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2005 BMW X3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- 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
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> X3 & Z4
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 2.5I 2.5 L6 GAS
On X3 and Z4 models, the fuel...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 L6 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.
- Apply hand brake.
- Remove hub cover.
- Remove collar nut.
- Assemble suitable tool and remove dri...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS
Refer to Fig. for wiring...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove pressure accumulator.
- Disconnect S-terminal connector nut from starter motor solenoid.
- Remove B+ terminal nut from starter motor solenoid.
- Remove bolts then remove starter motor assembly by pulling and tu...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2001-06 X5 & 2003-09 X3 Series
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 L6 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 2005 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2004-09 X3 -> Less iDrive -> Reset -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 3.0I 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
- 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 illuminated...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 3.0I 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 X3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Drive Belt -> Alternator Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS
A/C Compressor Drive Belt
- Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel, if belt is to be reused.
- Remove splash guard, if required.
- On models equipped with hydraulic tensioner,remove dust cab. Push back belt tensioner at bolt connection of guide pulley and remove drive belt.
- On models equipped with mechanical tensioner,press back drive belt tensioner at hexagon head or Torx socket and remove drive belt.
- On all models, clean pulleys and inspect for any bent or damaged pulleys.
- Rever...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 BMW X3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Steering Colum Diagram for 2005 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Diagram for 2005 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 BMW X3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2005 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2005 BMW X3 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 BMW X3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 2.5I 2.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Turbocharger Installation Tool Vehicle: 2005 BMW X3 2.5I 2.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 BMW X3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 BMW X3 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 X3 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 X3 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 X3 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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