towing BMW 530i 2001 E39 Workshop Manual
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01 0-1
010 General
General ........................... .01 0.2
How to Use this Manual ............ .01 0.2
Warnings. cautions and notes ........... .0l 0.3
Getting Started .................... .0i 0.5
Safety ............................. .O1 0.5
Lifting the car ........................ .O1 0.5
Raising car ......................... .O1 0.5
Working under car .................... .O1 0.6
Advice for the Beginner ............ .O1 0.7
Planning ahead ...................... .O1 0.7
Workshop practices ................... .O1 0.7
Non-reusable fasteners ................ .O1 0.7
Tightening fasteners .................. .O1 0.8
Gaskets and seals .................... .O1 0.9
Electrical testing .................... .O1 0.10
Wire repairs ........................ .O1 0.10
Buying Parts ..................... .01 0.11
Genuine BMW parts ................. .O1 0.11
Non-returnable parts ................. .O1 0.11
Information you need to know .......... .0l 0.12
Service ........................... 01 0-1 3
TOOIS ............................. 010-13
Basic tool requirements ............... 01 0-1 4
Jack stands ......................... 01 0-1 6
Oil change equipment ................. 01 0-1 6
Torque wrench ...................... 01 0-17
Digital multimeter .................... 010-17
BMW special tools ................... 01 0-1 8
Emergencies ...................... 01 0-1 8
Changing a tire ...................... 01 0-1 8
Jump starting ....................... 01 0-1 9
Indicator and warning lights ............ 01 0-1 9
Towing ............................ 010-20
Spare parts kit ...................... 010-21
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General
more information on the Check Engine Light and the on-
board diagnostic system.
Towing
The cars covered by this manual should be towed with a tow
truck using wheel lift or flat bed equipment. Do not tow the car
on all four wheels except
forvery short distances to move it to
a safe place.
CA U JION-
Do not tow with sling-type equipment The front spoilers and
b~m~er covers may sustain damage.
4 To access threaded towing eye socltet, pry open trim on front
or rear bumper.
NOJE-
A towing eye is provided in the luggage compartment tool lcit.
The towing eye can be screwed into the front or rear bumper.
4 Install towing eye into threaded hole.
- Standard transmission: Do not tow with rear wheels on
ground unless absolutely necessary.
- Automatic transmission: Have rear wheels placed on dollies,
or use flat bed truck. Use towing eye for winching vehicle on
flat bed.
CAUTION-
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) does not circulate when
I the car is towed. Severe transmission damage may result.
NOTE-
Be sure transrnission fluid has been topped off before
starting tow.
Always tow car with transrnission lever in
N (neutral).
. ATF draining and filling is covered in 240 Automatic
Transmission.
Be sure to read the filling and draining pro.
cedure, as special service equipment is required to
checlc
the fluid level.
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Manual Transmission
4 V-8 engine: Remove transmission mounting Tom-head bolts
(arrows). Note length and location of bolts.
Remove transmission by pulling backward until transmis-
sion input shaft clears clutch disc splines, then pull down-
wards. Lower transmission jack to remove transmission.
- Installation is reverse of removal, keeping in mind the
following:
When installing a new transmission, be sure to transfer
parts from old transmission
if applicable.
Thoroughly clean input shafl and clutch disc splines. Light-
ly lubricate transmission input shaft before installing.
* Be sure bellhousing alignment dowel sleeves are located
correctly. Replace damaged sleeves.
Center rear of transmission in driveshaft tunnel before
tightening transmission support bracket.
NOTE-
In order to avoid difficulties in transmission removal at a fu-
ture time, use washers with Torx-head mounting bolts.
- Reinstall driveshaft. Use new nuts when mounting driveshaff
to transmission/flex disc. See 260 Driveshaft.
- Refill transmission with appropriate lubricant before starting
or towing car. See Transmission fluid service earlier in this
repair group.
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240-2
/ ~utomatic Transmission
This section covers maintenance and replacement of the
automatic transmission for
E39 models.
Automatic transmission internal repairs are not covered.
Such repairs require special service equipment and knowl-
edge. If it is determined that transmission internal
sewice is
required, consult an authorized BMW dealer about a factory
reconditioned unit or a transmission rebuild.
CAUTION-
ATF does not circulate unless the engine is running. When
towing an automatic transmission vehicle, use a flat bed truck
or raise the rear wheels off the ground.
Special tools
Some special tools are required for the removal and installa-
tion of an automatic transmission on the
E39 BMW models.
While these tools are not absolutely necessary, they are es-
pecially helpful when dealing with the removal and replace-
ment of the torque converter.
4 Engine support bracket
(Tool No. BMW
00 0 200.00 0 208)
4 Transmission jack
(Tool No.
BMW 00 2 030)
4 Engine support block (V-8 models) 11 7310 (Tool No. BMW 11 7 310)
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Exterior Trim, Bumpers
Front bumper assembly
1. Bumper support shock
absorber
2. Bumper support shock absorber seal
3. Bumper mounting bolt
4. Bumper support
5. Bumper to body gasket
6. Bumper cover
7. Grill panel
8. Lower bumper grill
9. Spoiler
10. Towing hinge flap
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WARNING
Your common sense, good
judgement, and general alertness are
crucial to saie and
successiul sewice
work. Beiore attempting any work on
your BMW be sure to read 001
General Warnings and Cautions
and the copyright page
a1 the iront of
the manual. Review tliese warnings
and cautions each time you prepare
to work on your
BMW. Please also
read any warnings and
cautions that
accompany the procedures in the
manual.
Towing 010-20
Traction control
see Brakes, ABS, ASC or DSC
system
Traction strut
see Rear suspension, suspension
arms
Transmission fluid
200-4
see Maintenance
see also Automatic transmission
see also Manuai transmission
Transmission
fluid heat exchanger
see Cooling system
Transmission input shaft oil seat
see Manual transmission
Transmission lubricant
200-4 see also Automatic transmission
see also Manual
lransmission
Transmission output shafl oil seal
see Manual transmission
Transmission pilot bearing
replacing 210-16
Transmission service see Manual transmission, oil seals
Trim, interior
see interior trim
see also Steering, steering column
trim
Trunk lid
412-2 soft close (SCA) 515-13
see also Trunkltailgale loci(
see also Central iocl
tailgate loci( emergency release
400-5, 515-21 tailgatelrear window locl(ing 515-14
trunk lock 51 5-1 9
lrey positions 515-7
Turn signai assembly
see Switches
see also Lights
UIS see Interior protection
U-joint
see Driveshaft
Upholstery see Maintenance, leather upholstery
and trim Vacuum
booster
see Brakes
Valve guides
see Cylinder
head and valvetrain
Valve seals
see Cylinder head and valvetrain
Valve seats
see Cylinder head and valvetrain
Valves see Cylinder head and
vaivelrain
Valvetrain see Cylinder head and valvetrain
VANOS control unit,
removinglinstalling
M52 engine 117-14
M52 TU i M54 engine 117-36 double VANOS
function
117-34 timing chain service 113-46. 116-28
timing, adjusting
M52 engine 117-22
M52 TU l M54 engine 117-43
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
010-12
Ventilation microfilter
see
AIC
see also Maintenance
Viscous clutch see Cooling
system, cooling tan
Voitage and polarity
600-5
Voltage tests
see Electrical system, troubleshooting