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BMW 535I CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 535I cars and light trucks from 1990+
Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1991 BMW 535I 3.5 L6 GAS
Prior to disconnecting any air bag/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) electrical connectors, servicing any system components or other components located near an SRS electrical connector, the system must be disarmed. The connectors and components are identified by their orange color.
- Obtain radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting battery.
- Disconnect grou...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW 535I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Control Unit, Replace -> Front Speed Sensor, Replace -> Hydraulic Unit, Replace -> Rear Speed Sensor, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 BMW 535I 3.5 L6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems," for procedures.
Component Replacement
Hydraulic Unit, Replace
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove coolant expansion tank.
- Remove brake lines from hydraulic unit as follows: front left; front right; rear left; rear right.
- Remove brake hydraulic lines from master cylinder to hydraulic unit.
- Remove cover from top of hydraulic cover, then loosen, but do not remove, bolts for hydraulic unit.
- Remove retaining screws and pull off multiple pin connector and disconnect ground wire.
- Pull up on the front of the hydraulic unit, then disconnect t...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 535I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1990-88 -> Normal Service
Vehicle: 1990 BMW 535I 3.5 L6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace at Service ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 535I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2010 BMW 535I 3.0 L6 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.
- Remove rear wheel lug nuts.
- Lower exhaust system at rear.
- Release stabilizer bar ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR BMW 535I 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 535I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 535I 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 BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 535I cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 BMW 535I 3.5 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove air cleaner and air flow sensor.
- Remove oil dipstick tube.
- Remove starter solenoid cover.
- Disconnect electri...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 535I 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: 2009 BMW 535I 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 BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 535I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 BMW 535I 3.5 L6 GAS
The Anti-Lock 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. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 535I cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 535I 3.0 L6 GAS
- Remove fan cowl.
- Remove front underbody protection.
- Drain coolant using a suitable container.
- Detach heat e...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 535I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 BMW 535I 3.0 L6 GAS
- Remove fan cowl with electric fan.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission, detach cooler for automatic transmission from fan cowl.
- Unclip line from fan cowl.
- Detach cable strap from fan cowl, then release bolt.
- Unlock catch from front of fan cowl then remove fan cowl ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW 535I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW 535I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 535I cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: LOCK CYLINDERS (UNCODED) - AVAILABLE IN SERVICE KITS Vehicle: 1991 BMW 535I 3.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: MODIC SOFTWARE VER 11.2 ERROR Vehicle: 1990 BMW 535I 3.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 535I AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW 535I 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 535I 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 535I 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 535I 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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