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2003 BMW 745I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2003-04 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745I 4.4 V8 GAS
R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.
R-12 recovery stations cannot be used on R-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.
The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.
When using a recovery or recycling station...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745I 4.4 V8 GAS
Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Some original radios have a coded theft protection circuit. Obtain customer's code number before disconnecting the battery, removing fuses from the underhood fuse/relay box or removing the radio.
- After servicing vehicle, reconnect p...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> 7 & 8 Series
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745I 4.4 V8 GAS
Refer to Fig....
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745I 4.4 V8 GAS
REAR
- Remove rear wheel spindle.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove mounting nuts and disconnect halfshaft from d...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Antenna -> TPMS Control Module
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745I 4.4 V8 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
Removal
- Dismount tire using suitable tire machine ensuring not to damage tire pressure sensor.
- Remove the Torx screw, then the tire pressure sensor.
- Release valve stem union nut using removal tool No. 00 2 190, or equivalent Fig. .
- Remove washer from wheel.
Installation
- Install new Torx screw on tire pressure sensor, then twist new valve stem by hand approximately three turns. Do not tighten Torx screw, sensor and valve stem must be loosely joined together.
- Install the tire pressure sensor on wheel. Ensure the radial bore for gripping on the circumference of t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745I 4.4 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove mounting bolts and splash shields.
- Remove mounting bolts and catalytic converter heat shields.
- Disconnect righthand oxygen sensor connector from transmission clip.
- Remove nuts and disconnect star...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2002-08 7 Series & Alpina
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745I 4.4 V8 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Release the cabin air filter duct clamp, Fig. .
- Depress the cabin air filter duct lock, then lift the cover upward.
- Remove the cabin air filter duct from the fresh air duct.
- Release the cabin air...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745I 4.4 V8 GAS
The Anti-Lock 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. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745I 4.4 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove mounting bolts and front splash shield.
- Remove radiator plug and drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove engine block left and righthand plugs, then
- Remove air cleaner cover drain coolant into suitable container.
- Lock belt pulley in position using holding tool No. 11 5 050, or equivalent, then remove water...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 745I 4.4 V8 GAS
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove water pump fan mounting nut using suitable wrench tool. Nut has lefthand threads.
- ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 BMW 745I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Luggage Compartment Components Diagram for 2003 BMW 745I 4.4 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 BMW 745I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 BMW 745I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 BMW 745I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 BMW 745I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 BMW 745I 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 2003 BMW 745I 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 2003 BMW 745I 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 2003 BMW 745I 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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