Honda Bmw 5 Service Manual

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General 
Many of the maintenance and repair  tasks in this manual  call 
forthe installation of new parts, orthe use  of new  gaskets  and 
other  materials  when reinstalling  parts. Most often,  the parts 
that will be needed should  be on hand before beginning the 
job.  Read  the introductorytext  and the complete procedure 
to 
determine  which parts will  be needed. 
NOTE- 
For  some  biggerjobs,  partial disassembly  and inspection  is 
required  to determine a complete  parts list. Read...

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Information you need to know 
Model 
When ordering parts it  is important  that you know the correct 
model designation  for your  car. Models covered in this E39 
manual are the 
525i,5281,530i, 540i in Sedan and Station 
Wagon body  styles. 
Model  year 
This  is not necessarily the  same as date  of manufacture  or 
date  of sale. 
A 1999  model  may have been manufactured in 
late 1998, and perhaps  not sold until early  2000.  It is  still  a 
1999  model.  Model years covered...

BMW dealers  are uniquely  qualified to provide service for 
BMW cars. Their authorized relationship with  the large BMW 
service  organization  means that they have access to special 
tools  and equipment, together with  the latest and most accu- 
rate repair information. 
The  BMW dealers service technicians  are highly trained  and 
very  capable. Authorized BMW dealers  are committed to  sup- 
porting the  BMW product.  On the other  hand, there  are many 
independent shops  that provide quality...

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General 
Specialty tool suppliers 
Peake Research, Automotive Products  Division 
P.O.  Box 28776 
San  Jose,  CA 95159 
408-369-0406 
[email protected] 
http://www.peakeresearch.com 
Basic tool requirements 
The  basic  hand tools described below  can be used to accom- 
plish most  of the simple maintenance and  repair tasks. 
Screwdrivers 
4 The  common  flat-blade  type,  Phillips type,  and TorxO type 
screwdrivers  will  handle almost all screws used  on 
BMWs. 
Two or three...

Sockets Socltets are used  with a ratchet handle for speed  and conve- 
nience  and can be combined  with extensions  and universal 
joints  (swivels) to reach fasteners more easily.  The most 
common  socket drive sizes are 
114 inch, 318 inch and 112 inch. 
Sockets  come in 
6 point and 12 point styles.  The 6 point offers 
a  better  grip on tight nuts  and bolts. 
6 mm to 19 mm socltets 
are  the most  needed  sizes. Below is a list  of typical  bolt 
diarn- 
eters and the corresponding wrench...

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General 
4 An adjustable wrench  can be a  useful addition to  a small tool 
kit.  It can  substitute  in a pinch  if two  wrenches  of the  same 
size  are needed  to remove  a nut and bolt.  Use extra  care with 
adjustable wrenches, as they tend to  loosen, slip, and dam- 
age fasteners. 
Jack  stands 
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4 Strong  jack stands  are extremely important  for any work that 
is  done  under  the car.  Use  only jack stands that are designed 
for  the  purpose. 
Blocks of wood, concrete,...

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General 
Torque wrench 
A torque wrench  is used  to precisely tighten threaded fasten- 
ers to  a predetermined  value. Many of the  repair procedures 
in  this  manual include  BMW-specified torque values 
in New- 
ton-meters (Nm)  and the equivalent values  in foot-pounds 
(ft- 
Ib). 
4 Several  types of torque  wrenches are  available. An inexpen- 
sive beam-type (top) is adequate but must  be read visually. A 
ratchet-type  (bottom) can be preset to indicate (click)  when 
the  torque value  has...

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General 
BMW special tools 
Many repairs covered  in this manual call for the use  of BMW 
special  tools. Many of the  BMW  special tools mentioned  in 
this manual are simply the best thing to  use to do the  job cor- 
rectly.  In these cases, the tool is identified with a 
BMW parl 
number. See  your authorized  BMW dealer parts department 
for  information  on how  to order  special tools. 
There are  some jobs for which  expensive special tools are  es- 
sential, and  not a cost-effective...

General 
Cars with discharged or dead batteries can be jump-started 
using the good battery from another  car. See owners  manual 
for proper instruction on jump  starting. When jump-starling 
the engine, always note  the following  warnings. 
4 Lower car. With all wheels on  ground, fully tighten nuts in a 
WARNING- 
* Battery  acid (electrolyte)  can cause severe burns, and will 
damage  the 
cal; clothing, and you.  If electrolyte  is spilled, 
wash  the surface  with large  quantities  of water. 
M...

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General 
more information  on the Check Engine Light  and the on- 
board  diagnostic system. 
Towing 
The cars  covered  by this  manual  should be towed  with a tow 
truck using wheel  lift or flat  bed  equipment.  Do not tow  the car 
on  all four  wheels  except 
forvery short distances  to move  it to 
a safe  place. 
CA U JION- 
Do not tow with sling-type equipment  The front spoilers  and 
b~m~er covers may sustain damage. 
4 To access threaded  towing  eye socltet, pry open  trim on...