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1997 BMW 540I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Wiring Diagrams -> Air Supply
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 740, 750, 840 & 850 & 1997 540 -> Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace -> M3, Z3, 318, 323, 325, 328, 525, 528 & 530 & 1995 540 -> Power Brake Booster, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace
- With engine off, discharge hydraulic reservoir by operating brake pedal approximately 20 times with same force required for full stop braking action.
- Disconnect electrical connectors on circulating pressure warning and hydraulic pressure switches.
- Remove hydraulic lines from power flow regulator.
- Remove power flow regulator mounting bolts.
- Remove power flow regulator.
- Reverse procedure to install. Ensure all connections and pipes are free from dirt.
Power Brake Booster, Replace
M3, Z3, 318, 323, 325, 328, 525, 528 & 530 & 1995 540
- Remove m...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> 5 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Refer to Fig. ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Disassemble
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Lift off retainer
- Drive out knurled pin.
- Press rubber gaiter off constant velocity joint.
- Remove constant velocity joint with a suitable tool.
Assemble
- Drive constant velocity joint firmly home with a suitable tool.
- Recess for sealing disk must face rubber gaiter.
- Injec...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 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 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 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 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 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 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 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 system ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant pipe and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
- If reusing belt, mark rotational direction for installation.
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove mounting nut using suitable wrench. Nut has lefthand threads.
- Remove fan clutch.
- Remove engine splash shield.
- Tighten a...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Air Injection Pump Relay Diagram for 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Fuel Change Over Circuit Diagram for 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 BMW 540I 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 1997 BMW 540I 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 1997 BMW 540I 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 1997 BMW 540I 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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