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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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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+
Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Compressor Clutch, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS
- Remove shaft nut or bolt, Fig. , with aid of spanner wrench.
- Remove pressure plate using pressure plate remover.
- Remove shims from shaft.
- Remove rotor (pulley) retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers.
- Remove rotor (pulley) by gently tapping it with plastic hammer. Some compressors may require a jaw puller.
- Disconnect stator lead wires from compressor housing.
- Remove stator retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers, then remove stator from compressor housing.
- On all models except 10PA15 &...
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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+.
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Caliper Overhaul -> Caliper, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 GAS
Caliper, Replace
Front
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel.
- Drain a moderate amount of brake fluid from reservoir with a syringe.
- Disconnect caliper brake hose.
- Remove caliper bolts and disconnect brake pad wear sensor electrical connector, if necessary.
- Remove caliper toward rear.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Tighten bolts to specifications.
- Bleed brake system.
- Ensure brake pad wear sensor wire does not contact rotor or wheel.
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Drain a moderate amount of brake fluid from reservoir with a syringe.
- Disconne...
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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 -> 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: 1995 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 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 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 V8 GAS
Do not move vehicle with engine power once driveline shaft has been removed.
- Remove complete exhaust system bolts and nuts.
- Remove rear heat shield.
- Remove bolts from transmission companion flange.
- Remove driveshaft rear axle nuts.
- Press constant velocity joint off drive flange using suitable tool. Do not let driveline shaft fall into joints. Joints and rubber sleeve can be damaged on constant velocity joint.
- Grip driveline shaft at center b...
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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+.
Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2007 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS
The reset procedure needs to be performed anytime the tire pressure is adjusted or the tires are rotated.
Less iDrive
- Turn ignition switch to On with vehicle in a stationary position.
- Press the Tire Pressure Warning/RDC button, located at front console or on the instrument panel, until the indicator lamp on the instrument panel is illuminate...
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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+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 BMW X3 3.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen clamp and detach air intake hose then unfasten hose clips.
- Release air cleaner housing with mass air flow sensor.
- Release quick-connect fastener on boost pressure pipe in direction of arrow.
- Remove air hose.
- Remove cap, rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove bolt securing refrigerant line.
- Evac...
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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 -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 525I 2.5 L6 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 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: 1998 BMW 328IC 2.8 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: 1997 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove engine cooling fan using pulley holding tool No. 11 5 030, or equivalent. Fan nut has lefthand thread.
- Remove engine splash guard and heat shields.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove mounting bolts and upper air duct.
- Disconnect coolant level sender electrical connector.
- Disconnect lower coolant, expansion and bleed hos...
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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: 2004 BMW X3 2.5 L6 GAS
A/C Compressor Drive Belt
- Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel, if belt is to be reused.
- Remove splash guard, if required.
- On models equipped with hydraulic tensioner,remove dust cab. Push back belt tensioner at bolt connection of guide pulley and remove drive belt.
- On models equipped with mechanical tensioner,press back drive belt tensioner at hexagon head or Torx socket and remove drive belt.
- On all models, clean pulleys and inspect for any bent or damaged pulleys.
- Rever...
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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+.
 Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2004 BMW 760LI 6.0 V12 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Under LH Luggage Compartment Trim Diagram for 2001 BMW 525I 2.5 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.
 2003 BMW 325CI 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2007 BMW 335I 3.0 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: HUNTER GSP97BMW WHEEL BALANCER - FEATURES AND OPERATOR TRAINING - REVISED Vehicle: 2005 BMW 525I 2.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: PRESSURE TESTER ADAPTER Vehicle: 2002 BMW 745I 4.4 V8 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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