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1999 BMW 323I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Cooling System Bleed
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS
Whenever the cooling system is opened or drained, trapped air must be bled from system to ensure proper coolant circulation and to prevent engine damage.
- Place heater control in warm position. Fill cooling system, then start engine.
- Run engine at fast i...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS
Refer t...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 323I 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: 1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 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 1999 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove rear exhaust pipe.
- Disconnect stabilizer from rear axle carrier and tilt down.
- Remove axle nut.
- Remove mounting bolts and remove halfshaft from diff...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS
- Remove intake air filter housing.
- Lock fan coupling pulley in place using suitable holder tool. Fan nut has lefthand threads.
- Remove fan and clutch assembly lefthand threaded nut using suitable wrench tool. Remove fan coupling.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove mounting bolts and...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Turn the three cabin air filter cover retainers 1/4 turn.
- Remove the cabin air filter cover.
- Rotate the cabin filter cover retainers 45°, then ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS
The service indicator cluster is used indicate when periodic maintenance is required. The service indicator consists of one yellow, five green and three red Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), with the inscriptions "Oil Service" and "Inspection." When the ignition switch is turned to the On position, as many as five green LEDs will be illuminated.
The green LEDs will go out when the engine is started. If the yellow LED and one of the inscriptions illuminates with the ignition switch in the On position, and remain on after the engine has started, service the maintenance inscription indicated immediately. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water outlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 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 1999 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1999 BMW 323I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Thermostat Diagram for 1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Oxygen Sensors Diagram for 1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 BMW 323I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1999 BMW 323I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Tools and Equipment Vehicle: 1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Tools and Equipment Vehicle: 1999 BMW 323I 2.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 BMW 323I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 BMW 323I 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 1999 BMW 323I 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 1999 BMW 323I 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 1999 BMW 323I 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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