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2001 BMW 330CI 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 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Booster Low-Pressure Test
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 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 330CI 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 330CI 3.0 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 330CI AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS
REAR
The righthand halfshaft is longer than lefthand shaft.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Lower rear exhaust pipe.
- Disconnect stabilizer from rear axle carrier and tilt it down.
- Remove axle nut.
- Remove mounti...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitable scan tool the DLC (Data Link Connector). Follow the scan tool manufacturers instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identificati...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace -> Automatic Transmission -> Manual Transmission
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS
Automatic Transmission
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove mounting bolts and front splash shield.
- Remove mounting bolts and front axle support reinforcement plate.
- Remove intake hood, then disconnect and move fan cowl upward a little.
- Turn toggles approximately 90° and remove cabin air filter cover.
- Remove cabin air filter.
- Disconnect retains and feed cable out heater bulkhead duct.
- Remove mounting screws and cab air filter housing.
- Disconnect rubber strip, then release locks and pull heater bulkhead side trim forward a little.
- Remove mounting screws and heater bulkhead.
- Remove engin...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 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 330CI AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS
The Anti-Lock warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater control valve and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 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 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Top Front Of Engine Diagram for 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Under Center Of Rear Bumper Diagram for 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Turbocharger Installation Tool Vehicle: 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 BMW 330CI 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 330CI 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 330CI 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 330CI 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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