BMW X3 (E83) Service Manual: 2004-2010 - Table of Contents

Important Safety Notice............................. Notice...................................... .................... ..................... .................... .................... .................... .......... ii Foreword .................... ............................... .................... ................... ..................... .................... .................... ..................... .................... ................... ......... v Index ..................... ............................... .................... .................... .................... .................... ..................... .................... .............. ..... rear of manual

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

General Data and Maintenance

Engine

Transmission Suspension, Steering and Brakes

001 002

Warnings and Cautions Vehicle Identification and VIN Decoder

010 020

Product Familiarization Maintenance

100 110 113 117 119

Engine–General Engine Removal and Installation Cylinder Head Removal and Installation Camshaft Timing Chain Lubrication System

120 121 130 131 160 170 180

Ignition System Battery, Starter, Alternator Fuel Injection (M54 engine) Fuel Injection (N52 engine) Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump Radiator and Cooling System Exhaust System

200 210   210 230 240

Transmission–General Clutch Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission

250 260 270

Gearshift Linkage Driveshafts Transfer Case

320 330 331 340

Steering and Wheel Alignment Rear Suspension Rear Axle Differential Brakes

Suspension, Steering and Brakes–General 310 Front Suspension 311 Front Axle Differential 300

Body

400 410

Body–General Fenders, Engine Hood

411 412

Doors Trunk Lid, Tailgate

Body Equipment

510 512 513

Exterior Trim, Bumpers Door Windows Interior Trim

515 520 540

Central Locking and Anti-theft Seats Sunroof

Electrical System

600 Electrical System–General 611 Wipers and Washers 612 Switches 620 Instruments

630 640 650

Lights Heating and Air-conditioning Radio

Equipment and Accessories

720 Seat Belts 721 Airbag System (SRS)

ECL ELE OBD

ECL Electrical Component Locations ELE Electrical Wiring Diagrams OBD On-Board Diagnostics

established 1950 Automotive Reference™

BentleyPublishers .com

BMW X3 (E83) Service Manual: 2004-2010 2.5i, 3.0i, 3.0si, xDrive 30i Price: $129.95 Bentley Stock Number: BX30 Publication Date: 2015.01.12 ISBN: 978-0-8376-1731-2 Hardcover, 8 3/8 in. x 11 in. Case quantity: 5 1,066 pages, 1,884 photos, illustrations and diagrams The BMW X3 (E83) Service Manual: 2004-2010  is a comprehensive source of service information and specifications for the BMW X3 from 2004 to 2010. The aim ai m throughout this manual has been simplicity,, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, simplicity step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. W hether you’re a professional or a do-it-yourself do-i t-yourself BMW owner, this manual will help you understand, care for and repair your car.

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

Features: • Maintenance procedures procedures from changing the xDrive uids to replacing the cabin microfilter. This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it. • Manual and automatic transmission uid service, front and rear differential service, including xDrive transfer case troubleshooting. • Step-by-step variable camshaft timing (VANOS) (VANOS) service. • Cylinder head cover gasket gasket and crankshaft seal replacement. replacement. • Cooling system, thermostat thermostat and radiator service, including system bleeding using the electric coolant pump on N52 engines. • Fuel injection and ignition system diagrams and and explanations. • Information on advanced technical features such as VANOS, VANOS, Valvetronic, xDrive, and DSC (dynamic stability control). • Suspension repair repair procedures. procedures. • Brakes, steering and ABS troubleshooting and repair. repair. • Heating and air-conditioning repair, repair, including A/C component replacement. • Body and hood repairs and adjustments. • Electrical system service, service, with an easy-to-use illustrated component locator section. • Comprehensive wiring schematics, including fuses and grounds. • BMW OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE-dened OBD II P-codes, as well as basic scan tool operation. • BMW factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments and tightening torques.

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

Extensive electrical component location information. ECL Electrical Component Locations

Engines covered:

M54 engine: 2.5i, 3.0i (2004–2006) N52 engine: 3.0si, xDrive 30i (2007–2010) Transmissions Tran smissions covered (remove, install, external service): Manual:

ZF GS6-37BZ (6-speed)

Automatic:

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

Bentley Publishers, 1734 1734 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-180 4 USA Tel: 617-547-4170 • Toll Free: 800-423-45 95 • Fax: 617-876-9235 http://www.bentleypublis http://www .bentleypublishers.com/contact-us hers.com/contact-us bentley_bx30_new.product.announcement.pdf