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2009 BMW 535I Xdrive 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
- 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 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive 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...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive 3.0 L6 GAS
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 illuminate...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive 3.0 L6 GAS
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 intake air manifold.
- Remove nu...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2004-05 645 & 2006-07 525, 530 & 2006-09 550, 650, M5, M6 & 2008-09 528 & 535
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive 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...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive 3.0 L6 GAS
The service indicator cluster is used indicate when periodic maintenance is required. The service indicator consists of one yellow, five green and three red Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), with the inscriptions "Oil Service" and "Inspection." When the ignition switch is turned to the On position, as many as five green LEDs will be illuminated.
The green LEDs will go out when the engine is started. If the yellow LED and one of the inscriptions illuminates with the ignition switch in the On position, and remain on after the engine has started, service the maintenance inscription indicated immediately. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive 3.0 L6 GAS
- Remove fan cowl, note engine variant.
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Disconnect plug connection on level sensor.
- On models with air-conditioning, disconnect plug connection on temperature switch.
- On all models, disconnect upper water hose.
- Disconnect lower water hose.
- Disconnect expansion hose.
- On models with a...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive 3.0 L6 GAS
- Remove fan cowl with electric fan.
- On models equipped with automatic transmissiondetach cooler for automatic transmission from fan cowl.
- Unclip cooler line from fan cowl.
- Detach cable strap from fan cowl, then release bolt.
- Unlock catch from front of fan cowl then remove fan cow...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive 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 535I Xdrive 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 535I Xdrive 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 535I Xdrive 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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