2001 BMW 525i Start

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Radiator and Cooling system/
4 Remove drain plug (arrow) at bottom of radiator.
Coolant is poisonous. It is especially lethal to pets. Clean up
spills immediately and rinse the area with
wate,: If coolant is
- Place a 3-gallon pail beneath the engine block. Remove en-
gine block coolant drain plug and drain coolant.
< M52 TU 1 M54 engine: Bloclc drain plug is located on exhaust
side of engine block at cylinder
2 (arrow).
M52 engine:
Bloclc drain plug is located on exhaust side of
engine
bloclc between cylinders 3 and 4.
- Reinstall radiator and engine block drain plugs using new
sealing washers.
- Before refilling radiator:
Switch ignition to
ON. (Do not start engine).
Set temperature controls to full warm.
Set blower control to low.
- Using a coolant mixture of 50% antifreeze and 50% distilled
water, fill expansion tank slowly. Continue until coolant
emerges from bleed screw. Cooling system capacity is listed
in Table c. Cooling system capacity (6-cylinder models).
NOTE-
Be sure radiator bleed screw is loose when filling cooling
system.
Tap water may cause corrosion of radiator, engine and
coolant hoses.
Coolant can be reusedprovided it is clean and less than
two years old. Do not reuse coolant when replacing dam-
aged engine parts.
- Bleed cooling system. See Cooling system, bleeding
Table c. Cooling system capacity (6-cylinder models)
Engine Capacity
M52, M52TU, M54
10.5 liters (1 1.1 US qls)

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Radiator and Cooling ~vsteml
< V-8 engine bloclc drain plugs (one shown at arrow) are locat-
ed on each side of engine block (exhaust manifold removed
for photo).
- Place 5-gallon pail underneath engine block coolant drain
plugs.
- Remove engine bloclc coolant drain plugs and drain coolant.
- Reinstall radiator and engine block drain plugs using new
sealing washers.
- Before refilling radiator:
Switch ignition to
ON. (Do not start engine)
Set temperature controls to full warm.
- Set blower control to low.
- Using a coolant mixture of 50% antifreeze and 50% distilled
water, fill expansion tank slowly. Continue until coolant
emerges from bleed screw. Cooling system capacity is listed
in Tabled. Cooling system capacity
(V-8 models).
NOTE- Be sure radiator bleed screw is loose when filling cooling
system.
Tap water may cause corrosion of radiator, engine and
coolant hoses.
Coolant can often be reused provided it is clean and less
than two years old. Do not reuse coolant when replacing
damaged engine parts.
- Bleed cooling system. See Cooling system, bleeding
Tabled. Cooling system
capacity (V-8 models)
M62, M62 TU 12.0 liters (12.7 US qts)
Tightening torques
Block drain plug
25 Nm (18 ft-lb)
Radiator drain plug
2 - 3 Nm (18 - 27 in-lb)

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Radiator and Cooling System
Cooling system, bleeding
Trapped air in the cooling system can prevent proper coolant
circulation and overheating. Wheneverthe coolant is drained
and filled, bleed the cooling system to remove trapped air.
4 Loosen bleed screw (arrow) on radiator expansion tank.
- Set temperature controls in passenger compartment to full
warm, set blower to low setting and turn ignition to
ON posi-
tion (do not start engine).
CAUTIOIG
On late model cars with latent heat pump, do not turn ignition
to ON position.
- Slowly add coolanUdistilled water mixture to expansion tank
until it spills from bleed screw. When coolant spilling from
bleed screws is free of air bubbles, tighten screw and replace
cap on expansion tank.
Run engine until it reaches operating temperature,
- After engine has cooled, recheck coolant level.
Top up so that coolant level indicator is at MAX.
- If trapped air cannot be bled manually, pressure-bleed sys-
tem using cooling system pressure tester.
CA UTlON--
Always use genuine BMW coolant or its equivalent to avoid
the formation of harmful, clogging deposits
in the cooling sys-
tem.
Tightening torque
Radiator bleed screw to radiator 2.5 Nm (22 in-lb)
Mechanical (viscous clutch) cooling fan,
removing and installing
The procedure given here describes the removal of the me-
chanical fan and fan shroud. It is possible to remove the fan
without the shroud.
< Working at top of fan shroud:
Remove expansion tank bleed screw (arrow) and expan-
sion tank locking tabs.
Push top of expansion
tank toward engine and lift to free
from lower mounts.
- Remove two expansion rivets in upper corners of fan shroud.
Unclip expansion tank bleed hose located under shroud.

