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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Description -> ABS Less Stability & Traction Control -> ABS w/Stability & Traction Control
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS

ABS Less Stability & Traction Control

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) consists of a control unit, hydraulic unit, speed sensors and wiring harness, Fig. . Each speed sensor has a gear wheel which runs past the permanently magnetized edge of the speed sensor installed in the wheel hub. The rotary motion of the wheels is recorded by inductive sensors and an electric signal is sent to the electronic control unit.

The electronic control unit is located in a compartment on the right side of the engine compartment. This control unit inputs acceleration, deceleration and slip factors from ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540I 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 540I 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 540I AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540I 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 540I AUTOMOBILES

Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540I 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 2000 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace -> Air Cooled -> Liquid Cooled
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540I 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 540I AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 2000 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 2000 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 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 system ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water inlet and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540I 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 540I AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

VANOS Inlet Valve Diagram for 2000 BMW 540I  4.4 V8 GASVANOS Inlet Valve Diagram for 2000 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • VANOS Inlet, Cylinders No.5-8
  • Connector X-6283
  • ABS/DSC Control Module Diagram for 2000 BMW 540I  4.4 V8 GASABS/DSC Control Module Diagram for 2000 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • ABS/DSC Control Module
  • Connector A-65
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 BMW 540I  4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Antilock Brake System/DSC Control Module
  • 2000 BMW 540I  4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Antilock Brake System With Automatic Slip Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 BMW 540I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Crankcase Ventilation System Specification
    Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 2000 BMW 540I 4.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 BMW 540I AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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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