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2001 BMW X5 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 X5 AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Disarming
Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
Prior to disconnecting any air bag/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) electrical connectors, servicing any system components or other components located near an SRS electrical connector, the system must be disarmed. The connectors and components are identified by their orange color.
- Obtain radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting battery.
- Disconnect grou...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> X5
Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
On X5 models, the fuel filter...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS
REAR
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Disconnect retaining plate.
- Remove axle nut.
- Remove mounting bolts and halfshaft from differential flange. Suspend shaft with suitable wire.
- Support trailing arms using a suitable transmissio...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 4.4 V8 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 X5 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
- Remove intake air filter housing.
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove water pump fan clutch mounting nut using suitable wrench tool. Nut has lefthand threads.
- Remove fan wheel with coupling.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove mountin...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2001-06 X5 & 2003-09 X3 Series
Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Turn the cabin air filter retainer 1/4 turn.
- Remove the cabin air filter cover.
- Remove the cabin air fi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Automatic Stability Control (ASC, ASC+) & Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
The 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. The warning lamp will also flash when the syst...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove fan cowl expansion rivets and mounting bolts.
- Disconnect lugs and remove underhood intakes.
- Disconnect fan cowl water hose clip.
- Lock belt pulley in position using holding tool No. 11 5 050, or equivalent, then remove water pump fan mounting nut using wrench tool No. 11 5 040, or equivalent. Nut has lefthand threads.
- Remove fan impeller with clutch.
- Disconnect Automatic Recirculation (AUC) air co...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 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 X5 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
On Steering Gear Diagram for 2001 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
In Water Box Diagram for 2001 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Turbocharger Installation Tool Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 BMW X5 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 X5 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 X5 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 X5 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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