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1996 BMW 318IS 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 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS

Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
Remove brake pads as previously described.
Remove caliper mounting bolts, then position caliper aside with brake hoses connected.
Remove screw mount...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318IS 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: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 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 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> With rear constant velocity joint -> With slide
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS

With slide

Raise and support vehicle.
Remove complete exhaust system.
Remove heat shield.
Unscrew holders for exhaust suspension.
Remove clamp.
With joint disk, unscrew joint disk on transmission.
With universal joint, unscrew universal joint on transmission.
Release threaded bush with a suitable tool by a few turns.
Unscrew universal joint on final drive.
Unscrew center bearing.
Kink propeller shaft downwards at center mount and in so doing detach from centering on manual transmission or universal joint of final drive.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:

Torque stop nut...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS

Read fault memory with a suitable scan tool.
Disconnect battery ground wire.
Remove air cleaner upper section with air flow sensor or air-mass flow sensor.
Remove alternator drive belt.
On models with hydraulic drive belt tensioner, remove guide pulley.
On all models, unfasten screw in upper reve...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1992-98 3 Series
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 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 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Automatic Stability Control (ASC, ASC+) & Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 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 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS

Lower

Drain coolant into a suitable container.
Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
Reposition hose clamp at coolant pipe on left side of engine and remove hose.
Remove hose from vehicle.
Reverse pr...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 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 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 BMW 318IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Crankshaft Position/RPM Sensor & Washer Pump & Washer Fluid Switch Diagram for 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:

Washer Fluid Level Switch

Washer Pump

Engine Hood Switch

Headlight/Fog Light Washer Pump

Crankshaft Position/RPM Sensor

Ignition Coils, Intake Air Temperature & Throttle Position Sensor Diagram for 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:

Throttle Position Sensor

Intake Air Temperature Sensor

Cyl. 2 Ignition Coil

Cyl. 6 Ignition Coil

Cyl. 1 Ignition Coil

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 BMW 318IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Transmission Control Module

Air Conditioning Compressor

Engine Control Module

Compressor Control Relay

1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Ignition Switch

Engine Control Module

Automatic Transmission Range Switch

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 1996 BMW 318IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Tools and Equipment
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS

Auto Systems:

Tools, Equipment

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

Document: Tools and Equipment
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IS 1.9 L4 GAS

Auto Systems:

Tools, Equipment

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 BMW 318IS AUTOMOBILES

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 BMW 318IS 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 1996 BMW 318IS 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 1996 BMW 318IS 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 1996 BMW 318IS 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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