2001 BMW M5 Service & Repair Manual Software

Service Manua 5251, 5281, 530i, 540i Sedan, Sport Wagon 1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002

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YOU are now in Volume I I Foreword ................... .. .................................................................................. v Index ........................ .. ................................................................ rear of manual General, 001 General Warnings and Cautions 002 Vehicle Identification and VIN Decoder Maintenance OiO 020 Maintenance Engine 100 Engine-General 110 Engine Removal and Installation 113 Cylinder Head Removal and Installation 116 Cyiinder Head and Valvetrain 117 Camshaft Timing Chain 119 Lubrication System 200 Transmission-General 2 Transmission 210 clutch 230 ManualTransmission I20 Ignition System 121 Battery, Starter, Alternator 130 Fuel Injection 160 Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump 170 Radiator and Cooling System 180 Exhaust System 240 Automatic Transmission 250 Gearshift Linkage 260 Driveshaft Suspension, 300 Suspension, Steering and 330 Rear Suspension Brakes-General 331 Final Drive Steering and No Front Suspension 340 Brakes 320 Steering and Wheel Alignment 400 Body-General 410 Fenders, Engine Hood 411 Doors 412 Trunk Lid, Tailgate 510 Exterior Trim, Bumpers 512 Door Windows Equipment 513 Interior Trim 7 Equipment and 720 seat Belts Accessories 721 Airbag System (SRS) OBD On-Board Diagnostics . . .. 515 Central Lociting and Anti-Theft 520 Seats 540 Sunroof .................................................................... Foreword .............................. .. v Index ................... .. ................................................................ rear of manual Electrical 6 system 600 Electrical System-General 620 Instruments 610 Electrical Comoonent Locations 630 Liohts 611 wipers and washers 612 Switches eati in^ and Air Conditioning Radio . . . . Electrical Wiring Diagrams

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Foreword For the BMW owner with basic mechanical skills and for independent auto service professionals. this manual includes many of the specifications and procedures that were available to an authorized BMW dealer service deoartment as this manual went to Dress. The BMW owner with , no intention of working on his or her car will find that owning and referring to this manual makes it possible to be better informed and to more Itnowledgeably discuss repairs with a professional automotive technician. If you are a BMW owner intending to do maintenance and repair work, make sure you have screwdrivers, a set of metric wrenches and sockets and metric Allen and Torx wrenches, since these basic hand tools are needed for most of the work described in this manual. Many procedures also require a torque wrench to ensure that fasteners are tightened properly and in accordance with specifications. Additional information on basic tools and other tips are in 010 General. In some cases, the text refers to special tools that are recommended or required to accomplish adjustments or repairs. These tools are usually identified by their BMW special tool number and illustrated. Disclaimer We have endeavored to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual. When the vast array of data presented in the manual is talten into account, however, no claim to infallibility can be made. We therefore cannot be responsible for the result of any errors that may have crept into the text. Please also read the Important Safety Notice on the copyright page at the beginning of this book. Prior to starting a repair procedure, read the procedure, 001 General Warnings and Cautions and the warnigns and cautions that accompany the procedure. Reading a procedure before beginning work will help you determine in advance the need for specific skills, identify hazards, prepare for appropriate capture and handling of hazardous materials, and the need for particular tools and replacement parts such as gasltets. Bentley Publishers encourages comments from the readers of this manual with regard to errors, and/or suggestions for improvement of our product. These communications have been and will be carefully considered in the preparation of this and other manuals. If you identify inconsistencies in the manual, you may have found an error. Please contact the publisher and we will endeavor to post applicable corrections on our website. Posted corrections (errata) should be reviewed before beginning worlc. Please see the following web address: BMW offers extensive warranties, especially on components of the fuel delivery and emission control systems. Therefore, before deciding to repair a BMW that may be covered wholly or in part by any warranties issued by BMW of North America, LLC, consult your authorized BMW dealer. You may find that the dealer can make the repair either free or at minimum cost. Regardless of its age, or whether it is under warranty, your BMW Is both an easy car to service and an easy car to get serviced. So if at any time a repair is needed that you feel is too difficult to do yourself, a trained BMW technician is ready to do the job for you. Bentley Publishers

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