Honda Bmw 5 Service Manual
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- - .. General Many of the maintenance and repair tasks in this manual call forthe installation of new parts, orthe use of new gaskets and other materials when reinstalling parts. Most often, the parts that will be needed should be on hand before beginning the job. Read the introductorytext and the complete procedure to determine which parts will be needed. NOTE- For some biggerjobs, partial disassembly and inspection is required to determine a complete parts list. Read...
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01 0-1 2 1 General Information you need to know Model When ordering parts it is important that you know the correct model designation for your car. Models covered in this E39 manual are the 525i,5281,530i, 540i in Sedan and Station Wagon body styles. Model year This is not necessarily the same as date of manufacture or date of sale. A 1999 model may have been manufactured in late 1998, and perhaps not sold until early 2000. It is still a 1999 model. Model years covered...
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BMW dealers are uniquely qualified to provide service for BMW cars. Their authorized relationship with the large BMW service organization means that they have access to special tools and equipment, together with the latest and most accu- rate repair information. The BMW dealers service technicians are highly trained and very capable. Authorized BMW dealers are committed to sup- porting the BMW product. On the other hand, there are many independent shops that provide quality...
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01 0-1 4 General Specialty tool suppliers Peake Research, Automotive Products Division P.O. Box 28776 San Jose, CA 95159 408-369-0406 [email protected] http://www.peakeresearch.com Basic tool requirements The basic hand tools described below can be used to accom- plish most of the simple maintenance and repair tasks. Screwdrivers 4 The common flat-blade type, Phillips type, and TorxO type screwdrivers will handle almost all screws used on BMWs. Two or three...
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Sockets Socltets are used with a ratchet handle for speed and conve- nience and can be combined with extensions and universal joints (swivels) to reach fasteners more easily. The most common socket drive sizes are 114 inch, 318 inch and 112 inch. Sockets come in 6 point and 12 point styles. The 6 point offers a better grip on tight nuts and bolts. 6 mm to 19 mm socltets are the most needed sizes. Below is a list of typical bolt diarn- eters and the corresponding wrench...
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.- General 4 An adjustable wrench can be a useful addition to a small tool kit. It can substitute in a pinch if two wrenches of the same size are needed to remove a nut and bolt. Use extra care with adjustable wrenches, as they tend to loosen, slip, and dam- age fasteners. Jack stands v BOOBFNG 4 Strong jack stands are extremely important for any work that is done under the car. Use only jack stands that are designed for the purpose. Blocks of wood, concrete,...
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. General Torque wrench A torque wrench is used to precisely tighten threaded fasten- ers to a predetermined value. Many of the repair procedures in this manual include BMW-specified torque values in New- ton-meters (Nm) and the equivalent values in foot-pounds (ft- Ib). 4 Several types of torque wrenches are available. An inexpen- sive beam-type (top) is adequate but must be read visually. A ratchet-type (bottom) can be preset to indicate (click) when the torque value has...
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- General BMW special tools Many repairs covered in this manual call for the use of BMW special tools. Many of the BMW special tools mentioned in this manual are simply the best thing to use to do the job cor- rectly. In these cases, the tool is identified with a BMW parl number. See your authorized BMW dealer parts department for information on how to order special tools. There are some jobs for which expensive special tools are es- sential, and not a cost-effective...
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General Cars with discharged or dead batteries can be jump-started using the good battery from another car. See owners manual for proper instruction on jump starting. When jump-starling the engine, always note the following warnings. 4 Lower car. With all wheels on ground, fully tighten nuts in a WARNING- * Battery acid (electrolyte) can cause severe burns, and will damage the cal; clothing, and you. If electrolyte is spilled, wash the surface with large quantities of water. M...
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01 0-20 General more information on the Check Engine Light and the on- board diagnostic system. Towing The cars covered by this manual should be towed with a tow truck using wheel lift or flat bed equipment. Do not tow the car on all four wheels except forvery short distances to move it to a safe place. CA U JION- Do not tow with sling-type equipment The front spoilers and b~m~er covers may sustain damage. 4 To access threaded towing eye socltet, pry open trim on...