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2000 BMW 540IT CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Compressor, Replace -> M Coupe, M Roadster, M3, Z3 2.3, Z3 2.8, 323i, 323iC, 323is, 328i, 328iC, 328is & 528i -> M5, 540i, 740i, 740iL & 750iL -> Z3 1.9, 318i & 318ti
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS
Z3 1.9, 318i & 318ti
- Remove mounting bolts and front splash shield.
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Loosen tensioning roller bolt and remove drive belt.
- Remove couplings and disconnect lines. Plug openings.
- Remove mounting bolts and disconnect connector.
- Remove compressor.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Loosen bolt until tensioning roller turns without friction.
- Press roller against drive belt, hold tight and torque new belt to 62-75 inch lbs. or used belt to 44-58 inch lbs.
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT 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: 2000 BMW 540IT 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 2000 BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove rear axle.
- Remove axle nut.
- Press halfshaft off hub using a su...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> 1997-2003 -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Antenna -> TPMS Control Module
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 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 2000 BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace -> Air Cooled -> Liquid Cooled
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 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 fan coupling pulley in place using sui...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540IT 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 2000 BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2000 BMW 540IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Fuel Change Over Circuit Diagram for 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
Transmission Valve Unit Diagram for 2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 BMW 540IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2000 BMW 540IT 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2000 BMW 540IT cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 BMW 540IT AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 BMW 540IT 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 2000 BMW 540IT 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 2000 BMW 540IT 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 2000 BMW 540IT 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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