2001 BMW 330Ci COUPE wiper blades

Contents

Repairs
Advanced technology
Technical data

Replacement procedures:

Onboard tool kit152
Windshield wiper blades152
Lamps and bulbs152
Changing a wheel159
Battery162
Fuses166
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal
filter166

In case of electrical
malfunction:

Fuel filler door167
Sliding/tilt sunroof167

Assistance, giving and
receiving:

Jump-starting168
Towing the vehicle169Adaptive Transmission Control
(ATC)174
Airbags175
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)175
Radio reception176
Safety belt tensioner176
Interior rearview mirror with
automatic dimming
feature177
Rain sensor178
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)179
Self-diagnostics180
Xenon lamps181Engine data184
Dimensions185
Weights186
Capacities187
Electrical system188
V-belts188

144n
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 winter months. 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 containing
acids, strong alkalis or abrasive
cleaning agents, nor steam cleaners
operating at temperatures above
140 7 (+60 6). (Follow the manufac-
turer'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 a chrome
polish for 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 the cleaning and car-care
products available at your BMW
center.<

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
151n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit152
Windshield wiper blades152
Lamps and bulbs152
Changing a wheel159
Battery163
Fuses166
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal
filter166
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Fuel filler door167
Sliding/tilt sunroof167
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting168
Towing the vehicle169
Repairs

152n
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.<460de056
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 material,
or hold the bulb by its metallic base.<
A replacement bulb set is available from
your BMW center.
Whenever working on the
electrical system, switch off the
electrical 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 proceduresP
Parking lamps, bulb
replacement154
Pressure, tires27 R
Rear lamps155
Releasing the fuel filler
door167
Releasing the hood130
Removing condensation
from the windows94,99
Replacement key32
Replacing bulbs152
Replacing windshield wiper
blades152
Return used batteries165
Rotating the tires159 S
Sliding/tilt sunroof, closing
after electrical fault167
Space-saver spare tire159
Spare key32
Spare tire159
Starting problems64,113
Switching off the tilt sensor
alarm system43
T
Tail lamp assembly, bulb
replacement155
Tire
changing159
checking air pressure27
damage122
Tools152
Towing eyelets169
Towing the vehicle169
Turn signal indicator, bulb
replacement154 U
Unintentional alarm,
avoiding43
Use of antifreeze,
radiator138 V
Vanity mirror, bulb
replacement158 W

Warning lamps20
Washer fluid, adding134
Washer nozzles,
adjusting134
Washer reservoir, filling134
Wheel lug wrench159 Windows,
defrosting94,99
Windshield washer,
filling134
Windshield wiper blades,
replacing152
Work in the engine
compartment130