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BMW 330CI 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 BMW 330CI 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 330CI cars and light trucks from 1990+
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Compressor, Replace -> M3, 325 & 330 -> M5, X5, 525, 530, 540, 740, 745, 750 & 760
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS
M3, 325 & 330
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove mounting bolts and front splash shield.
- Mark drive belt travel direction for installation alignment.
- Loosen tensioner and remove drive belt.
- On 325 and 330 models, disconnect windshield washer reservoir and set aside.
- On M3 models, proceed as follows:
- Remove expansion rivets and righthand air duct.
- Disconnect clip, then the vent hose and coolant expansion tank overflow hose.
- Disconnect filler neck clip and set washer fluid reservoir aside.
- Disconn...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 330CI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS
Refer to Figs. throu...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
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: 2004 BMW 330CI 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 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 330CI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 330CI 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 BMW 330CI 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 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2002 BMW 330CI 3.0 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 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 330CI cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove bolts securing under cover reinforcement.
- Remove vacuum reservoir for exhaust flap, if equipped.
- Unclip fuel line from holders.
- Disconnect crankshaft pulse sensor connector.
- Disconnect S-terminal connector from starter motor solenoid.
- Remove B+ terminal nut from starter motor sole...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 330CI 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: 2005 BMW 330CI 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 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS
The service indicator cluster is used indicate when periodic maintenance is required. The service indicator consists of one yellow, five green and three red Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), with the inscriptions "Oil Service" and "Inspection." When the ignition switch is turned to the On position, as many as five green LEDs will be illuminated.
The green LEDs will go out when the engine is started. If the yellow LED and one of the inscriptions illuminates with the ignition switch in the On position, and remain on after the engine has started, service the maintenance inscription indicated immediately. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 330CI cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI 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 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI 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 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Under Passenger's Seat Diagram for 2002 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
On RH Side Of Transmission Diagram for 2006 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: CAMPAIGN - SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE OBD CONNECTOR HOUSING - REVISED Vehicle: 2004 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: TEILECLEARING (ENHANCED TECHNICAL SUPPORT) FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS - REVISED Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 330CI 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 330CI 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 330CI 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 330CI 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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