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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks from 1990+

Import Compressor Service -> Bosch Compressors -> COMPRESSOR SOLENOID, REPLACE -> EXCEPT PORSCHE 928
Vehicle: 1991 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

EXCEPT PORSCHE 928

  • Remove compressor clutch plate and pulley as previously described.
  • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> CALIPER OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1992 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

  • Remove piston boot and snap ring.
  • Position block of wood in caliper recess, then apply compressed air to fluid inlet to force piston from bore.
  • Remove bleeder screw.
  • Remove piston seal using a suitable tool, taking care not to damage caliper bore.
  • Remove dowel sleeves (5) from guide bolt bores, Fig. .
  • Clean caliper and piston with alcohol, blow dry with compressed air and coat sealing surfaces with brake fluid.
  • Inspect piston and replace if corroded, or if sealing surfa...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325I 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 ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 325I Sport Wagon 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 BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Unlock retainer from air cleaner assembly.
  • Loosen clamp and detach air intake hose.
  • Release air intake hose and remove intake filter housing bolts then remove housing.
  • Disconnect S-terminal connector from starter motor solenoid.
  • Remove B+ terminal...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 325I 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 BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

BMW -> Automatic Stability Control (ASC, ASC+) & Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 325I Sport Wagon 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 BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

Lower

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

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 325I Sport Wagon 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 BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES

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

Under RH Side Of Rear Seat Diagram for 2006 BMW 325I  3.0 L6 GASUnder RH Side Of Rear Seat Diagram for 2006 BMW 325I 3.0 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Electric Fuel Pump
  • M2
  • Electric Fuel Pump Connector
  • X638
  • LH Side Of Engine Under Intake Pipe Diagram for 2003 BMW 325I  2.5 L6 GASLH Side Of Engine Under Intake Pipe Diagram for 2003 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Characteristic Map Cooling Thermostat Connecter
  • X6279
  • B6279
  • Characteristic Map Cooling Thermostat
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES

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

    2002 BMW 325I  2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Unit
  • 2004 BMW 325I  2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Navigation Computer
  • Instrument Cluster Control Module
  • ABS ASC Unit
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: KDS II WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM
    Vehicle: 2005 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: NEW PROGRAMMING AND CODING SYSTEM: ISTA/P - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES

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