bmw x3 (e83) service manual: 2004-2010 - complete index

WARNINGYour common sense, good judgement and general alertness are crucial to safe and successful service work. Before attempting any work on your BMW, be sure to read 001 Warnings and Cautions and the copyright page at the front of the manual. Review these warnings and cautions each time you prepare to work on your car. Please also read any warnings and cautions that accompany the procedures in the manual.

A

ABS (antilock brake system)300-5, 340-1impulse wheel 300-8, 340-26wheel speed sensor 300-3, 300-8, 340-24

see also Brakessee also DSC (dynamic stability control)

A/C (air-conditioning)see Climate controlsee also Heater

Acceleration sensor (DSC)300-8, 340-26

Accelerator pedal position sensor (PWG)

module (M54 engine) 130-13module (N52 engine) 131-12

Accessory belt020-22

Acronyms, commonly used ECL-2

Adaptive transmission control (AGS)see AGS (adaptive transmission control)AGS (adaptive transmission control)240-2

Air-conditioningsee Climate controlsee also Heating

Air distribution stepper motors640-11

Air filter020-17housing and ducts,removing and installing(M54 engine) 130-12(N52 engine) 131-10

Air flow sensor see Mass air flow sensorINDEX 1

Airbag system400-4, 721-1contact reel 320-3, 612-5control module 721-6crash sensor 721-6curtain airbag 721-2, 721-11diagram 721-5door compression sensor 721-7driver 320-3, 721-7head protection 721-2locations 721-2passenger 721-9seat occupancydetector (OC3) 520-1, 721-3

side impact (door) 721-6slip reel / ring 320-3, 612-5smart 400-4two-stage 400-4, 721-3warning light 721-3warnings 721-4

Alarm 400-5, 515-7

Alignmentsee Wheel alignment

Alternator (generator)121-7removing and installing(M54 engine) 121-10

removing and installing(N52 engine) 121-11

troubleshooting 121-7

Aluminum suspension components300-3

Amplifier650-4

Antenna650-6

Antifreeze (engine coolant)020-21, 170-8

Antilock brake systemsee ABS (antilock brake system)

Anti-trap protectionwindow 512-4

Anti-theft alarm400-5, 515-7

A-pillar trim513-14

ATF (automatic transmission fluid)020-34, 200-5, 240-5, 240-16capacity 240-7, 240-9, 240-16cooler 170-4, 170-19

AUC (automatic recirculation control)640-3, 640-6

Automatic recirculation control (AUC)640-3, 640-6

Automatic transmission 5-speed 240-26-speed 240-3adaptive transmission control (AGS) 240-2

applications 200-3, 240-2control module (TCM) 240-3gearshift 250-5heat exchanger (cooler) 170-4, 170-19

identification tag 200-3ignition interlock cable 250-7neutral safety switch function 250-1removing and installing 240-10service 020-34, 240-10shiftlock, automatic 250-6troubleshooting 240-4see also ATF (automatic transmission fluid)

see also Torque converter

B

Back-up light switch612-8manual transmission 230-3

Ball jointfront tension strut 310-8front control arm 310-10trailing arm 330-5, 330-8

Battery020-18, 121-3charging 121-7maintenance 020-18replacing 020-18safety terminal 121-1, 121-6, 400-5testing 121-3troubleshooting 121-2

Bearing pedestalsee Drive axle

Bearing, wheelfront 310-13rear 330-14

Belt020-22

Blade, wiper020-37, 611-6

Blower640-15resistor 640-17

BMW acronyms ECL-2

BMW emblem(Roundel)510-14Automatic shiftlock250-6

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Body010-3design 400-3dimensions 010-2safety cage 400-3technical data 400-2

Bonnetsee Engine hood

B-pillar trim513-15

Brake fluid020-19, 340-5

Brake light switch612-8

Brakes300-4, 340-1bleeding 340-5booster

check valve 340-16vacuum pump 300-4

fluid 020-19, 340-4, 340-5master cylinder 340-15pads, calipers, rotors 340-8pad / rotor wear 020-20parking brake 020-20, 340-17rotor, replacing 340-14stability and control systems 300-6troubleshooting 340-3see also ABS (antilock brake system)

