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2003 BMW X5 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> M Coupe, M Roadster & Z4 -> M3, 325 & 330 -> X5
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
M Coupe, M Roadster & Z4
- Remove radiator top cover.
- Remove mounting bolts and front splash shield, as required.
- On models were fan carrier may be removed from above, proceed as follows:
- Remove fan carrier mounting bolts, Fig. .
- Disconnect connector.
- Remove brackets and fan from retaining shoe.
- On models were fan carrier may be removed from below, proceed as follows:
- Remove front bumper as outlined under "Condenser, Replace" in "Component Replacement & Adjustment" section.
- Disconnect connector.
- Rem...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 IS 4.6 V8 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 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: 2003 BMW X5 IS 4.6 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 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 IS 4.6 V8 GAS
REAR
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Disconnect retaining plate.
- Remove axle nut.
- Remove mounting bolts and halfshaft from differential flange. Suspend shaft with suitable wire.
- Support trailing arms using a suitable transmissio...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS
Refer to Figs. ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS
- Remove drive belt and fan cowl.
- Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Remove mounting nut and disconnect b...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2001-06 X5 & 2003-09 X3 Series
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 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 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Interval Indicator -> M5 & X5 -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector
On these models the SII reset tool cannot be used. Resetting is possible using the instrument cluster trip odometer reset button. Proceed as follows:
- Turn ignition Off.
- Press and hold trip odometer reset button, then turn ignition to "1" (Accessory).
- Keep odometer reset button depressed for approximately five more seconds until any of following words appear in display: "Oil Service" or "Inspection" with "Reset" or "Re."
- On models equipped with high cluster, remaining amount of fuel in liters until next service is displayed should appear.
- On all models, depress and ho...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 4.4 V8 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 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 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 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Behind Glove Box, Passenger's Side Footwell Diagram for 2003 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Under Glove Box Diagram for 2003 BMW X5 IS 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Crankcase Ventilation System Specification Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 2003 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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