Hello E39 Source, my name is Andres and I’d like to introduce my 2000 540i/6. Here’s a little background information about how I found my car and what I’ve done to it. I’ve been a car guy for as long as I can remember; my grandpa’s a mechanic and my dad races vintage cars in SCCA. The day I turned fifteen and got my learner’s license, I was already looking into what my first car could possibly be. At first, I was looking into Subaru Legacy Outback wagons. Why?
A weak point for an article, yes, but something nonetheless that we should address. As new, enthusiastic owners buy up BMWs, we often like to do a little maintenance. Replace some trim here, a shift knob there, et cetera. After years of use, the somewhat-cheap rubber knobs really deteriorate. They look scuffed, and feel slushy. Replacing them can improve the feel of your radio and navigation system!
Objective: Refresh navigation display with fresh, new knobs.
I recently replaced the headliner in my E39 540i/6 with the Alcantara headliner exclusive to the E39 M5, and here is how I did it.
Objective: Remove and reinstall the headliner.
Applicable Vehicles:
1996-2003 BMW E39 5-series: 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5.
Parts required: Replacement headliner, hardware inn color of choice.
Cost: $100-$750
Difficulty: Moderate.
Time Required: 4-6 hours.
Today I installed new spark plugs into my E39 525iA. The following is a quick tutorial on how to do the same to your E39!
Objective: Replace the spark plugs in your vehicle, helping it run better and more effeciently.
Applicable Vehicles: 1996-2003 BMW E39 5-series with 6 cylinder engines: 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i.
Parts Required: 6 OEM, Bosch, or NGK (What I used) spark plugs.
Today I replaced the trunk release pushbutton in my 2001 540i/6. Here is how I did it.
Objective: Replace the trunk release pushbutton due to deteriorated rubber covering failing.
Applicable Vehicles:
1996-2003 BMW E39 5-series: 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5.
Parts required: Release Handle 51248168035
Cost: $85
Difficulty: Low
Time Required: 15 minutes.
Procedure: To see how to do this for yourself, watch the embedded video below!
A serpentine, or accessory belt, is a part shared by all internal combustion piston engines. Knowing how to replace one would be a valuable skill for anyone to have. This article walks the reader through each step required to replace either the serpentine or AC belt on the BMW M52 inline 6-cylinder engine.
This post was submitted to E39Source by Brian M
Objective: Replace serpentine belt and/or AC belt on M52 I6 powered BMW.
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