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BMW 528I 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 528I 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 528I cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> 3 Series -> 5 Series -> 7 Series -> 8 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

3 Series
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined in .
  • Remove instrument panel as outlined under "Instrument Panel, Replace."
  • Drain cooling system into suitable container, then remove cowl panel air inlet grille screen and electric wire duct.
  • Loosen mounting bolts, then remove air collection box.
  • Remove heater water inlet flange, then using compressed air, blow into heater core to remove as much coolant as possible.
  • Remove studs or screws, as equipped, from water inlet flange.
  • Remove A/C and heater box mountings and supports.
  • Remove...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 528I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove brake pads as outlined under "Pad, Replace," as required.
  • Remove caliper mounting bolts, then position caliper aside with brake hoses connected.
  • Remove mounting bolts and rotor. Tapping rotor w...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

BMW -> Component Locations -> 5 Series
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

Refer to Fig. ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 528I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS

Rear

The CV drive shafts differ in length. If required, mark CV drive shafts. The left CV drive shaft is shorter than the right CV drive shaft.

  • Remove rear wheel lug nuts.
  • Lower exhaust system at rear.
  • Release stabilizer bar ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Description
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 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 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 528I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

  • Remove air intake filter housing.
  • Disconnect Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor connector.
  • Disconnect intake hose vacuum line and clip.
  • Disconnect throttle cable from actuator by pulling it upward out of retainer and unhooking.
  • Remove clamps, then the intake hose from throttle assembly and Idle Speed Control (ISC) valve.
  • Remove lower engine covers, as required.
  • Relieve fuel pressure as outlined in appropriate engine section.
  • Remove fuel lines to ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 528I cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

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

RPM Rate Sensor Diagram for 1999 BMW 528I  2.8 L6 GASRPM Rate Sensor Diagram for 1999 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • RPM Rate Sensor
  • Connector B-75
  • Connector X-1653
  • Fuel Components Diagram for 2008 BMW 528I  3.0 L6 GASFuel Components Diagram for 2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump Control
  • Adapter 612350
  • Adapter 616031
  • Adapter 631030
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

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

    2008 BMW 528I  3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Crash Safety Module
  • Steering Column Switch Cluster
  • Driver Air Bag Inflator Assembly
  • 2000 BMW 528I  2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: COLD START ROUGH RUNNING WITH MISFIRE FAULTS
    Vehicle: 2009 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Auto Systems:
  • Ignition, Electronic Ignition
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Document: TEILECLEARING FOR ENGINE COMPONENTS
    Vehicle: 1999 BMW 528I 2.8 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES

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