The service and repair manual for the 1991 BMW 318is — the 1.8L I4 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 7 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1991 318is manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 71
- General Information 1,524
- Accessories & Equipment 47
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 161
- Body & Frame 18
- Maintenance 85
- Brakes 12
- Restraints 90
- Drivelines & Axles 138
- Steering 116
- Electrical 116
- Suspension 285
- Engine Mechanical 372
- Transmission 192
- Engine Performance 716
- Axle Shaft Bearing Pedestal 16
- Fillister Head Bolt 61
- Fillister Head Bolt With Locking Teeth 10
- Torx Bolt 10
- Torx Bolt With Ribbed Teeth, Black Color 10
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1991 318is
- Air Bags — knee bolster · 91V054000Chest deceleration exceeds maximum allowable limit whichresults in increased risk of occupant injury.
Owners have filed 7 complaints and BMW has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1991 318is. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1991 318is manual
Is this manual specific to the 1991 318is?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1991 model year, covering the 1.8L I4 across the Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 1991 318is problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1991 318is, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 1991 318is wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1991 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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