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Replacing the SOS Battery on a BMW 5 Series

Model: BMW Serie 5 G30 - Years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Part: Battery

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The instructions in this guide will show you how to remove and replace the emergency (SOS) battery on a BMW 5 Series. First, get inside the cabin and start by removing the rear light fixture, prying the sides with something thin and sharp; then you will find the emergency battery inside, which you will disconnect and remove, as illustrated in the video.

At this point, install the new battery of the correct type and with the same designation, and finally reassemble the rear light fixture, following the video tutorial until the end!


Updated on 25 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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