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Repair manual

General Electrical System - Repair BMW 5 series E60/E61

Step-by-step instructions on "General Electrical System - Repair" for BMW 5 series E60/E61 (2002–2007). Pick an article — removal, installation, adjustment and diagnostics with illustrations.

149subsections

149articles

311illustrations

12 00...Notes/information on start assistance (jump starting)

1 article

• 12 00...Notes/information on start assistance (jump starting)

61 00. Version with AFS: setting steering angle (after reconnecting vehicle battery)

1 article

• 61 00. Version with AFS: setting steering angle (after reconnecting vehicle battery)

61 00... Battery

1 article

• 61 00... Battery

61 00... Battery charging

1 article

• 61 00... Battery charging

61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead

1 article

• 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead 3

61 00... Notes on handling optical fibers

1 article

• 61 00... Notes on handling optical fibers

61 00 Repairing Airbag Cables

1 article

• 61 00 Repairing Airbag Cables

Instructions for cutting off, insulating, crimping cables, installing and removing contacts

1 article

• Instructions for cutting off, insulating, crimping cables, installing and removing contacts

61 00... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery

1 article

• 61 00... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery

61 12 002 Replacing positive battery cable (from battery to luggage compartment connector)

1 article

• 61 12 002 Replacing positive battery cable (from battery to luggage compartment connector) 3

61 12 013 Replacing battery negative lead

1 article

• 61 12 013 Replacing battery negative lead 1

61 13... Butt connector for repairing a plug connection

1 article

• 61 13... Butt connector for repairing a plug connection 10

61 13... Connector housing, LCC contact (load current contact)

1 article

• 61 13... Connector housing, LCC contact (load current contact) 5

61 13... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ)

1 article

• 61 13... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ) 3

61 13... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS)

1 article

• 61 13... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS) 4

61 13... Crimping annular contacts

1 article

• 61 13... Crimping annular contacts

61 13... Crimping optical fibres

1 article

• 61 13... Crimping optical fibres 5

61 13... Crimping stop parts

1 article

• 61 13... Crimping stop parts 9

61 13... Cutting off, stripping insulation and cutting optical fibres to length

1 article

• 61 13... Cutting off, stripping insulation and cutting optical fibres to length 7

61 13... Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables

1 article

• 61 13... Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables

61 13... Fuse holder

1 article

• 61 13... Fuse holder 2

61 13... In-line plugs, 2-pin, System JPT ELA

1 article

• 61 13... In-line plugs, 2-pin, System JPT ELA 3

61 13... In-line plugs, 24-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

1 article

• 61 13... In-line plugs, 24-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ 5

61 13... In-line plugs, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

1 article

• 61 13... In-line plugs, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ 5

61 13... In-line plugs, 6- to 50-pin, System Elo

1 article

• 61 13... In-line plugs, 6- to 50-pin, System Elo 6

61 13... Inline plugs, 6-, 8- pin, System MQS

1 article

• 61 13... Inline plugs, 6-, 8- pin, System MQS 3

61 13... Inline plugs, 8-, 12- pin, System D2.5

1 article

• 61 13... Inline plugs, 8-, 12- pin, System D2.5 2

61 13... Installing comb connector for retrofitting/repairs

1 article

• 61 13... Installing comb connector for retrofitting/repairs 15

61 13... Main relay connector for DME

1 article

• 61 13... Main relay connector for DME 2

61 13... Relay carrier

1 article

• 61 13... Relay carrier 3

61 13... Removing and installing/replacing OBD-II socket

1 article

• 61 13... Removing and installing/replacing OBD-II socket 2

61 13... Removing and installing/replacing fibre-optic cable connector

1 article

• 61 13... Removing and installing/replacing fibre-optic cable connector 3

61 13... Repairing ribbon cables

1 article

• 61 13... Repairing ribbon cables 2

61 13... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

1 article

• 61 13... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ 9

61 13... Socket housing 42-, 43-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ

