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Different variant/trim Section 1 (Automatic Transmission - Removal & Installation - X5 (A5S 440Z)) Section 2 (On-Vehicle Servicing - (A5S 360R/390R)) Section 3 (Fuel System - Special Tools) Section 4 (Engine - Tightening Torques (M54)) Section 5 (Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques (M54)) Section 6 (Fuel System - Tightening Torques (M54)) Section 7 (Cooling System - Tightening Torques (M54)) Section 8 (Engine And Gearbox Mounting - Tightening Torques (M54)) Section 9 (Engine - Technical Data (M54)) Section 10 (Fuel System - Technical Data (M54)) Section 11 (Cooling System - Technical Data (M54)) Section 12 (Engine - Repair (M54)) Section 13 (Engine Electrical System - Repair (M54)) Section 14 (Fuel System - Repair (M54)) Section 15 (Cooling System - Repair (M54)) Section 16 (Exhaust System - Repair) Section 17 (Engine And Gearbox Mounting - Repair (M54)) Different car Section 1 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications) Section 2 (Engine Controls - On-Vehicle Adjustments) Section 3 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures - Except V12) Section 4 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts) Section 5 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes) Section 6 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing) Section 7 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation - 1 Of 2) Section 8 (Engine Performance Wiring Diagrams) Section 9 (Abs/Traction Control - Repair (E46)) Section 10 (Specifications & Procedures) Section 11 (Differentials & Axle Shafts) Section 12 (Clutches - 5 Series (E39)) Section 13 (Servicing - M/T) Section 14 (Engine Controls - Specifications) Section 15 (Engine Controls - Adjustments - Except V12) Section 16 (Engine Performance Wiring Diagrams) Section 17 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts) Section 18 (Engine Controls - Basic Testing) Section 19 (Engine Controls - Tests W/O Codes) Section 20 (Engine Controls - System/Component Tests) Section 21 (Engine Controls - Remove/Install/Overhaul) Section 22 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications) Section 23 (Engine Controls - On-Vehicle Adjustments) Section 24 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures) Section 25 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes) Section 26 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing) Section 27 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation) Section 28 (Engine Performance Wiring Diagrams) Section 29 (Brakes - Repair) Section 30 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 31 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 32 (Electrical Component Locator - E36) Section 33 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 34 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 35 (Specifications & Drive Belt Routing) Section 36 (Steering Column - E36) Section 37 (Air Bag/SRS Component Inspection & Replacement Tables - EUROPEAN) Section 38 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 39 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 40 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 41 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 42 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 43 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 44 (A/C-Heater System) Section 45 (Anti-Lock/Traction Control) Section 46 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 47 (Front/Rear Drive Axle - Repair (2WD & 4WD)) Section 48 (Axle Shafts - 5 Series) Section 49 (Suspension - Front) Section 50 (Disc - Z8) Section 51 (Front Axle - Repair - E46) Section 52 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures) Section 53 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts) Section 54 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes) Section 55 (Axle Shafts - X5) Section 56 (Anti-Lock Brakes/Traction Control System - X5) Section 57 (Front Differentials) Section 58 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 59 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 60 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 61 (Suspension - Front - Repair) Section 62 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 63 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 64 (Air Bag - Trouble Codes) Section 65 (Rear Suspension - Repair - E46) Section 66 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications) Section 67 (Engine Controls - On-Vehicle Adjustments) Section 68 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures) Section 69 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts) Section 70 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes) Section 71 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing) Section 72 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts) Section 73 (Steering Column - Repair) Section 74 (Steering Column - Repair) Section 75 (Steering Column) Section 76 (Steering Column) Section 77 (Power Rack & Pinion - Repair) Section 78 (Power Rack & Pinion) Section 79 (Power Steering System - Repair) Section 80 (Steering - Repair) Section 81 (Air Bag Deactivation Procedures) Section 82 (Cabin Air Filter) Section 83 (Cabin Air Filter) Section 84 (Cabin Air Filter - E46) Section 85 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 86 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 87 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts) Section 88 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts) Section 89 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts (6-Cylinder)) Section 90 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts (V8 & V12)) Section 91 (Computer Relearn Procedures) Section 92 (Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts) Section 93 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 94 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 95 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 96 (Air Bag Deactivation Procedures) Section 97 (Power Convertible Top - Z8) Section 98 (Specifications & Procedures) Section 99 (Cooling Fans) Section 100 (Brakes - Repair) Section 101 (Brakes - Repair (E46)) Section 102 (Starter - Repair (2WD)) Section 103 (Starter - Repair) Section 104 (Cooling Fans - Repair (E46)) Section 105 (Starter) Section 106 (Specifications & Drive Belt Routing) Section 107 (Cabin Air Filter) Section 108 (Cabin Air Filter) Section 109 (Servicing - A/T) Section 110 (Manual Transmission - Servicing) Section 111 (Removal & Installation - (A5S 440Z)) Section 112 (Removal & Installation - (A5S 325Z)) Section 113 (Transmission - Overview) Section 114 (Removal & Installation (A5S 325Z)) Section 115 (Automatic Transmission - Removal & Installation - A5S360R) Section 116 (Manual Transmission - Removal & Installation (A5S 360R/390R)) Section 117 (Removal & Installation - (S5D 310Z/S5D 320Z)) Section 118 (Propeller Shaft - Repair) Section 119 (Removal & Installation (S5D 200G/S5D 250G/M52TU/M54)) Section 120 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 121 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 122 (Removal & Installation (S6S 420G)) Section 123 (Manual Transmission - Torque Specifications, Removal, & Installation (GS6-37BZ)) Section 124 (Removal & Installation - M3 (S6S 420G SMG)) Section 125 (REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - 330i, xi & Ci (GS6 37BZ)) Section 126 (Removal & Installation (A5S 3690R/390R)) Section 127 (On-Vehicle Servicing - (S5D 200G/250G)) Section 128 (On-Vehicle Servicing - (S5D 260Z/310Z & S5D 320Z)) Section 129 (On-Vehicle Servicing - (GS6-37BZ)) Section 130 (On-Vehicle Servicing - (S5D 200G/250G & GS6S37BZ SMG)) Section 131 (On-Vehicle Servicing - (S5DZ & GS6X37BZ)) Section 132 (Transfer Case Removal & Installation - X3) Section 133 (Gear Shift Mechanism - Repair) Section 134 (Gear Shift Mechanisms) Section 135 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 136 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 137 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 138 (Electrical Component Locator) Section 139 (Maintenance And General Information - Repair Instructions) Section 140 (Engine - Repair Instructions - X5 (4.4L)) Section 141 (Engine Electrical System - Repair I
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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