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BMW 328IC 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 BMW 328IC 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 328IC cars and light trucks from 1990+
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Expansion Valve, Replace -> 323iC & 328i & 2000 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Sedans -> 528i & 540i -> 740i, 740iL & 750iL -> M Coupe, M Roadster & Z3 -> M3, 318i, 318ti, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS
M Coupe, M Roadster & Z3
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove mounting bolts and pipes.
- Remove holder, mounting bolts and pipes with pressure plate.
- Remove mounting bolts and cover.
- Remove mounting bolts and expansion valve.
- Reverse procedure to install. Install new O-rings.
M3, 318i, 318ti, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove glove compartment as outlined under "Instrument Panel, Replace."
- Remove air collector as outlined...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 328IC cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
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 328IC 2.8 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 BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 328IC cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> With rear constant velocity joint -> With slide
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS
With slide
Caution: Mark universal joint to drive flange of rear axle. This will eliminate complaints of droning.
- 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...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 328IC cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IC 2.8 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 BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328IC 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: 1997 BMW 328IC 2.8 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 328IC AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 328IC cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then drain coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect engine wiring harness holder.
- Disconnect retainers, then remove mounting bolts and air intake filter housing.
- Disconnect expansion rivets and remove intake hood.
- Disconnect fan...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 328IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IC 2.8 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 328IC AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 328IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Idle Speed Control Valve Diagram for 1997 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
IAT Sensor Diagram for 1997 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 328IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1998 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 328IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: ON LINE WARRANTY CLAIM CHECKING VIA CAESAR Vehicle: 1997 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RELEASE NOTES CIP 19.0 AND CIP 19.1 Vehicle: 1996 BMW 328IC 2.8 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 328IC AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 328IC 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 328IC 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 328IC 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 328IC 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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