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2005 BMW 330I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- 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
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW 330I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except X3 & Z4 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330I 3.0 L6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Obtain the vehicle owner's radio theft protection code.
- Remove the fuel pump relay(s).
- Start the engine and allow it to stall.
- Crank engine for 10 seconds to ensure the fuel pressure has been...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW 330I AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330I 3.0 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 2005 BMW 330I AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330I 3.0 L6 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
Removal
- Dismount tire using suitable tire machine ensuring not to damage tire pressure sensor.
- Remove the Torx screw, then the tire pressure sensor.
- Release valve stem union nut using removal tool No. 00 2 190, or equivalent Fig. .
- Remove washer from wheel.
Installation
- Install new Torx screw on tire pressure sensor, then twist new valve stem by hand approximately three turns. Do not tighten Torx screw, sensor and v...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW 330I AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330I 3.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Twist and carefully pull idle speed sensor connector.
- Loosen clamp and detach air intake hose then unfasten hose clips.
- Release air cleaner housing with mass air flow sensor. Separate air cleaner housing from mass air flow sensor.
- Remove nuts using suitable tool securing fan clutch. Fan cowl may need to be removed to gain access to fan clutch assembly.
- Remove fan and clutch from coolant pump to remove. Turn fan clutch nuts clockwise to remove because of lefthand threads.
- Loosen tensioner nut and rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW 330I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330I 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 2005 BMW 330I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2000-09 3 Series Except X3 -> Less iDrive -> Reset -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330I 3.0 L6 GAS
Reset
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 a...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW 330I AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330I 3.0 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 2005 BMW 330I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330I 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 2005 BMW 330I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 BMW 330I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Behind Center Console Diagram for 2005 BMW 330I 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Top Center Of Engine Under Intake Manifold Diagram for 2005 BMW 330I 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 BMW 330I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 BMW 330I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2005 BMW 330I 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2005 BMW 330I 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 BMW 330I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 BMW 330I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Tools and Equipment Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330I 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330I 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 BMW 330I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 BMW 330I 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 2005 BMW 330I 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 2005 BMW 330I 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 2005 BMW 330I 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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