2006 BMW X5 Service and Repair Manual

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2006 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
  • 4.8is Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 4.4i Top Line Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 3.0i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 4.4i Lujo Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 4.4L 4398CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 4.8L 4799CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 4.8L 4837CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.0L 2979CC l6 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

2006 BMW X5 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #13V56400012/11/2013Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports w

Consequence

Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, i

Remedy

BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not curre

NHTSA #05V50400001/11/2005Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL B

TSB #10249027

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho

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.

Showing the 8 most recent of 107 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20071129Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT SIDE QUARTER PANEL OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THE A

20130427Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

VERY DISAPPOINTED IN BMW THIS TIME. MY BRAKES SYSTEM SUDDENLY FAILED, CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A POLL IN THE STREET PARKING. FRONT BUMPER WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED. RIGHT AFTER, WE FOUND OUT T

20100811Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCrash reported

1. BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON IN 2006 BMW X5 ON 8/1/10. 2. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW DEALER TO BE REPAIRED, ON INSPECTION THEY FOUND "BOTH FRONT AXLE -CV BOOTS SPLIT AND SPRAYING GREASE ON BRAKE CALIP

20100216Component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICCrash reported

TL* THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. HIS SPOUSE WAS DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED OF ABOUT 5-10 MPH AND WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE

20081230Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE BUMPER, MUFFLER, AND TRUNK WERE DAMAGED. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED A

Showing the 5 most serious of 220 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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