BMW E83 — repair instructions and wiring diagrams
Original BMW documentation for the E83 body — what is commonly known as BMW TIS: step-by-step repair and maintenance procedures with illustrations, tightening torques and specifications. Navigation follows the vehicle’s assemblies, as in the factory system.
This body series also has wiring diagrams (what is commonly known as BMW WDS): circuit diagrams, connectors and pinouts, component locations.
- Production years
- 2003–2010
- Body types
- SUV
- Documents
- 9,191
- Wiring diagrams
- available
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Model variants
Documents apply to a specific variant: after picking the body you specify engine, drive and build date, and irrelevant procedures are filtered out.
- X3 2.0d
- X3 2.0i
- X3 2.5i
- X3 2.5si
- X3 3.0d
- X3 3.0i
- X3 3.0sd
- X3 3.0si
- X3 xDrive18d
Example procedures for the E83
One of the most detailed procedures from each section — so you can see what is actually inside. The full list opens after a free registration.
- Replacing both timing chains (after vehicle diagnosis)11 Engine
- Remove and install automatic transmission24 Automatic transmission
- Removing and installing high pressure pump13 Fuel preparation and control
- Remove and install transmission23 Manual gearbox
- Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier34 Brakes
- Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections61 General vehicle electrical system
- Replacing seat cover for left or right front seat (sports/electric)52 Seats and motorcycle seat
- Overview 3-D animation mechanics of glass slide/tilt sunroof panel54 Slide/tilt sunroof and soft top
- Removing and installing or replacing clutch (SAC 240 /4 cyl. M47TU/T2 only, 6, 8 cyl.)21 Clutch
- Removing and installing complete propeller shaft26 Propeller shaft
- Symbols used and information in repair instructions0 Maintenance and general note
- Overhaul solution for OC3 mat65 Audio, navigation, information systems
- Replacing engine support with wheel arch, left41 Body
- Unlocking and disconnecting various plug connections in electrical and hybrid vehicles12 Engine electrical system
- Removing and installing/replacing fuel gauge sensor (petrol/gasoline, right, N52)16 Fuel supply
- Leak detection with forming gas64 Heating and air conditioning
- Bleed and fill cooling system with vacuum filling unit17 Cooling
- Removing and installing shift lever25 Gearshift
- Repairing servomotor (VTG)27 Transfer box
- Replacing gas cartridge for crash-active headrest on left or right72 Body parts and accessories
- Replacing shaft seal for input flange on final drive33 Rear axle, rear-wheel drive, guide
- Removing and installing / replacing windscreen51 Body equipment
- Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber31 Front axle, front suspension
- Replacing a tyre36 Wheels with tyres