Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How do you unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 5 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 5 E61, E60 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Transmission

It will be possible to unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 5 Series by removing the selector knob from its housing: once this knob has been removed, it will be possible to use an object to pry off the leather cover that surrounds the selector. In this way, access to the underlying components will be possible and the lever to the right of the selector must be moved: by doing so, it will be noticed that the automatic transmission selector will be unlocked and it will be possible to move it to any desired position.

Posted on 28 May 2025 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F11, F10) This guide shows how to unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 5 Series F11 for towing. For this operation, safely lift the front of the vehicl…
BMW Serie 5 (2003-2010 / E61, E60) To unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 5 Series, use an object to pry off the leather cover of the gear shift. Once this cover is removed, y…
BMW Serie 5 (2010-2017 / F11, F10) To unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 5 Series, remove the screws that secure the glove compartment located directly in front of the gear s…

How to Bleed the Clutch on a Renault Clio?

To bleed the clutch on a Renault Clio, open the bonnet to access the components located in the engine bay: here, you will need to undo the screws that secure the battery in its housing, the intake manifold, and the coolant reservoir. This will allow you to locate the pipe through which the brake fluid flows: by inserting the other end of the pipe into a container, you can press the clutch pedal to expel all the fluid until it fills the container.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos