2009 BMW 550i Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2009 BMW 550i — 4.8L V8 and 4.8L V8 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2009
Engines
4.8L V8 — 293 cu in, DOHC
4.8L V8 — 295 cu in, DOHC
TrimsBase Sedan 4-Door · Top Sedan 4-Door · Formula 1 Sedan 4-Door
Federal record1 recall · 2 complaints · 8 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 550i manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 647
  • Engine Performance 23,348
  • Accessories & Equipment 7,262
  • General Information 1,701
  • Body & Frame 3,672
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 163
  • Brakes 115
  • Maintenance 32
  • Collision 636
  • Restraints 935
  • Drivelines & Axles 574
  • Steering 446
  • Electrical 5,422
  • Suspension 947
  • Engine Mechanical 641
  • Transmission 810
  • Rear 310
  • Oil pressure should be more than 15
  • Pa) at 6,500

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 550i

  1. Exterior Lighting — tail lights · 13V407000
    Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions,.

Owners have filed 2 complaints and BMW has issued 8 technical service bulletins for the 2009 550i. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2009 550i manual

Is this manual specific to the 2009 550i?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 4.8L V8 and 4.8L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Top Sedan 4-Door, Formula 1 Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.

What 2009 550i problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2009 550i, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.

Does it include 2009 550i wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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