Bulbsapplications 630-1

Bumperfront 510-5rear 510-10

Bus systems600-4

C

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

OBD-1

Caliper, brakes340-6, 340-8, 340-12

Cambersee Wheel alignment

Camshaftsee also Camshaft timing chainsee also VANOS

Camshaft sensor120-4,120-11

Camshaft timing chainadjusting (N52 engine) 117-61checking and adjusting(M54 engine) 117-28

removing (M54 engine) 117-35installing (M54 engine) 117-41removing and installing(N52 engine) 117-54

tensioner (N52 engine) 117-64

CAN-bus240-2, 300-7, 300-8, 600-5

Capacities, fluidA/C system 640-1ATF 240-7, 240-9coolant 170-9fuel 160-2manual transmission 230-3oil 020-26, 119-1transfer case 270-4

Car memory515-3, 600-7

CARBOBD-1

Carbon canister, activated160-23

Cargo compartmentside panel 513-18

Castersee Wheel alignment

Catalytic converter180-2, 180-4, 180-7monitoring OBD-4

Cautions 001-2

CD changer650-3

CD readersee DVD reader

Center bearing260-9

Center brake light630-17

Center console513-7switch unit 612-7

Central body electronics (ZKE)400-6, 600-6central locking 515-1

Central information display650-8

Central locking 515-1switch 612-9

Charging systemchecking 121-8quick-check 121-8troubleshooting 121-7

Check Control620-1

Climate controlair intake 640-3applications 640-3belt 020-22blower 640-15capacities 640-1compressor

(M54 engine) 640-27(N52 engine) 640-28

condenser 640-30expansion valve 640-22fresh air microfilter 020-28fluids 640-1IHKA 640-3

control panel 640-3, 640-10housing 640-10

pressure switch 640-26receiver-drier 640-26stepper motors 640-11temperature sensors 640-11troubleshooting 640-8see also Heater

Clutchhydraulics 210-2mechanical 210-8

Codes, faultOBD-7

Coilignition 120-3ignition, replacing

(M54 engine) 120-8(N52 engine) 120-8

Coil springfront 310-6

Communication equipment650-1

Component locationssee Electrical components

Compressorsee Climate control

Condenser640-30

Constant velocity jointsee CV (constant velocity) joint

Consumer cutoff600-7

Continuity600-10

Control armfront 300-3, 310-2, 310-10

rear 300-3, 330-5, 330-9, 330-10


Convenience opening / closingwindows 515-3

Coolant (antifreeze)020-21see also Cooling system

Coolant pumpsee Cooling system

Cooling systemATF cooler 170-4, 170-19bleeding 170-9capacities 170-9coolant pump 170-2

(M54 engine) 170-17(N52 engine) 170-18

cooling fan, electric 170-4, 170-11draining and filling 170-8expansion tank 170-3, 170-14hoses 020-22power steering cooling loop 170-20pressure test 170-7radiator 170-3, 170-12service 020-21thermostat 170-3, 170-7, 170-16troubleshooting 170-5

C-pillar trim513-16Crankcase breather valveremoving and installing

(M54 engine) 130-26(N52 engine) 131-18

Crankshaft sealfront

M54 engine, replacing 119-9N52 engine, removing andinstalling 119-12

rear M54 engine, replacing 119-10N52 engine, removing andinstalling 119-15

Crankshaft sensor120-4, 120-9

Crash sensor721-2, 721-6, 721-7INDEX 3

Cruise controlswitch 612-2

CV (constant velocity) joint300-2, 311-1, 311-5, 311-6boot 020-32, 311-5, 311-6, 331-12driveshaft 260-4

Cylinder Headvalvetrain (M54 engine) 100-4valvetrain (N52 engine) 100-9cover, removing and installing(M54 engine) 113-3

cover, removing and installing(N52 engine) 113-14

cover, removal and installation (M54 engine) 113-4

removing (M54 engine) 113-5removing (N52 engine) 113-17installing (M54 engine) 113-9installing (N52 engine) 113-21

D

Dashboard513-2air vent grillcenter 513-3left 513-4right 513-4

cup holder 513-4removing and installing 513-5storage compartment 513-5trim 513-3

Defogger640-3, 640-7

Diagnostic bus (D-bus)600-6

Diagnostic monitorsOBD-3

Diagnostic trouble code (DTC)see DTC (diagnostic trouble code)

