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2018 BMW i3 s Range ExtenderFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair and Diagnosis
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- Accessories & Equipment
- Anti-Theft Systems
- Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Repair - All I3 Models
- Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Audio, Navigation And Information Systems - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Body Equipment - Operating Fluids
- Body Equipment - Repair - All I3 Models
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- Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Electrical Drives - Repair - All I3 Models
- Electrical Drives - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Repair
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- General Electrical System - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Collision/Avoidance
- Communication Devices
- Cruise Control Systems
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- Exterior Lights
- Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Body Equipment - Operating Fluids
- Body Equipment - Repair - All I3 Models
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- Engine Electrical System - Repair - All I3 Models
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- Headlights
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- General Electrical System - Repair
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- Lights - Repair - All I3 Models
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- Horns
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- General Electrical System - Repair
- General Electrical System - Special Tools - All I3 Models
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- Seats - Operating Fluids
- Seats - Repair - All I3 Models
- Seats - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Seats - Tightening Torques
- Steering Column Switches
- Window Motors & Regulators
- Body Equipment - Operating Fluids
- Body Equipment - Repair - All I3 Models
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- Electrical Drives - Repair - All I3 Models
- Electrical Drives - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Repair
- General Electrical System - Special Tools - All I3 Models
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- Wiper/Washer Systems
- Anti-Theft Systems
- Body & Frame
- Door Locks
- Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Repair - All I3 Models
- Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Audio, Navigation And Information Systems - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Body Equipment - Operating Fluids
- Body Equipment - Repair - All I3 Models
- Body Equipment - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Electrical Drives - Repair - All I3 Models
- Electrical Drives - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Repair
- General Electrical System - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Exterior Body Panels
- Exterior/Interior Trim
- Mirrors
- Seats
- Electrical Drives - Repair - All I3 Models
- Electrical Drives - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Repair
- General Electrical System - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Seats - Operating Fluids
- Seats - Repair - All I3 Models
- Seats - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Seats - Tightening Torques
- Sun Roof/T-Top/Convertible Top
- Electrical Drives - Repair - All I3 Models
- Electrical Drives - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Repair
- General Electrical System - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Slide/Tilt Roof - Repair - All I3 Models
- Slide/Tilt Roof - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Sunroof And Convertible Top - Operating Fluids
- Windows
- Body Equipment - Operating Fluids
- Body Equipment - Repair - All I3 Models
- Body Equipment - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Electrical Drives - Repair - All I3 Models
- Electrical Drives - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Repair
- General Electrical System - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Door Locks
- Brakes
- Collision
- Drivelines & Axles
- Axle Shafts
- Front Axle - Repair - All I3 Models
- Front Axle - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Front Axle - Technical Data - All I3 Models
- Front Axle - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Rear Axle - Operating Fluids
- Rear Axle - Repair - All I3 Models
- Rear Axle - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Rear Axle - Technical Data - All I3 Models
- Rear Axle - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Differentials & Drive Axles
- Front Axle - Repair - All I3 Models
- Front Axle - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Front Axle - Technical Data - All I3 Models
- Front Axle - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Rear Axle - Operating Fluids
- Rear Axle - Repair - All I3 Models
- Rear Axle - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Rear Axle - Technical Data - All I3 Models
- Rear Axle - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Driveshaft & Universal Joints
- Axle Shafts
- Electrical
- Body Electrical
- Charging Systems
- Engine Electrical System - Repair - All I3 Models
- Engine Electrical System - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Repair
- General Electrical System - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Gauges
- Body Equipment - Operating Fluids
- Body Equipment - Repair - All I3 Models
- Body Equipment - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Engine Electrical System - Repair - All I3 Models
- Engine Electrical System - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Instruments - Repair - All I3 Models
- Instruments - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Instruments - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Horns
- Motors, Switches, Relays
- Starter
- Wiring Diagrams
- Engine Mechanical
- Cooling System (Mechanical)
- Cooling System - Repair - All I3 Models
- Cooling System - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Cooling System - Technical Data - All I3 Models
- Cooling System - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Engine - Repair - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Engine - Special Tools - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Engine - Technical Data - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Engine - Tightening Torques - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Exhaust
- Fuel System
- Fuel Supply System - Operating Fluids
- Fuel Supply System - Repair - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Fuel Supply System - Special Tools - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Fuel Supply System - Tightening Torques - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Fuel System - Operating Fluids
- Fuel System - Repair - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Fuel System - Special Tools - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Fuel System - Tightening Torques - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Mechanical
- Engine - Repair - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Engine - Special Tools - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Engine - Technical Data - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Engine - Tightening Torques - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Engine And Gearbox Mounting - Repair - All I3 Models
- Engine And Gearbox Mounting - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Maintenance And General Information - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Starter
- Cooling System (Mechanical)
- Engine Performance
- Emissions
- Engine Control Systems
- Fuel Delivery
- Fuel Supply System - Operating Fluids
- Fuel Supply System - Repair - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Fuel Supply System - Special Tools - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Fuel Supply System - Tightening Torques - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Fuel System - Operating Fluids
- Fuel System - Repair - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Fuel System - Special Tools - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Fuel System - Tightening Torques - Only I3 Models With Range Extender
- Ignition System
- Remove, Overhaul & Install
- Tune-Up
- General Information
- Abbreviations
- Basic Trouble Shooting
- Brakes
- Check Lists
- Driveline/Axles
- Electrical
- Engine
- Engine Performance
- Electrostatic Discharge Warning - General Information
- Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline - General Information
- Engine Performance Safety Precautions
- Map - Engine Performance & Maintenance
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information
- State Emission Standards - Diesel
- State Emission Standards - Gas
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information
- Map - Exhaust Systems
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
- Identification
- Metric Conversions
- OEM General Information
- Maintenance Reminder Light (Reset Procedures)
- Specifications Index
- Steering
- Traction Control Disable Procedures
- Trouble Shooting - Manual Transmission - General Information
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain
- Maintenance
- Restraints
- Air Bag, SRS
- Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Repair - All I3 Models
- Audio, Navigation And Anti-Theft - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Audio, Navigation And Information Systems - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Repair
- General Electrical System - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- General Electrical System - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Restraints - Repair - All I3 Models
- Restraints - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Steering And Wheel Alignment - Repair - All I3 Models
- Restraints Control Systems
- Seat Belts
- Air Bag, SRS
- Steering
- Suspension
- Electronic Suspension
- Front Suspension
- Front Axle - Repair - All I3 Models
- Front Axle - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Front Axle - Technical Data - All I3 Models
- Front Axle - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Steering - Operating Fluids
- Steering And Wheel Alignment - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Steering And Wheel Alignment - Technical Data - All I3 Models
- Steering And Wheel Alignment - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Rear Suspension
- Wheel Alignment
- BMW Wheel Alignment Specifications - I3
- Steering - Operating Fluids
- Steering And Wheel Alignment - Repair - All I3 Models
- Steering And Wheel Alignment - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Steering And Wheel Alignment - Technical Data - All I3 Models
- Steering And Wheel Alignment - Tightening Torques - All I3 Models
- Wheels & Tire System
- Transmission
- Automatic Trans
- Automatic Transmission - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Automatic Transmission - Technical Data - All I3 Models
- Checking & Adding Transmission Oil - Repair - All I3 Models
- Engine And Gearbox Mounting - Repair - All I3 Models
- Engine And Gearbox Mounting - Special Tools - All I3 Models
- Gear Shift Mechanism - Operating Fluids
- Transmission And Mounting - Tightening Torques
- Clutch
- Manual Trans
- Transfer Case
- Automatic Trans
- External Pages
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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