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2003 BMW X5 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Disarming
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
Prior to disconnecting any air bag/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) electrical connectors, servicing any system components or other components located near an SRS electrical connector, the system must be disarmed. The connectors and components are identified by their orange color.
- Obtain radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting battery.
- Disconnect grou...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> 745 -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Control Module -> Front Speed Sensor -> Hydraulic Unit -> M3, 325 & 330 -> M5, 525, 530, 540, 740 & 750 -> Rear Speed Sensor -> X5 -> Z3 -> Z8
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems," for procedures.
Component Replacement
Hydraulic Unit
M3, 325 & 330
- Remove end firewall and seal.
- Disconnect vacuum lines and electrical connector.
- Remove master cylinder as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems" section.
- Mark brake lines for installation alignment.
- Disconnect brake lines.
- Disconnect connector.
- Remove brake lines with rubber grommet from body and press toward engine. Do not bend brake lines.
- Remove mounting bolts and hydraulic unit.
- Reverse procedure to install. Bleed brake system as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems" section.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 IS 4.6 V8 GAS
Inspection interval is determ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
REAR
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Disconnect retaining plate.
- Remove axle nut.
- Remove mounting bolts and halfshaft from differential flange. Suspend shaft with suitable wire.
- Support trailing arms using suitable transmission...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS
Refer to Figs. ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove mounting bolts and reinforcement plate.
- Remove mounting nuts and disconnect starter motor electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolts and starter motor.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following.
- Torque fr...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2001-06 X5 & 2003-09 X3 Series
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Turn the cabin air filter retainer 1/4 turn.
- Remove the cabin air filter cover.
- Remove the cabin air fi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
The service indicator cluster is used indicate when periodic maintenance is required. The service indicator consists of one yellow, five green and three red Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), with the inscriptions "Oil Service" and "Inspection." When the ignition switch is turned to the On position, as many as five green LEDs will be illuminated.
The green LEDs will go out when the engine is started. If the yellow LED and one of the inscriptions illuminates with the ignition switch in the On position, and remain on after the engine has started, service the maintenance inscription indicated immediately. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
- Open coolant expansion tank cap and loosen vent plug.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove mounting bolts and reinforcement plate.
- Remove mounting bolts and front splash shield.
- Open radiator plug and drain coolant into suitable container.
- On models equipped with manual transmission,open plug and drain coolant expansion tank into suitable container.
- Open plug on righthand side of engine block near cylinder No. 2 and drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove expansion rivets and intake hood.
- Lock belt pulley in position using holding tool No. 11 5 030, or equivalent, then remove...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 IS 4.6 V8 GAS
- If reusing belt, mark rotational direction for installation.
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove water pump fan mounting nut using a suitable wrench. Nut has lefthand threads.
- Remove fan impeller with clutch.
- Remove mounting bolts and front...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
In Rear Console Diagram for 2003 BMW X5 IS 4.6 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Passenger's Seat Diagram for 2003 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 BMW X5 IS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Crankcase Ventilation System Specification Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 BMW X5 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 X5 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 X5 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 X5 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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