Differentialfront 119-19, 119-23, 300-2, 311-1mounts 331-8oil 020-30, 200-5, 331-2rear 300-2, 331-2removing / installing

front 311-9rear 331-3

sealsfront 311-4, 311-11rear 331-4, 331-6

Digital motor electronics see DME (digital motor electronics)

Dimensions010-2

Diversity antenna ECL-37

DME (digital motor electronics)120-3applications 100-2, 120-3, 130-2, 131-2camshaft sensor 120-4, 120-12crankshaft sensor 120-4, 120-9fuel supply 160-11knock sensor 120-4, 120-13main relay 130-6main relay testing 130-7power supply circuit

(M54 engine) 130-6(N52 engine) 131-5

radiator outlet coolant temperature sensor 130-26

system description(M54 engine) 130-8(N52 engine) 131-7

troubleshooting 120-1, 130-3, 131-3see also Accelerator pedal module (PWG)see also Air filtersee also Crankcase breather valvesee also ECM (engine control module)see also ECT (engine coolant temperature) sensor

see also Evaporative control systemsee also Fuel injectorssee also Fuel railsee also Idle speedsee also Ignition systemsee also Intake manifoldsee also Mass air flow (MAF) sensorsee also MILsee also Oxygen sensorsee also Secondary air injectionsee also Throttle

DMTL (detection module for tank leakage)

160-23

Dome light630-2, 630-19, 630-20

Door411-2adjusting 411-4check, replacing 411-2handle 515-9hinge assembly 411-3latch 515-9lock 515-10panel 411-6removing and installing 411-5sill trim 513-13switch module (SBFA) 612-10

Double VANOSunit components (M54 engine) 117-7unit, removing (M54 engine) 117-7unit, installing (M54 engine) 117-11see also VANOS

D-pillar trim513-16

4 INDEX

Drive axle300-2, 311-1, 311-2, 331-10front 311-2

CV joint 300-2, 311-2, 311-7CV joint boot 020-32, 311-6removing / installing 311-2

rear 331-10CV joint 331-6, 331-10CV joint boot 311-6, 331-12removing and installing 331-11

Drive belt020-22

Drive cycleOBD-5

Driveaway protectionsee EWS (electronic immobilizer)

Driveshaft260-1center bearing assembly 260-9CV joint 260-4flex-disc 260-8front 260-2front centering sleeve 260-10rear 260-3

troubleshooting 260-4

Drivetrain010-4, 200-2, 300-1

DSC (dynamic stability control)acceleration sensor 300-8, 340-26controls 340-23diagnosis and coding 340-23IPO diagram 300-6power supply 340-23pressure bleeder 340-5steering angle sensor 300-8, 320-7switch 300-8, 340-23see also ABS (antilock brake system)

DTC (diagnostic trouble code)OBD-6tables OBD-7

DVD reader650-8

DWA (anti-theft alarm)400-5, 515-7alarm siren 515-8LED display 515-8tilt sensor 515-8

Dynamic stability controlsee ABSsee also DSC (dynamic stability control)

E

E-box (electronics box)020-15, ECL-8, ECL-10, ECL-12, ECL-27, ECL-30

ECM (engine control module)130-10pin assignments

(M54 engine) 130-26(N52 engine) 131-19

ECT sensorsee Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor

EDK (electronic throttle control)130-13, 131-13see Throttle

Electrical componentsECL-1, ECL-14antenna diversity ECL-37cargo compartment ECL-37engine compartment ECL-27, ECL-30glove compartment ECL-34passenger compartment ECL-35under dashboard ECL-32underneath vehicle ECL-32

Electric cooling fan 170-4, 170-11

Electrical switchessee Switches

Electrical systemacronyms ECL-2component location table ECL-14engine 121-1test equipment 600-1troubleshooting 600-8wire color codes ELE-3

Electrical test equipment600-1

Electrical wiring diagramscolor and size ELE-3diagrams ELE-8index ELE-4sample ELE-2

Electronic immobilizersee EWS (electronic immobilizer)

Electronics box see E-box (electronics box)

Emblem, BMW (Roundel)see BMW emblem (Roundel)

Emergency020-10alarm, disarming 515-8brake 020-20, 340-17fuel flap release ECL-17jump starting 020-13sunroof closing 540-3tailgate opening 515-12tire changing 020-12towing 020-10

Engine6-cylinder 100-2application table 100-2belt 020-22compartment 020-14, ECL-27covers 020-15crankshaft seals

