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BMW 325I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks from 1990+
Charging Valve Locations -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1993-95 BMW
Vehicle: 1994 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 318, 325, 525 & 535 -> Brake Booster Vacuum Supply Check -> Function Test
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS
Function Test
- Operate brake pedal ten times with engine stopped.
- If brake pedal gives, system is okay.
- If brake pedal does not give, check valve, vacuum hose and/or rubber ring between master cylinder and brake booster could be defective.
Brake Booster Vacuum Supply Check
318, 325...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
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 325I 2.5 L6 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 BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325I 2.5 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 BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air cleaner assembly.
- Disconnect throttle cable, then remove air grill of air collection box.
- Remove electric lead duct...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1992-98 3 Series
Vehicle: 1995 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Obtain the radio anti-theft code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- On all models except convertible, disengage the two air nozzles (located above the glove compartment) at the top. Position the nozzles straight ahead, then remove the nozzles.
- On all models, remove the glove compartment retaining screws located at each side. On convertible models, the upper two screws are accessed through the air nozzle opening.
- Disconnect the glove compartment lamp.
- Remove the two lower glove ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Service Interval Indicator -> 3 Series & M3 -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS
Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector
On these models the SII reset tool cannot be used. Resetting is possible using the instrument cluster trip odometer reset button. Proceed as follows:
- Turn ignition Off.
- Press and hold trip odometer reset button, then turn ignition to "1" (Accessory).
- Keep odometer reset button depressed for approximately five more seconds until any of following words appear in display: "Oil Service" or "Inspection" with "Reset" or "Re."
- On models equipped with high cluster, remaining amount of fuel in liters until next service is displayed should appear.
- On all models, depress ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325I 2.5 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 BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 325I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 325I 2.5 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 BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 325I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 325I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 325I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: MICROFICHE UPDATE & U.S. MICROFICHE LIST Vehicle: 1989 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: HEADLINER PLASTIC PANELS BREAK - CONVERTIBLE Vehicle: 1994 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 325I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 325I 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 BMW 325I 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 BMW 325I 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 BMW 325I 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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