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BMW X6 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 X6 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW X6 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2009 BMW X6 XDRIVE50I 4.4 V8 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 X6 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 X6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 BMW X6 XDRIVE35I 3.0 L6 GAS
In the case of vehicles without iDrive, the TPMS is reset using a button in the centre console switch centre. This TPMS button must be pressed for 4 seconds. On vehicles wi...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW X6 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW X6 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 BMW X6 XDRIVE35I 3.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove transmission underbody protection.
- Disconnect electrical connections.
- Remove starter to transmission bolts.
- Remove start...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW X6 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW X6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2007-09 X5 & 2008-09 X6
Vehicle: 2009 BMW X6 XDRIVE35I 3.0 L6 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the seal strip from the right side of the plenum, Fig. .
- Turn the cabin air filter cover fasteners, then remove the cover.
- Disconnect the plug from the cabin air filter housing, Fig. .
- Disengage the three cabin air filter housing fasteners, then remove the housing.
- Disengage the retainers, then remove the cabin air filter element from th...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR BMW X6 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW X6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 BMW X6 XDRIVE35I 3.0 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 X6 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW X6 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 BMW X6 XDRIVE50I 4.4 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 BMW X6 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW X6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 BMW X6 XDRIVE50I 4.4 V8 GAS
If drive belt is to be subsequently reused: Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel.
- Remove fan cowl.
- Unfasten hose clip.
- Release quick-connect fastener 90° on boost pressure pipe in direction of arrow.
- Pull off air hose.
- Unclip line from hol...
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW X6 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW X6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW X6 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW X6 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Service Action: Check and Replace Battery Vehicle: 2009 BMW X6 XDRIVE50I 4.4 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: NO COMMUNICATION WITH ICM AFTER PROGRAMMING Vehicle: 2009 BMW X6 XDRIVE50I 4.4 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW X6 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW X6 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 X6 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 X6 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 X6 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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