This comprehensive workshop service repair manual is your ultimate guide to maintaining and repairing your BMW E39 5 Series (1995-2003). It covers every aspect of your vehicle, from the engine to the bodywork, ensuring you have the information you need to tackle any job with confidence. The manual delves into detailed specifications, repair procedures, and troubleshooting techniques, empowering you to perform an array of tasks, including: * **Engine Overhaul and Rebuilding:** Gain in-depth understanding of engine components and learn how to rebuild your engine with precision. * **Timing Belt Replacement:** Master the intricate process of replacing the timing belt, a crucial maintenance task that ensures proper engine operation. * **Trouble Codes and Wiring Diagrams:** Decode error codes and troubleshoot electrical issues with ease using the extensive wiring diagrams provided. * **Engine Performance Optimization:** Improve engine performance and fuel efficiency by delving into detailed engine performance related information. * **Front End Procedures and Specifications:** Access detailed specifications and learn how to correctly perform front-end maintenance and repairs. * **Suspension System Expertise:** Dive deep into the intricacies of your vehicle's suspension system, enabling you to diagnose and fix suspension issues with confidence. * **Transmission Information and Repair:** Gain a thorough understanding of your transmission system, empowering you to address transmission-related problems effectively. * **Air Conditioning System Maintenance:** Learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your air conditioning system, ensuring optimal climate control within your vehicle. * **Service and Capacities:** Find all the vital service intervals, fluid capacities, and maintenance schedules you need to keep your E39 running smoothly. * **Detailed Specifications:** Benefit from comprehensive specifications covering every aspect of your vehicle, facilitating accurate diagnosis and repair. * **Factory Maintenance Schedules and Charts:** Follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance plan to prolong the life of your vehicle. * **Serpentine Belt Routing Diagrams:** Visually understand the serpentine belt routing for efficient belt replacement and maintenance. * **Timing Belt Service Procedures:** Acquire the knowledge and step-by-step instructions needed to perform proper timing belt servicing. * **Driving Concerns and Troubleshooting:** Effectively diagnose and address common driving issues with the comprehensive troubleshooting guides provided. * **Brake System Expertise:** Master the intricacies of your brake system, enabling you to perform routine maintenance and repairs confidently. * **Clutch System Mastery:** Gain a thorough understanding of your clutch system, equipping you to address clutch-related issues with expertise. * **Exhaust System Maintenance:** Learn how to maintain and repair your exhaust system, ensuring optimal performance and emissions control. * **Climate Control System Information:** Comprehend the functionality and maintenance requirements of your vehicle's climate control system. * **Body Workshop Procedures:** Access detailed instructions for performing bodywork repairs and maintenance on your E39. * **Gearbox System Understanding:** Gain comprehensive knowledge of your gearbox, enabling you to diagnose and repair gearbox-related issues with confidence. * **Complete Torque Specifications:** Benefit from a complete set of torque specifications, ensuring accurate tightening of bolts and fasteners during repairs. * **U-Joint and CV-Joint Service Procedures:** Learn how to properly service and repair your vehicle's U-joints and CV joints. * **Complete Wiring Diagrams:** Utilize the extensive wiring diagrams to trace electrical circuits, diagnose electrical problems, and perform repairs efficiently. * **Hundreds of Illustrations:** Benefit from clear illustrations that guide you through each step of the repair process, making complex procedures easier to understand. This manual is your essential companion for maintaining and repairing your BMW E39 5 Series. With its wealth of information and comprehensive coverage, you'll be equipped to handle any challenge with confidence.

The BMW E39 5 Series is a mid-size executive car produced by BMW from 1995 to 2003. It was the fifth generation of the BMW 5 Series, and it was the first to feature a completely new platform, chassis, and design. The E39 was praised for its handling, performance, and overall refinement, and it remains a popular choice for enthusiasts today. The E39 was available with a wide range of engines, including gasoline and diesel options, with power outputs ranging from 170 hp to 400 hp. The E39 was also the first 5 Series to be offered with an optional all-wheel-drive system. The E39's design was a departure from the previous generation, the E34. It featured a more rounded and aerodynamic shape, with a lower roofline and a more sculpted hood. The interior was also redesigned, with a more driver-focused cockpit and higher-quality materials. The E39 was equipped with a range of advanced features for its time, including a head-up display, a navigation system, and a sunroof. The E39 also featured a number of safety innovations, including dual front airbags, side airbags, and traction control. The E39 was a significant advancement over the E34, and it helped to cement the BMW 5 Series' reputation as a luxury sedan with a sporty edge. The E39 remains a popular choice for enthusiasts today, and it is often praised for its handling, performance, and overall refinement.