When to replace the Fuel Filter on your BMW 5 SERIES
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 525 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530 d View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change fuel filter BMW E39 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: fuel filter – BMW E39 touring. Tools you need:
Electronic spray
Drive socket # 10
Torx bit T50
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: fuel filter – BMW E39 touring. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
  • Please note: all work on the car – BMW E39 touring – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Detach the fuel pressure sensor connector.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes. Use a flat screwdriver.
  5. Step 5
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    Detach the tubes from the fuel filter.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Be careful! Fuel may leak from the filter housing and hoses.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fastener of the fuel pressure sensor. Use Torx T50. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the fuel pressure sensor.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fuel filter bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the fuel filter.
  10. Step 10
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    Install a new fuel filter.
    Replacement: fuel filter – BMW E39 touring. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the fuel filter is positioned correctly. Consider the fuel flow direction mark.During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.Attention! Use quality filters – BMW E39 touring.
  11. Step 11
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    Screw in the fuel filter mounting bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 12
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    Install the fuel pressure sensor.
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