Honda Bmw 5 Service Manual

							
Service Manua 
5251, 5281, 530i, 540i 
Sedan, Sport Wagon 
1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002   
						

							
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accompanies  a procedure  in the service  manual. Review the  WARNINGS  and CAUTIONS  each time you prepare  to work  on your  BMW. 
I Spec  a too  s req.1 red  to perlorm cena  n service operations arc oenl fed n the manLa an0 arc recomrnenoeo  lor JSC Jse ol loo s olner than those recommended In lh s serv ce manual may be oelnmcnlal lo lrlc cars sale open1 on as rvec as lne salely 01 lne  person  servcng I the car. I 
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Libratv of Conaress Cataloaino-in-Publication Data   - 
BMW 5 Series (E39) : service manual : 523. 528i, 530i. 540i, sedan, sport  wagon, 1997, 
1998,  1999,2000,2001,2002 
~Acludes index. 
ISBN 0-8376-0317-X (obi
						

							
YOU are now in Volume I 
I 
Foreword ................... .. ........................................................................\
.......... v 
Index 
........................ .. ................................................................ rear  of manual 
General, 001 General Warnings and Cautions 002 Vehicle Identification and VIN Decoder 
Maintenance OiO 020 Maintenance 
Engine 
100 Engine-General 110 Engine Removal  and Installation 
113 Cylinder Head Removal  and 
Installation 
116 Cyiinder  Head and  Valvetrain 117 Camshaft Timing Chain 
119 Lubrication System 
200 Transmission-General 
2 Transmission 210 clutch 230 ManualTransmission 
I20 Ignition System 
121 Battery, Starter, Alternator 
130 Fuel Injection 
160 Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump 170 Radiator  and Cooling System 
180 Exhaust System 
240 Automatic Transmission 
250 Gearshift Linkage 260 Driveshaft 
Suspension, 300 Suspension, Steering and 330 Rear  Suspension 
Brakes-General 331 Final Drive 
Steering and No Front Suspension 340 Brakes 
320 Steering and Wheel Alignment 
400 Body-General 
410 Fenders, Engine  Hood 411 Doors 
412 Trunk Lid, Tailgate 
510 Exterior Trim, Bumpers 512 Door Windows 
Equipment 513 Interior  Trim 
7 
Equipment and 720 seat Belts 
Accessories 721 Airbag System (SRS) 
OBD On-Board  Diagnostics 
. ............ .. 
515 Central Lociting and 
Anti-Theft 
520 Seats 540 Sunroof 
.................................................................... Foreword .............................. .. v 
Index ................... .. ................................................................ rear  of manual 
Electrical 
6 system 
600 Electrical System-General 620 Instruments 
610 Electrical Comoonent Locations 630 Liohts 
611 wipers and washers 612 Switches  eati in^ and  Air Conditioning 
Radio 
. ........... ........ ......................... 
Electrical Wiring Diagrams   
						

							
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Foreword 
For the BMW owner with basic mechanical skills  and for independent auto service professionals. 
this manual includes  many of the specifications and  procedures that were available  to an 
authorized BMW dealer service deoartment  as this manual went  to 
Dress. The BMW owner with , no intention  of working  on his or her car will  find that owning  and referring  to this manual makes  it 
possible  to be  better informed  and to more 
Itnowledgeably discuss repairs with a professional 
automotive technician. 
If  you  are a BMW owner intending  to do maintenance  and repair  work, make sure  you have 
screwdrivers, a  set of metric wrenches  and sockets and metric Allen and 
Torx wrenches, since 
these basic  hand tools are  needed for most  of the  work described  in 
this manual. Many procedures 
also require a torque wrench  to ensure that fasteners are tightened properly and in accordance 
with  specifications. Additional  information on basic tools  and other tips are  in 
010 General. In 
some  cases, the text refers  to special tools that are recommended  or required  to accomplish 
adjustments  or repairs.  These tools are usually identified by  their 
BMW special tool number and 
illustrated. 
Disclaimer 
We  have endeavored  to ensure the  accuracy  of the  information  in this manual.  When the vast 
array  of data presented in the manual  is 
talten into account, however, no claim  to infallibility can 
be made. We therefore cannot be  responsible for the result  of any errors that may have crept into 
the  text.  Please also  read the Important  Safety Notice on the copyright page  at the beginning  of 
this book. 
Prior  to starting a repair procedure,  read the procedure, 
001 General  Warnings and Cautions 
and the warnigns  and cautions that accompany  the procedure. Reading a procedure before 
beginning 
work will help you determine  in advance the  need for specific skills, identify hazards, 
prepare  for appropriate capture  and handling  of hazardous materials, and the need for particular 
tools and replacement parts such  as gasltets. 
