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2005 BMW 330CI CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

Front

Do not move vehicle with engine power once driveline shaft has been removed.

  • Remove rear underbody protection from assemblies.
  • Remove underbody protection at center.
  • Remove bolts transmission companion flange.
  • Remove bolts centering mount flange.
  • Remove front driveline.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove bolts securing under cover reinforcement.
  • Remove vacuum reservoir for exhaust flap, if equipped.
  • Unclip fuel line from holders.
  • Disconnect crankshaft pulse sensor connector.
  • Disconnect S-terminal connector from starter motor solenoid.
  • Remove B+ terminal nut from starter motor sole...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

Service interval is determined by the service indicator.

  • Open the hood.
  • Turn the three cabin air filter cover retainers 1/4 turn.
  • Remove the cabin air filter cover.
  • Rotate the cabin filter cover retainers 45°, then ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2000-09 3 Series Except X3 -> Less iDrive -> Reset -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

Reset

The reset procedure needs to be performed anytime the tire pressure is adjusted or the tires are rotated.

Less iDrive
  • With vehicle in a stationary position, start the engine.
  • Touch turn signal lever up or down until tire pressure warning indicator and RESET appear.
  • Press button on the end of the turn signal lever to confirm selection of tire pressure indicator.
  • Press button on the end of the turn signal lever for approximately five seconds until a check/tick a...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI 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 2005 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI 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 2005 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LH Side Of Engine Under Intake Pipe Diagram for 2005 BMW 330CI  3.0 L6 GASLH Side Of Engine Under Intake Pipe Diagram for 2005 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Oil Pressure Switch Connector
  • B6231
  • X6231
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Under Center Of Rear Bumper Diagram for 2005 BMW 330CI  3.0 L6 GASUnder Center Of Rear Bumper Diagram for 2005 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • B36
  • X18022
  • Center Right Converter
  • Center Right Converter Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 BMW 330CI  3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • LH Rear Speed Sensor
  • RH Rear Speed Sensor
  • LH Front Speed Sensor
  • Brake Lamp Switch
  • RH Front Speed Sensor
  • 2005 BMW 330CI  3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Lumber Support Switch
  • Driver Lumber Support Valve Block
  • Driver Seat Vacuum Pump
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 BMW 330CI cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: Turbocharger Installation Tool
    Vehicle: 2005 BMW 330CI 3.0 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 BMW 330CI AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 BMW 330CI 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 2005 BMW 330CI 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 2005 BMW 330CI 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 2005 BMW 330CI 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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