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2005 BMW X5 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 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: 2005 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 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 2005 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 V8 GAS
Do not move vehicle with engine power once driveline shaft has been removed.
- Remove complete exhaust system bolts and nuts.
- Remove rear heat shield.
- Remove bolts from transmission companion flange.
- Remove driveshaft rear axle nuts.
- Press constant velocity joint off drive flange using suitable tool. Do not let driveline shaft fall into joints. Joints and rubber sleeve can be damaged on constant velocity joint.
- Grip driveline shaft at center b...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 V8 GAS
Refer to Figs. and for wir...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove bolts securing engine under body cover then remove cover.
- Remove bolts from reinforcement plate then remove plate.
- Disconnect oxygen sensor connector.
- Remove control sensor using suitable tool.
- Disconnect monitor connector.
- Remove control sensor using suitable tool.
- Support exhaust system using suitable tool.
- Remove nuts and gasket from front exhaust pipe to engine manifold.
- Remove vacuum hose from vacuum unit and remove nut from exhaust bracket.
- Remove bolts from exhaust system reinforcement plate and lower exhaust s...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2001-06 X5 & 2003-09 X3 Series
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X5 4.4I 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 2005 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 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 2005 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Drive Belt -> Alternator Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 V8 GAS
Alternator Drive Belt
- Remove fan clutch and fan impeller.
- Unfasten cap nut from water pump, using suitable tools.
- Remove fan wheel with fan coupling from water pump, using suitable spanner wrench. Fan has left handed threads.
- Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel, if belt is to be reused.
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable Torx socket to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove the drive belt.
- Clean pulleys and inspect for ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Top Center Of Engine Diagram for 2005 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Lower LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2005 BMW X5 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2005 BMW X5 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2005 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Oil Residue on Power Steering Gear Vehicle: 2005 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: Intermittent Hydraulic Valve Adjuster (HVA) Noise Vehicle: 2005 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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