The service and repair manual for the 2008 BMW X3 — 3.0L I6 and 2.5L I6 engines, 3 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 | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC 2.5L I6 — 152 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | 3.0si Sport Utility 4-Door · 2.5si Sport Utility 4-Door · 3.0i Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 93 complaints · 16 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 X3 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 349
- Engine Performance 22,042
- Accessories & Equipment 4,120
- General Information 1,710
- Body & Frame 2,354
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 66
- Brakes 104
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 252
- Restraints 488
- Drivelines & Axles 684
- Steering 326
- Electrical 2,350
- Suspension 888
- Engine Mechanical 559
- Transmission 802
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Collar Nut) 310
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 X3
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V017000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
Owners have filed 93 complaints and BMW has issued 16 technical service bulletins for the 2008 X3. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 X3 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 X3?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 and 2.5L I6 across the 3.0si Sport Utility 4-Door, 2.5si Sport Utility 4-Door, 3.0i Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2008 X3 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2008 X3, covering 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 2008 X3 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 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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