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Body BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / e 61, e 60)

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Replace the Hood Release Cable on a BMW 5 Series E39
In today's tutorial, you will learn how to replace the hood release cable on a BMW 5 Series E39 by following these simple steps. First, open the front door on …Read all…
Posted on 3 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing Some Parts of Our Car Located on the Roof
In this video, check the removal of some parts of our car, specifically the roof. To remove these roof parts, use a screwdriver to gently pry off the plastic …Read all…
Posted on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
Instructions for Removing the Front Fender
If you need to remove the front fender, start by lifting the vehicle on appropriate jack stands and removing the front wheel. Next, remove the wheel well liner …Read all…
Posted on 3 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing the Plastic Shelf Between the Rear Seat and the Rear Window
First, remove the side dome light using a plastic trim tool (after disconnecting the power supply) above the rear seat back. Remove the headrests from the rear …Read all…
Posted on 3 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
Removal and Replacement of the Rear Fender
First, lift the rear of the car with a jack and remove the rear wheel corresponding to the plastic inner liner of the fender to be removed. At this point, use …Read all…
Posted on 2 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removal of the Side Body Protection Strip.
First, remove the protection strip located on the fender. Use a small plastic tool to carefully pry it loose from the designated holes in the body where the …Read all…
Posted on 2 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Touch-Up Paint for Chips
On the exterior mirrors, the hood, and especially the bumper, it is common for small paint chips to occur due to collisions with pebbles and the corrosive …Read all…
Posted on 2 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing the Front Fender
Before proceeding with the removal of the front fender, it is advisable to protect the front edge of the door and the rocker panel with masking tape to prevent …Read all…
Posted on 28 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacing the Rear Hood Gas Strut
If the rear hood does not stay up on its own when opened, it means the support strut has failed; replacing it is very simple and the replacement part is easy …Read all…
Posted on 28 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Hand Polishing Door Pillars
Many cars, including the one in question, have a strip on the door pillars covered with a black film that tends to become dull over time; you can restore its …Read all…
Posted on 27 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing the Front Hood Lock
The front hood of the car model in question is equipped with two locking mechanisms located at the front of the grille. To begin the removal process, …Read all…
Posted on 27 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Rear Hood Release Button Repair
If pressing the rear hood release button does not open the hood, there may be a malfunction of the micro switch or the rubber covering of the button may be …Read all…
Posted on 26 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Repairing the Sunroof
The lifting and/or opening mechanism of the sunroof consists of a complex system of guides and plastic slides that can become damaged over time, causing the …Read all…
Posted on 26 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacing Rear Window Seals
The seals around the rear defroster window are actually a type of frame fixed under pressure: to replace them, you need to remove the old seals starting from …Read all…
Posted on 26 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing Rear Hood Lift Supports
The lift supports for the rear hood (gas springs) on this car model are not installed traditionally, meaning they are not perpendicular to the hatch but are …Read all…
Posted on 22 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
Rear Hood Hinge Repair Instructions
Repairing the rear hood hinge involves reconnecting the two hinge elements held together by a chain link secured with a pin that has come out of its place. To …Read all…
Posted on 20 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacing Rear Hood Support Struts
The struts (actually gas springs) that support the rear hood during opening and closing are not externally visible like on most cars, but are integrated into …Read all…
Posted on 20 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Door Removal and Disassembly Instructions
To completely remove the door, it is necessary to pull out the hinge pins, the rod pin, and especially disconnect the wiring harness connector. This is …Read all…
Posted on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Instructions for Replacing the Rear Window Seal
To replace the rear window seal, first remove the corner segments at each corner. Then, carefully lift and pull out the actual seal with all necessary …Read all…
Posted on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Clean the Body from Paint Stains
This short tutorial shows how to effectively clean certain spots on the body from residual paint stains or crusts left by adhesives that were not properly …Read all…
Posted on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Tips and Tricks for the Sunroof
This video shows some tips on how to use the sunroof in your car. If you can't understand how to operate the sunroof using its control button, this video …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing the Door Pillar Trim
To remove the trim from the driver side door pillar, first remove the inner seal where the window slides. Fully lower the window and pull out a section of the …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing Trim and Molding from the Body
In some cases, for body repairs or interior coverings, it is advisable to remove seals, trim, or molding along the body. These moldings are mostly snap-fit, …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Remove Chrome Trim from Your Car
This guide shows how to remove chrome trim from your car. Start by locating a corner to begin the removal. Carefully loosen it and use a flathead screwdriver …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Remove Chrome Trim from Your Car Door
The following guide shows how to remove chrome inserts from your car door easily and quickly. For this operation, use a thick screwdriver, taking care not to …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Front Hood Release Cable Replacement
The front hood release cable runs from the release lever, located near the driver’s side kick panel, to the hood latch; this cable is divided into two parts. …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacement of the Splash Shield Panel
In this short video, the panel located near the splash shield on the left side of the vehicle, a BMW 5 Series, is replaced. After opening the door, locate the …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Remove the Driver Side A-Pillar Trim
This guide shows you how to remove the trim from the upper driver side A-pillar. The procedure is the same for the passenger side. To perform this procedure, …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Remove Roof Trim Molding
If you need to remove the molding that covers the roof weld on the body, there are two ways to proceed. The first is to open the small access panels above …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Remove the Plastic Door Trim Panel
This guide shows how to remove the plastic trim panel from a car door. Be careful when removing the panel as it is fragile and can be damaged. Essentially, the …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Open the Hood When the Release Cable is Broken
In this video, you will see how to open the hood even though the metal wire of the release cable is broken. Sometimes, after constant use of the hood opening …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Replace Your Car's Windshield
This guide explains how to replace your car's windshield armed with good will and without going to a body shop. Once you have the model of your windshield and …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing the A-Pillar Trim
The plastic trim located at the A-pillar, covering the seatbelt, is simply clipped in with pressure fasteners and consists of two pieces, one lower and one …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacing Front Headlight Assembly Clips
This video shows how to fix any front headlight assemblies that are misaligned with the body or not securely fastened, causing excessive vibrations. After you …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Replace the Chrome Door Panels
Sometimes, even components deemed "non-essential" in a vehicle can break or become unsuitable for their intended purpose for any reason. Some people also work …Read all…
Posted on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

