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Replacing Spark Plugs on BMW 5 Series

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

Lift the hood. First, remove the air filter box by unscrewing the 13 mm bolts. Disconnect the sensor connected to the other box, located on the right side of the car near the windshield, and remove the support plastics and the gasket. As shown in the video, take off all the plastics near the windshield to access the bolts behind the engine compartment. Remove the engine cover using a 5 mm Allen wrench. Disconnect the connectors and pull out the coils. Unscrew the six spark plugs and tighten the new ones to 17 lb-ft. Reassemble everything, and you're done.

Updated on 8 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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