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    4. : How to change the battery on BMW 5

BMW Serie 5 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Battery
Operation: How to change the battery on BMW 5

How to change the battery of the BMW 5 Series? Let's see where the battery is located and how to disassemble it. We open the luggage compartment of the car (in the BMW the battery is located in the back) and uncover the cloth / plastic cover (placed in the luggage compartment on the side). Unscrew the locking pins of the battery terminals (unscrew the two opposite poles) and detach them from it. Let's take out the old battery and get ready to mount a new unit in the luggage compartment. After storing the battery in the luggage compartment, connect the previously disconnected terminals. We turn on and test the vehicle in all its parts.


Posted on 25 December 2023 by ScegliAuto

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How do you replace the battery of the BMW R 1250 GS?

In order to replace the battery of the BMW R 1250 GS it is necessary to loosen the bolts that secure the casing positioned on the left side of the bike, so that its cover can be removed. Once this has been removed, you will be able to access the components below, including the battery. The latter must be removed from its housing by disconnecting the power cables and unscrewing the appropriate fixing bolts. In this way it will be possible to insert a new battery, properly fixing it and connecting it to the relative cables, covering everything with the casing.

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