1 article

• 61 13... Socket housing 42-, 43-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ 2

61 13... Socket housings, 2x21-, 2x27-pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo- Power

1 article

• 61 13... Socket housings, 2x21-, 2x27-pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo- Power 3

61 13... Socket of tab connector housings

1 article

• 61 13... Socket of tab connector housings 1

61 13... Treating cables and fibre-optic cables

1 article

• 61 13... Treating cables and fibre-optic cables

61 13.. Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections

1 article

• 61 13.. Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections 13

61 13 040 Replacing distribution box (passenger compartment)

1 article

• 61 13 040 Replacing distribution box (passenger compartment) 2

61 13 042 Replacing distribution box (luggage compartment)

1 article

• 61 13 042 Replacing distribution box (luggage compartment) 4

12 00... Notes for disconnecting and connecting battery

1 article

• 12 00... Notes for disconnecting and connecting battery

12 00... Instructions on starting aid

1 article

• 12 00... Instructions on starting aid

61 20 503 Vehicle battery - closed-circuit current monitoring

1 article

• 61 20 503 Vehicle battery - closed-circuit current monitoring

61 21 010 Removing and installing battery

1 article

• 61 21 010 Removing and installing battery 2

61 21 010 Removing and installing (replacing) battery (M5)

1 article

• 61 21 010 Removing and installing (replacing) battery (M5) 2

61 31 006 Removing and installing (replacing) fixture for steering column stalk (up to 09/2005)

1 article

• 61 31 006 Removing and installing (replacing) fixture for steering column stalk (up to 09/2005) 1

61 31 006 Removing and installing/replacing fixture for steering column stalk (from 09/2005)

1 article

• 61 31 006 Removing and installing/replacing fixture for steering column stalk (from 09/2005) 1

61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette (up to 09/2005)

1 article

• 61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette (up to 09/2005) 2

61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette (from 09/2005)

1 article

• 61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette (from 09/2005) 4

61 31 016 Removing and installing/replacing the travel direction dimmer switch

1 article

• 61 31 016 Removing and installing/replacing the travel direction dimmer switch 1

61 31 018 Removing and installing/replacing cruise control switch

1 article

• 61 31 018 Removing and installing/replacing cruise control switch 1

61 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing ignition starter switch

1 article

• 61 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing ignition starter switch 2

61 31 023 Removing and installing/replacing Start/Stop switch

1 article

• 61 31 023 Removing and installing/replacing Start/Stop switch 1

61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing lighting control unit

1 article

• 61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing lighting control unit 2

61 31 038 Removing and installing (replacing) switch for passenger airbag deactivation

1 article

• 61 31 038 Removing and installing (replacing) switch for passenger airbag deactivation 2

61 31 040 Removing and installing/replacing switch for windshield wipers

1 article

• 61 31 040 Removing and installing/replacing switch for windshield wipers 1

61 31 044 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster on left (from 03/2007)

1 article

• 61 31 044 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster on left (from 03/2007)

61 31 046 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster on right (from 03/2007)

1 article

• 61 31 046 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster on right (from 03/2007)

61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster (up to 03/2007)

1 article

• 61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster (up to 03/2007) 1

61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster on left and right (from 03/2007)

1 article

• 61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster on left and right (from 03/2007) 1

61 31 055 Removing and installing/replacing switch for SMG transmission (M5)

1 article

• 61 31 055 Removing and installing/replacing switch for SMG transmission (M5)

61 31 062 Removing and installing/replacing button for steering wheel heating

1 article

• 61 31 062 Removing and installing/replacing button for steering wheel heating

61 31 069 Removing and installing/replacing indicator for front passenger airbag deactivation

1 article

• 61 31 069 Removing and installing/replacing indicator for front passenger airbag deactivation 1

61 31 079 Removing and installing/replacing switch for hazard warning flashers/central locking

