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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Manual A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Air Conditioning Component Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C Compressor -> Blower Motor -> Evaporator Regulation -> Heater Regulation -> Sensors -> Temperature Regulator -> Thermostatic Switch
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

Thermostatic Switch

  • Remove A/C temperature switch as outlined under "Component Replacement" section.
  • Rotate switch to fully cold position and connect an ohmmeter to switch terminals. Meter should show continuity.
  • Prepare solution of water, crushed ice, and sufficient amount of salt to reduce solution to below 20°F.
  • Immerse temperature sensor of switch in ice bath while observing ohmmeter. Be careful not to get salt or water into control portion of switch.
  • Ohmmeter should show no continuity while sensor is in ice ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Description -> Hydraulic Booster System -> Vacuum Booster System
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

Hydraulic Booster System

The hydraulic system incorporates a power flow regulator which diverts a small flow of fluid from the power steering operating circuit for the power assisted brake system, Fig. . It charges the hydraulic reservoir in a high pressure range without impairing the function of power steering. The pressurized hydraulic oil volume is supplied to the booster for the sake of power assistance and is applied by operating the connected standard tandem master cylinder. Should the power steering pump fail, the hydraulic reservoir has sufficient reserve pressure to permit m...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

Inspection interval is determ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

REAR

The righthand halfshaft is longer than lefthand shaft.

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
  • Lower rear exhaust pipe.
  • Disconnect stabilizer from rear axle carrier and tilt it down.
  • Remove axle nut.
  • Remove mounti...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) monitors the tire inflation pressure while the vehicle is being driven. To achieve this, the tire inflation pressure and tire air temperature are measured at certain intervals by sensors located on each wheel at t...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace -> Automatic Transmission -> Manual Transmission
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

Automatic Transmission

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove mounting bolts and front splash shield.
  • Remove mounting bolts and front axle support reinforcement plate.
  • Remove intake hood, then disconnect and move fan cowl upward a little.
  • Turn toggles approximately 90° and remove cabin air filter cover.
  • Remove cabin air filter.
  • Disconnect retains and feed cable out heater bulkhead duct.
  • Remove mounting screws and cab air filter housing.
  • Disconnect rubber strip, then release locks and pull heater bulkhead side trim forward a little.
  • Remove mounting screws and heater bulkhead.
  • Remove engin...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

Service interval is determined by the service indicator.

  • Open the hood.
  • Turn the three cabin air filter cover retainers 1/4 turn.
  • Remove the cabin air filter cover.
  • Rotate the cabin filter cover retainers 45°, then ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Service Interval Indicator -> 3 Series & M3 -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector

On these models the SII reset tool cannot be used. Resetting is possible using the instrument cluster trip odometer reset button. Proceed as follows:

  • Turn ignition Off.
  • Press and hold trip odometer reset button, then turn ignition to "1" (Accessory).
  • Keep odometer reset button depressed for approximately five more seconds until any of following words appear in display: "Oil Service" or "Inspection" with "Reset" or "Re."
  • On models equipped with high cluster, remaining amount of fuel in liters until next service is displayed should appear.
  • On all models, depress ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

  • Open coolant expansion tank cap, the raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove mounting bolt and reinforcement plate.
  • Remove mounting screws and front splash shield.
  • Open radiator plug and drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Open plug on righthand side of engine block near cylinder No. 2 and drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Disconnect engine wiring harness holder.
  • Disconnect retainers, then remove mounting bolts and air intake filter housing.
  • Disconnect expansion rivets and remove intake hood.
  • Lock belt pulley in position using holding tool No. 11 5 030...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

  • If reusing belt, mark belt with rotational direction for installation alignment.
  • Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove water pump fan clutch mounting nut using suitable wrench. Nut has lefthan...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

In Convertible Top Cowl Diagram for 2003 BMW 330CI  3.0 L6 GASIn Convertible Top Cowl Diagram for 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • S145
  • S142
  • Cowl Locked Switch
  • Cowl Released Switch
  • Center Of Dash Diagram for 2003 BMW 330CI  3.0 L6 GASCenter Of Dash Diagram for 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • N9
  • Radio Control Unit
  • X18126
  • Radio Control Unit Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 BMW 330CI  3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Volute Spring
  • Steering Wheel Button
  • Program Selector Switch
  • SMG 2 Control Module
  • 2003 BMW 330CI  3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Windshield Washer Jet Heater
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Crankcase Ventilation System Specification
    Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA
    Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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