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BMW M5 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including BMW engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW M5 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 M5 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Arming
Vehicle: 2001 BMW M5 5.0 V8 GAS
- Ensure nobody is in vehicle, then connect battery positive cable, then ground cable.
- From a safe position to the side of or below air bag modules, turn ignition On and observe air bag indicator lamp. Lamp s...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW M5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW M5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 740 & 750 -> 745 -> Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace -> M3, 325 & 330 -> M3, M5, X5, Z3, Z8, 325, 330, 525, 530, 540, 740, 745, 750 & 760 -> M5, 525, 530 & 540 -> Mini Cooper -> Power Brake Booster, Replace -> X5 -> Z3 -> Z8
Vehicle: 2003 BMW M5 5.0 V8 GAS
Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace
Mini Cooper
- Ensure ignition switch is in OFF position.
- Disconnect clip and air filter outlet hose.
- Remove air filter housing mounting bolts, then disconnect harness clip and connector.
- Remove air filter housing.
- With engine off, discharge hydraulic reservoir by operating brake pedal approximately 20 times with same force required for full stop braking action.
- Remove battery.
- Disconnect clips, lock and connectors, then remove Engine Control Module (ECM).
- Remove battery box mounting bolt and disconnect clips.
- Remove battery box.
- Disconnect val...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW M5 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW M5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M5 5.0 V8 GAS
Inspection interval is determ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW M5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW M5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2006 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 BMW M5 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 M5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2000 BMW M5 5.0 V8 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 M5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW M5 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M5 5.0 V10 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove engine undershield at front and rear.
- Unclip battery positive lead from cable guides.
- Remove sheet metal bolts and remove heat shield.
- Disconnect electrical connections at starter.
- Remove starter to bellhousing bolts.
- Remove starter motor from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW M5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW M5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1996-2005 5 Series
Vehicle: 2000 BMW M5 5.0 V8 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Turn quick-release fastener approximately, 90° counterclockwise. Unlatch the cabin air filter cover retainers.
- Remove the cabin air fi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR BMW M5 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW M5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 BMW M5 5.0 V10 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW M5 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW M5 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 BMW M5 5.0 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater control valve and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW M5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW M5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW M5 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW M5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Passenger's Door Diagram for 2003 BMW M5 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 RH Front of Wheel Well Diagram for 2001 BMW M5 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW M5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW M5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 BMW M5 5.0 V10 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 BMW M5 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW M5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW M5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: DIS V55 RELEASE NOTES Vehicle: 2003 BMW M5 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEN BRAKING - REVISION Vehicle: 1991 BMW M5 3.6 L6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW M5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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