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2009 BMW M5 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 M5 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M5 5.0 V10 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 M5 AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M5 5.0 V10 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 M5 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M5 5.0 V10 GAS
- Connect suitable scan tool and retrieve any stored fault messages.
- Turn ignition switch to off position.
- Disconnect and isolate battery ground terminal.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Unclip battery positive lead from cable holders.
- Remove cap from deflection roller.
- Remove bolt and remove deflection roller.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Remove power steering pump belt pulley.
- Pull alternator o...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 BMW M5 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 M5 5.0 V10 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 M5 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M5 5.0 V10 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 M5 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M5 5.0 V10 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 M5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Drive Belt -> Alternator Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M5 5.0 V10 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 M5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2009 BMW M5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Crankcase Ventilation System Specification Vehicle: 2009 BMW M5 5.0 V10 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 2009 BMW M5 5.0 V10 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 BMW M5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 BMW M5 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 M5 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 M5 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 M5 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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