The service and repair manual for the 1997 BMW 740iL — the 4.4L V8 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 | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.4L V8 — 268 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 27 complaints · 13 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 740iL manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 134
- General Information 1,862
- Accessories & Equipment 2,937
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 226
- Body & Frame 1,233
- Maintenance 68
- Brakes 301
- Restraints 539
- Drivelines & Axles 191
- Steering 299
- Electrical 1,795
- Suspension 571
- Engine Mechanical 855
- Transmission 502
- Engine Performance 1,611
- Front 214
- Pa) at 6,500
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 740iL
- Steering — linkages › drag › link › connection · 10E021000This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, pos.
Owners have filed 27 complaints and BMW has issued 13 technical service bulletins for the 1997 740iL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 740iL manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 740iL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 4.4L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 1997 740iL problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1997 740iL, covering steering. 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 1997 740iL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 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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