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2009 BMW M3 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 M3 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M3 4.0 V8 GAS
Do not move vehicle with engine power once driveline shaft has been removed.
- Remove complete exhaust system bolts and nuts.
- Remove rear heat shield.
- Remove bolts from transmission companion flange.
- Remove driveshaft rear axle nuts.
- Press constant velocity joint off drive flange using suitable tool. Do not let driveline shaft fall into joints. Joints and rubber sleeve can be damaged on constant velocity joint.
- Grip driveline shaft at center b...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M3 4.0 V8 GAS
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) monitors the tire inflation pressure while the vehicle is being driven. To achieve this, the tire inflation pressure and tire air temperature are measured at certain intervals by sensors located on each wheel at t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M3 4.0 V8 GAS
- Connect suitable scan tool and retrieve any stored fault messages.
- Turn ignition switch to off position.
- Disconnect and isolate battery ground terminal.
- Remove suction filter housing.
- Remove fan clutch.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Drain supply tank for power steering pump into a suitable container, if required. Remove with holder and place to one side.
- Remove air hose, if required.
- Unlock and detach plug connection.
- Remove nut and disconnect battery positive lead.
- On models with idler pull...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2006 325i/xi, 330Ci/i/xi, 2007-09 328, 335 & 2008-09 128, 135 & M3 Series
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M3 4.0 V8 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the cabin air filter housing cover retaining screws, then the cover, Fig. .
- R...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2000-09 3 Series Except X3 -> Less iDrive -> Reset -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M3 4.0 V8 GAS
Reset
The reset procedure needs to be performed anytime the tire pressure is adjusted or the tires are rotated.
Less iDrive
- With vehicle in a stationary position, start the engine.
- Touch turn signal lever up or down until tire pressure warning indicator and RESET appear.
- Press button on the end of the turn signal lever to confirm selection of tire pressure indicator.
- Press button on the end of the turn signal lever for approximately five seconds until a check/tick a...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M3 4.0 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 2009 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Drive Belt -> Alternator Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M3 4.0 V8 GAS
A/C Compressor Drive Belt
- Remove lower engine splash shields.
- Remove intake duct.
- Unclip coolant lines from fan cowl.
- Unlock electrical connector for fan and remove.
- Release retaining screw for fan cowl.
- Unclip cable, then unclip vent lines.
- Turn lower hose holder through 90°.
- Remove fan cowl towards top.
- Mark the direction of rotation of the drive belt if it is to be reused.
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2009 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 BMW M3 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 M3 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 M3 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 M3 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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