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BMW 545I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including BMW engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 545I 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 545I cars and light trucks from 1990+
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Condenser, Replace -> M Coupe, Mini Cooper, M Roadster & Z4 -> M3, 325 & 330 -> M5, 525, 530, 540, 740, 745, 750 & 760 -> X5
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 GAS
M Coupe, Mini Cooper, M Roadster & Z4
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Remove front bumper carrier and trim as outlined under "Radiator, Replace."
- Drain power steering fluid from tank using suitable suction tool and container.
- Disconnect upper radiator hoses at radiator, then position hoses aside.
- Release power steering oil cooler line retaining clip and expansion rivet, Fig. .
- Disconnect oil lines fast release couplings using release wedge tool No. 17-0-30, or equivalent, Fig...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 545I AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 545I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 GAS
Inspection interval is determ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 545I AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 545I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 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 drive ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR BMW 545I 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 545I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Description
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 GAS
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) monitors the tire inflation pressure while the vehicle is being driven. To achieve this, the tire inflation pressure and tire air temperature are measured at certain intervals by sensors located on each wheel at t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 545I AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 545I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove bolts securing radiator cover.
- Disconnect cooling fan sensor connector.
- Disconnect oil cooler hoses. Drain fluid into suitable container and replace new O-rings upon installation.
- Lift fan cowl up and push retaining tabs in to remove fan cowl.
- Remove oil cooler mounting bolts from fan cowl and set aside.
- Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove retainers from lower engine splash shield.
- Open cap on coolant reservoir. Drain coolant into suitable container and never drain coolant when engine is hot to avoid scalding of skin.
- Open drain plug on bott...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 545I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 545I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Turn quick-release fastener approximately, 90° counterclockwise. Unlatch the cabin air filter cover retainers.
- Remove the cabin air fi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR BMW 545I AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 545I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 545I AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 545I cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 GAS
- Drain engine coolant using suitable container.
- Remove intake filter housing.
- Remove fan cowl.
- Pull locking clips upward and detach upper coolant hoses from expansion tank and radiator.
- Unlock and disconnect plug connection at level sensor.
- On models ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 545I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 545I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Drive Belt -> Alternator Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2005 BMW 545I 4.4 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 BMW 545I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 545I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2005 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Component IDs Diagram for 2004 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 545I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 545I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2005 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2005 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 545I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 545I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: ANTI-STATIC MAT FOR ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) Vehicle: 2004 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: NAD CHECK, RECOVERY OR DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE (MOST-BUS VEHICLES) - REVISED Vehicle: 2004 BMW 545I 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 545I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 545I 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 545I 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 545I 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 545I 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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