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1993 BMW 318I 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 1993 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES
Charging Valve Locations -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1993-95 BMW
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 318, 325, 525 & 535 -> Brake Booster Vacuum Supply Check -> Function Test
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 GAS
Function Test
- Operate brake pedal ten times with engine stopped.
- If brake pedal gives, system is okay.
- If brake pedal does not give, check valve, vacuum hose and/or rubber ring between master cylinder and brake booster could be defective.
Brake Booster Vacuum Supply Check
318, 325...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES
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: 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 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 1993 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> With constant velocity joint -> With slide
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 GAS
With slide
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove complete exhaust system.
- Remove heat shield.
- Unscrew holders for exhaust suspension.
- Remove clamp.
- On models with joint disk, unscrew joint disk on transmission.
- On models with universal joint, unscrew universal joint on transmission.
- Release threaded bushing with special tool 26 1 040 or equivalent by a few turns. Caution: When removing propeller shaft, mark universal joint to drive flange of rear axle. This will eliminate complaints of droning.
- Unscrew universal joint on final drive.
- On all models, unscrew center bearing.
- Kink pro...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 GAS
- Read out stored fault messages with suitable scan tool.
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect and cover battery ground terminal.
- Remove air cleaner upper section with air-flow sensor.
- Ta...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1992-98 3 Series
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 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 1993 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Automatic Stability Control (ASC, ASC+) & Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 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 1993 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 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 1993 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 GAS
If a belt has been contaminated with antifreeze or oil it should be replaced.
- 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. Turn nut clockwise to remove.
- Loosen tensioner lock bolts, the...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1993 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1993 BMW 318I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Rear RH Side Of Engine Compartment Back Of RH Side Shock Tower Diagram for 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 LH Side Of Engine (Near LH Side Shock Tower) Diagram for 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1993 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1993 BMW 318I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1993 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1993 BMW 318I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 1993 BMW 318I 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1993 BMW 318I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1993 BMW 318I 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 1993 BMW 318I 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 1993 BMW 318I 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 1993 BMW 318I 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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