M54 engine 119-9N52 engine 119-12

engine management 120-3, 130-2, 131-2

grounds 130-4, 131-4, ECL-25M54 engine, overview 100-3N52 engine, overview 100-7oil 119-1oil service 020-26oil pump (N52 engine) 119-3on-board diagnostics 130-4, 131-4, OBD-1

removal / installation(M54 engine) 110-3

see also DME (digital motor electronics)

see also ECM (Engine control module)

Engine control modulesee ECM (engine control module)

Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor

replacing (M54 engine) 130-25replacing (N52 engine) 131-19

Engine cooling fan170-4, 170-11

Engine electronics fuse carrierECL-4

Engine hood410-6aligning 410-8latch components 410-6removing and installing 410-7service position 410-6

Engine managementsee DME (digital motor electronics)

Engine speed / reference sensorsee Crankshaft sensor

Evaporative control system160-21carbon canister, activated 160-23DMTL 160-23leak test 160-22monitoring OBD-5

Evaporatortemperature sensor 640-11

EWS (electronic immobilizer)515-6control module 515-6ring antenna 515-6


Exhaust system020-33, 180-2diagrams 180-2see also Catalytic convertersee also Oxygen sensor

Expansion valve640-22

Exterior trimsee Trim

F

Fansee Climate control, blowersee also Cooling system, cooling fan

Fasteners020-4

Fault codesee DTC (diagnostic trouble code)

Fault memoryOBD-1, OBD-2

Fenderfront 410-2

Filters

air 020-17fuel 020-29fresh air ventilation 020-29oil 020-26

Final drivesee Differential

Firing order120-1

Flex-disc260-1, 260-8

Flywheel210-2, 210-14

Foglight630-12INDEX 5

Flex disc (guibo)320-1, 320-4

Freeze-frame dataOBD-3, OBD-7

Fresh air microfilter020-29, 640-1

Front centering sleeve260-10

Front end reinforcement plate310-2

Front suspension010-5, 310-1aluminum components 300-1arms 300-3, 310-8level sensor 630-4ride height 320-19stabilizer bar 300-3, 310-2, 310-15struts / springs 300-3, 310-2, 310-6wheel bearing

front 310-13tension strut 300-3, 310-8, 310-10

Fuel filter020-29

Fuel injectionsee DME (digital motor electronics)see also Ignition system

Fuel injectorremoving and installing

(M54 engine) 130-16(N52 engine) 131-15

Fuel level sender160-18

Fuel pressuregauge, installing 160-9regulator 160-11relieving pressure 130-2testing 160-8

Fuel pump160-2, 160-4fuse and relay 160-4module and fuses (N52 engine) 160-5operating, testing 160-6troubleshooting 160-4

Fuel rail160-2removing and installing

(M54 engine) 130-16(N52 engine) 131-15

Fuel system monitoring OBD-5schematic 160-2troubleshooting 160-5

Fuel tank020-33, 160-2capacity 160-2draining 160-12

Fuel trim130-16, 131-15, OBD-5

Fuses 600-2, ECL-5, ECL-7, ECL-8, ECL-10, ECL-11

engine management(M54 engine) 130-5(N52 engine) 131-5

Fusible linksECL-3

FZV (keyless entry)515-4, 600-7

G

Gauges, dashboard620-2

Gear position switchsee Transmission range switch

Gearshiftknob and boot 250-1manual transmission 250-2automatic transmission 250-5

General module (GM)600-7, ECL-11, ECL-34door lock control 515-2interior lighting 630-18seat control 520-2wipers / washers 611-1

Generatorsee Alternator (generator)

Global positioning system (GPS)650-2, 650-8

Glove compartment513-11

GMsee General module (GM)

GPS (Global positioning system)650-2, 650-8

Grill inserts, front510-5

GroundsECL-25

Guibo (flex disc)320-1, 320-4

H

Halogen630-6components 630-6headlight 630-7

Hand brake

removing / installing 160-13 020-20, 340-17

6 INDEX

Handle, door515-9carrier 515-11

Harness connectorsECL-22

Hazard warning switch612-9

Headlight630-6adaptive headlights (AHL) 630-3aim 630-7assembly 630-10bulb replacement 630-7, 630-8components 630-6dimmer switch 612-6rain / light sensor (RLS) 630-4switch 612-6vertical aim control 630-7washer

see Washerssee also Lights

Heater640-18core 640-20

temperature sensor 640-11valve 640-18see also A/C (air-conditioning)