1 article

• 61 31 079 Removing and installing/replacing switch for hazard warning flashers/central locking 1

61 31 083 Removing and installing/replacing switch for unlocking rear lid

1 article

• 61 31 083 Removing and installing/replacing switch for unlocking rear lid 1

61 31 091 Removing and installing/replacing switch for left or right seat heating (rear)

1 article

• 61 31 091 Removing and installing/replacing switch for left or right seat heating (rear) 1

61 31 091 Removing and installing/replacing switch for left or right seat heating (rear, long version)

1 article

• 61 31 091 Removing and installing/replacing switch for left or right seat heating (rear, long version) 1

61 31 103 Removing and installing/replacing left or right shift paddle for SMG transmission

1 article

• 61 31 103 Removing and installing/replacing left or right shift paddle for SMG transmission 1

61 31 108 Removing and installing/replacing power switch (M5)

1 article

• 61 31 108 Removing and installing/replacing power switch (M5)

61 31 112 Removing and installing/replacing left or right shift paddle for automatic transmission

1 article

• 61 31 112 Removing and installing/replacing left or right shift paddle for automatic transmission

61 31 104 Removing and installing/replacing shifters for SMG transmission (both)

1 article

• 61 31 104 Removing and installing/replacing shifters for SMG transmission (both) 1

61 31 109 Removing and installing/replacing Dynamic Stability Control switch (M5)

1 article

• 61 31 109 Removing and installing/replacing Dynamic Stability Control switch (M5)

61 31 117 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch (driver side) (long version or from 03/2007)

1 article

• 61 31 117 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch (driver side) (long version or from 03/2007) 1

61 31 118 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch (passenger side) (long version or from 03/2007)

1 article

• 61 31 118 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch (passenger side) (long version or from 03/2007) 2

61 31 133 Removing and installing/replacing AV connection socket

1 article

• 61 31 133 Removing and installing/replacing AV connection socket 1

61 31 134 Removing and installing/replacing USB/audio interface connecting socket

1 article

• 61 31 134 Removing and installing/replacing USB/audio interface connecting socket 2

61 31 135 Removing and installing/replacing headphones connection socket

1 article

• 61 31 135 Removing and installing/replacing headphones connection socket 1

61 31 135 Removing and installing/replacing headphones connection socket (long version)

1 article

• 61 31 135 Removing and installing/replacing headphones connection socket (long version) 1

61 31 175 Removing and installing/replacing switch for slide/tilt sunroof

1 article

• 61 31 175 Removing and installing/replacing switch for slide/tilt sunroof 1

61 31 176 Removing and installing/replacing emergency call button

1 article

• 61 31 176 Removing and installing/replacing emergency call button 1

61 31 192 Replacing button for controller (until 09/2008)

1 article

• 61 31 192 Replacing button for controller (until 09/2008) 3

61 31 193 Removing and installing/replacing button unit (for on-board monitor)

1 article

• 61 31 193 Removing and installing/replacing button unit (for on-board monitor) 1

61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (until 09/2008)

1 article

• 61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (until 09/2008) 1

61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (from 09/2008)

1 article

• 61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (from 09/2008) 1

61 31 208 Removing and installing/replacing switch for front lumbar support

1 article

• 61 31 208 Removing and installing/replacing switch for front lumbar support 1

61 31 214 Removing and installing/replacing switch for Electronic Damper Control (M5)

1 article

• 61 31 214 Removing and installing/replacing switch for Electronic Damper Control (M5)

61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switch (up to 03/2007)

1 article

• 61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switch (up to 03/2007) 4

61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switch (from 03/2007)

1 article

• 61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switch (from 03/2007) 3

61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switch (sports steering wheel, up to 09/2005)

1 article

• 61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switch (sports steering wheel, up to 09/2005) 2

61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switches (sport steering wheel, from 09/2005)

