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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325IS 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 BMW 325IS cars and light trucks from 1990+

Import Compressor Service -> Keihin Compressor -> COMPRESSOR CLUTCH SERVICE -> COMPRESSOR CLUTCH, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS

COMPRESSOR CLUTCH, REPLACE

  • Retain pressure plate using tool No. 07923-PB8000 or equivalent, then remove center bolt, Fig. .
  • Install clutch remover tool onto pressure plate, then remove pressure plate by screwing in center bolt, Fig. .
  • Clean mating surfaces of pulley and pressure plate in a suitable solvent.
  • Remove pulley snap ring, then the pulley using a suitable puller.
  • Remove shims from compressor shaft, then the second snap ring.
  • Remove clu...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

BMW -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1993-96 3 Series Except Z3
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS

The inertia switch...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> With constant velocity joint -> With slide
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS

With slide

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove complete exhaust system.
  • Remove heat shield.
  • Unscrew holders for exhaust suspension.
  • Remove clamp.
  • On models with joint disk, unscrew joint disk on transmission.
  • On models with universal joint, unscrew universal joint on transmission.
  • Release threaded bushing with suitable tool by a few turns.
  • Unscrew universal joint on final drive. Caution: when removing propeller shaft, mark universal joint to drive flange of rear axle. This will eliminate complaints of droning.
  • On all models, unscrew center bearing.
  • Kink propeller shaft downwards a...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS

  • Read fault memory with suitable scan tool.
  • Disconnect battery ground wire.
  • Remove complete suction filter with air-mass sensor.
  • Remove fan.
  • Disconnect plug connection on suction filter housing.
  • Release screws.
  • Loosen hose clamp on intake manifold.
  • Unclip upper section of suction-filter housing and place ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1992-98 3 Series
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 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 BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 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 BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from engine.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 325IS 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 BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most BMW 325IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Behind Center Of Rear Seat Diagram for 1989 BMW 325IS  2.5 L6 GASBehind Center Of Rear Seat Diagram for 1989 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Blower Relay
  • Rear Window Blower
  • Center Console (Near Gearshift Lever) Diagram for 1993 BMW 325IS  2.5 L6 GASCenter Console (Near Gearshift Lever) Diagram for 1993 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector X-1014
  • Connector X-531
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 325IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1992 BMW 325IS  2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • DME Relay
  • DME Control Unit
  • 1995 BMW 325IS  2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Rear Defogger Antenna
  • Antenna Amplifier
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most BMW 325IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: WATER LEAK IN E-BOX - FLOODS DME CONTROL MODULE
    Vehicle: 1993 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: APPROVED RESISTANCE PRESSURE SPOT WELDING EQUIPMENT (RPSW)
    Vehicle: 1992 BMW 325IS 2.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 325IS AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 325IS 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 BMW 325IS 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 BMW 325IS 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 BMW 325IS 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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