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BMW X5 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW X5 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 X5 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Serpentine Drive Belt Routing -> Imported Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & Vans -> BMW
Vehicle: 2000 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW X5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> 745 -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Control Module -> Front Speed Sensor -> Hydraulic Unit -> M3, 325 & 330 -> M5, 525, 530, 540, 740 & 750 -> Rear Speed Sensor -> X5 -> Z3 -> Z8
Vehicle: 2001 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems," for procedures.
Component Replacement
Hydraulic Unit
M3, 325 & 330
- Remove end firewall and seal.
- Disconnect vacuum lines and electrical connector.
- Remove master cylinder as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems" section.
- Mark brake lines for installation alignment.
- Disconnect brake lines.
- Disconnect connector.
- Remove brake lines with rubber grommet from body and press toward engine. Do not bend brake lines.
- Remove mounting bolts and hydraulic unit.
- Reverse procedure to install. Bleed brake system as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems" section.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Component Locations -> X5
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS
On X5 models, the fuel filter...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW X5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 V8 GAS
Front
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 front wheel lug nuts.
- Remove reinforcement plate.
- Remove engine undercover at front. There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check.
- Remove ABS pulse generator.
- Remove brake caliper and tie back.
- Force steering tie rod off swivel bearing.
- Remove tension strut with guide joint from swivel bearing.
- Remove control arm...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR BMW X5 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 X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2005 BMW X5 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS
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 illuminate...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW X5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 4.8IS 4.8 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect MAF sensor connector.
- Loosen hose clamp and detach air intake hose.
- Remove intake filter housing bolts then remove housing assembly.
- 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.
- Remove fan clutch nuts using suitable tool.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2007-09 X5 & 2008-09 X6
Vehicle: 2007 BMW X5 4.8I 4.8 V8 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the seal strip from the right side of the plenum, Fig. .
- Turn the cabin air filter cover fasteners, then remove the cover.
- Disconnect the plug from the cabin air filter housing, Fig. .
- Disengage the three cabin air filter housing fasteners, then remove the housing.
- Disengage the retainers, then remove the cabin air filter element from th...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 2006 BMW X5 3.0I 3.0 L6 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 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW X5 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 BMW X5 4.8I 4.8 V8 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 X5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Drive Belt -> Alternator Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2009 BMW X5 4.8I 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 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Rear RH Side Of Engine Compartment In E-Box Diagram for 2003 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Below Center Console Diagram for 2000 BMW X5 4.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 BMW X5 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2006 BMW X5 3.0I 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM LEAK TESTING Vehicle: 2008 BMW X5 4.8I 4.8 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: AIRBAG WARNING LAMP FOR OC3 SEAT MAT FAULT Vehicle: 2005 BMW X5 4.4I 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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