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BMW 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 &
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 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 cars and light trucks from 1990+
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cooling System Bleed
Vehicle: 2004 BMW M3 3.2 L6 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 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> 1998 -> 1999-2000 -> 323Ci, 325, 328Ci & 330 & 2000 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Sedans -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Control Unit -> Front Speed Sensor -> Hydraulic Unit -> M3, Z3, 318, 323, 325, 328 & 330 -> M5, 525, 528, 530, 540, 740 & 750 -> Rear Speed Sensor -> X5 -> Z3, 318, 323is & 328is & 1998-99 M3, 328i & 1998 323i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems," for procedures.
Component Replacement
Hydraulic Unit
M3, Z3, 318, 323, 325, 328 & 330
Z3, 318, 323is & 328is & 1998-99 M3, 328i & 1998 323i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
- Ensure ignition switch is in Off position.
- Remove Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor from air filter housing.
- Disconnect cruise control drive motor as required.
- Remove brake fluid from master cylinder using suitable syringe.
- Disconnect central connector.
- Mark brake lines for installation alignment.
- Disconnect brake lines at master cylinder and hydraulic control unit.
- Disconnect s...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Component Locations -> 5 Series
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 525I 2.5 L6 GAS
Refer to Fig. ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assembly -> Disassembly
Vehicle: 1992 BMW 750IL 5.0 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR BMW 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 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Description
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 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 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 740IL 4.0 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove any lower splash guards and heat shields required to ac...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1992-98 3 Series
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IC 1.9 L4 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Obtain the radio anti-theft code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- On all models except convertible, disengage the two air nozzles (located above the glove compartment) at the top. Position the nozzles straight ahead, then remove the nozzles.
- On all models, remove the glove compartment retaining screws located at each side. On convertible models, the upper two screws are accessed through the air nozzle opening.
- Disconnect the glove compartment lamp.
- Remove the two lower glove ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR BMW AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Automatic Stability Control (ASC, ASC+) & Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 528XI 3.0 L6 GAS
The 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. The warning lamp will also flash when the syst...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 BMW 750I 4.8 V8 GAS
- Remove fan cowl.
- Remove front underbody protection.
- Drain coolant using a suitable container.
- Detach heat e...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Drive Belt -> Alternator Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 650I 4.8 V8 GAS
Alternator Drive Belt
- Remove fan clutch and fan impeller.
- Unfasten cap nut from water pump, using suitable tools.
- Remove fan wheel with fan coupling from water pump, using suitable spanner wrench. Fan has left handed threads.
- Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel, if belt is to be reused.
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable Torx socket to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove the drive belt.
- Clean pulleys and inspect for ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 RH Side of RH Footwell under Carpet Diagram for 2004 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 RH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2006 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1993 BMW 850CI 5.0 V12 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: TEILECLEARING FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS - REVISED Vehicle: 2007 BMW 750LI 4.8 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: SCRAPER SET Vehicle: 1993 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 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 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 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 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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