The service and repair manual for the 2001 BMW 740iL — the 4.4L V8 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.4L V8 — 268 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 33 complaints · 6 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2001 740iL manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 141
- General Information 2,035
- Accessories & Equipment 4,282
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 400
- Body & Frame 2,190
- Maintenance 32
- Brakes 337
- Restraints 500
- Drivelines & Axles 160
- Steering 261
- Electrical 2,644
- Suspension 756
- Engine Mechanical 947
- Transmission 608
- Engine Performance 2,010
- Front 214
- Pa) at 6,500
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2001 740iL
- Steering — linkages › drag › link › connection · 10E021000This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, pos.
Owners have filed 33 complaints and BMW has issued 6 technical service bulletins for the 2001 740iL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2001 740iL manual
Is this manual specific to the 2001 740iL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2001 model year, covering the 4.4L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2001 740iL problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2001 740iL, covering steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2001 740iL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2001 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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