Target Audience:
BMW 5 Series E39 owners and independent repair shops performing their own maintenance and repairs.
Cost Savings:
Enables owners to save money by performing their own repairs and maintenance.
Ease Of Use:
Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions suitable for any skill level.
Manual Classification:
Comprehensive Service and Workshop Manual.
Applicable Years:
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Coverage Areas:
All workshop procedures, including engine, injection, ignition, clutch, gearbox, suspension, wheels, brakes, climate control, electrical systems, bodywork, and more.
Printability:
All pages are printable
Engine Mechanics:
Detailed instructions for engine maintenance, repair, and rebuilding.
Fuel System:
Injection and ignition systems, including fuel delivery and management.
Drivetrain:
Clutch and gearbox (transmission) service and repair.
Chassis:
Suspension system, wheels, and braking system diagnostics and repair.
Climate Control:
Air temperature control system (HVAC) service.
Electrical System:
Comprehensive electrical diagrams and troubleshooting for all vehicle circuits.
Bodywork:
Bodywork repair and related procedures.
Maintenance:
Routine maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, spark plug replacement.
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting guidance for common and complex issues.
Repair:
Step-by-step repair instructions for all major vehicle systems.
Rebuilding:
Engine and major component rebuilding procedures.
Detail Level:
Extremely detailed, covering everything from basic maintenance to complete engine rebuilds.
Illustrations:
Step-by-step diagrams, detailed illustrations, exploded view diagrams.
Technical Data:
Torque settings, fluid capacities, technical specifications for all systems.
Spare Parts:
Spare parts illustrations included.
Searchability:
Likely searchable text content within the PDF.
Print Resolution:
Assumed high-quality for clear diagrams and text (standard for professional manuals).
Binding Type:
N/A (Digital PDF format implies no physical binding)
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital PDF format implies no physical paper type)
Engine Options Covered:
Covers the range of engines offered in the E39 5 Series from 1996-2002, including inline-4, inline-6, and V8 gasoline engines, and potentially diesel variants depending on region.
Torque Settings:
Detailed torque specifications for critical engine components provided.
Fluid Capacities:
Specific fluid capacities for engine oil, coolant, etc., are included.
Injection Ignition:
Detailed information on the fuel injection and ignition systems for optimal performance and diagnosis.
Transmission Types:
Manual and automatic transmission variants typically found in the E39 generation.
Gearbox Service:
Procedures for clutch, gearbox, and transmission service and repair.
Fluid Requirements:
Specification of appropriate transmission fluid types and capacities.
Nav Radio Systems:
Information on the early generation BMW iDrive systems (from model year 2001 onwards), Professional Radio, and Navigation systems may be present within the electrical and bodywork sections.
Asc Dsc:
Coverage of Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems as applicable.
Diagnostics Port:
Information related to the OBD-II diagnostic port and BMW's proprietary diagnostic connectors used during this period.
Routine Maintenance:
The manual will contain detailed recommended service intervals for oil changes, filter replacements, and other routine maintenance tasks.
Engine Oil:
Specific BMW-approved engine oil grades and viscosities (e.g., Castrol EDGE 5W-30, BMW Longlife-01 or 04 depending on exact model year/engine).
Coolant:
BMW Blue antifreeze/coolant (G48) specifications.
Brake Fluid:
DOT 4 brake fluid specifications.
Common E39 Problems:
The manual may implicitly or explicitly guide on addressing common E39 issues such as cooling system leaks (plastic components), VANOS system operation, ABS/ASC sensor failures, and window regulator failures.
