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2002 BMW 540I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2002 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.
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When replacing compressor drain old and new units. Add oil to new compressor equal to 5.0 oz. minus amount drained from old unit, but do not add more than 1.7 oz. of oil.
When replacing other system components add the following amount of new oil...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 2002 BMW 540I Sport Wagon 4.4 V8 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2002 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Inspection interval is determ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2002 BMW 540I Sport Wagon 4.4 V8 GAS
REAR
- On models equipped with air suspension, proceed as follows:
- Remove air supply system fuse.
- Disconnect distributor block lines.
- On all models, raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove rear axle carrier.
- Remove output shaft to transmission m...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2002 BMW 540I Sport Wagon 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 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove mounting bolts and splash shields.
- Remove mounting bolts and catalytic converter heat shields.
- Disconnect righthand oxygen sensor connector from transmission clip.
- Remove nuts and disconnect star...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 2002 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Turn quick-release fastener approximately, 90° counterclockwise. Unlatch the cabin air filter cover retainers.
- Remove the cabin air fi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 BMW 540I 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 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 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 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 BMW 540I Sport Wagon 4.4 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 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 RH Top of Engine Diagram for 2002 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 In Lower RH A-Pillar Diagram for 2002 BMW 540I Sport Wagon 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2002 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Turbocharger Installation Tool Vehicle: 2002 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 BMW 540I 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 2002 BMW 540I 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 2002 BMW 540I 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 2002 BMW 540I 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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