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BMW X3 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 X3 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 X3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Cooling System Capacities -> BMW -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2004 BMW X3 2.5 L6 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW X3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Component Locations -> X3 & Z4
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 2.5I 2.5 L6 GAS
On X3 and Z4 models, the fuel...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW X3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 BMW X3 3.0SI 3.0 L6 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 BMW X3 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 X3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS
The reset procedure needs to be performed anytime the tire pressure is adjusted or the tires are rotated.
Less iDrive
- Turn ignition switch to On with vehicle in a stationary position.
- Press the Tire Pressure Warning/RDC button, located at front console or on the instrument panel, until the indicator lamp on the instrument panel is illuminate...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW X3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 2.5I 2.5 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 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW X3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2001-06 X5 & 2003-09 X3 Series
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 L6 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 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW X3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 2008 BMW X3 3.0SI 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 X3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW X3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 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 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW X3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Drive Belt -> Alternator Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS
A/C Compressor Drive Belt
- Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel, if belt is to be reused.
- Remove splash guard, if required.
- On models equipped with hydraulic tensioner,remove dust cab. Push back belt tensioner at bolt connection of guide pulley and remove drive belt.
- On models equipped with mechanical tensioner,press back drive belt tensioner at hexagon head or Torx socket and remove drive belt.
- On all models, clean pulleys and inspect for any bent or damaged pulleys.
- Rever...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW X3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Dash Panel Diagram for 2004 BMW X3 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Seat Components Diagram for 2007 BMW X3 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW X3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2005 BMW X3 2.5I 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2007 BMW X3 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW X3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: VACUUM CHARGER FOR ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 2008 BMW X3 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW X3 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 X3 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 X3 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 X3 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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