Interior (internal body elements) BMW 5 Series E39

Removal and installation of an internal rear-view mirror
Withdrawal Auto-dimming mirror: Press out trim at mirror base and unplug connector. Remove the mirror from the base towards the rear - see the left side of the...

Removal and installation of the center console
Withdrawal Loosen the gearshift lever cover and lift it up. Remove the hazard warning lights and central locking switches. To do this, press the foam rubber...

Removal and installation of the electric motor of the drive of the movable roof panel
Withdrawal Using a narrow screwdriver, press out the interior dome light together with the lamp holder, disconnect the plug connector. Use a screwdriver to pry...

Removal and installation of a forward seat
Attention: If there is an electric drive for seat adjustment and a malfunction occurs in the drive, proceed in accordance with the instructions given at the...

Seat belt tensioner
The seat belt tensioner is built into the front seat. In a frontal collision, it ensures that the seat belt fits snugly against the body and thus prevents the...

Safety precautions when working with the belt tensioner
The replacement and function check of the belt tensioner / airbag system must only be carried out by a specialist workshop. Under no circumstances are any...

Deactivating the seat belt pretensioner
Remove the front seat. Seat with manual adjustment: deactivate the seat belt pretensioner. To do this, turn the screw -1- 90°to the left (put vertically in...

Removal and installation of a back seat
Withdrawal Pull the rear seat firmly upwards on both sides at the front and pull it out of the clips. Pull the rear seat out from under the backrest slightly...

Removal and installation of the rear shelf
Withdrawal Note: This describes how to remove the rear shelf when the rear window roll-up blind is installed. Press both C-pillar trims at the top and unfasten...

Removal and installation of the retractable curtain of the rear window glass
Withdrawal Remove rear shelf. Detach electrical wires -1-. Loosen nuts -2-. Detach clips type "burdock" -3-. Unfasten the lining on the left and right, for...