100 Engine–General110 Engine Removal and Installation113 Cylinder Head Removal

and Installation117 Camshafts, Camshaft Timing 119 Lubrication System

120 Ignition System121 Battery, Starter, Alternator130 Fuel Injection160 Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump170 Radiator and Cooling System180 Exhaust System

Engine

600 Electrical System–General611 Wipers and Washers612 Switches 620 Instruments

630 Lights640 Heating and Air-conditioning650 Radio

Transmission

510 Exterior Trim, Bumpers512 Door Windows513 Interior Trim

515 Central Locking and Anti-theft520 Seats540 SunroofBody Equipment

Suspension,Steering and Brakes

300 Suspension, Steering andBrakes–General

310 Front Suspension320 Steering and Wheel Alignment

330 Rear Suspension331 Drive Axles, Differential340 Brakes

400 Body–General410 Fenders, Engine Hood

411 Doors412 Trunk Lid

Body

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0 General Data and Maintenance

Electrical System

720 Seat Belts721 Airbag System (SRS)

Equipment and Accessories7

001 Warnings and Cautions002 Vehicle Identification and

VIN Decoder

020 Maintenance

Important Safety Notice......................................................................................... iiForeword.............................................................................................................. ivIndex ................................................................................................ rear of manual

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ELE Electrical Wiring Diagrams

OBD On-Board Diagnostics

200 Transmission–General240 Automatic Transmission

250 Gearshift Linkage260 Driveshaft

ECL ECL Electrical Component Locations

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BMW 7 Series (E38)Service Manual: 1995-2001 740i, 740iL, 750iL

Price: $129.95Bentley Stock Number: B701Publication Date: 2007.jun.15ISBN: 978-0-8376-1618-6Hardcover, 8 3/8 in. x 11 in.Case quantity: 51256 pages, 1050 photos, illustrations and diagrams

The BMW 7 Series (E38) Service Manual: 1995-2001 is a comprehensive source of service information and specifications for BMW 7 Series models from 1995 to 2001. Whether you’re a professional or a do-it-yourself BMW owner, this manual will help you understand, care for and repair your car.

New durable hardcover format - This BMW manual is now being published as a durable, long-lasting hardcover book designed to withstand many years of use in a professional shop or home garage.

Features:

• Maintenance procedures from replacing the fresh air and recirculation microfilters to changing the ATF. This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it.

• Step-by-step engine timing chain service. • Cylinder head cover and crankshaft seal replacement.• Cooling system filling and bleeding, coolant pump replacement

and engine cooling fan and radiator service. • Fuel injection and ignition system diagrams and explanations,

including five different Bosch Motronic engine management systems.

• Suspension repair procedures, including stabilizer bar link, control arm and axle boot replacement.

• Brakes, steering and ABS maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

• Heating and air-conditioning repair, including A/C component replacement.

• Body, hood and sunroof repairs and adjustments.• Electrical system service, with an easy-to-use illustrated

component locator section. • Wiring schematics for selected models, including power

distribution and grounds.• BMW OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE-defined OBD II

P-codes, as well as basic scan tool operation.• Comprehensive BMW factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments

and tightening torques.

Models, engines and transmissions covered:

V8 models and engines:740i, 740iL: M60 4.0 liter, M62 or M62 TU 4.4 liter

V12 models and engines:750iL: M73 or M73 TU 5.6 liter

Engine management systems (Motronic):Bosch M3.3 (OBD I)Bosch M5.2 (OBD II)Bosch M5.2.1 (OBD II)Bosch M5.2.1 (OBD II / LEV)Bosch ME 7.2 (OBD II)

Automatic transmissions (remove, install, external service):A5S 560ZA5S 440Z

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Locations of hundreds of electrical components: Fuse panel under passenger seat.ECL Electrical Component Locations

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