2006 BMW 330xi Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2006 BMW 330xi — the 3.0L I6 engine, 1 trim. 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 year2006
Engines
3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC
TrimsBase Sedan 4-Door
Federal record4 recalls · 145 complaints · 7 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2006 330xi manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 570
  • Engine Performance 14,254
  • Accessories & Equipment 6,250
  • General Information 1,758
  • Body & Frame 2,907
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 186
  • Brakes 103
  • Maintenance 32
  • Collision 263
  • Restraints 668
  • Drivelines & Axles 572
  • Steering 452
  • Electrical 4,839
  • Suspension 1,133
  • Engine Mechanical 815
  • Transmission 938
  • Belt Routing 28

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2006 330xi

  1. Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V017000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
  2. Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification · 13V564000
    Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, i.
  3. Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification · 17V428000
    Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, i.
  4. Engine And Engine Cooling — exhaust system › emission control › crankcase (p · 19V273000
    An electrical short can cause the parts within the pcv valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire,.

Owners have filed 145 complaints and BMW has issued 7 technical service bulletins for the 2006 330xi. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2006 330xi manual

Is this manual specific to the 2006 330xi?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2006 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.

What 2006 330xi problems does it help with?

4 recalls are on federal record for the 2006 330xi, covering air bags, engine and engine cooling. 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 2006 330xi wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2006 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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