Honda Bmw 5 Service Manual

Body-General 
SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES 
A number  of new or  improved  safety and security features  are 
incorporated  in 
E39 cars. 
Safety cage 
4 The body safety  cage is a continuation  of an  established 
BMW concept for passenger protection.  Tubular impact 
structures built into the body provide protection against  pas- 
senger  injury during  front  or rear impacts. 
Door locks and door handles 
4 The door handles allow easy door opening, but are secure  in 
accidents. 
Electrical...

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Airbags 
Front airbags, s~de a~rbags, pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners 
and  the Battery  Safety Terminal (BST)  are integrated into the 
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)  and its variants. 
NOTE- 
The  BMW  SRS system  is called  Multiple Restra~nt System 
(MRS).  Over the  years, 
E39 cars were  equipped  with MRS, 
MRS 
11, MRS  111. Each  version  offers varied  features and im- 
provements  over the previous  system. 
< As many  as 8 airbags may be installed  in E39 cars,...

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Battery  safety terminal 
(BST) 
4 Starting  with 1999 models (9198 production  and later), a py- 
rotechnic  (explosive charge) device automatically discon- 
nects the  battery positive terminal  during impacts.  Key 
features, 
like power windows and door  locks, remain opera- 
tional. 
Security 
Electronic immobilization (EWS) 
Ignition  key transponder signal  All 
E39  vehicles incorporate  an electronic immobilization  sys- 
tem  known  as EWS. This  svstem uses a wireless...

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Seats 
4 Anatomically correct seats are constructed  from polyure- 
10 way seat  adjustment  thane foam 
containing areas or zones  of different firmness. 
They  offer good  lateral support  without constricting the occu- 
pant. 
The  seats have a passive internal ventilation system:  Cylin- 
drical cavities within  the cushions and backrests generate a 
pumping  effect as the ride motions cause  occupant motion. 
This 
helps remove moisture and feeds  fresh air into  the seats....

Instrument cluster 
Instrument cluster uses large  easy-to-read  analog instru- 
ments  and is removable  as a unit without removing  the dash- 
board.  On-board  computer and  Check Control  functions  are 
integrated into  the instrument cluster  displays. 
Service  Interval Display 
Service  Interval Display calculates vehicle service  needs 
based  on current  driving patterns, and indicates  to the  driver 
when  the car requires 
service 
On-board  navigation 
An  integrated  on-board navigation...

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HEATING AND AIR ~ONDITIONING 
(I H KA) 
4 The integrated heating  and air conditioning (IHKA) system 
uses  an extra  large, infinitely  variable radial blower  motor for 
good distribution  of air.  Fresh air enters through the  grille 
be. 
low the engine hood and into the passenger compartment via 
the dashboard and 
footwell vents. 
- Repair information  for the  heating  and air conditioning 
system  is covered 
in 640 Heating and Air Conditioning.   

1 410 Fenders. Engine Hood 
General ........................... .41 0.2 Engine Hood ...................... 410-6 
Special tools ........................ .41 0.2 Hood,  raising to service position ......... 410-6 
........... Hood. removing  and installing 41 0-7 Front  Fenders ..................... .41 0.2 Hood.  aligning ....................... 41 0-8 Front fender. removing and installing ..... .41 0.2 Hood latch components ............... 41 0-10 
Hood  release  cable and 
spring  pins, adjusting...

[Fenders, Engine Hood 
This repair group  covers replacement  of the  front fenders  and 
removal  and installation  of the  engine hood. 
NOJE- 
The  body  is painted  at the factory  affer assembly  Realign- 
ment  of body panels  may expose  unpainted metal.  Paint all 
exposed metal  once the work  is complete. 
Special tools 
Most  body  repairs  can be performed  using regular  automotive 
service tools. Some  BMW special  tools are required  to set 
body  pieces  into  the 
service positions....

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Fenders, Engine ~oodl 
Carefully  pry front  turn signal assembly from fender and dis- 
connect  electrical harness (arrow). 
< Release headlight  trim panel locking clip with a screwdrivel 
(arrow). 
* Working  at corner  of side  trim  panel,  pull trim  panel  out 
from  side of fender to  remove. 
- Remove front  bumper.  See 510 Exterior Trim, Bumpers. 
Working at rear  of 
teners  (arrows).  fender 
well, , remove 
fender 
mounting fas- 
< Remove lower 
housing.  attaching 
bolts 
(arrow)...

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Fenders, Engine Hood 
Working from below, remove front  wheel arch fastener (ar- 
row). 
With door open  remove fastener 
fender to door post. (arrow) attaching  upper 
Remove screw 
(arrow) at  front  of fender. 
Remove  ground strap nut and  hood hinge bolts 
(arrows) 
CAUTION- 
Secure hood in such a way  that the windshield  and body pan- 
els 
wiN not  be damaged.