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2004 BMW 325XI CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Receiver, Replace -> 740, 745, 750 & 760 -> M3, 325 & 330 -> M5, 525, 530 & 540 -> X5
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS

Do not remove the new receiver plugs until the unit is ready to be connected to the refrigerant lines.

M3, 325 & 330

Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
Remove mounting bolt, then the pressure and suction pipe. Plug or cap lines and openings.
Remove mounting screws and front wheelwell panels.
Loosen mounting bolts and remove receiver.
Reverse procedure to install. Install new O-rings.

M5, 525, 530 & 540

Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
Disconnect righthand headlamp connector by turning it approximately 30° c...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS

Rear

The CV drive shafts differ in length. If required, mark CV drive shafts. The left CV drive shaft is shorter than the right CV drive shaft.

Remove rear wheel lug nuts.
Lower exhaust system at rear.
Release stabilizer bar on...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS

The reset procedure needs to be performed anytime the tire pressure is adjusted or the tires are rotated.

Less iDrive

With vehicle in a stationary position, start the engine.
Touch turn signal lever up or down until tire pressure warning indicator and RESET appear.
Press button on the end of the turn signal lever to confirm selection of tire pressure indicator.
Press button on the end of the turn signal lever for approximately five seconds until a check/tick appears ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS

Disconnect battery ground cable.
Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
Remove bolts securing engine under cover.
Remove bolts from intake hood.
Pull rivet retainer outward to release fan cowl and lift upwards.
Remove microfilter housing by unclipping retainers and remove cable from duct.
Install suitable engine lift mounting brackets.
Remove nut at top engine mount and nut at bottom left engine mount.
Remove retainers securing engine underguard at front, middle, and rear.
Support exhaust system with suitable tool an secure jack against falling.
Remove nuts from exhaust manifold.
Loosen bolts at...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 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 2004 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Automatic Stability Control (ASC, ASC+) & Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS

The warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The warning lamp will also flash when the syst...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS

Drain engine coolant using suitable container.
Remove intake filter housing.
Remove fan cowl.
Pull locking clips upward and detach upper coolant hoses from expansion tank and radiator.
Unlock and disconnect plug connection at level sensor.
On models ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 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 2004 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 BMW 325XI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Exhaust Pipe Diagram for 2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:

X62202

B62102

Heated Oxygen Sensor

Rear LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:

Transmission Control Unit

A7000

Transmission Control Unit Connector

X70001

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES

OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 BMW 325XI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Radio

LH Rear Speaker

LH Front Speaker

RH Rear Speaker

RH Front Speaker

2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Radio

Antenna

Amplifier

CD Changer

LH Front Tweeter

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 2004 BMW 325XI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Tools and Equipment
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS

Auto Systems:

Tools, Equipment

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

Document: Tools and Equipment
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325XI 2.5 L6 GAS

Auto Systems:

Tools, Equipment

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 BMW 325XI AUTOMOBILES

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 BMW 325XI 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 2004 BMW 325XI 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 2004 BMW 325XI 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 2004 BMW 325XI 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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