Bentley Publishers encourages comments  from the readers  of this  manual with regard  to errors, 
and/or suggestions  for improvement  of our product. These communications have been and will be 
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post applicable corrections on our 
website. Posted corrections (errata) should be reviewed before 
beginning 
worlc. Please see the following web address: 
BMW  offers extensive warranties, especially on components  of the fuel delivery and emission 
control systems. Therefore,  before deciding  to repair a BMW that  may be covered  wholly or in part 
by any  warranties issued  by 
BMW of North America, LLC, consult your authorized BMW dealer. 
You may  find that  the dealer can 
make the repair either free  or at minimum  cost. Regardless  of its 
age,  or whether  it is under warranty, your  BMW 
Is both an easy car  to service  and an easy  car to 
get serviced.  So 
if at any time a repair  is needed that you feel is too difficult  to do yourself, a trained 
BMW  technician  is ready  to do the job  for  you. 
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001 General Warnings and Cautions 
PLEASE READ THESE  WARNINGS  AND  CAUTIONS 
BEFORE  PROCEEDING 
WITH MAINTENANCE  AND REPAIR  WORK. 
WARNINGS- 
See also CAUTIONS 
- Some repairs may  be beyond  your capability. If you lack the skills, - Catch draining  fuel, oil, or brake fluid  in suitable containers.  Do 
tools  and equipment, or a suitable workplace  for any procedure 
not use 
foodor beverage  containers  that might mislead  someone 
described  in this manual,  we suggest you  leave such repairs  to 
into 
drinking from them. Store flammable fluids  away from fire 
an  authorized BMW dealer service department or other qualified 
hazards. Wipe up spills at once, but do not  store the oily  rags, 
shop.  which can ignite  and burn spontaneously. 
. Do not reuse any fasteners  that are worn  or deformed. Many fas- Always  observe good worRshop practices.  Wear qoqqles when 
teners are designed  to be used  only once  and become 
unreliable you operate machine tools  or work with battery acid:kloves or 
and  mav  fail when used a second  time. This includes, but  is not  other 
~rotective clothino should be worn whenever  the iob re- 
limited io, nuts, bolts, washers, self-locking nuts  or bolts, clrclips yires working with harmful substances. 
and  cotter pins. Always replace these fasteners with  new parts. 
Greases,  lubricants and other automotive chemicals  contain toxic 
. Never work under a  lifted car unless it is solidly supported  on 
substances, many of which  are absorbed directly  through the 
stands 
desiqned for  the purpose.  Do not supeort a car on cinder 
skin. Read  the manufacturers  instructions and warninos careful- 
blochs, hollow tiles orotherbrops that may drurnbie undercontin- 
uous  toad.  Never work  under a car that  is supported solely  by a 
iack. Never work  under the car 
while the enqine is runninq. - - 
If you aregoing to work  underacaron  the ground, makesure that 
the ground is  level. Block  the wheels to 
keep the car from rolling. 
Disconnect  the battery  negative 
(-) terminal  to prevent  others 
from  starting the car while  you  are under it. 
- Never  run the engine unless the  work area is  well ventilated. Car- 
bon  monoxide kills. 
Rings, bracelets  and other  jewelry  should be removed  so that 
they cannot cause electrical shorts, get caught  in running  ma- 
chinery,  or be  crushed  by heavy parts. 
- Tie  long hair behind your  head. Do not  wear  a necktie,  a scarf. 
loose clothing, or a necklace  when you work  near machine tools 
or  running engines.  if  your hair, clothing,  or jewelry  were to get 
caught  in the  machinery,  severe injury could result. 
DO  not attempt  to 
work on your car if you do not feel well. You in- 
crease  the 
danger of injuryto yourseliand others if you are tired, 
uDset or have  taken medication or  anv other substance  that mav 
keep you from  being fully alert. 
Illuminate your work area adequately but  safely. Use a portable 
iy. Use hand and eye protection.  Avoid direct skin conGct. 
Disconnect  the battery negative (-) terminal  whenever  you work 
on  the  fuel  system 
orthe electrical  system. Do not smokeorwork 
near heaters or other  fire hazards.  Keep an approved  fire extin- 
guisher  handy. 
. Friction materials (such  as brake pads or shoes  or clutch discs) 
contain asbestos fibers  or other friction materials.  Do not create 
dust by  grinding,  sanding, or by  cleaning with compressed  air. 
Avoid  breathing  dust. Breathing  any 
friclion material dust can 
lead  to serious diseases and  may result in death. 
