i know that in my 1989 735i it is from underneath it is quite fiddly and u really need someone in the driver seat to catch when it is pushed thru at the gear handle
How do you replace starter in 1997 BMW 740il??
wiper motor not working on my 1997 BMW 740IL
You can refer to a 1997 BMW 740iL repair manual available on 1000repairmanuals.com/blog/bmw-e38-740i-740il-repair-manual-1996-1997-1998-1999-2000-2001/
how do i repair 1997 nissan maxima wiper linkage
That's a tough one. The 528i weighs less, but has an engine with less torque and horsepower. Honestly none of those cars are exactly "fast." How about this, a 1997 540i has the same engine as a 1997 740iL and weighs less.
Brake light fuse
in the trunk on the pass. side behind a panal
Check eBay for the plastic linkage bushings. They are not available from the Ford dealers.
You need a code reader or have a shop that has one plug into diagnostic port & can reset it for you.
The shift solenoid is located inside the transmission just below the shift linkage. Hope this helps I have had to change mine 2 times now.
I'll bet anything that your check engine light is on, go to autozone and find out what it is for free and go from there most likely bad idle air control valve or misfire or dirty intake system/throttle body
It's one of the fuses under the hood on the passenger side.It's a 30 amp fuse as I recall