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2001 BMW Z8 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

Import Compressor Service -> Seiko/Seiki -> Compressor Clutch Service
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Hold armature in place with holding tool No. 09991-06020, or equivalent, then remove armature plate screw, Fig. .
  • Remove armature plate with removal tool No. 09991-06030, or equivalent.
  • Remove lead wire clamp.
  • Remove felt ring and shims from shaft.
  • Install a suitable snap ring pliers, remove circlip from clutch.
  • Remove magnetic clutch lead wire clamp sc...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

Audio Coded Anti-Theft System

Some original radios have a coded theft protection circuit. Obtain customer's code number before disconnecting the battery, removing fuses from the underhood fuse/relay box or removing the radio.

  • After servicing vehicle, reconnect p...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

Inspection interval is determ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

REAR

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove mounting bolts and rear splash shield.
  • Remove expansion rivets, mounting screws and lower rear bumper trim.
  • Support exhaust system with a suitable fixture tool and suitable jack.
  • Mark connections for installation alignment, then disconnect oxygen sensor connectors.
  • Disconnect oxygen sensor cables.
  • Remove mounting bolts heat shield.
  • Remove back body catalytic converter mounting nuts, then disconnect rubber mount and remove suspension.
  • Remove catalytic converter mounting nuts from exhaust manifolds.
  • Remo...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

Refer to Fig. for wiring...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Pretension alternator belt tensioner slowly as far as socket will go and hold in place with suitable pin.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Remove cap, mounting bolt and deflection roller.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Remove mounting bolts and power ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2000-03 Z8
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

Service interval is determined by the service indicator.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the four cabin air filter cover retaining screws, then the cover.
  • Release the cabin air filter retaining clips, then remove...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2001-03 Z8 -> Reset
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

Reset

When a tire pressure warning light is observed, Check and inflate tire(s) to specified pressures. After correcting the air pressure with the engine off and the ignition on, press the Set...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Disconnect coolant lever sensor connector.
  • Remove intake air filter housing.
  • Disconnect clamps and coolant expansion tank hose.
  • Open coolant expansion tank cap and remove vent plug.
  • Disconnect clip and remove expansion tank.
  • Remove fan cowl expanding rivets.
  • Lock belt pulley in position using holding t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

  • If reusing belt, mark rotational direction for installation.
  • Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove mounting nut using suitable wrench. Nut has lefthand threads.
  • Remove fan clutch.
  • Remove engine splash shield.
  • Tighten a...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 BMW Z8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Center Of Dash Diagram for 2001 BMW Z8  5.0 V8 GASCenter Of Dash Diagram for 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Heating And A/C Control Module Connector
  • X611
  • X10054
  • On Vehicle Underbody Left Behind Trim Panel Diagram for 2001 BMW Z8  5.0 V8 GASOn Vehicle Underbody Left Behind Trim Panel Diagram for 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Precharge Pump
  • M118
  • Precharge Pump Connector
  • X1656
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 BMW Z8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 BMW Z8  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor
  • Engine Control Module
  • Engine Control Module Relay
  • Secondary Air Injection Pump Valve
  • Evaporative Emission valve
  • 2001 BMW Z8  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Temperature Sensor
  • Instrument Cluster
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 BMW Z8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA
    Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Turbocharger Installation Tool
    Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 BMW Z8 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 Z8 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 Z8 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 Z8 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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