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2001 BMW 325XI CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 325XI Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Product Compatibility
Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to for specifications.
Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Some original radios have a coded theft protection cir...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Booster Low-Pressure Test
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 325XI Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GAS
Brake Booster Low-Pressure Test
- Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
- Install vacuum test tool No. 34 3 100, or equivalent, between booster and check valve.
- Start engine and build up partial vacuum.
- Switch engine off.
- Press brake pedal to set partial vacuum of no more than 12 psi.
- When brake pedal is not pressed, partial vacuum...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except X3 & Z4 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 325XI Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Obtain the vehicle owner's radio theft protection code.
- Remove the fuel pump relay(s).
- Start the engine and allow it to stall.
- Crank engine for 10 seconds to ensure the fuel pressure has been...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> FRONT -> REAR
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS
FRONT
- Remove front, middle and rear engine splash shields.
- Remove front axle support righthand heat shield.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove ABS sensor.
- Disconnect control arm ride level sensor.
- Disconnect brake hose from mounting.
- Remove mounting bolts and support brake caliper aside with hoses connected.
- Disconnect stabilizer link from bar.
- Remove axle shaft collar nut.
- Press output shaft out of drive flange.
- Disconnect front axle support control arm at front and rear.
- Tilt steering knuckle to one side.
- Remove output shaft from differential usin...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 325XI Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) monitors the tire inflation pressure while the vehicle is being driven. To achieve this, the tire inflation pressure and tire air temperature are measured at certain intervals by sensors located on each wheel at t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 325XI Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GAS
- Remove intake air filter housing.
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, or equivalent, then remove water pump fan clutch mounting nut using suitable wrench tool, or equivalent. Nut has lefthand threads.
- Remove fan wheel with coupling.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remov...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Turn the three cabin air filter cover retainers 1/4 turn.
- Remove the cabin air filter cover.
- Rotate the cabin filter cover retainers 45°, then ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2000-09 3 Series Except X3 -> Less iDrive -> Reset -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS
Reset
The reset procedure needs to be performed anytime the tire pressure is adjusted or the tires are rotated.
Less iDrive
- With vehicle in a stationary position, start the engine.
- Touch turn signal lever up or down until tire pressure warning indicator and RESET appear.
- Press button on the end of the turn signal lever to confirm selection of tire pressure indicator.
- Press button on the end of the turn signal lever for approximately five seconds until a check/tick a...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 325XI Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GAS
- If reusing belt, mark belt with rotational direction for installation alignment.
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove water pump fan clutch mounting nut using suitable wrench. Nut has lefthan...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 BMW 325XI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
In Connector Well On Front Left Suspension Strut Dome Diagram for 2001 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2001 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 BMW 325XI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 BMW 325XI Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 BMW 325XI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 BMW 325XI 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 2001 BMW 325XI 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 2001 BMW 325XI 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 2001 BMW 325XI 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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