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2006 BMW 325CI CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW 325CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 2006 BMW 325CI 2.5 L6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW 325CI AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2006 BMW 325CI 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 2006 BMW 325CI AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2006 BMW 325CI 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 2006 BMW 325CI AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 BMW 325CI 2.5 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Unlock retainer from air cleaner assembly.
  • Loosen clamp and detach air intake hose and disconnect MAF sensor connector.
  • Release air intake hose and remove intake filter housing bolts then remove housing.
  • Remove bolt securing engine wiring harness.
  • Loosen tensioner nut and rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a s...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW 325CI AUTOMOBILES

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

BMW -> Service Interval Indicator -> 3 Series & M3 -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 2006 BMW 325CI 2.5 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 2006 BMW 325CI AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 BMW 325CI 2.5 L6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at coolant connection and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW 325CI AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 BMW 325CI 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 2006 BMW 325CI AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 BMW 325CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Under Intake Manifold Diagram for 2006 BMW 325CI  2.5 L6 GASUnder Intake Manifold Diagram for 2006 BMW 325CI 2.5 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Y2008
  • Needle Movement Sensor
  • Needle Movement Sensor Connector
  • X2008
  • Top Center Of Engine Diagram for 2006 BMW 325CI  2.5 L6 GASTop Center Of Engine Diagram for 2006 BMW 325CI 2.5 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • T6153
  • X6153
  • Ignition Coil No. 3 Connector
  • Ignition Coil No. 3
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 BMW 325CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 BMW 325CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 BMW 325CI  2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 BMW 325CI 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Headlamp
  • Light Switch
  • LH Headlamp
  • Footwell Module
  • 2006 BMW 325CI  2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 BMW 325CI 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Rollover Protection Actuator
  • LH Rollover Protection Actuator
  • Car Access System
  • Rollover Protection Controller
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 BMW 325CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 BMW 325CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 2006 BMW 325CI 2.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: Turbocharger Installation Tool
    Vehicle: 2006 BMW 325CI 2.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 BMW 325CI AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 BMW 325CI 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 2006 BMW 325CI 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 2006 BMW 325CI 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 2006 BMW 325CI 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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