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1998 BMW 740I 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 1998 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

The following procedure has been revised by a Technical Service Bulletin.

Ensure traction control systems are turned Off prior to bleeding brake system.

Connect suitable pressure bleeder to brake fluid reservoir. Maximum charging pressure is 43.5 psi.
Attach bleeder hose and container to righthand rear wheel. Bleed until no bubbles appear.
Repeat previous step for lefthand rear, righthand front and lefthand front wheels.
Support rear suspension at wheel carriers and lower car so rear suspension compresses to its normal loaded position (to prevent ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 740I 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: 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 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 1998 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Raise and support vehicle.
Remove exhaust system and heat shields.
Disconnect cable from crossmember,
Support transmission with suitable jack.
Remove mounting bolts and crossmember.
Remove transmission joint disk mounting nuts.
Remove differential final drive flange constant-velocity joint mounting nuts.
Disconnect constant-velocity joint by pressing off input flange with suitable screwdriver.
Remove center bearing mounting bolts. Do not allow propeller shaft to fall into joints.
Bend propeller shaft downward at center mount and disconnect from transmission output flange and remove c...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) monitors the tire inflation pressure while the vehicle is being driven. To achieve this, the tire inflation pressure and tire air temperature are measured at certain intervals by sensors located on each wheel at t...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace -> Air Cooled -> Liquid Cooled
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Air Cooled

Remove drive belt.
Remove mounting bolts and place oil filter housing aside.
Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
Remove mounting nut and disconnect battery positive lead.
Disconnect cable clip and cooling air guide.
Remove mounting bolts and alternator.
Reverse procedure to install.

Liquid Cooled

Lock fan coupling pulley in place using sui...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1993-2001 7 Series
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Service interval is determined by the service indicator.

Remove cabin air filter cover retaining screw, then open the cover.
Depress the cabin air filter duct lock, then lift the cover upward.
Release the cabin ai...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 1997-2008 7 Series -> Less iDrive -> Reset -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Reset

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 illumin...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Lower

Drain coolant into a suitable container.
Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
Reposition hose clamp at water inlet and remove hose.
Remove hose from vehicle.
Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

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.
Loosen tensioner lock bolts, then turn tensioner with suitable wrench to receive tens...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 BMW 740I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

CKP/RPM Sensor Diagram for 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:

Connector X-6203

Connector B-6203

Electric Throttle Actuator Diagram for 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:

Electric Throttle Actuator

Connector X-6390

Connector Y-6390

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 BMW 740I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Headlight Washer Module

Headlight Washer Pump

General Module

1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

General Module

Driver Seat Height Motor

Driver Seat Movement Motor

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 1998 BMW 740I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Tools and Equipment
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Tools, Equipment

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

Document: Tools and Equipment
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Tools, Equipment

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 BMW 740I 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 1998 BMW 740I 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 1998 BMW 740I 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 1998 BMW 740I 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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