2001 BMW 740iL Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2001 BMW 740iL sticks to one configuration — a four-door sedan in Base trim with the naturally aspirated 4.4L DOHC V8 — and treats it in depth. Sections are organized by system, so engine mechanical and cooling work stands apart from fuel and ignition, and the driveline, steering, suspension and brake procedures each carry their own specifications and torque values, with wiring diagrams covering the sedan's body and comfort circuits.

Engines covered

• 4.4L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2001 740iL. Two recalls appear on the federal record. In one, a replacement steering center drag link can shear through its shaft, ending the driver's control of the car immediately. In the other, the machine used to mount and inflate 18-inch tires at the assembly plant may have damaged a sidewall, weakening it until air escapes suddenly and handling goes with it. Owners have logged 26 complaints, led by the electrical system with five, then air bags and the engine and cooling system with four apiece.