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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 PROCEDURES FOR BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW 535I Xdrive cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive 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 Xdrive 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 Xdrive cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive 3.0 L6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitable scan tool the DLC (Data Link Connector). Follow the scan tool manufacturers instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identificati...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 535I Xdrive cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive 3.0 L6 GAS
- Connect suitable scan tool and retrieve any stored fault messages.
- Turn ignition switch to off position.
- Disconnect and isolate battery ground terminal.
- Remove charge-air duct.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove A/C compressor. Do not draw off A/C system refrigerant, detach refrigerant lines from compressor or remove compressor. Remove from bracket only and place to one side.
- Remove bolts a few turns until bracket is loose. Do not remove ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 535I Xdrive 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 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 BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 535I Xdrive cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Check Engine Lamp -> With OBD II
Vehicle: 2009 BMW 535I Xdrive 3.0 L6 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the engine is stopped. If the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If the lamp rem...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW 535I Xdrive cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 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 BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW 535I Xdrive cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 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 BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW 535I Xdrive cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW 535I Xdrive AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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