2001 BMW 525i Engine wiring

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Gearshift ~inka~el
Automatic shiftlock, checking function (automatic transmission)
The automatic shiftlock uses an electric solenoid to lock the
selector lever in Park or Neutral. Depressing the foot bralte
with the ignition on energizes the solenoid, allowing the lever
to be moved into a drive gear. The solenoid is energized only
when the engine speed is below 2,500 rpm and the vehicle
speed is below
3 mph (5 kph). The solenoid is mounted in the
right side of the selector lever housing.
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Shiftlock
4 Automatic shiftlock prevents drive gear selection until brake
pedal is depressed.
With engine running and car stopped, place selector lever
in Park or Neutral.
Without depressing bralte pedal, check that selector lever
is
loclted in position (Parlt or Neutral).
Depress brake pedal firmly. Solenoid should click audibly.
Check that selector lever can now be moved out of
Parlt or
Neutral.
parking
brake on and with extreme caution.
solenoid
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With selector
lever in Park or Neutral and bralte pedal de-
pressed, raise engine above 2,500
rpm. Check that selec-
tor lever cannot be moved out of Park or Neutral.
If any faults are found check the electrical operation of the
shiftloclt solenoid and checlt for wiring faults to or from the
transmission control module (TCM). See
610 Electrical
Component Locations and ELE Electrical Wiring
Dia-
grams.
NOTE-
NOTE-
The solenoidis controlled via the TCM, using brake pedalpo-
sition, engine speed, and road speed as controlling inputs.
The
next test should be performed in an open area with the

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/ Driveshaft Driveshaft, removing
CAUTION-
. Be sure the wheels are off the ground before removing the
driveshak Set the parl(ing brake before removing the
driveshaft.
Once the driveshaft has been removed, the vehicle can
roll regardless of whether the transmission is in gear or
not.
The driveshaft is mounted to the transmission and final
drive
with self-locliing nuts. These nuts are designed to
be used only once and should be replaced during reas-
sembly.
Remove complete exhaust system. See
180 Exhaust
System.
- Remove exhaust heat shields.
- Support transmission with transmission jack.
< Loosen transmission mount nuts (arrows) on real
transmission support crossmember.
- Release wiring harness retainers from rear transmission
support crossmember.
< Remove mounting bolts (arrows) for rear transmission sup-
port crossmember. Slide crossmember rearward to remove.
- Matchmark front and rear driveshaft halves to corresponding
transmission output and final drive input flanges.
4 Remove nuts securing driveshaft mounting bolts at transmis-
sion output flange. Counterhold bolts (arrows) at transmis-
sion flex-disc. Discard old nuts.
- Hang driveshaft front section from body using stiff wire.

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/ Driveshaft
Driveshaft, installing
- Prepare CV joint for reinstallation:
Extend joint to limit.
Clean off old grease and fill with fresh grease
Install new seal.
- Bend driveshaft slightly at center universal joint to install
CAUTION-
Do not allow CVjoint seal to become displaced.
- Align matchmarlts on driveshaft to matchmarks on final drive
and transmission flanges.
- Fit constant velocity joint to final drive input flange. Alternate-
ly tighten two opposite nuts to draw constant velocity joint
evenly into the final drive input flange. Once seated, tighten
down remaining nuts.
I CAUTION-
I Do not reuse self-locking nuts. These nuts are designed to be /
I used onlv once. 1
- Insert bolts in front of driveshafl to transmission output
flange. Counterhold each bolt while tightening nut.
CAUTION-
. Do not reuse self-locking nuts. These nuts are designed to
be used only once.
Avoid stressing the flex-disc when torquing the bolts.
Do this by counterholding the bolts and turning the nuts
on the flange side.
- Position center support bearing and install mounting nuts.
Use new self-locking nuts.
- Install heat shields.
- Install rear transmission support crossmember.
- Install exhaust system. See 180 Exhaust System.
Reconnect oxygen sensor wiring harnesses and reattach
wiring harness retainers to rear transmission support
crossrnernber.

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Steering and Wheel ~li~nrnentl
q Pry gently to detach flexible cover from upper trim. Lift off
trim.
< Remove lower dash trim panel fasteners (A) and (B).
Lower trim panel and disconnect wiring harnesses on back
side of panel.
Remove trim panel.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
Ignition switch ring antenna (EWS),
removing and installing
- Remove upper and lower steering column trim as described
earlier.
- Disconnect electrical harness plug from ring antenna.
- Use flat side of BMW special tool 61 3 300 to pry ring antenna
off ignition lock cylinder.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
lgnition lock cylinder, removing and
installing
- Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the battery, read the battery discon-
nection cautions given
in 001 General Cautions and
Warnings.
- Remove upper and lower steering column trim as described
earlier.

