BMW 5 Series (E60, E61) Repair Manual: 2004-2010 - Table of Contents

100 Engine–General110 Engine Removal and Installation113 Cylinder Head Removal

and Installation117 Camshaft Timing Chain119 Lubrication System

120 Ignition System121 Battery, Starter, Alternator130 Fuel Injection160 Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump170 Radiator and Cooling System180 Exhaust System

Engine

600 Electrical System–General611 Wipers and Washers612 Switches 620 Instruments

630 Lights640 Heating and Air-conditioning650 Radio

Transmission

510 Exterior Trim, Bumpers512 Door Windows513 Interior Trim

515 Central Locking and Anti-theft520 Seats540 Sunroof

Body Equipment

Suspension,Steering and Brakes

300 Suspension, Steering and Brakes–General

310 Front Suspension311 Front Axle Differential320 Steering and Wheel Alignment

330 Rear Suspension331 Rear Axle Differential340 Brakes360 Wheels, Tires

400 Body–General410 Fenders, Engine Hood

411 Doors412 Trunk Lid, TailgateBody

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0 General Data and Maintenance

Electrical System

720 Seat Belts721 Airbag System (SRS)

Equipment and Accessories7

001 Warnings and Cautions002 Vehicle Identification and VIN

Decoder

003 Symptoms and Field Observations010 Product Familiarization020 Maintenance

Important Safety Notice......................................................................................... iiForeword ............................................................................................................. ivIndex ................................................................................................ rear of manual

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ELE Electrical Wiring Diagrams

OBD On-Board Diagnostics

200 Transmission–General210 Clutch230 Manual Transmission231 Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG)

240 Automatic Transmission 250 Gearshift Linkage260 Driveshafts270 Transfer Case

ECL ECL Electrical Component Locations

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BMW 5 Series (E60, E61)Service Manual: 2004-2010 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 545i, 550i

Price: $149.95Bentley Stock Number: B510Publication Date: 2010.jun.18ISBN: 978-0-8376-1618-6Hardcover, 8 3/8 in. x 11 in.Case quantity: 51734 pages, 2978 photos, illustrations and diagrams

The BMW 5 Series (E60, E61) Service Manual: 2004-2010 contains in-depth maintenance, service and repair information for the BMW 5 Series from 2004 to 2010. The aim throughout has been simplicity and clarity, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. Whether you’re a professional or a do-it-yourself BMW owner, this manual helps you understand, care for and repair your BMW.

Technical features:

• Condition based service (CBS) maintenance procedures from replacing the cabin microfilter to checking and resetting service intervals. This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it.

• Cylinder head cover gasket and crankshaft seal service (includes removal and installation of Valvetronic motor).

• Cooling system and radiator service.• Fuel injection and ignition system diagrams and explanations.• Information about advanced technical features such as

Valvetronic, VANOS, twin turbochargers, DSC (dynamic stability control), dynamic drive (active stabilizer bars), active steering, and xDrive.

• Suspension repair procedures.• Brakes, steering and ABS troubleshooting and repair.• Heating and air-conditioning repair, including A/C component

replacement.• Body and hood repairs and adjustments.• Electrical system service, with an easy-to-use illustrated

component locator section.• Comprehensive wiring schematics, including fuses and

grounds.• BMW OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE-defined OBD II

P-codes, as well as basic scan tool operation.• BMW factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments and

tightening torques.

Models and engines covered:525i and 530i

M54 engine (2004-2005)N52 engine (2006-2007)

528iN52K engine (2008-2010)

535iN54 twin turbo engine (2008-2010)

545iN62 V8 engine (2004-2005)

550iN62 TU V8 engine (2006-2010)

Bentley technical editors removing motor cover on V8 (N62) engine.

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Detailed brake pad and rotor service.340 Brakes

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Learn how to reset condition-based service (CBS) intervals.020 Maintenance