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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW X5 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: 2006 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 V8 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 2006 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 V8 GAS

Do not move vehicle with engine power once driveline shaft has been removed.

  • Remove complete exhaust system bolts and nuts.
  • Remove rear heat shield.
  • Remove bolts from transmission companion flange.
  • Remove driveshaft rear axle nuts.
  • Press constant velocity joint off drive flange using suitable tool. Do not let driveline shaft fall into joints. Joints and rubber sleeve can be damaged on constant velocity joint.
  • Grip driveline shaft at center b...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 V8 GAS

Refer to Figs. ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect S-terminal connector nut from starter motor solenoid.
  • Remove B+ terminal nut from starter motor solenoid.
  • Remove bolts then remove starter motor assembly by pulling and turning to gain ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2001-06 X5 & 2003-09 X3 Series
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 4.4I 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 2006 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 V8 GAS

If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water pump and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to i...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 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 2006 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Below LH Side Of Rear Seat Diagram for 2006 BMW X5 3.0I 3.0 L6 GASBelow LH Side Of Rear Seat Diagram for 2006 BMW X5 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Control Module, Transfer Case Connector
  • X10594
  • X80003
  • Center Of Dash Diagram for 2006 BMW X5 3.0I 3.0 L6 GASCenter Of Dash Diagram for 2006 BMW X5 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Multi-Information Display
  • A103
  • X10119
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Navigation Control Module
  • Basic Interface Telephone
  • 2006 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Taillamp Assembly
  • LH Taillamp Assembly
  • High Mounted Brake Lamp
  • RH Trunk Lid Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Intermittent Hydraulic Valve Adjuster (HVA) Noise
    Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: Crankcase Ventilation System Specification
    Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

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