Batteries 
giveoff explosive hydrogen  gas during charging.  Keep 
sparks,  lighted matches  and open flame  away from the top of  the 
battery.  If  hydrogen  gas escaping from  the cap  vents  is ignited,  it 
will ignite  gas trapped  in the  cells and  cause the battery  to ex- 
plode. 
Connect  and disconnect battery  cables, jumper  cables or a bat- 
tery charger only wilh  the ignition switched  off. Do not  disconnect 
the  battery  while the  engine is running. 
Do not quick-charge  the battery (for boost starting)  for longer 
than one  minute. Wait  at least one  minute before boosting  the 
battery a second  time. 
. . safety lighiforworking lnsideor under the car. Make sure the bulb - Do not  allow battery charging vollage to exceed 16.5 volts. If the 
is enclosed  bv a wire  caoe. The hot filament  of an accidentallv 
batten! beoins ~roducina oas  or boilino violentiv, reduce  the 
broken  bulb can ignite  spilled 
fuel, vapors or oil. , - - - charglng rate. ~oostlng a sutfaled battery at a igh charging rate 
can cause an 
explosion. 
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I General Warnings  and Cautions 
WARNINGS (continued) 
. The air conditioning system is filled with chemical refrigerant, 
which  is hazardous. The  AIC system should  be serviced only  by 
trained technicians using approved refrigerant recoverylrecycling 
equipment, trained  in related safety precautions, and familiar with 
regulations governing  the discharging and disposal  of automotive 
chemical  refrigerants. 
. Do not expose  any part  of the AIC  system to high temperatures 
such  as open  flame.  Excessive heat will increase system pres- 
sure  and may cause  the system  to burst. 
Some aerosol tire inflators are highly flammable.  Be extremely 
cautious when repairing a tire that  may have been inflated using 
an aerosol tire inflator.  Keep sparks,  open flame or other sources 
of  ignition  away 
from the tire repair area. Inflate and deflate  the 
tire at least  four 
times before breaking  the bead from the  rim. 
Completely remove  the tire from the  rim before attempting  any re- 
pair. 
Cars covered  by this manual are equipped with a supplemental 
restraint system  (SRS),  that automatically deploys 
airbags and 
pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners 
In the  event oi a frontal or side 
impact.  These are explosive devices.  Handled improperly  or with- 
out adequate safeguards,  they can be accidently activated and 
cause serious  injury. 
- The ignition system produces high voltages that  can be fatal. 
Avoid contact with exposed terminals and use extreme care  when 
working  on a car with the engine running or  the ignition switched 
on. 
. Place jack stands  only at locations specified  by the manufacturer. 
The vehicle 
illtino iack su~olied with  the vehicle is intended fortire -. , . changes  only. A heavy duty  floor jack should be used  lo lift  vehicle 
before installing 
jacl( stands.  See 010 General. 
- Battery acid (electrolyte) can cause  severe burns. Flush contact 
area 
with water,  seek medical  attention. 
Aerosol cleaners  and solvents  may contain hazardous or deadly 
vapors  and are highly flammable. Use  only in a well ventilated ar- 
ea.  Do not use on  hot surfaces (engines, brakes,  etc.). 
Do  not  remove 
coolant reservoir  or radiator cap with  the engine 
hot.  Danger of  burns  and engine  damage. 
CAUTIONS- 
See also WARNINGS 
- if you lack the slqills, tools and equipment,  or a suitable worl(shop 
for any procedure described  in this manual, leave such repairs  to 
an authorized  BMW dealer  or other qualified  shop. 
BMW is constantly improving  its cars  and sometimes these 
changes, both  in parts and specifications, are made applicable  to 
earlier models. Therefore,  part numbers listed  in this manual are 
for  reference  only. Always  check with your authorized  BMW deal- 
er  parts  department  for the  latest information. 
Before starting a  job, make certain that you have  all the  neces- 
sary  tools and parts  on hand. Read ail the instructions thorough- 
ly,  and  do not attempt shortcuts. Use tools appropriate  to the 
work  and use only replacement parts meeting BMW specifica- 
tions. 
Use pneumatic  and electric tools only  to loosen threaded  parts 
and fasteners.  Never use these tools  to tighten fasteners, espe- 
cially on light  alloy parts.  Always use  a torque wrench to  tighten 
fasteners  to the tightening torque specification listed. 
Be  mindful  of the  environment and  ecology. Before you drain  the 
crankcase, find out  the  proper way to dispose  of the 
oil. Do  not 
pour 
oil onto  the ground,  down a drain,  or into a stream,  pond or 
lake. Dispose  of waste  in accordance with  Federal, State and 
Local  laws. 
