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BMW 550I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 550I AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 550I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except X3 & Z4 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2006 BMW 550I 4.8 V8 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Obtain the vehicle owner's radio theft protection code.
- Remove the fuel pump relay(s).
- Start the engine and allow it to stall.
- Crank engine for 10 seconds to ensure the fuel pressure has been...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 550I AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 550I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2007 BMW 550I 4.8 V8 GAS
Rear
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 rear wheel lug nuts.
- Apply hand brake.
- Remove hub cover.
- Remove collar nut.
- Assemble suitable...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR BMW 550I AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported BMW 550I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 550I 4.8 V8 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
Removal
- Dismount tire using suitable tire machine ensuring not to damage tire pressure sensor.
- Remove the Torx screw, then the tire pressure sensor.
- Release valve stem union nut using removal tool No. 00 2 190, or equivalent Fig. .
- Remove washer from wheel.
Installation
- Install new Torx screw on tire pressure sensor, then twist new valve stem by hand approximately three turns. Do not tighten Torx screw, sensor and v...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 550I AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 550I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 BMW 550I 4.8 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove bolts securing engine under body cover then remove cover.
- Remove bolts from reinforcement plate then remove plate.
- Disconnect oxygen sensor connector.
- Remove control sensor using suitable tool.
- Disconnect monitor connector.
- Remove control sensor using suitable tool.
- Support exhaust system using suitable tool.
- Remove nuts and gasket from front exhaust pipe to engine manifold.
- Remove vacuum hose from vacuum unit and remove nut from exhaust bracket.
- Remove bolts from exhaust system reinforcement plate and lower exhaust s...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 550I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 550I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
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 550I 4.8 V8 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...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR BMW 550I AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 550I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2007 BMW 550I 4.8 V8 GAS
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 BMW 550I AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 550I cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 BMW 550I 4.8 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant connection and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 550I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 550I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Drive Belt -> Alternator Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2006 BMW 550I 4.8 V8 GAS
Alternator Drive Belt
- Remove fan clutch and fan impeller.
- Unfasten cap nut from water pump, using suitable tools.
- Remove fan wheel with fan coupling from water pump, using suitable spanner wrench. Fan has left handed threads.
- Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel, if belt is to be reused.
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable Torx socket to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove the drive belt.
- Clean pulleys and inspect for ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 550I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 550I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2008 BMW 550I 4.8 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Component IDs Diagram for 2007 BMW 550I 4.8 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 550I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 550I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2007 BMW 550I 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2007 BMW 550I 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 550I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 550I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: CRACKED OR DAMAGED WINDSHIELDS Vehicle: 2007 BMW 550I 4.8 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: TEILECLEARING FOR ENGINE COMPONENTS - REVISED Vehicle: 2007 BMW 550I 4.8 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 550I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 550I 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 BMW 550I 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 BMW 550I 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 BMW 550I 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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