2003 BMW X5 Service and Repair Manual

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2003 BMW X5 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • 4.4i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 4.4i Formula 1 Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 4.4i Top Line Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 3.0i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 4.6is Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 4.4i Lujo Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 4.4L 4398CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.0L 2979CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 4.6L 4598CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2003 BMW X5 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #03V19700027/05/2003Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, A

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE STEERING SHAFT JOINT IS NOT SUFFICIENT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BRAKE LINE COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE

Consequence

A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, INDICATED BY A WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, COULD OCCUR. THIS WILL

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE STEERING SHAFT JOINT, AND IF NECESS

NHTSA #17V04700020/01/2017Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525i

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify

TSB #10249437

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

TSB #10247567

Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: press

TSB #10245422

Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicles equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is notic

TSB #10244239

This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry

TSB #10244242

Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.

TSB #10244258

Second seat row blocking access to third seat row, program seat modules. Visible stitching on first row sport seat. Third seat row backrest Bowden cable routing and length change.

TSB #10225126

Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column.

TSB #10225115

Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt power socket plug. Alternatively, it will only operate when constant downward hand pressure is maintained.

Showing the 8 most recent of 71 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20141015Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AT FULL SPEED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE

20210306Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

2003 BMW X5 INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT. HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON PASSENGER SIDE. AIR BAG WAS DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLAT. NO ONE SITTING IN PASSENGER AREA THANK GOD OR WOULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. HAPPENED

20151002Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

RECALLCAMPAIGN NO.15V-318 : DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG MODULE FOR MY BMW X5 I RECEIVED NOTICE THAT THEY WILL CHANGE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG MODULE IN JULY 2015 BUT AFTER TILL DATE NO INTIMATION HA

20151002Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

RECALLCAMPAIGN NO.15V-318 : DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG MODULE FOR MY BMW X5 I RECEIVED NOTICE THAT THEY WILL CHANGE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AIR BAG MODULE IN JULY 2015 BUT AFTER TILL DATE NO INTIMATION HA

20050109Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORCrash reported

BMW X-5 HAS CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS BY SPONTANOUS ACCELLERATION - AFTER FIRST ACCIDENT BMW WAS CONTACTED AND ENGINEERS KEPT VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT CAUSE OF ACCIDENT DRIVER ERROR-WE PAID FOR REPAIR O

Showing the 5 most serious of 134 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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