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Control units and cable harness of the BMW 5-series
Note: When the battery is disconnected, the data in the memory of the electronic control units is erased. Electronic control boards are located in central...
Note: When the battery is disconnected, the data in the memory of the electronic control units is erased. Electronic control boards are located in central...
Cable connectors
The BMW 5 Series is equipped with a new system of 2.5 mm round connectors, which guarantee maximum operational reliability. The connectors have rotating or...
The BMW 5 Series is equipped with a new system of 2.5 mm round connectors, which guarantee maximum operational reliability. The connectors have rotating or...
Replacing fuses
To prevent overloads and short circuits, some circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located in the fuse box located in the left rear of the engine...
To prevent overloads and short circuits, some circuits are protected by fuses. The fuses are located in the fuse box located in the left rear of the engine...
Composition of fuses and relays
The fuse and relay box is located on the left side of the engine compartment. Part of the relay is located on the left under the rear seat. The composition of...
The fuse and relay box is located on the left side of the engine compartment. Part of the relay is located on the left under the rear seat. The composition of...
Checking the relay
The easiest way to check a relay is to replace it with a known good relay. As a rule, relays are checked this way at a service station. However, since there is...
The easiest way to check a relay is to replace it with a known good relay. As a rule, relays are checked this way at a service station. However, since there is...
Lighting system — general information
The lighting system includes: Main headlights (low beam and parking light), high beam headlights, tail lights, brake lights, reversing lights, direction...
The lighting system includes: Main headlights (low beam and parking light), high beam headlights, tail lights, brake lights, reversing lights, direction...
Replacing incandescent lamps
Headlights Open the hood of the engine compartment, The low beam and parking or parking lights are in the outer headlights. The high beam lights are in the...
Headlights Open the hood of the engine compartment, The low beam and parking or parking lights are in the outer headlights. The high beam lights are in the...
Table of lamps
To quickly replace a burnt-out bulb, you should always have a set of spare bulbs in your car. A box with a set of spare bulbs can be purchased from a BMW...
To quickly replace a burnt-out bulb, you should always have a set of spare bulbs in your car. A box with a set of spare bulbs can be purchased from a BMW...
Removal and installation headlights
So-called ellipsoid headlights are installed as low beam headlights and fog lights. In an ellipsoid headlight, a collecting lens is installed in front of the...
So-called ellipsoid headlights are installed as low beam headlights and fog lights. In an ellipsoid headlight, a collecting lens is installed in front of the...
Headlight adjustment
Headlight adjustment is of great importance for ensuring traffic safety. Accurate headlight adjustment is only possible with a special adjustment device....
Headlight adjustment is of great importance for ensuring traffic safety. Accurate headlight adjustment is only possible with a special adjustment device....
Removal and installation fog lights
Like the low beam headlights, the fog lights are elliptical. Removal Remove the trim next to the headlight. Unscrew the "arrow" screw and tilt it outward. Turn...
Like the low beam headlights, the fog lights are elliptical. Removal Remove the trim next to the headlight. Unscrew the "arrow" screw and tilt it outward. Turn...
Removal and installation front turn signals
Removal the front turn signals Remove the headlight cover. Unscrew bolt 6 from the engine compartment from the front wing. Pull the direction indicator...
Removal the front turn signals Remove the headlight cover. Unscrew bolt 6 from the engine compartment from the front wing. Pull the direction indicator...
Removal side turn signals
Loosen screw 11, slide the housing forward from the front wing. Press lightly and turn the lamp to the left. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Loosen screw 11, slide the housing forward from the front wing. Press lightly and turn the lamp to the left. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Removal and installation rear lights
Removal Depending on the lamp, the rear door trim or the side trim is removed. Pull out the connector of the corresponding lamp. Loosen the screws and remove...
Removal Depending on the lamp, the rear door trim or the side trim is removed. Pull out the connector of the corresponding lamp. Loosen the screws and remove...
Removal and installation the instrument panel
On BMW 5 Series vehicles, the instruments are assembled on the instrument panel. After removing the instrument panel, individual instruments or lamps can be...
On BMW 5 Series vehicles, the instruments are assembled on the instrument panel. After removing the instrument panel, individual instruments or lamps can be...
Removal and installation incandescent lamps in the instrument panel
Removal Remove the instrument panel. Press the defective lamp lightly and pull it out by turning it to the left. Installation Insert the incandescent light...
Removal Remove the instrument panel. Press the defective lamp lightly and pull it out by turning it to the left. Installation Insert the incandescent light...
Rear side lamp arrangement
3 — Fuel reserve lamp 4 - Right turn signal 5 — High beam 6 - Left turn signal 7 — Trailer direction indicator 8 — Airbag 9 — ABS 10 — Brake fluid level /...
3 — Fuel reserve lamp 4 - Right turn signal 5 — High beam 6 - Left turn signal 7 — Trailer direction indicator 8 — Airbag 9 — ABS 10 — Brake fluid level /...
