Auto Parts Search
2008 BMW 528I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
Learn how to repair a car or truck, install or remove parts, wire an engine, reset warning lights, replace fuel filter, fix auto body and more. Get Automotix DIY!Select Section
- Component Locations
- Wiring Diagrams
- Technical Service Bulletins
- Specifications
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS
Front
Do not move vehicle with engine power once driveline shaft has been removed.
- Remove rear underbody protection from assemblies.
- Remove underbody protection at center.
- Remove bolts transmission companion flange.
- Remove bolts centering mount flange.
- Remove front driveline.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 BMW 528I DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS
Refer to Figs. and for wir...
[[table data]]CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 BMW 528I TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES
STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove bolts securing air inlet housing.
- Remove air inlet housing assembly.
- Remove bolts securing reinforcing brace and remove brace.
- Remove fuel line cover.
- Unclip fuel lines from bracket.
- Disconnect S-terminal connector from starter motor solenoid.
- Remove B+ ter...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 BMW 528I STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2004-05 645 & 2006-07 525, 530 & 2006-09 550, 650, M5, M6 & 2008-09 528 & 535
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS
The service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Rotate the quick release fastener 90° counterclockwise, Fig. .
- Release the retainer located at the side of the cabin air filter cover, the r...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 BMW 528I CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 1997-2009 5 Series Except X5 -> Less iDrive -> Reset -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS
Reset
The reset procedure needs to be performed anytime the tire pressure is adjusted or the tires are rotated.
Less iDrive
- Turn ignition switch to On with vehicle in a stationary position.
- Press the Tire Pressure Warning/RDC button, located at front console or on the instrument panel, until the indicator lamp on the instrument panel is il...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 BMW 528I MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES
RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS
- Remove fan cowl.
- Remove front underbody protection.
- Drain coolant using a suitable container.
- Detach heat e...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 BMW 528I RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS
- Remove fan cowl with electric fan.
- On models equipped with automatic transmissiondetach cooler for automatic transmission from fan cowl.
- Unclip line from fan cowl.
- Detach cable strap from fan cowl, then release bolt.
- Unlock catch from front of fan cowl then remove fan cowl t...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 BMW 528I SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES
COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Doors Diagram for 2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Underbody Components Diagram for 2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 BMW 528I PARTS/COMPONENTS LOCATION DIAGRAMS!
WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 BMW 528I WIRING DIAGRAMS!
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Crankcase Ventilation System Specification Vehicle: 2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 2008 BMW 528I 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 BMW 528I TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS!
COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 BMW 528I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2008 BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2008 BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2008 BMW 528I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2008 BMW 528I SPECIFICATIONS DATA!
Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...
More parts |
Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins! |
Access diagrams and repair information such as wiring diagrams, diagnosis and repair charts, manufacturer service bulletins, and OEM Part numbers of your 2008 BMW 528I vehicle. |
Access the Complete guide! |