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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Front -> Inspection -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Replace

Front
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front tire and wheel.
  • Press and hold brake pedal with suitable prop.
  • Disconnect brake pipe from connection with hose.
  • Remove wear indicator connector from lefthand side.
  • Remove mounting bolts and caliper.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Bleed brake system.
    • Ensure brake pad wear sensor wire does not contact rotor or wheel.
Rear
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
  • Drain moderate amount of brake fluid from reservoir using suitable syringe.
  • Disconnect and plug caliper hydraulic line.
  • Disconne...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 740I 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 740I 4.4 V8 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 740I AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

REAR

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove mounting bolts and front axle support heat baffle plate.
  • Remove exhaust catalytic converter mount bolts.
  • Support exhaust system with a suitable fixture tool and a suitable jack.
  • Disconnect left and righthand oxygen sensors' connectors.
  • Disconnect oxygen sensor cable.
  • Remove exhaust system to manifolds' mounting nuts.
  • Remove mounting nuts and rear muffler rubber mount.
  • Remove exhaust system.
  • Remove mounting nuts and disconnect halfshaft from differential carrier.
  • Remov...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Antenna -> TPMS Control Module
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor

Removal
  • Dismount tire using suitable tire machine ensuring not to damage tire pressure sensor.
  • Remove the Torx screw, then the tire pressure sensor.
  • Release valve stem union nut using removal tool No. 00 2 190, or equivalent Fig. .
  • Remove washer from wheel.
Installation
  • Install new Torx screw on tire pressure sensor, then twist new valve stem by hand approximately three turns. Do not tighten Torx screw, sensor and valve stem must be loosely joined together.
  • Install the tire pressure sensor on wheel. Ensure the radial bore for gripping on the circumference of t...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace -> Air Cooled -> Liquid Cooled
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Air Cooled

  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and place oil filter housing aside.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Remove mounting nut and disconnect battery positive lead.
  • Disconnect cable clip and cooling air guide.
  • Remove mounting bolts and alternator.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Liquid Cooled

  • Lock belt pulley in position using a suita...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1993-2001 7 Series
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Service interval is determined by the service indicator.

  • Remove cabin air filter cover retaining screw, then open the cover.
  • Depress the cabin air filter duct lock, then lift the cover upward.
  • Release the cabin ai...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove mounting bolts and front splash shield.
  • Remove radiator plug and drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove engine block left and righthand plugs, then
  • Remove air cleaner cover drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Lock belt pulley in position using holding tool No. 11 5 050, or equivalent, then remove water...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

  • Remove fan cowl by lifting out expansion rivets on both sides.
  • Secure fan pulley with suitable securing tool, or equivalent, then remove fan. Fan has lefthand handed threads.
  • Loosen tensioner lock bolts, then turn tensioner with suitable wrench to receive tens...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 BMW 740I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Front RH Side of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2001 BMW 740I  4.4 V8 GASFront RH Side of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • X135
  • Headlight
  • Headlight Connector
  • E8
  • In Rear of Console Diagram for 2001 BMW 740I  4.4 V8 GASIn Rear of Console Diagram for 2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • X981
  • Rear Mixing Actuator Connector
  • Rear Mixing Actuator
  • R12
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 BMW 740I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 BMW 740I  4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Headlamp
  • RH Fog Lamp
  • RH Front Turn Signal Lamp
  • RH Front Auxiliary Turn Lamp
  • 2001 BMW 740I  4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Steering Angle Sensor
  • Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Engine Control Module Relay
  • Switching Center
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 BMW 740I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 2001 BMW 740I 4.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 BMW 740I AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 BMW 740I 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 740I 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 740I 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 740I 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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