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2009 BMW X5 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2009 BMW X5 4.8I 4.8 V8 GAS

Front

The CV drive shafts differ in length. If required, mark CV drive shafts. The left CV drive shaft is shorter than the right CV drive shaft.

  • Raise vehicle on lift.
  • Remove front wheel lug nuts.
  • Remove reinforcement plate.
  • Remove engine undercover at front. There is no need to perform a front axle alignment check.
  • Remove ABS pulse generator.
  • Remove brake caliper and tie back.
  • Force steering tie rod off swivel bearing.
  • Remove tension strut with guide joint from swivel bearing.
  • Remove control arm...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 BMW X5 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS

Refer to Fig. for wiring...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 BMW X5 XDRIVE35D 3.0 L6 DIESEL

A magnesium crankcase requires aluminum bolts exclusively. No steel bolts may be used due to threat of electrochemical corrosion. Aluminum bolts must be replaced each time they are removed. Aluminum bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue).

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove int...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2007-09 X5 & 2008-09 X6
Vehicle: 2009 BMW X5 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS

Service interval is determined by the service indicator.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the seal strip from the right side of the plenum, Fig. .
  • Turn the cabin air filter cover fasteners, then remove the cover.
  • Disconnect the plug from the cabin air filter housing, Fig. .
  • Disengage the three cabin air filter housing fasteners, then remove the housing.
  • Disengage the retainers, then remove the cabin air filter element from th...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 BMW X5 XDRIVE35D 3.0 L6 DIESEL

The warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The warning lamp will also flash when the system ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 BMW X5 4.8I 4.8 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp and remove hose from engine.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 BMW X5 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS

  • If reusing belt, mark belt with rotational direction for installation alignment.
  • Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove water pump fan clutch mounting nut using suitable wrench. Nut has lefthan...

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 2009 BMW X5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: E53 (X5) - Replacement of Front Outer CV Joint
Vehicle: 2009 BMW X5 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS

Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
  • Document: Engine Oil Leak
    Vehicle: 2009 BMW X5 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 BMW X5 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 BMW X5 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 2009 BMW X5 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 2009 BMW X5 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 2009 BMW X5 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

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