Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions
  1. Car
    2. :
  2. BMW
    3. :
  3. Serie 5
    4. : 1995-2003 (E39)

1995-2003 BMW Serie 5 (E39)

Tutorial - For model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Mechanics (93)
Electrical System and Lighting (52)
Air Conditioning and Cooling (39)
Bodywork and Windows (90)
Interior and Accessories (69)
Vehicle Controls and Functions (37)
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Adjust the Handbrake on the BMW 5 Series
To adjust and align the handbrake on the BMW F36, only a few steps are needed. As we can see in the video, this procedure is the same for the 5 Series E39, as …Read all…
Posted on 5 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing the Outer Mirror Cap of a BMW 5 Series
Today, you will see the instructions to remove and replace the outer mirror cap of the BMW 5 Series. First, move to the side of the vehicle and use plastic …Read all…
Posted on 9 April 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to program a BMW key without tools
The procedure described in the video is correct for some older models up to 2002/2003 (E39/E46/E38/E53), with a fixed blade remote. This procedure only …Read all…
Posted on 23 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Location and diagram of the fuse boxes of the BMW Series 5 E39 version
Let's see the layout and diagram of the fuse boxes of the BMW Series 5 E39 version; we find the box inside the engine compartment located in front of the …Read all…
Posted on 23 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Localization and diagram of the fuse box of the BMW 5 Series E39
In this video we can see the location and diagram of the fuse boxes of the BMW 5 Series E39 version: the first box is located in the engine compartment, on the …Read all…
Posted on 1 October 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to program the key remote for the BMW 5 Series
Today's instructions will allow us to program the remote control key of the BMW 5 Series, in simple and quick steps. First, we get into the car with the key to …Read all…
Posted on 9 June 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Guide to replacing the side glass of the BMW 5 Series
In this guide, we will see the necessary information to disassemble and replace the side glass and window regulator mechanism of the BMW 5 Series. First, we …Read all…
Posted on 10 May 2025 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How do you reset the Service indicator light on the BMW 5 Series?
The Service indicator that is shown on the instrument panel of the BMW 5 Series must be turned on by turning on the instrument panel, inserting the ignition …Read all…
Posted on 14 December 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to disassemble the rear window of the BMW 5 Series
Today we will discover the main instructions on how to disassemble and replace the rear windshield of the BMW 5 Series. First, we open the rear tailgate of the …Read all…
Posted on 27 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to replace the trunk light bulb of the BMW 5 Series
In this guide we will see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the bulb in the luggage compartment of the BMW 5 Series. First of all, …Read all…
Posted on 25 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to adjust the headlights in the BMW 5 Series?
In this tutorial, we can see how to adjust the front headlights on the BMW 5 Series, an extremely simple and quick operation. First of all, we position the …Read all…
Posted on 3 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacement of the cabin air filter of the BMW 520 E39
In this video we can see that, in order to prevent dust and dirt from entering the ventilation system of the Bmw 520 E39 version, there are two filters mounted …Read all…
Posted on 19 October 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacement of the front windshield wipers of the BMW 5 Series.
The following steps will show us the process of disassembly and replacement of the front windshield wipers, but it also applies to the rear wiper, of the BMW 5 …Read all…
Posted on 13 October 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Fold Down the Rear Seats of the BMW 5 Series?
To fold down the rear seats of the BMW 5 Series, pull the black levers located next to the two outer headrests of the rear bench seat. While holding these …Read all…
Posted on 19 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Remove and Replace the Headlight of the BMW 5 Series
The following steps will show you how to remove and replace the front headlight and its bulbs on the BMW 5 Series. First, open the hood of the vehicle and …Read all…
Posted on 7 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Adjust the Parking Brake on a BMW 5 Series?
In this tutorial, you will see how to adjust the parking brake on a BMW 5 Series, a very simple and quick operation. First, park the vehicle on a flat surface …Read all…
Posted on 30 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Remove the Door Panel on BMW 5 Series E39
Start by removing the screws located in the upper lever of the door opening and those in the handle, after removing the window switch panel. Use a plastic trim …Read all…
Posted on 28 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Remove the Headlights from the BMW 5 Series E39
In this video, you can see how to remove the front headlights from the BMW 5 Series E39: start by opening the hood and disconnecting the wires that connect the …Read all…
Posted on 28 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Reprogram the Key of the BMW 5 Series
Reprogramming the key of the BMW 5 Series model E39 is a very simple operation to perform. Follow these steps to reprogram the key: -Access the vehicle; …Read all…
Posted on 19 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Program the BMW E39 Key
Reprogramming the key for the BMW 5 Series model E39 is necessary after replacing the battery or the vehicle's control unit. This process is simple and quick, …Read all…
Posted on 15 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Accelerator (1) Cigarette lighter (2) Airbag (2) Alternator (7) Speaker (4) Shocks (4) Air conditioning (7) Car stereo (8) Anti-roll bar (1) Battery (17) Ignition coil (1) Air vents (8) Bushings (2) Control arm (3) Transmission (9) Spark plugs (6) Glow plugs (1) Carburetor (1) Body (35) Glove compartment (2) Snow chains (1) Control unit (5) Wheel rim (1) Key (51) Trunk lock (1) Timing belt (12) V-belt (8) Air conditioner (2) A/C controls (2) Onboard computer (9) Checks and maintenance (37) Throttle body (4) Dashboard (9) Bearing (6) Brake rotors (2) Rear bench seat (3) Electric cooling fan (1) Side marker light (2) Headlight (27) Tail light (3) Fog lights (3) Diesel particulate filter (1) Air filter (8) Cabin air filter (20) Fuel filter (3) Diesel fuel filter (3) Oil filter (2) Parking brake (2) Grille (2) Fuel injectors (1) Accessory kit (15) Light bulb (8) Side marker bulb (1) Headlight bulb (20) Tail light bulb (2) Interior dome light bulb (8) Antifreeze coolant (11) License plate light (3) (1) Rear window (1) Handle (15) Trim cover (1) Engine (30) Power window motor (8) Starter motor (1) Transmission fluid (4) Brake fluid (2) Engine oil (5) Power steering fluid (3) Clock (6) Door trim panel (30) Windshield (1) Front bumper (4) Rear bumper (2) Brake pads (5) Hydraulic pistons (2) Tires (3) Shift knob (6) Pump (6) Fuel pump (5) Car door (4) Push button (1) Instrument cluster (2) Radiator (10) Wheel (4) Fuse box (64) Seat (25) Crankshaft position sensor (3) Parking sensors (1) Door lock (1) Oxygen sensor (1) Suspension system (1) Side mirror (16) Rearview mirror (3) AdBlue warning light (3) Warning light – error code (36) Tire pressure warning light (17) Service warning light (70) Manufacturer emblem (1) Fuel cap (6) Windshield wipers (15) Thermostat (9) Drivetrain (1) Center console tunnel (6) Turbocharger (1) Valve (6) EGR valve (3) Blower motor (7) Side window (3) Steering wheel (2)

See also:

How to Activate or Deactivate 4x4 Traction on a Toyota RAV4

Below are the steps to activate or deactivate the 4x4 traction on a Toyota RAV4, following the instructions provided. First, get in the vehicle and start the engine; then press the 4x4 traction button located on the left side of the steering wheel to deactivate it. With the 4x4 traction deactivated, the warning light will illuminate on the instrument panel; simply press the button again to activate the vehicle's four-wheel drive, allowing you to tackle off-road or rough terrain.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos