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Please let me know if you find a better DIY for any of the below, either here or on an external site. New DIYs are always welcome.

Find part numbers: RealOEM

Full service manual: newTIS.info

BMW dealers that sell spares online (at discount). Compare pricing!

www.bmwpartshub.com OR www.bmwdirectparts.com OR www.bmwpartsdirect.com OR www.bmwpartswholesale.com OR www.bmwoemparts.com OR www.bmwpartswarehouse.com OR www.bmwpartsuniverse.com

***ROUTINE/SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE:
Summary of Mike Miller’s Old School Maintenance Schedule (not specific to E60 M5)
(Email Mike Miller for the full writeup: techtalk [at] roundel.org):
- Brake fluid: Every 1-2 years
- Engine coolant: Every 2 years (50/50 mix of BMW anti-freeze + distilled water)
- Engine oil/filter: Every 7,500 miles (Castrol TWS Motorsport 10W-60)
- Engine air filter: Inspect every 15,000 miles, replace every 15,000-30,000
- Cabin air filter: Inspect every 15,000 miles, replace every 15,000-30,000
- Power steering fluid: every 30,000 miles (Pentosin CHF 11.S)
- Transmission oil (SMG & 6MT): every 30,000 miles (MTF-LT-2 or Red Line D4 ATF)
..........(Note: This does not refer to the hydraulic fluid for the SMG pump, which is the same as the power steering fluid - CHF 11S)
- Differential oil: every 30,000 miles (Castrol SAF-XJ or Red Line 75W-140)
- Spark plugs: S85 requires plugs every 35,000 miles (stick with OEM NGK but Amazon /
Rockauto has them cheap)
- Fuel filter: every 60,000 miles
- Engine drive belts: every 60,000 miles
- O2 sensors: 150k miles (or just wait for it to trip a CEL)
- Water/fuel hoses: 150k miles
- Rod bearings: As early as 50k miles (see here)

Oil change: E60 M5 Maintenance Thread

Oil change 2 [pics dead]: E60 M5 - DIY Oil Change - Step-by-Step w/Pictures [pic links dead]

Brake fluid flush: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/at...brake-fluid-change-bmw-brake-fluid-change.pdf

Transmission fluid flush: DIY: Transmission fluid flush
(original reference thread: Oil/fluid leakage from gearbox!)

Differential fluid flush: DIY: - Rear Differential Fluid Change

Differential fluid flush 2: E60 M5 Maintenance Thread

Power steering fluid flush (regular E60): Power Steering Flush - 5Series.net - Forums

Spark plug replacement: BMW E60 M5 DIY: Spark Plug Replacement
(original thread with broken DIY: e60 M5 Spark Plug & Air Filter DIY w/ Pics (Good Resource for DIY-ers))

Spark plug/coil replacement: OKD Okada/Plasma Direct coil on our E60 M5

Air filter replacement: BMW E60 M5 DIY: Air Filter Replacement
(reference thread: e60 M5 Spark Plug & Air Filter DIY w/ Pics (Good Resource for DIY-ers))
- Dinan air filter replacement: DIY: - DINAN Air Intake Filter Removal


Fuel filter/sending unit replacement: DIY: - Fuel Filter step by step DIY

Brake rotor/pad/sensor change: DIY: Front Brake Rotor, Pad, and Sensor Replacement

Brake pad change: Youtube

Drive belt/pulley replacement: DIY: - Drive Belts / Idler Pulley / Tensioner Pulley - REPLACEMENT

Cabin air filter replacement: BMW 5 Series (E60, E61) 2004-2010 - Cabin microfilter fresh air filter DIY, how to - YouTube
- also: Fixing Stuff: Replacing BMW E60 Microfilter (cabin air filter)
(reference thread: Replacing Micro Filter)

Service interval reset via OBC: Reset Oil/Microfilters/Service/etc with Pictures!

Starter replacement:
Official service manual method: S85 Starter (DIY Info) - E60 M5/E63 M6
Alternate method no trans drop needed: DIY topside starter replacement

***OTHER MECHANICAL REPAIRS:
Rod bearing replacement: D.I.Y. and Product Instructions | German Auto Solutions

Throttle body cleaning: DIY - Throttle Body Removal and Cleaning - With Images

Throttle actuator motor replacement: DIY: - Replacing throttle actuator motor with pics

Replace VANOS solenoids: DIY - Changing the S85 VANOS solenoids
(see here for additional VANOS info: S85 Vanos Adjustment Unit Replacement DIY Question)

Alternator removal/replacement: E60 M5 Alternator Removal Instructions DIY

Rear window cover/seal: E60 BMW M5 Rear Window Cover Replacement DIY - YouTube
(reference thread: DIY: Replacing Rear Window Cover)