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Steering and Wheel ~li~nmentl
Remove steering shaft coupler clamping bolt (arrow) at base
of column.
Slide lower steering shaft forward to gain access to column
mounting shear bolts.
< Drill steering column mounting shear bolts (arrow) and use
easy-out to remove.
Remove upper steering column mounting bolts
(arrows).
Remove upper steering column.
Disconnect electrical harnesses from steering column
switches.
4 Release lock (A) and pull up on harness connector
connect harness.
Remove wiring harness mounting bolt
(C).
- Remove steering column assembly.
(B) to dis.

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I Steering and Wheel Alignment
- Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
Replace shear bolts at steering column mounting bracket.
Tighten until bolt heads shear off.
Make sure
interlock cable snaps into place.
When installing column top trim panel, replace expansion
nut for trim retaining screw.
NOTE-
The steering angle sensor must be coded using a BMW scan
tool if it has been replaced.
A steering angle offset check
must then be carried out using the same
BMW scan tool.
CAUTION-
Check steering system for freedom of movement through en-
tire steering column
adiustment range.
Tightening torques Steering shaft coupler
to steering shaft 25 Nm (18 ft-lb)
(replace bolt)
Steering column to body
22 Nm (16 ft-lb)
Steering column adjustment motors,
removing and installing
Remove lower dash panel mounting fasteners (A) and (B).
- Lower panel and disconnect wiring harness from back side.
- Remove steering column lower trim panel. See Steering col-
umn trim, removing and replacing.
- Disconnect electrical harness from motor.
Remove motor mounting fasteners (arrows)
Slide motor to side and forward to remove.
Installation is reverse of removal.

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Rear Suspension
Remove rear control arm:
Remove inner control arm bolt
(A).
Detach plastic wiring harness support (B).
* Remove outer control arm ball joint nut (C). Press ball joint
out of rear wheel bearing carrier.
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
Always use new self-locking nuts.
Malte sure all threaded bolts, nuts and mating surfaces are
clean.
Inner control arm mounting bolt must thread to rear (bolt
head at front).
Tighten fasteners to final torque only afler vehicle has
been lowered and suspension has settled.
Have car professionally aligned when job is complete.
Tightening
torques
Control arm to subframe (M12) 110 Nm (81 ft-ib)
Control arm
ball joint to wheel bearing 142 Nm (105 ft-lb)
carrier
(M14)
Quick coupling screw to air shock absorber
2 Nm (18 in-lb)
Road wheel
to hub 120-flONm
(89 i7 ft-lb)
Upper rear control arm, removing and
installing (Sport Wagon models)
CAUTIOG
Disable air supply pump by disconnecting electrical plug be-
fore
perlorming any repairs. Pump is located beneath a cover
under the spare tire in the floor of the
carqo compartment.
- Raise rear end of car and remove wheel.
WARNING -
Make sure the car is firmly supported on jaclc stands de-
signed for the purpose.
Place jaclc stands underneath struc-
tural chassis points. Do not place jack stands under
suspension parts.
Models with rear coil springs: Remove cargo compartment
floor carpet.
Worlting at top of coil spring, press center cap down or pry
upward to remove. If pushed down, remove from inside coil
spring from under car.

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Rear Suspension
Remove rear control arm:
Remove inner control arm bolt
(A). Push shock absorber
out of the way to slide bolt out.
Detach plastic wiring harness support
(B).
Remove outer control arm ball joint nut (C). Press ball joint
out of rear wheel bearing carrier.
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
* Always use new self-locking nuts.
Maite sure
ail threaded bolts, nuts and mating surfaces are
clean.
Inner control arm mounting bolt must thread to front
(bolt . head at rear).
Make sure long lower shock absorber bushing fits in hole
in suspension swing arm.
* Tighten fasteners to final torque only after vehicle has
been lowered and suspension has settled.
Have car professionally aligned when job is complete.
Tightening torques Control arm to
subframe (M12) 110 Nm (81 ft-ib)
Control arm ball joint to wheel bearing
142 Nm (105 ft-lb)
carrier
(M14)
Quick coupling screw to air shocit absorber
2 Nm (18 in-lb)
Road wheel to hub
Shoclc absorber to lower control arm 127 Nm (94 it-lb)
Upper front control arm (traction strut),
removing and installing
- Raise rear end of car and remove wheel.
WARNING-
Maice sure the car is firmly supported on jack stands de-
signed for the purpose. Place
jack stands underneath struc-
tural chassis points. Do not place jack stands under
< Mark location of inner control arm eccentric washer (rear toe