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BMW 318IC 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 318IC 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 318IC cars and light trucks from 1990+
Import Compressor Service -> Application Chart
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 318IC 1.8 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 318IC cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Description -> Hydraulic Booster System -> Vacuum Booster System
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 318IC 1.8 L4 GAS
Hydraulic Booster System
The H-31 hydraulic system, Fig. , incorporates a power flow regulator which diverts a small flow of fluid from the power steering operating circuit for the power assisted brake system. It charges the hydraulic reservoir in a high pressure range without impairing the function of power steering. The pressurized hydraulic oil volume is supplied to the booster for the sake of power assistance and is applied by operating the connected standard tandem master cylinder. Should the power steering pump fail, the hydraulic reservoir has sufficient reserve pressure to pe...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 318IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1993-96 3 Series Except Z3
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 318IC 1.8 L4 GAS
The inertia switch...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 318IC cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> With constant velocity joint -> With slide
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 318IC 1.8 L4 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 special tool 26 1 040 or equivalent by a few turns. Caution: When removing propeller shaft, mark universal joint to drive flange of rear axle. This will eliminate complaints of droning.
- Unscrew universal joint on final drive.
- On all models, unscrew center bearing.
- Kink pro...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 318IC cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 BMW 318IC 1.8 L4 GAS
- Read out stored fault messages with suitable scan tool.
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect and cover battery ground terminal.
- Remove air cleaner upper section with air-flow sensor.
- Ta...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 318IC 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 318IC 1.9 L4 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 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 318IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Service Interval Indicator -> 3 Series & M3 -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IC 1.9 L4 GAS
Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector
On these models the SII reset tool cannot be used. Resetting is possible using the instrument cluster trip odometer reset button. Proceed as follows:
- Turn ignition Off.
- Press and hold trip odometer reset button, then turn ignition to "1" (Accessory).
- Keep odometer reset button depressed for approximately five more seconds until any of following words appear in display: "Oil Service" or "Inspection" with "Reset" or "Re."
- On models equipped with high cluster, remaining amount of fuel in liters until next service is displayed should appear.
- On all models, depress ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 318IC cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW 318IC 1.9 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove engine cooling fan using pulley holding tool No. 11 5 030, or equivalent. Fan nut has lefthand thread.
- Remove engine splash guard and heat shields.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove mounting bolts and upper air duct.
- Disconnect coolant level sender electrical connector.
- Disconnect lower coolant, expansion and b...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 318IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW 318IC 1.9 L4 GAS
If a belt has been contaminated with antifreeze or oil it should be replaced.
- 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. Turn nut clockwise to remove.
- Loosen tensioner lock bolts, the...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 318IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
LH Side Of Engine (Near Oil Level Stick) Diagram for 1994 BMW 318IC 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Evaporative Emission Valve, Fuel Pump & On-Board Computer Temperature Sensor Diagram for 1995 BMW 318IC 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 318IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 BMW 318IC 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 BMW 318IC 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 318IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: TEILECLEARING FOR ENGINE COMPONENTS Vehicle: 1994 BMW 318IC 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: PAINT DAMAGE - ACID RAIN/AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS - FIX Vehicle: 1992 BMW 318IC 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 318IC AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 318IC 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 318IC 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 318IC 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 318IC 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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