Windshield trim replacement (E63): DIY: - Windshield trim replacement

Voltage regulator: FYI: E60 M5 S85 Valeo Voltage Regulator for Alternator

Radiator/Cooling system: E60 M5 Alternator Removal Instructions DIY

Battery replacement: DIY: - 2008 E60 M5 Battery Replacement

New battery registration: DIY: - Battery Registration and DIY: - New battery registration in DIS

Steering angle sensor (SZL) cleaning: Dirt cheap steering angle sensor fix
Steering angle sensor DIY fix - it worked

MAF sensor removal/cleaning: DIY: - MAF Sensor Removal & Cleaning

Access/repair windshield wiper fluid reservoir: Leaking Windshield washer reservoir - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums
(reference thread: How to access windshield washing reservoir)

Pre-Cat O2 sensor replacement: DIY: - Pre-Cat O2 Sensors Replacement

Pre-Cat O2 sensor replacement 2: Project log: M5 - Flat Eric Edition (post #277)

Themostat replacement: Anyone have a DIY for Thermostat Change?

Remove transmission (from ISTA): DIY: Remove & Install Transmission

SMG and clutch overhaul: List of part numbers, orings and 'things to do' while in there:
Smg problems need help

SMG pump relay replacement:
Note: The SMG pump relay is black on the E6x M cars, NOT salmon.
DIY: - SMG Pump Relay replacement Do it Yourself! - (also see here: Anyone have the part number on the smg hydraulic pump relay?)

SMG hydraulic pump motor replacement: SMG Hyd Motor DIY

SMG pump motor overhaul: DIY: - SMG motor refresh + clutch valve o-ring success

SMG gear position sensor wiring harness fix: SMG III Gear Sensor Strip Rebuild

SMG repair/replacement pictorial: Trans. fault! Drive moderately + pics

SMG hydraulic fluid flush: SMG flush

Clutch replacement 1 (for E63): BMW M6/M5 E60 - E63 Clutch DIY + Transmission Removal + Pics.

Clutch replacement 2: E60 m5 clutch flywheel replacement

DIS Clutch adaptation: DIY: - DIS Clutch Adaptation DIY with screenshots

Suspension overhaul (applies to E60/E63/E64): Suspension rebuild

A/C compressor pulley bearing replacement (applies to E60/E61/E63/E64): AC compressor bearing

***PERFORMANCE:
Charcoal filter removal: Charcoal Filter Removal - Step-by-Step (w/Pictures)

Scoops (RPI): Race Precision Forums • View topic - RPi e60 M5/530/545 Ram Air Intake Installation Instructions

Block off plates: Race Precision Forums • View topic - E60/E63 Ram Air Box - Block Off Plate/Plug Installation

Scoops/filters (aFe): DIY - Scoops, Drop-in filters & Intake Tube Couplers

Oil cooler: Race Precision Forums • View topic - RPi M5 Oil Cooler Install Instructions

DME/ECU removal: Race Precision Forums • View topic - E60 M5 DME/ECU Removal Instructions

Sprint booster install: BMW Sprint Booster Installation - Bavarian Autosport - YouTube
(reference thread: DIY: - Sprint Booster Diy ?)

Pulley install: Race Precision Forums • View topic - RPi Pulley Kit Installation - M5/M6
(reference thread: Pulley install, DIY?)

Spring install 1 (front/rear for E63): DIY lowering spring installation

Spring install 2: Advice on installing aftermarket springs?

Spring install 3: Eibach springs & spacers pictorial, including install

Spring install 4: DIY: - Thoughts post Eibach Spring install

Bolt replacement after spring install: WARNING! All owners with lowering springs or modified suspension. ACTION REQUIRED if incorrectly installed!

SMG Euro software flash: Euro SMG flash summary

Nitrous Oxide (NOS) controller wiring: DIY: - HOW TO: Nitrous Oxide Controller Wiring for 2006-2010 BMW M6

Short-throw shifter install: DIY: - Short Shifter DIY.


***EXTERIOR COSMETIC:
Headlight height adjustment [pics dead]: 2006 M5 - Vertical Headlight Aiming

Headlight removal/replacement: BMW E60 angel eyes replacement installation right side - YouTube
(reference thread: detailed guide to change the m5 angel eye bulb?)

Angel eye/daytime running light replacement: Quick replace of the daytime running lamp - BMW 5 series - YouTube

Taillight removal/replacement: DIY LCI taillight retrofit - 5 Series Forums
(reference thread: brake lights)

Kidney grill removal: How to remove and install new kidney and side grills?

