporator Blower Motor -> Heater Blower
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 850CSI 5.6 V12 GAS

318 & 325

  • Remove rear hood seal from channel and electrical wire duct grille from firewall.
  • Remove air collection box.
  • Remove cylinder head cover for access.
  • Loosen screws and tilt blower motor electric lead cover forward.
  • Loosen clips and remove cover. Disconnect blower motor electrical connectors.
  • On 318 models, remove water flange for clearance.
  • On all models, remove blower motor.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

525 & 535

Heater Blower
  • Disconnect battery ground cable and remove rear hood seal from...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 850CSI AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 850CSI cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 850CSI 5.6 V12 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 850CSI AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 850CSI 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: 1994 BMW 850CSI 5.6 V12 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 850CSI AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 850CSI cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assembly -> Disassembly
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 850CSI 5.6 V12 GAS

Disassembly

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove propeller shaft assembly.
  • Remove hose straps.
  • Lift out circlip.
  • Pull off constant velocity joint complete with dust cover.
  • Press knurled head bolts and washers out of constant velocity joint.
  • Press off dust cover.

Assembly

  • Pack new constant velocity joint with 60 grams of grease (HWB). Do not pack the inner race with cage since the balls would tall ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 850CSI AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 850CSI cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 850CSI 5.6 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 850CSI AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 850CSI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 850CSI 5.6 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 850CSI AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 850CSI cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 850CSI 5.6 V12 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater valve and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 850CSI AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 850CSI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 850CSI 5.6 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 850CSI AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most BMW 850CSI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake System Components & Connectors Diagram for 1995 BMW 850CSI  5.6 V12 GASHydraulic Brake System Components & Connectors Diagram for 1995 BMW 850CSI 5.6 V12 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Front Power Distribution Box
  • Connector X-333
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Brake Pressure Switch
  • Connector X-119
  • Relay Module, Connectors & Grounds Diagram for 1995 BMW 850CSI  5.6 V12 GASRelay Module, Connectors & Grounds Diagram for 1995 BMW 850CSI 5.6 V12 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Ground X-18170
  • Relay Module
  • Connector X-7
  • Ground X-490
  • Connector X-258
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 850CSI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 850CSI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1995 BMW 850CSI  5.6 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 BMW 850CSI 5.6 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Park Brake Switch
  • Data Link
  • Steering Column Position Switch
  • Steering Column Length Adjust Potentiometer
  • Steering Column Memory Control Module
  • 1995 BMW 850CSI  5.6 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 BMW 850CSI 5.6 V12 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver's Thigh Support Motor
  • Driver's Thigh Support Switch
  • Seat/Mirror Memory Control Module
  • Thigh Support Potentiometer
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 850CSI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most BMW 850CSI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: WARRANTY COVERAGE: "IN TRANSIT" VEHICLES AND VALIDATION OF US AND NON US
    Vehicle: 1995 BMW 850CSI 5.6 V12 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: WIND BUFFETING IN VEHICLE INTERIOR
    Vehicle: 1995 BMW 850CSI 5.6 V12 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 850CSI AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 850CSI 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 850CSI 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 850CSI 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 850CSI 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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