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BMW Serie 5 - Checks and maintenance

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Checks And Maintenance BMW Serie 5 (2017-2024 / g 30)

BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F11, F10)
Where to Find the OBD Port on a BMW 5 Series F10
To locate the OBD port on your BMW 5 Series F10, follow the steps outlined in this guide. First, open the driver's door, then enter the vehicle and locate the …Read all…
Posted on 2 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
Where to Find the OBD Port of the 2009 BMW 520 E60
If you haven't been able to find the OBD port of your 2009 BMW 520 E60, don't worry because the following guide describes the steps to locate it smoothly. …Read all…
Posted on 23 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F11, F10)
How to Insert and Remove the Window Lock on the BMW 5 Series
In this brief guide, you will find instructions on how to insert and remove the window lock for the BMW 5 Series. First, get in the vehicle and turn on the …Read all…
Posted on 25 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2017-2024 / G30)
How to Reset the Multimedia System of the BMW 5 Series
The instructions below will allow you to perform a factory reset of the multimedia system and radio of the BMW 5 Series in simple steps. First, get inside the …Read all…
Posted on 4 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
How to Manually Open the Sunroof on a BMW
Let's see how to manually close the BMW sunroof when it cannot be done electronically. The motor is hidden in the headliner panel, between the controls and the …Read all…
Posted on 27 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
How to restore the iDrive multimedia system on the BMW 5 Series
In this guide, we will see how to reset the iDrive multimedia system by performing a forced reset on the BMW 5 Series. First, we get into the car and start the …Read all…
Posted on 20 June 2025 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2017-2024 / G30)
How to reset the panoramic sunroof of the BMW 5 Series
The instructions in this guide will show us how to reset the sunroof motor of the BMW 5 Series. First, we get into the car and start the dashboard; then we …Read all…
Posted on 22 May 2025 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
How do you reset the steering angle sensor on the BMW 5 Series?
It will be possible to reset the steering angle sensor on the BMW 5 Series by connecting a diagnostic tool to the OBD port of the vehicle: this port will be …Read all…
Posted on 22 May 2025 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2017-2024 / G30)
How do you reset the brake wear indicator light on the BMW 5 Series?
In order to reset the brake wear indicator light that appears on the instrument cluster of the BMW 5 Series, you need to turn on the instrument cluster by …Read all…
Posted on 26 April 2025 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F11, F10)
How do you replace the panoramic roof of the BMW 5 Series?
In order to replace the panoramic roof of the BMW 5 Series, it is necessary to completely remove the car's headliner, so that it is possible to access the …Read all…
Posted on 15 March 2025 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
How to replace the coolant reservoir in the BMW 5 Series?
In this tutorial, we can see how to replace the coolant tank in the BMW 5 Series, an extremely simple and quick operation. First of all, we wait for the engine …Read all…
Posted on 19 October 2024 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F11, F10)
How to Recalibrate the Sunroof in a BMW 5 Series?
In this tutorial, you will see how to recalibrate the sunroof in a BMW 5 Series, a very simple operation to perform in case of issues or after replacing the …Read all…
Posted on 25 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
How to Locate the Engine Ignition Fuse of the BMW 5 Series
This guide provides instructions to help you locate and possibly replace the engine start fuse of the BMW 5 Series. First, locate the external fuse box, which …Read all…
Posted on 20 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
How to Remove the Heater Resistor in the BMW 5 Series?
In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the heater resistor in the BMW 5 Series, a very simple task to perform, for example, if you need to replace it. …Read all…
Posted on 25 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Decode Your BMW's VIN
Have you ever wondered what the 17 alphanumeric characters in your BMW's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) mean? Well, there is a website called mdecoder.com …Read all…
Posted on 18 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
How to Close and Repair the Sunroof of the BMW 5 Series
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to close and repair the sunroof of the BMW 5 Series by following the instructions below. First, get inside the …Read all…
Posted on 8 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F11, F10)
How to Install the Cargo Area Divider Net
This video explains how to install the cargo area divider net, useful for ensuring safe transport. The original BMW net can be purchased, for example, on eBay, …Read all…
Posted on 15 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
Where to Find the VIN on the BMW 5 Series?
In this video, we can see where the VIN, also known as the serial number, is located on the BMW 5 Series, useful for instance if you need to access optional …Read all…
Posted on 10 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Remove the Door Trim of a 2001 BMW 520d
As shown in the video, the first thing to do to remove the trim on a 2001 BMW 520d is to remove the black trim from its housing. Do the same with the handle …Read all…
