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5 Series DIY

5 Series DIY
Knowledge Is Power! ~ The place for do-it-yourself threads on a variety of topics. Start a thread describing a particular job (oil change, cooling system overhaul, brakes, shocks and springs, etc.) or search for one you need help with!

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	Sticky: Replacing the final stage unit/blower motor resistor (E39) ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) Elvis530i	06-11-2013 06:41 PM by Jaydee59	608	538,563
	Sticky: Get missing dash pixels repaired by BMWNA (E39) ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) jetpilot10	01-12-2013 01:55 PM by Touring Dude	600	157,783
	Sticky: E39 rear window regulator repair kit available (E39 up to 6/99) ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) Lancem	11-27-2012 08:28 AM by az-bimmer	368	87,464
	Sticky: Glass rubber cover, windshield & rear window (E39) ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) Ågent99	05-31-2012 02:40 PM by csrajput	337	268,616
	Sticky: CCV Replacement on an M54 (E39) ( 1 2 3 4) Fudman	11-30-2012 04:35 PM by senikc	93	60,295
	Sticky: 01+ Broken Headlight Adjuster Fix (E39) ( 1 2 3 4) findog	09-04-2012 06:28 AM by lancerfixer	83	67,847
	Sticky: Cooling system overhaul tips and tricks (E39) ( 1 2 3) cn90	01-04-2013 03:16 PM by bin01123	54	79,619
	Sticky: Oil Line ---> Vanos, CCV, ICV and Alternator Air Duct (E39) ( 1 2 3) cn90	11-20-2012 08:07 PM by harley1971	51	71,285
	Sticky: DIY Article - How to Replace the Thrust Arms on your E39 540i - 56k No! ( 1 2 3) Hotswimmer	03-16-2013 10:06 AM by Dackelone	50	59,531
	Sticky: Cowl & lower windshield strip replaced (E39) ( 1 2) Waveho	09-27-2010 12:18 PM by Ågent99	26	29,335
	Sticky: !!!DIY TUTORIALS ONLY--do not post questions!!! Ågent99	04-19-2005 04:20 PM by Ågent99	0	18,476
	DIY - Powerflex thrust arm bushings ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) easyover	01-11-2010 01:11 PM by stija	181	73,911
	How to make your own BMW special cooling system & drive belt counterhold tools ( 1 2 3 4 5) bluebee	04-24-2013 01:05 AM by bluebee	123	52,565
	DIY - M5 bumper conversion ( 1 2 3) jvcajita	07-15-2008 03:15 PM by Jo@EuroDyne	74	14,943
	HOW TO - Get help With VIN ( 1 2 3) BMW1988	10-25-2007 09:36 AM by M.Wong	68	140,896
	1998 528I Oil Filter Housing Gasket & “Freeze Plugs” Repair (E39) ( 1 2 3) cn90	04-10-2013 09:30 PM by pinolero	63	49,854
	BEST BUY - E39 BMW shop manuals ( 1 2 3) shaftdrive	08-02-2012 09:23 PM by bluebee	61	40,015
	Reference - E60 MP3 Playback Functionality Retrofit ( 1 2 3) stream	08-30-2011 06:50 AM by E60orBust	59	33,719
	Lost speedo, ABS light is on ( 1 2 3) mikey4032	10-14-2007 05:13 PM by Paw5018	57	40,864
	DIY - 528i OIL Change (E39) 6 cyl ( 1 2 3) GOKOOLJAPAN	12-18-2009 11:08 AM by natIO	56	167,124
	DIY: 1998 528i S.A.S Pierburg Air Pump Maintenance and Rebuild Info ( 1 2) cn90	01-11-2013 12:42 AM by luminmiller	45	24,360
	DIY - Headlight polishing ( 1 2) gonzilla	03-04-2013 05:49 AM by EconoBox	44	33,267
	DIY - E39 525i Fluid Triple Play (PS, diff & tranny fluid change) ( 1 2) riro424	03-19-2013 11:19 AM by bin01123	39	35,847
	DIY - Custom Bluetooth for pre 2002 E39 ( 1 2) overlordjd	04-11-2013 09:28 PM by 540 M-Sport	32	16,953
	Ultimate Guide to E39 Armrests ( 1 2) Ågent99	03-23-2012 07:55 PM by bluebee	29	6,825
	DIY - Fan Clutch Nut Installation ( 1 2) cn90	02-03-2013 10:37 AM by BarryM	29	22,802
	Bluetooth Observations ( 1 2) avionics12	08-18-2004 07:05 PM by 540 M-Sport	28	3,541
	DIY: E39 Automatic Transmission Fluid Flushing and ATF Filter Replacement ( 1 2) jvcajita	03-16-2008 07:25 PM by LickittySplit	27	15,131
	DIY: M30 Engine Rebuild - '77 530i Funf Dreisig	04-13-2004 08:07 PM by Funf Dreisig	21	3,004
	M5 front swaybars - impressions and instructions DZeckhausen	06-30-2003 06:48 PM by brigun	18	1,855
	18" Wheel Balance ridex12000	01-02-2005 08:49 AM by ridex12000	18	1,135
	Radiator Nipple Snnowdenw	01-12-2011 09:53 AM by bluebee	18	6,103
	DIY - Rear differential & manual trans fluid change tips and tricks by CN90 BosBmw540	04-11-2008 09:40 AM by E39music	18	2,555
	DIY - Head unit mod for MP3 playback justtune	05-07-2011 11:54 PM by QCDStick	18	24,755
	Getting the wheels off Rayspace	06-16-2005 04:11 PM by Ågent99	15	1,507
	Auxillary Input Installed E60orBust	08-03-2011 05:56 AM by itolson	15	15,984
	Reference - Final Stage Unit - The Photo Library - All Useful & Useless Photos. MatWiz	04-10-2011 01:34 PM by tomjrau	15	5,099
	Shock & Spring Write-up Ågent99	10-13-2007 08:28 PM by Ågent99	14	10,839
	E39 540i front swaybar upgrade instructions - upgraded DZeckhausen	11-17-2012 01:17 PM by München	14	3,978
	X5 DIY Garmin Placement Solution KCW002	03-22-2004 11:42 PM by SilverE39	13	2,737
	DIY: How to change your belt, thermostat and Waterpump in your 528i GOKOOLJAPAN	03-11-2009 02:12 PM by barneyhyphen	13	18,246
	Does anyone have DIY for 540 radiator replacement? NC540	02-14-2012 02:23 PM by diver73	13	2,727
	Installing BlueTooth retro-fit kit. rost12	06-08-2005 11:30 AM by mottati	12	3,864
	DIY 540i power steering pump repair GSXRYDER	03-06-2013 03:55 PM by mi-matt	12	15,373
	2000 bmw 528i central locking, window, windshield wiper and no air blowing. sadi1192	02-07-2013 01:24 PM by sadi1192	12	2,606
	Last attempt before paying a mechanic clymberz	03-17-2004 06:31 PM by clymberz	11	1,159
	E39 Rear Cupholder Installation? markseven	06-30-2012 06:55 PM by yttrup	11	8,445
	DIY Seatbel Alarm Disable dsheli	03-08-2005 08:55 AM by GJR	11	1,541
	DICE with XM as Aux input DIY for cars with DSP bmwm3coupe	11-01-2007 02:40 PM by bmwm3coupe	11	1,263
	DIY - Fresh Air Grille / Centre Air Vent Replacement (E39) porksoda	05-15-2013 05:18 PM by JDeGraff89	11	11,758
	DIY - Starter Motor 6-Cylinder Engine (M52 Motor) cn90	04-24-2013 01:14 AM by bluebee	10	24,146