Body BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / e 39)

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Replace the Hood Release Cable on a BMW 5 Series E39
In today's tutorial, you will learn how to replace the hood release cable on a BMW 5 Series E39 by following these simple steps. First, open the front door on …Read all…
Posted on 3 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing Some Parts of Our Car Located on the Roof
In this video, check the removal of some parts of our car, specifically the roof. To remove these roof parts, use a screwdriver to gently pry off the plastic …Read all…
Posted on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
Instructions for Removing the Front Fender
If you need to remove the front fender, start by lifting the vehicle on appropriate jack stands and removing the front wheel. Next, remove the wheel well liner …Read all…
Posted on 3 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing the Plastic Shelf Between the Rear Seat and the Rear Window
First, remove the side dome light using a plastic trim tool (after disconnecting the power supply) above the rear seat back. Remove the headrests from the rear …Read all…
Posted on 3 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
Removal and Replacement of the Rear Fender
First, lift the rear of the car with a jack and remove the rear wheel corresponding to the plastic inner liner of the fender to be removed. At this point, use …Read all…
Posted on 2 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removal of the Side Body Protection Strip.
First, remove the protection strip located on the fender. Use a small plastic tool to carefully pry it loose from the designated holes in the body where the …Read all…
Posted on 2 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Touch-Up Paint for Chips
On the exterior mirrors, the hood, and especially the bumper, it is common for small paint chips to occur due to collisions with pebbles and the corrosive …Read all…
Posted on 2 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing the Front Fender
Before proceeding with the removal of the front fender, it is advisable to protect the front edge of the door and the rocker panel with masking tape to prevent …Read all…
Posted on 28 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacing the Rear Hood Gas Strut
If the rear hood does not stay up on its own when opened, it means the support strut has failed; replacing it is very simple and the replacement part is easy …Read all…
Posted on 28 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Hand Polishing Door Pillars
Many cars, including the one in question, have a strip on the door pillars covered with a black film that tends to become dull over time; you can restore its …Read all…
Posted on 27 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing the Front Hood Lock
The front hood of the car model in question is equipped with two locking mechanisms located at the front of the grille. To begin the removal process, …Read all…
Posted on 27 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Rear Hood Release Button Repair
If pressing the rear hood release button does not open the hood, there may be a malfunction of the micro switch or the rubber covering of the button may be …Read all…
Posted on 26 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Repairing the Sunroof
The lifting and/or opening mechanism of the sunroof consists of a complex system of guides and plastic slides that can become damaged over time, causing the …Read all…
Posted on 26 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacing Rear Window Seals
The seals around the rear defroster window are actually a type of frame fixed under pressure: to replace them, you need to remove the old seals starting from …Read all…
Posted on 26 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing Rear Hood Lift Supports
The lift supports for the rear hood (gas springs) on this car model are not installed traditionally, meaning they are not perpendicular to the hatch but are …Read all…
Posted on 22 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
Rear Hood Hinge Repair Instructions
Repairing the rear hood hinge involves reconnecting the two hinge elements held together by a chain link secured with a pin that has come out of its place. To …Read all…
Posted on 20 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacing Rear Hood Support Struts
The struts (actually gas springs) that support the rear hood during opening and closing are not externally visible like on most cars, but are integrated into …Read all…
Posted on 20 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Door Removal and Disassembly Instructions
To completely remove the door, it is necessary to pull out the hinge pins, the rod pin, and especially disconnect the wiring harness connector. This is …Read all…
Posted on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Instructions for Replacing the Rear Window Seal