Hill descent control (HDC)300-7

Hoodsee Engine hood

Hornswitch 612-2

I

Identification platesdate of manufacture 020-7transmission 200-2, 200-3VIN 002-1, 020-7

Idle speed control valve

(M54 engine) 130-9(N52 engine) 131-9

Ignition electrical switch612-5

Ignition interlockcable 250-7see also Automatic Shiftlock

Ignition lock cylinder612-4

Ignition systemcoil 120-3diagnostics 120-5disabling 120-2firing order 120-1spark plugs 020-30troubleshooting 120-5see also DME (digital motor electronics

IHKAsee Climate control

I/M (inspection / maintenance)OBD-5

Indicator lights020-14, 620-2

Injectorsee Fuel injector

Inspection 020-37

Inspection / maintenance (I/M)OBD-5

Instruments400-6, 620-1cluster service 620-2functions 620-1redundant vehicle data storage 620-2

Intake manifoldremoving and installing

(M54 engine) 130-18(N52 engine) 131-16

Interior400-5lights 630-18trim 513-1

J

Jack stands020-9

Jump starting020-13

K

K-bus600-5, 650-2, 650-7

Key515-5

Key memory515-3, 600-7

Keyless entry515-4, 600-7

Knock sensor

L

Leather upholstery020-36

Level sender160-18

Level sensorsee Suspension, level sensors

License plate light630-17

Light control module630-2

Light switch center (LSZ)see Light control module

Lightsbulb applications 630-1exterior 630-10headlights 630-6interior 630-18power supply 630-2see also Headlight

Locksdoor 515-9door, removing and installing 515-10single lock / double lock 515-3tailgate 515-12

Lubrication systemlubrication, engine 119-2oil pressure 119-4oil pressure relief valve(M54 engine) 119-22

oil pump M54 engine 119-21

oil sump 119-19oil warning system 119-4

Luggage compartmentsee Cargo compartment120-4, 120-13


M

Maintenanceantifreeze (engine coolant) 020-21automatic transmission 020-21,020-34, 240-10

battery 020-18belts 020-22body, hinges, locks 020-35brake fluid 020-19, 340-5brake pad / rotor wear 020-20, 340-8, 340-14

cooling system 020-21CV joint boot, inspecting 020-32differential oil 020-30engine oil 020-26exhaust system, inspecting 020-33exterior 020-35filters

air 020-17fresh air 020-29fuel 020-29oil 020-28

fuel tank and fuel lines 020-33inspection 020-37interior 020-36maintenance tables 020-38oil service 020-26oxygen sensors 020-33, 180-7

parking brake 020-20, 340-17power steering fluid 020-30, 320-8seat belts 020-36service indicator 020-2spark plugs 020-30suspension and steering 020-33tables 020-38tires 020-33transmission 020-34, 230-6, 240-10underbody 020-37wheel alignment 020-34, 320-17,320-20

windshield wiper blade 020-37, 611-6

Manifold, exhaustremoving and installing 180-10

Manifold, intakesee Intake manifoldINDEX 7

Manual transmission200-2applications 230-2fluid 020-33, 200-5, 230-2fluid capacities 230-3removing / installing 230-6seal 230-4

Mass air flow (MAF) sensormeasurement

(M54 engine) 130-12(N52 engine) 131-11

replacing(M54 engine) 130-12(N52 engine) 131-12

Master cylinderbrakes 340-15clutch 210-4

Mechatronics240-3

MemoryCar memory / Key memory 515-3,600-7

Seat, steering column and mirror 520-2, 600-7

MFL see Multifunction (MFL) steering wheel

MIL (malfunction indicator light)120-5, 130-3,131-3, OBD-2

Mirrormemory 515-3, 520-2outside rear view 510-1switch, outside (SBFA) 612-10

Misfiredetection 120-5, OBD-4

Models010-62004-2006 010-72007-2010 (LCI) 010-6, 010-8changes 101-6M54 double-VANOS engine 010-7

Molding, body side510-14

MRS (multiple restraint system)see Airbag system

Muffler180-3

Multifunction (MFL) steering wheel320-2, 721-7switches 612-2

N

Navigation650-2DVD computer 650-8

Neutral safety switchfunction 250-1

Normal loaded position320-17

O

OBD (on-board diagnostics)130-4, 131-4, 240-4, 340-23, OBD-1P-codes OBD-6plug 020-3, OBD-3tables OBD-7

