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  3. Serie 5
    4. : Front hood opening cable replacement

BMW Serie 5 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Grille
Operation: Front hood opening cable replacement

The front hood opening cable goes from the opening lever, located near the driver's side door sill, to the hood lock; this cable is divided into two parts and in order to replace it it is necessary to first remove the container of the passenger compartment air filter on the driver's side in order to access the grommet located near the brake booster. Once the old cable has been removed, insert the new one, first fixing it to the opening lever and then passing it through the various housings, up to the lock, taking care to fix the cable grommets correctly and lubricate the cable sheath with spray grease. itself as well as the lock.


Posted on 26 July 2023 by ScegliAuto

How do I unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 3 Series?

In order to unlock the automatic transmission of the BMW 3 Series, the Start / Stop button and the lever release button must be pressed at the same time. This procedure will allow the car gearbox to be unlocked for about 15 minutes, so that in the event of an engine failure, the car can still be moved. It may be necessary to repeat the operation more than once for its success. After unlocking the gearbox, it can return to its original state by simply waiting for the aforementioned 15 minutes, or by pushing the release lever forward for a few seconds.

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