1997-2003 BMW 5 Series

Known as the E39 , the 4th generation of the BMW 5 Series mid size sedan.

Techniques

How to Access the Navigation Service Menu of the BMW E38 E39 X5 Z4 E46 Navigation system

How to Access the Navigation Service Menu of the BMW E38 E39 X5 Z4 E46 Navigation system

How to check the Battery Voltage in your BMW E38 E39 X5 E46 using the BMW Instrument Cluster self check feature

How to check the Battery Voltage in your BMW E38 E39 X5 E46 using the BMW Instrument Cluster self check feature

Installing BMW OEM Aux cable in 2003 BMW 5 Series

Installing BMW OEM Aux cable in 2003 BMW 5 Series

Replacement Guides

BMW E38 E39 X5 X3 Z4 E46 MP3 Player

BMW E38 E39 X5 X3 Z4 E46 MP3 Player

BMW Navigation Computer CD or DVD Drive  E39 E38 X5 E46

BMW Navigation Computer CD or DVD Drive E39 E38 X5 E46

BMW Television Module

BMW Television Module

Bluetooth Hands-Free Telephone system

Bluetooth Hands-Free Telephone system

Key Battery

Key Battery

Replacing DVD drive mechanism in BMW MKIV navigation computer

Replacing DVD drive mechanism in BMW MKIV navigation computer

Reverse Backup Camera

Reverse Backup Camera

Upgrade 2000 and earlier model BMWs with the Widescreen Navigation

Upgrade 2000 and earlier model BMWs with the Widescreen Navigation

Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

  • 6-in-1 Screwdriver

  • Phillips #1 Screwdriver

  • TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver

  • Mako Driver Kit - 64 Precision Bits

  • Phillips #0 Screwdriver

  • iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)

  • Jimmy

  • FixHub | Power Series Portable Soldering Station

  • Soldering Iron 60w Hakko 503F

  • Soldering Workstation

A video about installing Bluetooth in BMW E39 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76K_uYpNa....

A video about installing MP3 Player in BMW E39 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6wg3qTvU....

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