Oil, engine119-1capacities 119-1checking 020-26, 020-27cooler 119-26filter 020-28seal

see Crankshaft sealservice 020-26specifications 119-1see also Lubrication system

Oil Filter Housingbracket, removing and installing(M54 engine) 119-27(N52 engine) 119-28

Oil Monitoringoil condition sensor (OZS)(N52 engine) 119-7

oil level and temperature sensor(M54 engine) 119-6

oil level and temperature sensor, replacing (M54 engine) 119-8

OZS, replacing (N52 engine) 119-8

Oil Sumpfront differential (M54 engine) 119-19front differential (N52 engine) 119-23removing and installing(M54 engine) 119-19


Oil pressurechecking 119-4relief valve (M54 engine) 119-22warning switch, replacing 119-6

Oil pumppressure relief valve(M54 engine) 119-22

removing and installing(M54 engine) 119-12

Oil sealsee Crankshaft seals

On-board diagnosticssee OBD (on-board diagnostics)

On-board monitorcentral information display (CID) 650-8

8 INDEX

Oscilloscope diagnosisignition system 120-5

Outside door handle515-9

Outside mirror switch612-10

Overload protection 600-7

Oxygen sensor020-33, 180-7monitoring OBD-4

P

P-codeOBD-6

Pads020-20, 340-8

PAG oil640-1

Panic mode 515-4

Panorama sunroofsee Sunroof

Parking brake020-20, 340-17

Parts020-5

Pilot bearing210-15

Polishing020-35

Power mirrorsee Mirror

Power steeringsee Steering

Power steering fluid020-30, 320-8cooling loop 170-20

Power windowsee Window

Pressure bleeder340-5

PWG (accelerator pedal position sensor)


Pyrotechnic tensioner720-4

R

R-134a640-1, 640-3

Rack and pinion300-4

Rack boot320-14

Radiator170-3, 170-12see also Cooling system

Radioremoving / installing 650-3test functions 650-3

Rain sensor611-4diagram 611-5

Raising vehicle020-8

ReadinessOBD-5

Rear main sealsee Crankshaft seal

Rear suspension010-5, 300-2, 300-3, 330-1ball joint (bushing) 330-5, 330-8bushings 330-8, 330-11control arm 330-9, 330-10ride height 320-19shock absorber 330-2stabilizer bar 330-17

link 330-17subframe 330-12suspension arms 330-5trailing arm 300-6, 330-6, 330-8wheel bearing 330-14

Rear window defrosterECL-34relay ECL-11switch 640-7

Receiver-drier640-26

Refrigerant640-2, 640-8

Remote entry 515-4, 600-7

Reversing light switchsee Back-up light switch

Ride height320-19

Ring antenna (EWS)515-6

Rotor, brake020-20, 340-8, 340-14

Roundelsee BMW emblem (Roundel)

S

SAC (self-adjusting clutch)210-10

Safety001-1

Scan tool 020-3, 020-6, OBD-3

Sealscrankshaft


differentialfront 311-4rear 331-4, 331-6

flange seal, front differential 311-11manual transmission 230-4torque converter 240-18

Seat400-6control 600-7front 520-2heating switch 612-7memory 520-2, 600-7passenger seat occupancydetector (OC3) 520-1, 721-3

rear 520-4switches 520-2

Seat belt020-36, 400-4front 720-4

assembly 720-4tensioner 720-4reel 720-5

maintenance 020-36rear 720-6

assembly 720-6locks 720-7center seat belt 720-8

troubleshooting 720-2see also Airbag system

Seat occupancy detector (OC3)520-1, 721-3see also Airbag system

Secondary air injection130-10monitoring OBD-4system components 130-10

Securityalarm (DWA) 400-5electronic immobilizer (EWS) 400-5

Self-adjusting clutch (SAC)see SAC (self-adjusting clutch)


Service020-6indicator 020-2

Shift linkage250-2, 250-5

Shift knobsee Gearshift

Shiftlocksee Automatic Shiftlock

Shock absorberfront strut 310-4rear 300-3, 330-2

Short circuits600-10

Side impact airbag721-10

Slave cylinderclutch 210-6

Sleep mode600-7

Solenoidswitch, removing and installing 121-14

Sound system

650-3amplifier 650-4antenna 650-6CD changer 650-3radio 650-3speakers 650-4subwoofers 650-5