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Clutch
Installing the non-SAC clutch (1 997 5281 model) requires the
use of only a flywheel lock and traditional clutch disc align-
ment tool.
Installing the self-adjusting clutch (SAC) requires several
special tools for aligning and assembling the clutch, as well as
locking the flywheel in place. In addition, the procedure for re-
installing a previously used SAC differs from the procedure
for installing
a new SAC. Be sure to read the SAC installation
procedure through before starting the job.
The pressure plate of the SAC uses a spring-loaded wedge
rino to cornoensate for clutch disc wear. The wedge ring
ad-
;u$s by means of spr'ng tenson, so specal toolsh~st be
used to
appy and relieve spring tension as the c utch pres-
sure plate is installed.
Self adjusting clutch (SAC)
and clutch hydraulics

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Self-adjusting clutch (SAC), breaking in
With normal driving, 800 to 1000 gearshifts are required to
break in the clutch.
Break in the SAC gradually, with light to medium loads, to en-
sure correct operation and long life. Fast sports driving ma-
neuvers may destroy a new
clutch.The following break-in
procedure helps to create the correct coefficient of friction.
Drive normally on level grade. Starting speeds on level
grade may be up to 2000 rpm.
Upshift and downshift through all the gears at 3500
- 4000
rpm.
On medium grades (approx. 12% and up), start
off at ap-
prox. 2500 rpm for the first 5 or so times.
Tightening torques
Clutch slave cylinder to transmission case 22 Nm (16 It-lb)
Clutch master cylinder to pedal cluster 10 Nm (89 in-lb)
Bralte fluid line to clutch master or slave cylinder 17 Nm (13 ft-lb)
Transmission to engine
M8 (Torx) 22 Nm (16 fl-lb)
. M1O (Torx) 43 Nm (32 ft-lb)
MI2 (Torx) 72 Nm (53 it-lb)
Flywheel to crankshaft
6 cylinder engine (use new self-loclting bolts) 105 Nm (77 ft-lb)
V-8 engine 105 Nm (77 ft-lb)
Clutch to flywheel
M8 (8.8 grade)
M8 (10.9 grade) 24
Nm
(18 ft-lb)
34 Nm (25 ft-lb)

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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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Automatic Transmission
- Raise and safely support vehicle.
CA U JIOG
Male sure the car is stable and well supported at all times.
Use a professional automotive lift
orjack stands designed for
the purpose. A floorjack is not adequate support
4 With engine running and selector lever in PARK, remove filler
plug (arrow)
(A5S 360R transmission shown, refer to other
illustrations for location of filler and drain plugs on other
transmissions).
If a small stream of fluid runs out of the filler hole the level
is correct.
If no fluid
leaks out when plug is removed, fluid level is to
low. Add ATF fluid until it starts to overflow.
Install filler plug using a new sealing ring.
Hot ATF can scald. Wear eye protection and protective cloth-
ing andgloves during
the check. If the tmnsmission was over-
filled, hot ATF will spill from the filler hole when the
fill plug is
removed.
ATF, draining and filling
The procedure given here includes removal and installation of
the fluid strainer (filter). Refer to illustrations in Automatic
transmission fluid
pan and strainer.
Remove ATF drain plug
(1) and drain fluid into container.
WARNING-
ATFshould be warm when draining. Hot ATFcan scald. Wear
eye protection, protective clothing and gloves.
Remove transmission pan mounting bolts and remove pan.
Remove pan gasket and clean
gasket sealing surface.
- Pull ATF strainer from transmission pump housing. If strainer
sealing ring remains in pump housing remove using a seal
puller.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
Always replace seal for drain plug and all
gasket(s)
and O-rings.
Clean sump and sump
magnet(s) using a lint-free cloth.
Tighten transmission pan bolts in sequential order.
Using filler plug
(2), fill transmission with approved ATF.
Check fluid level as described earlier.

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Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
Removal and installation of the transmission is best accorn-
plished on an automotive lift using a transmission jack. Use
caution and safe workshop practices when working beneath
car and lowering transmission.
Torx-head bolts are used to mount the transmission to the
bellhousing.
Besure to have appropriate tools on hand before
starting the job.
WARNING-
Be sure the vehicle is properly supported. The removal of the
transmission may upset the balance of the vehicle on a lift
CAUJION-
Tilting the engine to remove the transmission can lead to
damaae to various components due to
laclc of clearance. 1
Transmission, removing and installing
WARNING -
Allow engine and transmission to cool down before starting
work on the transmission.
- Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nection cautions given in
001 General Cautions and
Warninas.
4 V-8 engine: Remove plastic engine cover.
Early models: pry out protective caps
(arrows), then re-
move nuts securing cover.
Lift off cover.
Later models: depress four studs to release, then lift off
cover.