To replace the rear window seal, first remove the corner segments at each corner. Then, carefully lift and pull out the actual seal with all necessary …Read all…
Posted on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Clean the Body from Paint Stains
This short tutorial shows how to effectively clean certain spots on the body from residual paint stains or crusts left by adhesives that were not properly …Read all…
Posted on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Tips and Tricks for the Sunroof
This video shows some tips on how to use the sunroof in your car. If you can't understand how to operate the sunroof using its control button, this video …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing the Door Pillar Trim
To remove the trim from the driver side door pillar, first remove the inner seal where the window slides. Fully lower the window and pull out a section of the …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing Trim and Molding from the Body
In some cases, for body repairs or interior coverings, it is advisable to remove seals, trim, or molding along the body. These moldings are mostly snap-fit, …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Remove Chrome Trim from Your Car
This guide shows how to remove chrome trim from your car. Start by locating a corner to begin the removal. Carefully loosen it and use a flathead screwdriver …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Remove Chrome Trim from Your Car Door
The following guide shows how to remove chrome inserts from your car door easily and quickly. For this operation, use a thick screwdriver, taking care not to …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Front Hood Release Cable Replacement
The front hood release cable runs from the release lever, located near the driver’s side kick panel, to the hood latch; this cable is divided into two parts. …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacement of the Splash Shield Panel
In this short video, the panel located near the splash shield on the left side of the vehicle, a BMW 5 Series, is replaced. After opening the door, locate the …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Remove the Driver Side A-Pillar Trim
This guide shows you how to remove the trim from the upper driver side A-pillar. The procedure is the same for the passenger side. To perform this procedure, …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Remove Roof Trim Molding
If you need to remove the molding that covers the roof weld on the body, there are two ways to proceed. The first is to open the small access panels above …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Remove the Plastic Door Trim Panel
This guide shows how to remove the plastic trim panel from a car door. Be careful when removing the panel as it is fragile and can be damaged. Essentially, the …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Open the Hood When the Release Cable is Broken
In this video, you will see how to open the hood even though the metal wire of the release cable is broken. Sometimes, after constant use of the hood opening …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Replace Your Car's Windshield
This guide explains how to replace your car's windshield armed with good will and without going to a body shop. Once you have the model of your windshield and …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Removing the A-Pillar Trim
The plastic trim located at the A-pillar, covering the seatbelt, is simply clipped in with pressure fasteners and consists of two pieces, one lower and one …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacing Front Headlight Assembly Clips
This video shows how to fix any front headlight assemblies that are misaligned with the body or not securely fastened, causing excessive vibrations. After you …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Replace the Chrome Door Panels
Sometimes, even components deemed "non-essential" in a vehicle can break or become unsuitable for their intended purpose for any reason. Some people also work …Read all…
Posted on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Connect the Cables to the Battery of the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

In this tutorial, you will see how to connect the cables to the battery of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, useful if you need to recharge it or perform an emergency start. First, ensure the key is not inserted, then open the bonnet and move to the front of the left headlamp. Next, locate the bolt just behind the filter box and connect the positive terminal clamp to it. Now you can connect the negative terminal to any point on the chassis, such as the indicated point. Once the operation is complete, ensure you disconnect the negative first and then the positive.

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