Side grill removal: How to remove e60 M5 side vent - YouTube
(reference thread: side grill removal : searched)

Roundel replacement: Product Installation Tutorial: BMW Roundel Upgrades - YouTube
(reference thread: DIY Install Video : LED Sidemarker Lenses)

Painting brake calipers: Painted My Calipers...

Replace lower side mirror cover: How To: CF lower mirror cover install

LED side turn signal: DIY LED Side Signal BMW M5 E60 Do It Yourself

LED side turn signal_2: DIY Install Video : LED Sidemarker Lenses

All red tail lights: DIY: All Red Taillights

LED license plate lights: LED XENON License Plate Light Installation Instructions for E60 M5

Door pathway/puddle light upgrade: DIY: - Logo Puddle/Welcome Lights


***INTERIOR COSMETICS/REPAIRS:
Remove airbag warnings from visor [no pics]: Destickered M5 - removing airbag warning stickers

Interior trim carbon fiber wrap (pre LCI): Jlevi SW | Dinoc Carbon Fiber Wrap DIY Guide For E60

Aluminum pedals: DIY: Aluminum Racing Pedals

Shift knob replacement (6MT): DIY - Installation of a ZHP Shift Knob

E-brake handle replacement: DIY Carbon Fiber E-Brake Handle Replacement

Steering wheel trim replacement: DIY: Install Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Trim

Steering wheel trim replacement 2: Removal & fitting of E60 lower trim cover - MY MOTIV BMW
(reference thread: Anyone replace SMG paddle ?)

SMG shift paddle replacement: DIY: - Shift Paddle Replacement

SMG plate removal/replacement: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e61-m5-touring-discussion/201897-smg-plate-removal-repaint-pics.html

Squeaky side bolster repair: Squeaky Active Seating Bolster

Heads-Up Display height adjustment: BMW E60 Heads Up Display Adjustment

Cupholder removal/replacement: BMW, Cup Holder, Can Holder, Replacement, DIY Do It Yourself and Save Money E60 5 Series - YouTube

Steering wheel restoration: DIY: - Leather Steering Wheel Restoration

Thigh Support Extension Motor Repair: Thigh Support Actuator


***ELECTRICAL/SOFTWARE/AUDIO:

Speedo error correction: Speedometer Correction all E60 M5 Versions


V1 hardwire (tap passenger footwell cigarette lighter) + Concealed display: Valentine V1 Install w Remote Audio Adapter and Concealed Display - With Pic's!

V1 hardwire (tap sunroof wiring): radardet - 5 Series Forums

Coding/software tweaks [E60 forum]: DIY: - Coding your M5

Coding/software tweaks 2 [E63 forum]: DYI _Coding the E63-E64 *Updated 02-21-2011

Code DSC off on 6MT cars: DSC OFF 6MT cars

Laser jammer install: DIY Lidatek installation on a M5 E60 (PDF and pics)

iPod MOST adapter: DIY IPod MOST Adapter Install in 2006 M5

Auxiliary input install (for early model E60s): DIY: auxiliary input E60

Center channel speaker replacement (E63): M6 Center Channel Speaker Replace DIY
(reference thread: M5 Center Speaker Upgrade (DIY Link) HQ)

Diversity antenna amplifier replacement: Diversity Amplifier Replacement - 5Series.net - Forums

2010 CIC install (updated NAV): 2010 CIC install in 2006 M5 Pictorial


***OTHER RESOURCES:
E60 M5 aftersales manual: http://www.midia.nl/diversen/bmw/E60_M5_Complete_Vehicle.pdf

Alignment specs: Alignment Specs and Shock Specs for E60 M5, many of us wanted this!

Torque tightening specs (NOTE: this is for older BMWs; may not apply for E60/S85 engine in all cases): Bmw-m.net

Fuse Diagram (E63): M6 Fuse Lay Out

Check control messages (E92): DIY: - Check Control Guide

Access hidden NAV menu: Screenshots of the hidden/secret menu [access to GPS speed too]

Wiring diagram (general E60): WDS BMW Wiring Diagram System - 5 E60 E61

Find a local indy: BMW Repair Shops- Find a BMW Mechanic | BimmerShops.com

Owner’s manual: Owner's Manual - BMW North America





DISCLAIMER: In most cases these DIYs are not written by professionals. Undertake these projects at your own risk.
 
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I made this document when replacing the clutch slave cylinder. It covers replacement of that part as well as transmission removal, clutch release bearing, and some other parts along the way. It does not cover clutch and flywheel replacement. This document has tightening torques, part numbers, and bolt sizes/tools required for each step. Sorry for no software instructions. Any errors/omissions let me know and I will make corrections.
 

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