The control module for  the anti-lock brake system 
(ABS) cannot 
withstand temperatures from a paint-drying booth  or a heat 
lamp 
in  excess  of 203  F (95°C)  and should not be subjected  to tem- 
peratures  in excess  of 185°F 
(8S°C) for  more than  two  hours. 
- Before doing any electrical welding on  cars equipped with ABS, 
disconnect  the battery negative 
(-) terminal (ground strap)  and 
the  ABS  control module  connector. 
- Always make sure ignition  is off before disconnecting  battery. 
Label battery cables before disconnecting. On  some models, bat- 
tery cables are not color  coded. 
Disconnecting the battery  may erase fault code@) stored  in control 
module  memory.  Using special  BMW diagnoslic  equipment,  check 
lor 
iauit codes  prior to disconnecting the battery  cables. If the mal- 
I.mct on  ndicator Ignt (MIL)  s I. ..minaled. see OBD  On-Board 
Diaanostics 
Tl11s iant is iuenlfted as lne Check Ena~ne oht 
(1997-2000 models jor~ervlce Engine  Soon light (2061 andlater 
models).  If any other system iaults have been detected (indicated 
by  an illuminated warning light),  see an authorized  BMW dealer. 
If  a normal 
or rapid charger is used  to charge  battery,  the battery 
must  be disconnected and  removed from the vehicle  in order  to 
avoid  damaging the  vehicle. 
- Do not quick-charge  the battery (for boost starting) for longer 
than  one minute. Wait  at least  one minute  before boosting  the 
battery a second  time. 
* Connect and disconnect a battery charger only with  the battery 
charger switched  off. 
- Sealed or maintenance  free batteries should be slow-charged 
only,  at an  amperage  rate that is approximately 10%  of the  bat- 
terys ampere-hour  (Ah) 
rating. 
. Do not  allow  battery charging voltage  to exceed  16.5 volts.  If the 
battery begins producing gas  or boiling  violently,  reduce the 
charging  rate. 
Boosting a sulfated battery  at a high charging  rate 
can  cause an explosion.   
						

							
002 Vehicie identification and 
VlN Decoder 
Vehicle identification  Number (VIN), decoding 
Some of the  information  in this  manual  applies only to cars  of a parlicuiar model  year or range 
of  vears.  For 
examole. 1999  refers to the  1999  model vear but does  not necessarilv  malch the 
caiendsr year in which  the car was  manufactured  or sold. To be sure of the  model year of a 
particular car, 
checic the  Vehicle  ldentification Number (VIN) on the car. 
The  VIN is  a unique sequence  of 17  characters assigned by  BMW lo identify each individual 
car.  When  decoded,  the VIN tells the  country and year  of manufacture; make,  model and serial 
number: assembly 
plant and some  equipment specifications. 
The  BMW  VIN is  on a plate  mounted  on top  of the dashboard,  on the drivers side where the 
number  can be seen through the windshield,  The 10th  character is the  model year code.  The 
letters 
I. 0, Q and U are  not used  for model  year designation. Examples: X for 1999, Y for 2000, 
1 for 2001,2 for 2002,  etc. The  table below  explains some of the codes  in the  VIN  for 1997 
through  2002 BMW 
E39 5 Series BMWs covered  by this manual. 
Sample 
VIN: ~~Iz~o~w~B~w~ 13 8 9 1 lposition 1 2 3 zi 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-17 
VIN 
position  Description  Decoding  information 
1-3 Countrv of WBA B 
I J 1 znan~+q ;BT BMW Molorsporl. Gmon, ~;nch Gerrn;!n, 
Linc 525 (2UU1 - 2003) 528 (2000-2003. 530; 540 i 
5 
1 
Manual belts with dual airbags Manual  belts with advanced  airbaos 
Series 
Body 
type 
i engine lype . .. 
D 5251 (2001 - 2002), 528i (1997 - 2000) E MS. 530i, 540i (1997 - 1998) J 5251 Wagon 
M 528i (1999 - 2000) N  5401 Sedan  (1999 - 2003) 540i wagon  (2001) 
P 528i wagon  (1999 - 2000) R 540i waaon 12002 - 20031 
6,4 Aulomatic 5,3 Manual 
Vehicle  type  3.4.7 Passenger vehicle 
Checlr digit 
Model year  Restraint 
system 
1 0  Manual belts 
3  Manual belts  wilh driver 
& passenger airbags 4 
Manual belts with  advanced  passenger B driver airbags 
0 - 9 or X, calculated by NHTSA 
V 1997 W 1RRR 
Assembly  plant  A, F, K Munich, Germany 
B,  C, D, G  Dingolfing.  Germany E, J. P Reqensburq.  Germany . 
Serial number 
Sequential produclion number lor specific  vehicle