2001 BMW 320i wiper blades

Contents

Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data

Replacement procedures:

Onboard tool kit158
Windshield wiper blades158
Lamps and bulbs158
Changing a wheel165
Battery168
Fuses170
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal
filter171

In case of electrical
malfunction:

Fuel filler door172
Sliding/Tilt sunroof172

Assistance, giving and
receiving:

Jump-starting173
Towing the vehicle174Adaptive Transmission Control
(ATC)178
Airbags179
Automatic Stability Control plus
traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)180
Radio reception181
Four-wheel drive182
Safety belt tensioner183
Interior rearview mirror with
automatic dimming
feature184
Rain sensor185
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)186
Self-diagnostics187
Xenon lamps188Engine data192
Dimensions193
Weights194
Capacities195
Electrical system196
V-belts196

149n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Caring for your vehicleWindow careYou can use window and glass cleaner
to clean inside window surfaces and
mirrors without smearing and streaking.
Never use polishing pastes or abrasive
(quartz) cleansers on mirror lenses.
Clean the wiper blades with soapy
water. The wiper blades should be
replaced twice a year Ð before and
after the cold season. This is especially
important for vehicles with a rain
sensor.
Use only wiper blades approved
by BMW.<
Caring for other vehicle
components and materials Light-alloy wheels should be treated
with alloy wheel cleaner, especially
during the winter months. However, do
not use aggressive products contain-
ing acids, strong alkalis or abrasives.
Do not use steam cleaners operating at
temperatures above 140 7 (+60 6).
Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
If your vehicle has chrome parts
* such
as the window frames and door handles,
clean these parts carefully with ample
clean water and a shampoo supplement
if desired, especially if they have an
accumulation of road salt. Use chrome
polish as an additional treatment.
Plastic components, vinyl upholstery,
headliners, lamp lenses, the clear cover
of the instrument panel and compo-
nents with a sprayed dull black surface
can be cleaned with water (add plastic
shampoo as required). Do not allow
moisture to soak through the seats or
headliner. Never use solvents such as
lacquer thinner, heavy-duty grease
remover, fuels, or similar substances.
Rubber components should be cleaned
with water only; a rubber treatment or
silicone spray may also be applied.Do not remove safety belts to clean
them. Clean them with mild soapy
water only. Do not use chemicals or dry
cleaners to clean safety belts, since this
could damage the belt fabric.
After cleaning, never allow the inertia
reel to retract the belts until they are
completely dry. Dirty safety belts
prevent the inertia reel mechanism from
retracting the strap properly, and thus
constitute a safety hazard.
Heavily soiled floor carpets and mats
*
can be cleaned with an interior cleaner.
The floor mats can be removed from
the vehicle for cleaning.
Use only a damp cloth to clean trim
panels made of real wood
* and other
parts constructed of real wood
*. Follow
up by drying with a soft cloth.
Use cleaning and car-care
products that you can obtain at
your BMW center.<

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
157n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Repairs
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit158
Windshield wiper blades158
Lamps and bulbs158
Changing a wheel165
Battery168
Fuses170
Microfilter171
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Fuel filler door172
Sliding/tilt sunroof172
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting173
Towing the vehicle174

158n
The onboard tool kit is located in the
luggage compartment lid.
Loosen the wingnut to open.
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1 Rotate the wiper arm completely out
from the windshield
2 Position the wiper blade at an angle
and pull the release spring (arrow)
3 Fold the wiper blade down and
unhook it toward the windshield
4 Pull the wiper blade past the wiper
arm toward the top
5 Insert a new wiper blade and apply
pressure until you hear it engage.
Use only wiper blades approved
by BMW.<460de56
The lamps and bulbs are essential
factors contributing to the safety of your
vehicle. For this reason, follow the
instructions below carefully when
replacing a bulb. If you are not familiar
with any of the procedures, consult
your BMW center.
Do not touch the glass portion of
a new bulb with your bare hands
since even small amounts of impurities
burn into the surface and reduce the
service life of the bulb. Use a clean
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-
rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic
base.<
A replacement bulb set is available from
your BMW center.
Whenever working on the elec-
trical system, switch off the elec-
trical accessory you are working on or
disconnect the cable from the negative
terminal of the battery. Failure to do this
could result in short circuits.
To prevent injuries and damage,
comply with any instructions provided
by the bulb manufacturer.<
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades Lamps and bulbs

Owner service procedures
207n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
windows96,101
Replacement key32
Replacing bulbs158
Replacing windshield wiper
blades158
Replacing wiper blades158
Return used batteries170 S
Side lamps, bulb
replacement160
Sliding/tilt sunroof, closing
following an electrical
malfunction172
Space-saver spare tire165
Spare key32
Spare wheel165
Starting difficulties123
Starting problems117 T
Tail lamp assembly, bulb
replacement161
Tail lamps, bulb
replacement161
Tilt alarm, switching off43
Tire damage125
Tire, changing165
Tools158
Tow fittings174
Tow starting174 Towing174
Trunk, emergency
release39
Turn signal indicator, bulb
replacement160
U
Use of antifreeze,
radiator142 V
Vanity mirror, bulb
replacement164 W

Warning lamps20
Washer fluid, adding138
Washer nozzles,
adjusting138
Washer reservoir, filling138
Wheel, changing165
Windshield washer,
filling138
Windshield wiper blades,
replacing158
Wiper blades, replacing158
Working in the engine
compartment134