Spark plugs020-30

Speakers650-4

Specifications, fluidA/C system 640-1ATF 020-34, 200-5, 240-6manual transmission 020-34, 200-5, 230-2

oil 020-26, 119-1INDEX 9

Speed sensor300-8, 340-24

Spoiler, rear510-16

Springfront 300-3, 310-6rear 300-3, 330-2, 330-4

SRS (supplemental restraint system)see also Airbag system

Stability control300-5see also DSC (dynamic stability control)

Stabilizer barfront 300-3, 310-15rear 300-3, 330-17, 330-18

link 330-17

Starterremoving and installing(M54 engine) 121-12


solenoid switch 121-14troubleshooting 121-2

Static damage600-3

Steering 020-33, 320-1angle sensor 300-8, 320-7bleeding 320-8column 320-5

removing and installing 320-4stalk switches 612-5trim 513-12

fluid 020-30, 320-8cooling loop 170-20

lock 612-4pump 320-8rack 300-4, 320-12

boot 320-14tie rod 320-14, 320-16wheel 320-2

airbag 721-7switches 612-2

Steering column switches612-4

Steering column320-3

Steering knuckle300-3, 310-2, 310-12

Stepper motors640-11

Steptronic 240-2gearshift

(manual transmission) 250-2(automatic transmission) 250-5

Stop light switchsee Brake light switch

Strutfront 300-3, 310-4tension 300-3traction 300-3

Subframefront 300-3, 310-2, 310-3rear 300-3, 330-12see also Front suspensionsee also Rear suspension

Subwoofer650-5

Sunroofadjustments 540-4emergency closing 540-3functional overview 540-1motor 540-5multiple sunroof drive (MSD)module 540-1

Suspension020-33, 310-1, 330-1aluminum components 300-1front 300-2, 310-1level sensors 630-4rear 300-2, 330-1see also Front suspensionsee also Rear suspension

Switchesback-up light 612-8blower 640-3brake light 612-8central locking 612-9cruise control 612-2door switch modules (SBFA) 612-10DSC 300-8, 612-7hazard warning 612-9headlight dimmer 612-6hill descent control (HDC)300-7, 612-7

horn 612-2ignition

lock cylinder 612-4switch 612-5

light switch center (LSZ) 630-2mirror 612-10park distance control (PDC) 612-7rear window defogger 640-7refrigerant pressure 640-26ride height control 300-4seat control 520-2seat heater 612-7seat memory 300-8, 520-2steering column 612-4steering column stalk 612-5steering wheel 612-2switch unit (center console) 300-7, 612-7

turn signal 612-6window 512-2, 612-10wiper / washer 611-2, 611-5, 612-6

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T

Tailgate412-1adjusting 412-1emergency opening 515-12lock 515-12removing and installing 412-3trim 513-19

Taillights630-14

Technical data010-3

Telephone650-7

Tension strut, front300-3, 310-2, 310-8

Thermostat170-3M54 engine 170-16N52 engine 170-17see also Cooling system

Throttlehousing (EDK), removing and installing(M54 engine) 130-13(N52 engine) 131-13

Tie rod320-14, 320-16

Tightening torques020-4

Tilt sensor515-8

Timing chaincomponents (M54 engine) 117-13components (N52 engine) 117-50removing (M54 engine) 117-14installing (M54 engine) 117-20tensioner (N52 engine) 117-64

Tire300-4changing 020-12inflation 020-7, 020-33rotating 020-34

Toesee Wheel alignment

Tools020-6specialty tool suppliers 020-6

Toroidal coilsee Ring antenna (EWS)

Torque converter oil seal 240-19removing and installing 240-18

Torque plate240-21

Towing020-10

Traction controlsee DSC dynamic stability control

Traction strut300-3

Trailing arm300-3, 330-6, 330-8ball joint (bushing) 330-5, 330-11

Transfer case200-1, 200-3, 270-1capacities 270-4fluid service 270-4lubricants 200-4power supply 270-1removing / installing 270-6service 270-3servomotor, removing and installing 270-5

Transmissionautomatic 200-3fluids 200-4identification 200-2, 200-3manual 200-2pilot bearing 210-15service 020-34see also Automatic transmissionsee also Manual transmission

