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2004 BMW X5 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater 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 2004 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Arming
Vehicle: 2004 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
- Ensure nobody is in vehicle, then connect battery positive cable, then ground cable.
- From a safe position to the side of or below air bag modules, turn ignition On and observe air bag indicator lamp. Lamp s...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 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: 2004 BMW X5 4.4 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 2004 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2004 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS
Front
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 front wheel lug nuts.
- Remove reinforcement plate.
- Remove engine undercover at front. There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check.
- Remove ABS pulse generator.
- Remove brake caliper and tie back.
- Force steering tie rod off swivel bearing.
- Remove tension strut with guide joint from swivel bearing.
- Remove control arm...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2004 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitable scan tool the DLC (Data Link Connector). Follow the scan tool manufacturers instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identificati...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 BMW X5 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 X5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2001-06 X5 & 2003-09 X3 Series
Vehicle: 2004 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 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 2004 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Check Engine Lamp -> With OBD II
Vehicle: 2004 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 V8 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the engine is stopped. If the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If the lamp rem...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS
- Drain coolant from radiator.
- Remove fan cowl with electric fan.
- Disconnect coolant hose from radiator at top.
- Disconnect coolant hose from radiator at bottom.
- Detach coolant hoses from mounting plate.
- On models with automatic transmission, pull lock upward a...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Underside Of Oil Pan Diagram for 2004 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
In Spare Wheel Well Diagram for 2004 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Failure of Remote Control Locking Vehicle: 2004 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: The Sunroof's Rear Glass Panel Does Not Close from the Vent Position Vehicle: 2004 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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