1 article

• 61 31 220 Removing and installing/replacing multifunction steering wheel switches (sport steering wheel, from 09/2005) 2

61 31 231 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel electronics control unit

1 article

• 61 31 231 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel electronics control unit 4

61 31 233 Removing and installing/replacing Lane Departure Warning motor electrics (sport steering wheel)

1 article

• 61 31 233 Removing and installing/replacing Lane Departure Warning motor electrics (sport steering wheel) 2

61 31 241 Removing and installing/replacing engine hood contact switch

1 article

• 61 31 241 Removing and installing/replacing engine hood contact switch 1

61 31 255 Replacing switch for outside mirror

1 article

• 61 31 255 Replacing switch for outside mirror

61 31 257 Removing and installing/replacing switch for left or right rear cabin monitor

1 article

• 61 31 257 Removing and installing/replacing switch for left or right rear cabin monitor 1

61 31 270 Replacing switch for reversing light

1 article

• 61 31 270 Replacing switch for reversing light 2

61 31 287 Removing and installing/replacing driving dynamics switch

1 article

• 61 31 287 Removing and installing/replacing driving dynamics switch 1

61 31 299 Removing and installing/replacing clutch switch module

1 article

• 61 31 299 Removing and installing/replacing clutch switch module 2

61 31 310 Replacing brake light switch

1 article

• 61 31 310 Replacing brake light switch 2

61 31 330 Removing switch for glovebox light

1 article

• 61 31 330 Removing switch for glovebox light 1

61 31 334 Removing and installing/replacing grip trim for gear selector switch

1 article

• 61 31 334 Removing and installing/replacing grip trim for gear selector switch 3

61 31 342 Removing and installing/replacing gear selector switch

1 article

• 61 31 342 Removing and installing/replacing gear selector switch 1

61 31 382 Replacing level switch for coolant

1 article

• 61 31 382 Replacing level switch for coolant 2

61 31 492 Replacing level switch for windshield washer unit

1 article

• 61 31 492 Replacing level switch for windshield washer unit 2

61 33 060 Removing and installing/replacing both fanfare horns

1 article

• 61 33 060 Removing and installing/replacing both fanfare horns 2

61 34... Removing and installing/replacing power socket in rear storage compartment

1 article

• 61 34... Removing and installing/replacing power socket in rear storage compartment 1

32 43 010 Removing and installing / replacing control unit for active front steering

1 article

• 32 43 010 Removing and installing / replacing control unit for active front steering 2

61 35... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge)

1 article

• 61 35... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge) 6

61 35 001 Removing and installing (replacing) trailer module

1 article

• 61 35 001 Removing and installing (replacing) trailer module 1

61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System

1 article

• 61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System 2

61 35 030 Removing and installing (replacing) power module

1 article

• 61 35 030 Removing and installing (replacing) power module 2

61 35 125 Removing and installing/replacing body module

1 article

• 61 35 125 Removing and installing/replacing body module 5

61 35 127 Removing and installing/replacing body gateway module

1 article

• 61 35 127 Removing and installing/replacing body gateway module 5

61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor

1 article

• 61 35 177 Removing and installing (replacing) rain/light sensor 2

61 35 220 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for left or right front door

1 article

• 61 35 220 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for left or right front door 1

61 35 285 Removing and installing (replacing) light module

1 article

• 61 35 285 Removing and installing (replacing) light module 3

61 35 502 Replacing trailer module(09/2001-09/2006)

1 article

• 61 35 502 Replacing trailer module(09/2001-09/2006) 2

61 35 502 Replacing trailer module (09/2006-03/2009)

1 article

• 61 35 502 Replacing trailer module (09/2006-03/2009) 1

61 35 679 Initializing rain/light (solar) sensor

1 article

• 61 35 679 Initializing rain/light (solar) sensor

61 35 683 Replacing optics for solar rain/light sensor

1 article

• 61 35 683 Replacing optics for solar rain/light sensor 1

61 35 685 Replacing rain/light solar sensor

1 article

• 61 35 685 Replacing rain/light solar sensor 2

61 35 795 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for adaptive headlight

