BMW Tutorials

BMW E39 Ignition Switch Refurbishment

Video tutorial on how to refurbish the BMW E39 ignition switch. This ignition switch is also found on a BMW E38 as well, but this maybe a similar procedure on other BMW models. This tutorial is intended to rebuild the existing ignition switch rather than purchasing a new or used one. A new...

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BMW E39 Ignition Switch Replacement

Video tutorial on how to replace the ignition switch on a BMW E39. The same switch is found on others models as well, as for the replacement portion, it may vary. A faulty switch can cause multiple issues such as triggering dash fault lights, radio malfunctions, exterior or interior light...

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BMW E39 Igniton Switch Testing

Video tutorial on how to test the ignition switch on a BMW E39. A similar switch is also found on the E38 as well, but may apply to other BMW models too. This is a free method to test the switch to determine if it is causing any issues on your vehicle as it can be very costly to replace. A faulty...

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BMW E39 M5 Mirror Disassembly

Video tutorial on how to disassembly the stock OEM BMW E39 M5 mirrors equipped with auto fold. This tutorial does demonstrate how to remove the mirror glass which is auto tinting, mirror motor, mirror cap, and access and split apart the auto fold mirror motor. After some usage, these can size up or...

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BMW E39 Rear Door Panel Removal

Video tutorial on how to remove the rear door panel on a BMW E39. The video does cover on the removal of the driver's side door panel, which will be the same for the passenger side as well. Vehicles equipped with sun shades maybe slightly different. Removing the door panel will give you direct...

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BMW E39 Rear View Mirror Removal

Video tutorial on how to remove the rear view mirror on a BMW E39. A similar procedure is also used on a BMW E53 and E83 and possibly other BMW models as well. This particular procedure was done on a 1997 BMW 540i...

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BMW E39 Side Marker Removal

Video tutorial on how to remove the fender repeater lights on a BMW E39. This tutorial does apply to both the pre and post face-lifted vehicles. Both amber and white fender marker lights are interchangeable between the years as well. The bulb which is required for a replacement is 2821. Amber lenses...

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BMW E39 Front & Rear Glass Trim Replacement

Video tutorial on how to replace the front or rear window trim on a BMW E39. The window trim is known to crack and deteriorate over time which can look unappealing and also jeopardize the durability surrounding paint or glass edge. If your glass has been replaced in the past, most likely you can't...

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BMW E39 Side Moulding Removal

Video tutorial on how to remove the moulding located on the doors and fender of a BMW E39. This possibly applies to other BMW models as well. Removing this trim is fairly straight forward, but we do want to take extra care as we can damage it. The trim is a plastic or rubber coated metal, therefore...

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BMW E39 Sun Visor Removal

Video tutorial on how to remove the sun visor and clip on a BMW E39. Similar procedures may apply to other BMW models as well. If you are removing the headliner, it is required that you remove the sun visor, along with it's clip location as well. These sun visors are available in a variety of color...