Posted on 10 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F11, F10)
How to Replace the Exhaust Manifold on a BMW 5 Series?
To replace the exhaust manifold on a BMW 5 Series, open the hood and access the front of the engine compartment, where the manifold is located. You will need …Read all…
Posted on 7 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F11, F10)
How to Open the Coolant Reservoir Cap on BMW 5
Do you want to top off the coolant in your car? Let's see how to open the cap of the coolant reservoir on a BMW 5. Lift the hood, then locate the cap that …Read all…
Posted on 25 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F11, F10)
How to Open the Trunk Lid of a BMW 5 Series F10
Today, you will learn how to open the trunk lid of a BMW 5 Series F10. You can use several methods to open the trunk, depending on the car's options. For …Read all…
Posted on 23 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
Replacing the Steering Angle Sensor on BMW 5
How to remove the steering angle sensor on a BMW 5 Series? It's a straightforward operation if you follow the steps. Insert a medium-length screwdriver into …Read all…
Posted on 5 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Replace the Coolant in a BMW 5 Series
Learn how to replace the coolant in the radiator of a BMW 5 Series. Disconnect the radiator valve at the bottom using pliers, and let the rusty, dirty fluid …Read all…
Posted on 23 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Securing Underpanel with Butyl Tape
When you remove the door panel, there is a sound-absorbing cover underneath it made of plastic or sponge material, secured with a very sticky adhesive: it is …Read all…
Posted on 3 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60)
Oil Leak Repair and Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement
Open the hood and locate the oil filter position. Remove the cooling cover (simply clipped) located directly in front of the filter. Lift the front of the car …Read all…
Posted on 2 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Brake Pedal Switch Repair
If the brake lights do not turn on when pressing the brake pedal, there may be a fault with the pedal switch located near the lever. To access the switch, …Read all…
Posted on 26 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Check Hydraulic Actuation Systems
The vehicle's engine is equipped with several hydraulic actuation systems (such as valve lift) that utilize engine oil pressure to operate. Wear on these …Read all…
Posted on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Instructions for Replacing the Contact Switch
The contact switch is located just behind the ignition key cylinder. To access it, first remove the protective covers of the light switch controls. Once the …Read all…
Posted on 26 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Replacing the Car Toolkit Button
Replacing the toolkit button of your car is a fairly simple operation because it is plastic, even though it functions as if it were metal. If it has become …Read all…
Posted on 25 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Repair the Central Locking System
This video shows how to fix the malfunction of the central locking system on a BMW 5 Series. The problem, in this case, comes from the partial response to the …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Checking for Potential Vacuum Leaks
If there are any leaks in the intake system, a primary symptom will be irregular engine operation, especially at idle: you will notice the engine revving up …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Resolving Alarm Issue That Sounds Without Reason
If you own a BMW (both Series 3 and Series 5, any version) and suddenly, after locking it with the remote, thus activating the factory alarm, it starts …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Make Your Car Paint Shine
This video shows us how to make our car's paint shinier. First, get the appropriate polishing product and a soft cloth to perform the work. These special …Read all…
Posted on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
How to Shine the Plastic Trim of Your Car
Cleaning your vehicle is a task to be performed regularly to keep your bodywork looking new and shiny. For those particularly obsessed with cleaning their car …Read all…
Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Guide to Locating Fuses
Fuses protect the electrical devices inside the vehicle. Typically, the fuse box is located inside the cabin, and its position varies from vehicle to vehicle. …Read all…
Posted on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / E39)
Valve Cover Gasket Failure
After removing the valve cover, you will notice that the damage to the gasket has caused lubricant to leak onto the cylinder head. This type of damage, while …Read all…
Posted on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

Checks And Maintenance BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / f 11, f 10)

Checks And Maintenance BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / e 61, e 60)

Checks And Maintenance BMW Serie 5 (1995-2003 / e 39)

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) (13) Tire pressure warning light (4) Service warning light (69) 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)

How to Remove the Headrests from a Fiat Panda

Below are the instructions to remove the headrests, both front and rear, from the Fiat Panda. First, get inside the vehicle and press and hold the side button located at the base of the headrest. Then, while holding the button, pull the headrest upwards to remove it, as shown in the video. At this point, perform the same operation on the other headrests. Now, simply insert them back in while holding the button, and finally adjust the height of all the headrests!

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