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2006 BMW M5
Specifications Index
2006 BMW M5SECTION Specifications Index
M5 SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | ||
| Service | HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TECHNICAL DATA | |
| Torque | HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
| Axle Shaft Nut | ||
| Rear | 310 Ft. Lbs. (420 N.m) | |
| Battery | BATTERY - OVERVIEW | |
| Brakes | ||
| Bleeding Sequence | BRAKE TESTING AND BLEEDING | |
| Disc Brakes | BRAKES - TECHNICAL DATA | |
| Torque | BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUE | |
| Charging | ||
| Generator | NA | |
| Torque | ALTERNATOR WITH DRIVE AND MOUNTING PARTS | |
| Drive Belts | ||
| Adjustment | REPLACING ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT (S85) | |
| Belt Routing | NA | |
| Engine Cooling | ||
| General Service Specifications | NA | |
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 29 psi (200 kPa) Pressure is approximate and may vary slightly by vehicle. See cap top for specification. |
|
| Thermostat R & I | REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT THERMOSTAT (S85) | |
| Water Pump R & I | REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING WATER PUMP (S85) | |
| Engine Mechanical | ||
| Compression | CHECKING COMPRESSION OF ALL CYLINDERS (S85) | |
| Oil pressure | Oil pressure should be more than 14 psi (96 kPa) at idle and 58-87 psi (400-600 kPa) control pressure. | |
| Overhaul | ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA | |
| Torque | ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or Maint." button. | |
| Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque | 77 Ft. Lbs. (105 N.m) | |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | In fuel tank, integral with left sensor. | |
| Fuel Filter R & I | REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FUEL FILTER WITH FUEL LEVEL SENSOR | |
| Pressure Release Procedure | NA | |
| Pressure Specification | 44 psi (303 kPa) | |
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | NOTES ON FUEL PRESSURE CHECK (REFERENCE PRESSURE: ENVIRONMENT) | |
| Ignition | ||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER INDENTIFICATION | |
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | Coil on plug | |
| Spark Plug | ||
| Type | NGK LKR8AP | |
| Gap | Spark plug gap is not adjustable. | |
| Torque | 17 Ft. Lbs. (23 N.m) | |
| Starting | ||
| Starter | NA | |
| Torque | STARTER WITH MOUNTING | |
| Wheel Alignment | ||
| Adjustment Specifications | ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT | |
| Torque | STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT -- TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Wheel & Tire | ||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.