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1999 BMW 528IT 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 1999 BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

Prior to disconnecting any air bag/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) electrical connectors, servicing any system components or other components located near an SRS electrical connector, the system must be disarmed. The connectors and components are identified by their orange color.

  • Obtain radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting battery.
  • Disconnect grou...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Booster Low-Pressure Test
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

Brake Booster Low-Pressure Test
  • Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
  • Install vacuum test tool No. 34 3 100, or equivalent, between booster and check valve.
  • Start engine and build up partial vacuum.
  • Switch engine off.
  • Press brake pedal to set partial vacuum of no more than 12 psi.
  • When brake pedal is not pressed, partial vacuum ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 528IT 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 528IT 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 1999 BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

  • 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 constant-velocity jo...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement -> 1997-2003 -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Antenna -> TPMS Control Module
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor

Removal
  • Dismount tire using suitable tire machine ensuring not to damage tire pressure sensor.
  • Remove the Torx screw, then the tire pressure sensor.
  • Release valve stem union nut using removal tool No. 00 2 190, or equivalent Fig. .
  • Remove washer from wheel.
Installation
  • Install new Torx screw on tire pressure sensor, then twist new valve stem by hand approximately three turns. Do not tighten Torx screw, sensor and valve stem must be loosely joined together.
  • Install the tire pressure sensor on wheel. Ensure the radial bore for gripping on the circumference of t...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 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 1999 BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 1997-2009 5 Series Except X5 -> Less iDrive -> Reset -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1999 BMW 528IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

ABS/ASC Control Modules Diagram for 1999 BMW 528IT  2.8 L6 GASABS/ASC Control Modules Diagram for 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector A-52
  • ABS/ASC Control Module
  • Connector X-1170
  • General Module Diagram for 1999 BMW 528IT  2.8 L6 GASGeneral Module Diagram for 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • General Module
  • Connector X-254
  • Connector A-1
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 BMW 528IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1999 BMW 528IT  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Module
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Headlight Washer Module
  • Light Module
  • General Module
  • 1999 BMW 528IT  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Symbol Identification
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1999 BMW 528IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Turbocharger Installation Tool
    Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528IT 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 BMW 528IT AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 BMW 528IT 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 528IT 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 528IT 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 528IT 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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