The service and repair manual for the 2004 BMW 325xi — the 2.5L I6 engine, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I6 — 152 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Wagon 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 72 complaints · 8 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2004 325xi manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 400
- General Information 1,811
- Accessories & Equipment 3,619
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 142
- Body & Frame 1,672
- Maintenance 32
- Brakes 430
- Restraints 504
- Drivelines & Axles 309
- Steering 143
- Electrical 2,652
- Suspension 621
- Engine Mechanical 680
- Transmission 1,073
- Engine Performance 1,574
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2004 325xi
- Exterior Lighting — tail lights · 11V438000Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V018000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
Owners have filed 72 complaints and BMW has issued 8 technical service bulletins for the 2004 325xi. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2004 325xi manual
Is this manual specific to the 2004 325xi?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2004 model year, covering the 2.5L I6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Base Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2004 325xi problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2004 325xi, covering exterior lighting, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2004 325xi wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2004 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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