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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS

Inspection interval is determ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 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.

  • Raise vehicle on lift.
  • Remove rear wheel lug nuts.
  • Remove ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 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 2004 BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove bolts securing radiator cover.
  • Disconnect cooling fan sensor connector.
  • Disconnect oil cooler hoses. Drain fluid into suitable container and replace new O-rings upon installation.
  • Lift fan cowl up and push retaining tabs in to remove fan cowl.
  • Remove oil cooler mounting bolts from fan cowl and set aside.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove retainers from lower engine splash shield.
  • Open cap on coolant reservoir. Drain coolant into suitable container and never drain coolant when engine is hot to avoid scalding of skin.
  • Open drain plug on bott...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2002-08 7 Series & Alpina
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 745LI 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 2004 BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 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 2004 BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS

Lower

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

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 745LI 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 2004 BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 BMW 745LI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2004 BMW 745LI  4.4 V8 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • X18326
  • A6009
  • X6831
  • X13701
  • F001
  • Component Index Diagram for 2004 BMW 745LI  4.4 V8 GASComponent Index Diagram for 2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Generator
  • Air Bag Inflator Assembly
  • G5
  • G6
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 BMW 745LI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 BMW 745LI  4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Terrestrial Antenna
  • Satellite Receiver
  • Satellite Antenna
  • 2004 BMW 745LI  4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Module
  • Light Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 BMW 745LI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: Turbocharger Installation Tool
    Vehicle: 2004 BMW 745LI 4.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 BMW 745LI AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 BMW 745LI 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 2004 BMW 745LI 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 2004 BMW 745LI 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 2004 BMW 745LI 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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