Transmission fluid cooler170-4, 170-19see also ATF (automatic transmission fluid)

Transverse acceleration sensor340-22

Trim BMW emblem 510-14body side molding 510-15cargo compartment 513-18clips 513-1dashboard 513-2door panel 411-6door sill 513-13interior covers and trim 513-12rivet, removing and installing 510-13spoiler, rear 510-16steering column 513-13tailgate 513-19wheel housing liner 410-1

TroubleshootingA/C 640-8alternator 121-2,121-7, 121-10automatic transmission 240-4battery 121-2brakes 340-2charging system 121-7combustion chamber leak test 170-7cooling system 170-6driveshaft 260-4electrical 600-8engine management 120-3fuel system 160-4ignition system 120-1, 120-3seat belts 720-2starter 121-2, 121-12wipers 611-6

Turn signal front 630-10rear 630-15side 630-11switch 612-6

U

UIS (interior motion sensor)515-8

Underbodyinspection 020-37

V

Vacuum boosterbrakes 340-16

Vacuum pumpN52 engine, removing and installing 131-19

brake booster 340-16

Valvetronic010-8. 100-10

VANOSfault diagnosis 117-3units, removing and installing(N52 engine) 117-51

VANOS (M54 engine) 100-4VANOS (N52 engine) 100-10

Variable camshaft timing (VANOS)see VANOS

Vehicle data redundant storage 620-2, 630-2

Vehicle identification number (VIN)002-1, 020-7

Ventilation microfilter020-29


Vibration damper, crankshaftremoving and installing(M54 engine) 117-4


Voltage and polaritydrop 600-8measuring 600-9600-2

Voltage testsdrop 600-8measuring 600-9600-9

W

Warning lights020-14, 620-2

Warnings 001-1

Washers611-1, 611-3, 611-11headlight washer

nozzles 611-4, 611-11, 611-12jet 611-11pumps 611-3, 611-14

rear washer jet 611-13reservoir 611-14switch 611-2, 611-5, 612-6

Washing020-35, 020-37

Water pumpsee Cooling system, coolant pump

Waxing020-36INDEX 11

Wheel alignment020-34, 300-4, 320-1, 320-17camber 320-18caster 320-19ride height 300-4, 320-19specifications 320-20toe

front 320-17rear 320-19

Wheel bearingfront 310-13rear 300-3, 330-14

Wheel housing liner410-1

Wheel speed sensor300-3, 300-8, 340-24

Wheels300-4

Windowsthermal overload (anti-repeat) 512-4anti-trap 512-4motor 512-4, 512-12regulator 512-9switch 512-2, 612-10common problems 512-4

Wipers611-1arm 611-8assembly

front 611-9rear 611-11

blade 020-37, 611-6problems 611-6replacing 611-7

relay 611-3switch 611-2, 611-5, 612-6

Wiring color and size ELE-3diagrams ELE-8index ELE-4sample ELE-2

X

X connectorsECL-22

xDrive010-4, 200-3, 270-1, 270-3

Xenon630-6, 630-8

Y

Yaw sensor300-6, 340-26

Z

ZKE (central body electronics)see Central body electronics (ZKE)

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Maintenance procedures from changing the xDrive fluids to replacing the cabin microfilter. This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it.

Manual and automatic transmission fluid service, front and rear differential service, including xDrive transfer case troubleshooting.

Step-by-step variable camshaft timing (VANOS) service. Cylinder head cover gasket and crankshaft seal replacement. Cooling system, thermostat and radiator service, including

system bleeding using the electric coolant pump on N52 engines.

Fuel injection and ignition system diagrams and explanations. Information on advanced technical features such as VANOS,

Valvetronic, xDrive, and DSC (dynamic stability control). Suspension repair procedures. Brakes, steering and ABS troubleshooting and repair. Heating and air-conditioning repair, including A/C component

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Engines covered:

M54 engine: 2.5i, 3.0i (20042006)N52 engine: 3.0si, xDrive 30i (20072010)

Transmissions covered (remove, install, external service):

Manual: ZF GS6-37BZ (6-speed)

Automatic: GM A5S390R (5-speed) GM GA6L45R (6-speed)

Learn how to change the transfer case fluid and reset xDrive transfer case adaptations.270 Transfer Case

Step-by-step procedures for replacing the crank-case vent valve.130 Fuel Injection (M54 Engine)

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