View Full Version : E39 DIY Quick Links


jamesdc4
12-02-2007, 09:13 PM
Engine/Mechanical
M62 Alternator Removal / Replacement (http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/355405)
Oil Change 528i (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=11191525&postcount=2)
i6 Single Vanos (http://www.drvanos.com/docs/stage1.pdf)
i6 Double Vanos (http://www.beisansystems.com/procedures/vanos_procedure.htm)
How to clean Idle Control Valve (ICV) 5xxi I6 (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=928735)
How to clean Idle Control Valve (ICV) 540i V8 (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=589747)
Fuel Filter Replacement (528i) (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=533140)
CCV (Crankcase/oil Seperator) M52 (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=923117)
CCV M62 (http://home.comcast.net/~vicent/osve38.html)

Cooling
540i M62 Thermostat Replacement (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=882159)
Cooling System Replacement (528i) (http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/199986)
Belt Replacement Instructions (Incl. Fan Removal) (http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/119957)
E39 Aux Fan (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9519604&postcount=1)
Zionsville Radiator & Electric Fan Install (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=774698)

Transmission
ATF change Steptronic (http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e39/6960596-2.html)
ATF and filter change (http://home.comcast.net/~vicent/trannye38.html)
Clutch Replacement (540i6) (http://members.cox.net/anmillar1/index.htm)

Suspension
Air Spring replacement E39 Touring (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=942496)
Thrust Arm Replacement (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7062920&postcount=22)
Powerflex thrust arm bushings install (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233926)
540i Intrax/Koni suspension Install (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=585313)
Rear M5 sway bar install (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=835680)
Tie Rod replacement (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=458695&referrerid=&highlight=DIY+tie+rods)
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement (http://www.zeckhausen.com/E39_Bearings.htm)

Electrical
Battery maintenanace DIY (http://www.bmwdiy.info/battery-maint/index.html)
Nav Retrofit (http://www.travisbeste.com/automobiles/1998_BMW_540i/navigation/)
Removing factory Head unit (MID) (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10990548&postcount=60)
Replacement of Wheel Speed Sensor (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8830435&postcount=52)
Camshaft Position Sensor (540 M62) (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9844722&postcount=66)
O2 sensor & MAF replacement (540 M62) (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2095021#post2095021)
Crankshaft Pulse Generator replacement (http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/186191)
Ignition Switch (http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/244045)
Final Stage Unit (http://www.540i6.com/finalstagereplacement.html)
Rear Window Regulator replacement (http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/WindowRegulator/regulator.htm)
Homelink Install (Garage Door Opener) (http://www.bmwnation.com/ARTICLES/diy/bmwut/bmwut.html)

Interior
Front seatbelt removal/ install (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=888651)
Steering wheel type Victor swap (http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/3120)
Steering wheel swap 4 spokes to M5 type (http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/SteeringWheel/steeringwheel.htm)

Exterior
Shadowline window trim replacement (http://www.540i6.com/shadowline.html)
M5 Front Bumper Install (http://www.540isport.com/DIY/M5frontbumper/M5frontbumperparts.htm)
Repairing chipped paint (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=407151#post407151)

Exhaust
Loose heatshield remedy (http://bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/196703)
Exhaust Cutout DIY (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=12263230&posted=1#post12263230)

Brakes
Brembo Rotor Replacement (http://www.zeckhausen.com/Brembo/Rotor_Replacement.htm)
Replacing Performance Friction floating rotors (http://www.zeckhausen.com/PFC/Rotor_Replacement.htm)
Replacing Stoptech floating rotors (http://www.zeckhausen.com/StopTech/Rotor_replacement.htm)

Lighting
Angel Eye Wiring Harness Adapter (http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/angel%20harness%20adapters%20should______files/angeleyeharn.htm)
Refinishing Headlights/Installing Angel Eyes (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=930893)
DEPO Clear tail light retrofit (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=937072)
LED Exterior door handle (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=926227)
Rear Fog Lights (http://jadeturtle.com/bmw/)
Rear Fog to Brake Lights Conversion (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9522924&postcount=1)
E39 HID Retrofit (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8222169#post8222169)
Headlight Adjusters/ Covers Replacement (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=11514781&posted=1#post11514781)

Misc
Accessing spark plugs for spark plug change (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=12426387&postcount=1)
Sunroof Repair (http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e39/8023857-4.html)
How to Program BMW Keys (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8097371&postcount=31)
Winshield Washer Reservoir Fix (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=584735)
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement (no pics) (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10935875&postcount=53)


E39 DIY Websites
Bimmer DIY (http://www.bimmerdiy.com/dir/e39)
www.e38.org/e39 (http://www.e38.org/e39)
BMW Tips'n Tricks (http://www.bmwtips.com/)
Edge Motorworks E39 Problems Checklist (http://edgemotorworks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=55)