1 article

• 61 35 795 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for adaptive headlight 1

61 35 900 Removing and installing/replacing ring antenna of electronic immobilizer

1 article

• 61 35 900 Removing and installing/replacing ring antenna of electronic immobilizer 1

61 35 950 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for comfort access system

1 article

• 61 35 950 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for comfort access system 4

61 35 953 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (front)

1 article

• 61 35 953 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (front) 4

61 35 954 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (rear)

1 article

• 61 35 954 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (rear) 2

61 35 965 Removing and installing/replacing rear parcel antenna for comfort access system

1 article

• 61 35 965 Removing and installing/replacing rear parcel antenna for comfort access system 1

61 35 970 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment antenna for comfort access system

1 article

• 61 35 970 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment antenna for comfort access system 1

61 35 975 Removing and installing/replacing bumper antenna for comfort access system

1 article

• 61 35 975 Removing and installing/replacing bumper antenna for comfort access system 1

66 31 100 Removing and installing/replacing longitudinal dynamics module

1 article

• 66 31 100 Removing and installing/replacing longitudinal dynamics module

71 60 100 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for trailer tow hitch unlocking

1 article

• 71 60 100 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for trailer tow hitch unlocking

61 00... Program / encode the control unit(s)

1 article

• 61 00... Program / encode the control unit(s)

61 36 520 Removing and installing / replacing relief relay (EDC)

1 article

• 61 36 520 Removing and installing / replacing relief relay (EDC) 1

61 36 560 Removing and installing/replacing headlight washer relay

1 article

• 61 36 560 Removing and installing/replacing headlight washer relay 3

61 36 570 Removing and installing/replacing windshield wiper system relay

1 article

• 61 36 570 Removing and installing/replacing windshield wiper system relay 3

61 61... Adjusting left or right windscreen wiper

1 article

• 61 61... Adjusting left or right windscreen wiper 1

61 61 010 Checking/adjusting contact angle of windshield wiper arms on windshield

1 article

• 61 61 010 Checking/adjusting contact angle of windshield wiper arms on windshield 8

61 61 041 Replacing both windshield wiper blades

1 article

• 61 61 041 Replacing both windshield wiper blades 1

61 61 101 Removing and installing both windshield wiper arms

1 article

• 61 61 101 Removing and installing both windshield wiper arms 7

61 61 102 Replacing both windshield wiper arms

1 article

• 61 61 102 Replacing both windshield wiper arms

61 61 270 Removing and installing console for windshield wiper system completely with motor

1 article

• 61 61 270 Removing and installing console for windshield wiper system completely with motor 3

61 36 570 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen wiper system relay

1 article

• 61 36 570 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen wiper system relay 3

61 67 010 Removing and installing/replacing washer pump of headlight cleaning system

1 article

• 61 67 010 Removing and installing/replacing washer pump of headlight cleaning system 1

61 67 040 Adjusting spray nozzles for headlight cleaning system

1 article

• 61 67 040 Adjusting spray nozzles for headlight cleaning system

61 67 083 Removing and installing/replacing left or right high-pressure nozzle of headlight cleaning system

1 article

• 61 67 083 Removing and installing/replacing left or right high-pressure nozzle of headlight cleaning system 2

61 67 200 Removing and installing/replacing spray nozzle for night vision camera

1 article

• 61 67 200 Removing and installing/replacing spray nozzle for night vision camera 3

61 71 015 Removing and installing/replacing a jet nozzle in windshield washer system

1 article

• 61 71 015 Removing and installing/replacing a jet nozzle in windshield washer system 1

61 71 100 Removing and installing/replacing windshield washer pump

1 article

• 61 71 100 Removing and installing/replacing windshield washer pump 1