Removal and installation indicators and speedometer
Removal Remove the instrument panel. Remove the daily mileage reset knobs and the check control button from the front side of the instrument panel. Unscrew the...
Removal Remove the instrument panel. Remove the daily mileage reset knobs and the check control button from the front side of the instrument panel. Unscrew the...
Removal and installation the turn signal switch and windshield wiper
The turn signal and windshield wiper switches are so-called steering column switches and are removed in the same way. Removal Disconnect the ground wire from...
The turn signal and windshield wiper switches are so-called steering column switches and are removed in the same way. Removal Disconnect the ground wire from...
Removal and installation the light switch
Removal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Remove the light switch from the dashboard. Squeeze the latches on the connector and disconnect the...
Removal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Remove the light switch from the dashboard. Squeeze the latches on the connector and disconnect the...
Removal and installation the horn
On the left and right behind the front decorative grille next to the headlights are two fanfares. The horn button activates a relay via a movable contact on...
On the left and right behind the front decorative grille next to the headlights are two fanfares. The horn button activates a relay via a movable contact on...
Removal and installation the lock cylinder and ignition switch
Removal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Remove the steering wheel. Remove the steering column trim by unscrewing four screws 1 and 2. Removal the...
Removal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Remove the steering wheel. Remove the steering column trim by unscrewing four screws 1 and 2. Removal the...
Removal and installation the radio
Factory-installed radios come with different mounting options. If the receiver has a sliding mount, it allows for quick removal and installation of the radio....
Factory-installed radios come with different mounting options. If the receiver has a sliding mount, it allows for quick removal and installation of the radio....
Radio Bavaria/S
Remove the control buttons and the decorative washers located underneath them. Use a narrow screwdriver to press the fixing springs on the radio tuning axes....
Remove the control buttons and the decorative washers located underneath them. Use a narrow screwdriver to press the fixing springs on the radio tuning axes....
Removal in the version with a retractable mount / radio Bavaria Cassette II, Europa digital
Insert two pullers A into the holes on the front panel. If there are no holes, remove the control knobs and trim. Insert the pullers. Pull the radio receiver...
Insert two pullers A into the holes on the front panel. If there are no holes, remove the control knobs and trim. Insert the pullers. Pull the radio receiver...
Radio receiver Bavaria Elektronic
Removal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Carefully remove the radio cover with a screwdriver. Remove the rotary knob. The radio is supplied with...
Removal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Carefully remove the radio cover with a screwdriver. Remove the rotary knob. The radio is supplied with...
Setting the radio receiver code
Only for BMW radio with coding. The radio receiver security coding prevents unauthorized use of the radio receiver after the power supply has been...
Only for BMW radio with coding. The radio receiver security coding prevents unauthorized use of the radio receiver after the power supply has been...
Removal the electronic lock
Provide power. Turn on the radio. The radio displays "CODE" and four fields, with the left field flashing. Using the tuning keys on the station from 1 to 0,...
Provide power. Turn on the radio. The radio displays "CODE" and four fields, with the left field flashing. Using the tuning keys on the station from 1 to 0,...
Antenna on a BMW 5 Series
The BMW 5 Series has an antenna on the rear window. The heated rear window coil is also used as the radio antenna. Wiring harnesses and amplifiers for the...
The BMW 5 Series has an antenna on the rear window. The heated rear window coil is also used as the radio antenna. Wiring harnesses and amplifiers for the...
Removal and installation speakers
Removal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Loudspeakers in the footwell: Turn locks 1 by 90°. Remove trim and detach front hook 2. On the driver's...
Removal Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. Loudspeakers in the footwell: Turn locks 1 by 90°. Remove trim and detach front hook 2. On the driver's...
Windscreen and Headlight Cleaning System — General Information
The front windshield wiper drive is located in the water collection box under the windshield. Before removing it, you must remove the heater fan. The...
The front windshield wiper drive is located in the water collection box under the windshield. Before removing it, you must remove the heater fan. The...
Windscreen wiper drive device
Figure W - 6009. Windscreen wiper drive 1 Beam 2 Windscreen wiper motor 3 Casing 4 Brush pressure regulator (expanded equipment range) 5, 6 Corrugated cover 7...
Figure W - 6009. Windscreen wiper drive 1 Beam 2 Windscreen wiper motor 3 Casing 4 Brush pressure regulator (expanded equipment range) 5, 6 Corrugated cover 7...
Checking and replacing the washer pump
Examination Turn on the ignition and operate the washer lever. If water is not sprayed onto the windshield, remove the connector. Connect a voltmeter to the...
Examination Turn on the ignition and operate the washer lever. If water is not sprayed onto the windshield, remove the connector. Connect a voltmeter to the...
Removal and installation the windshield wiper mechanism
The windshield wiper motor is removed together with the rods. Before removing, mark the position of the brushes on the glass with adhesive tape. Removal...
The windshield wiper motor is removed together with the rods. Before removing, mark the position of the brushes on the glass with adhesive tape. Removal...
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