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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+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2001-02 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver-Drier/Accumulator -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 325I Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GAS

While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:

  • Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
  • Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
  • The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...

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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+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> 735 & 750 -> 850 -> H-31 Hydraulic System -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

H-31 Hydraulic System

The H-31 hydraulic system, Fig. , incorporates a power flow regulator which diverts a small flow of fluid from the power steering operating circuit for the power assisted brake system. It charges the hydraulic reservoir in a high pressure range without impairing the function of power steering. The pressurized hydraulic oil volume is supplied to the booster for the sake of power assistance and is applied by operating the connected standard tandem master cylinder. should the power steering pump fail, the hydraulic reservoir has sufficient reserve pressure to permi...

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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 Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 325I Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GAS

Inspection interval is determ...

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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: 2005 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+.

Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

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 appears ...

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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: 2003 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove mounting bolts and front splash shield.
  • Remove mounting bolts and front axle support reinforcement plate.
  • Remove intake hood, then disconnect and move fan cowl upward a little.
  • Turn toggles approximately 90° and remove cabin air filter cover.
  • Remove cabin air filter.
  • Disconnect retains and feed cable out heater bulkhead duct.
  • Remove mounting screws and cab air filter housing.
  • Disconnect rubber strip, then release locks and pull heater bulkhead side trim forward a little.
  • Remove mounting screws and heater bulkhead.
  • Remove engine splash shield.
  • Remove...

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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 -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 325I 2.5 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 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 -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...

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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+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW 325I Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GAS

  • Open coolant expansion tank cap and loosen vent plug.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove mounting bolts and reinforcement plate.
  • Remove mounting bolts and front splash shield.
  • Open radiator plug and drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Open plug and drain coolant expansion tank into suitable container.
  • Open plug on righthand side of engine block near cylinder No. 2 and drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove expansion rivets and intake hood.
  • Lock belt pulley in position using holding tool No. 11 5 030, or equivalent, then remove water pump fan clutch mounting nut using wr...

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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: 2003 BMW 325I Sport Wagon 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+.

Lower RH Side Of Engine Diagram for 2001 BMW 325I Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GASLower RH Side Of Engine Diagram for 2001 BMW 325I Sport Wagon 2.5 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Y2
  • X163
  • Solenoid Clutch
  • In Tailgate Diagram for 2001 BMW 325I  2.5 L6 GASIn Tailgate Diagram for 2001 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Trunk Lid Lamp Connector
  • Trunk Lid Lamp
  • E17
  • X328
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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.

    2004 BMW 325I  2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper Switch
  • Reversing Lamp Switch
  • Rain Sensor
  • Reversing Lamp Relay
  • 2004 BMW 325I  2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 BMW 325I 2.5 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
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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: ODOMETER DISPLAY & MID BACKLIGHT FLICKER - SERV PROC
    Vehicle: 1991 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
  • Document: BMW NA SERVICE CARD PROGRAM INFORMATION
    Vehicle: 1989 BMW 325I 2.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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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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