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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318I 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 1996 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

Computer Relearn Procedures -> BMW
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

Disconnect or replace DME control unit only when ignition switch is off. After renewed operation, neutral basic values are set in the control unit for idle and emission control. An...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318I 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 1996 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318I 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 1996 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a Systems -> Safety
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Product Compatibility

Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, engine coolant will require change sooner at 30,000 miles or 24 months.

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C D... "

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318I 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 1996 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Receiver/Drier, Replace -> 3 Series -> 5 Series -> 7 Series -> 8 Series
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

3 Series

Do not remove the plugs from the new receiver drier until the unit is ready to be connected to the refrigerant lines.

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove right headlamp vertical aim adjuster, then the cover for right driving light.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors and position aside.
  • Disconnect refrigerant lines and plug openings, then remove mounting bolts.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove lower right covers.
  • Remove thermoswitch connector, if equipped, then the ducting for brake cooling.
  • ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318I 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 1996 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 GAS

The electronically controlled automatic temperature control system uses a microcomputer to contro...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318I 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 1996 BMW 318I cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318I 1.9 L4 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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