Exterior (external body elements) BMW 5 Series E39

Body — general information
BMW 5-series cars have a carrier-type body. The bottom, sides, roof and rear fenders are welded to each other. Major damage to the bodywork and the replacement...

Butt joint dimensions
When installing body parts, it is imperative to adhere to the prescribed clearance values (the width of the joints between the installed parts and the body),...

Front bumper device
1 - lining 2 - grille open 3 - lattice closed 4 - overlay 5 - lining 6 - overlay 7 - lining 8 - lattice 9 - seal 10 - cover 11 - overlay 12 - protective pad 13...

Removal and installation of a forward bumper
The bumper is designed in such a way that it withstands impacts without damage at vehicle speeds up to 4 km / h. In this case, the impact energy from the front...

Removal and installation of the front energy-absorbing buffer
Withdrawal Remove the front bumper. On the left side of the car, unscrew the 3 bolts securing the airflow guide. Loosen mounting bolts -2/3- and remove...

Rear bumper device
1 - lining 2 - protective pad 3 - overlay average 4 - side protective pad 5 - overlay 6 - thermal insulation 7 - spacer rivet 8 - bracket 9 - towing eye cover...

Removal and installation of a back bumper
The bumper is designed in such a way that it withstands impacts without damage at vehicle speeds up to 4 km / h. In this case, the collision energy is...

Removal and installation of the rear energy-absorbing buffer
Withdrawal Remove the rear bumper. Unscrew fastener -1- and remove energy-absorbing buffer. Installation Position the energy-absorbing buffer so that the...

Front wing device
1 - left wing 2 - wheel arch lining 3 - lining holder 4 - hex bolt 5 - expansion nut 6 - sheet metal nut 7 - bolt with a cylindrical head and internal splines...

Removal and installation of a forward wing
Attention: Take note of the instructions for body work . Withdrawal Press out the protective wing pad with a wide plastic spatula. Remove side turn signal...

Engine compartment hood device
1 - engine compartment hood 2 - hinge 3 - compensation plate 4 - rear seal 5 - side seal 6 - hex bolt and washer 7 - ground bolt 8/9 - slotted head bolt and...

Removal and installation of a cowl of a motor compartment
Withdrawal Disconnect plug connection for windscreen washer nozzles. Disconnect the fluid supply hose for the windshield washer nozzles from the distributor....

Adjustment of a cowl of a motor compartment
Attention: The Bowden cable that connects both hood locks must be adjusted without play. The cable sheath must always be in the lock guide. Otherwise, when...

Removal and installation of a back door (Touring)
Withdrawal Remove antenna booster . Remove the left and right gas-filled shock absorber from the body . Disconnect the left and right gas springs from the rear...

Rear Door Adjustment (Touring)
Adjustment must be made if a new rear door is installed or if it does not close or lock properly. In any case, the adjustment must be carried out very...

Removal and installation of gas-filled shock absorbers of the rear door and rear window glass frame Touring
Gas-filled shock absorbers for the rear door and rear window glass frame: 1 - gas-filled shock absorber of the rear window glass frame 2 - gas-filled rear door...

Removal and installation of facing of a back door (Touring)
Withdrawal Open back door. Use a small screwdriver to press the upper rear door light out of the recess, disconnect the plug connector and remove the light....

Trunk lid device (Limousine)
1 - luggage compartment cover 2 - seal 3 - hinge 4 - gas-filled shock absorber 5 - locking wedge 6 - slotted screw and washer 7 - lock 8 - insert 9 - slotted...

Removal and installation of a cover of a luggage compartment (Limousine)
Withdrawal Unfasten the cladding. Pull the wiring harness out of the trunk lid. To do this, disconnect the connectors for the license plate light and the...

Tailgate Adjustment (Limousine)
Note: Because the boot lid is factory adjusted and attached with unpainted body parts, subsequent movement of the lid may expose the unpainted surfaces. Loosen...

Removal and installation of a back facing of a luggage compartment (Limousine)
Withdrawal Open the luggage compartment lid. Open the covers of the side niches in the luggage compartment. Unscrew one plastic nut -1- left and right. Note:...

Removal and installation of the lock / cylinder of the lock of a cover of a luggage compartment
Withdrawal Open the luggage compartment lid and remove the lower trim from it. To do this, pull out the expansion rivets -1-. Pull cover -2- out of recess in...

Removal and installation of a gas-filled shock absorber of the hood of the engine compartment / luggage compartment lid
Withdrawal Open the hood/lid. Luggage compartment lid: Press upper locking washer -1- aside. Use a screwdriver to remove the spring clip -2- Press the shock...

Replacing protective pads / model designations
Replacing protective pads Protective pads are attached to body parts with plastic expanding brackets. Remove the protective strips by hand or with a wide...

Removal and installation / adjustment of the door
The front and rear doors are removed and installed in the same way. Withdrawal Unscrew the hexagon bolt at each joint using a 10 mm socket and a joint adapter....

Removal and installation of facing of a door
The procedure for removing the lining from the front doors is outlined. Removal is carried out in the same way for the rear doors. Differences in operations...

Removal and installation of the door lock
Withdrawal Close front door window and open other windows. Disconnect ground wire (-) battery. The battery is located in the luggage compartment behind the...

Removal and installation of the external door handle
Withdrawal Note: The illustrations show removal with the door trim installed. Removal requires 2 special BMW tools and some experience. Otherwise, the door...

Removal and installation of the door lock cylinder
Withdrawal Remove door lock. Loosen the screws with a T25 slotted screwdriver and remove the outside handle carrier together with the lock cylinder -1-....

Removal and installation of the executive engine / microswitch of the central locking system
Withdrawal Remove door lock. Use a screwdriver to press out the locking mechanism -1- and remove the actuator from the lock towards the top. Release screws...

Removal and installation / adjustment of the window glass of the door
Withdrawal Starting from the bottom, remove the outer seal of the window pane in an upward motion. Remove inner door trim. Attention: On a vehicle with a side...

Removal and installation of an electric window regulator
Withdrawal Remove door glass. Disconnect the electrical power window connector. Remove guide -1-. Mark the mounting position of the screws -arrows-. To do...

Removal and installation of an external rear-view mirror
Withdrawal Remove door trim. Remove the tweeter cover. Remove the front part of the window glass trim from the passenger compartment (pinch protection pad) -...

Removal and installation of mirror glass
Withdrawal Attention: Before removing the mirror glass, the car must be warmed up to room temperature (approx. +20°C). At low temperatures, the clamps can...

Removal and installation of the case of an external rear-view mirror
Withdrawal Remove mirror glass. Mirror with automatic dimming system Pull the mirror forward. Unfasten the retaining clips and remove the cover. Tilt the...

Paintwork — general information
Straightening and painting work on a car body requires experience in handling materials and their processing. Such experience comes, as a rule, in the course...

Stone damage repair
It makes sense to regularly repair minor damage to the lacquer coating, as this avoids corrosion and subsequent major repairs. To eliminate minor scratches and...

Body straightening / repair of corrosion holes
Small bumps can be leveled with a straightening hammer and hand anvil. If there are corrosive holes in the body, it is recommended, depending on the size of...

Preparing for paint application
The car must be washed every time before paint work to avoid scratches and dirt inclusions. Work only at temperatures above +12°C, not in the open sun and not...

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