2009 BMW X5 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2009 BMW X5 has a diesel in it: a turbocharged 3.0L DOHC inline-six joins the naturally aspirated 3.0L six and the 4.8L V8, and the trim list runs to seven, from 3.0si and 4.8i Premium through the xDrive30i, xDrive35d and xDrive48i cars and their M Sport versions. Fuel system coverage splits accordingly, with separate procedures and specifications for the diesel, while the four-door sport utility body keeps chassis and electrical work common.

Engines covered

• 3.0L inline-six — DOHC, turbocharged, diesel
• 3.0L inline-six — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 4.8L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• 3.0si
• 4.8i Premium
• xDrive30i
• xDrive30i M Sport
• xDrive35d
• xDrive48i
• xDrive48i M Sport

Known issues on the 2009 X5. The federal record runs to twelve recalls for this year. Several cover front air bag inflators that can rupture as their propellant degrades. On the diesel, a fuel filter heater can be overloaded into staying on with the ignition off, draining the battery and, at worst, overheating into a fire. An idler pulley bolt can loosen and break, taking power steering assist away without warning, and rear brake discs made out of specification can lose effect or crack. Air bags top 161 complaints with 45, then the engine with 23.