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Engine Electrical System - Repair BMW 5 series E60/E61 facelift

Step-by-step instructions on "Engine Electrical System - Repair" for BMW 5 series E60/E61 facelift (2007–2010). Pick an article — removal, installation, adjustment and diagnostics with illustrations.

25subsections
25articles
50illustrations

12 00... Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery

1 article

12 00... Instructions for working on the ignition system

1 article

12 00... Notes/information on removing and installing control units

1 article

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

1 article

12 12 011 Replacing all spark plugs (N42, N40, N46, N45, N52, N52K, N51)

1 article

12 13 511 Replacing ignition coils (N52, N52K, N51)

1 article

12 14 521 Replacing crankshaft pulse generator (N52, N52K, N51, N53)

1 article

12 14 523 Replacing inlet camshaft pulse generator (N52, N52K, N51, N53)

1 article

12 14 524 Replacing exhaust camshaft pulse generator (N52, N52K, N51, N53)

1 article

12 14 550 Replacing control unit (DME)

1 article

12 14 600 Removing/replacing knock sensors (N52, N52K, N51)

1 article

12 14 700 Coding control module (DME / DDE)

1 article

12 14 705 Programming control unit (DME / DDE)

1 article

12 31... Replacing alternator belt pulley

1 article

12 31... Replacing alternator belt pulley (with overrunning clutch)

1 article

12 31 009 Checking alternator (BSD)

1 article

12 31 020 Removing and installing or replacing alternator (N52, N52K, N51, N53)

1 article

12 32 501 Replacing voltage regulator

1 article

12 41 020 Removing and installing/replacing starter (N52, N52K, N51, N53, N54)

1 article

12 41 041 Replacing solenoid switch

1 article

12 42 500 Replacing battery positive lead (between starter, alternator and battery positive terminal)

1 article

12 61 280 Removing and installing/replacing oil pressure sensor (N52, N52K, N51, N54, N53)

1 article

12 61 285 Replacing engine oil level sensor (N52, N52K, N51, N46, N54, N53)

1 article

12 90... Removing and installing/replacing electronics box

1 article

12 90 100 Replacing fan for electronics box (N52)

1 article