Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530 d

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear сsensor on BMW E39 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: ABS sensor – BMW E39 touring. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Electronic spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Multipurpose grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 10
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Clip removal tool
                      
                        Water pump pliers
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – ABS Sensor for 5 Touring (E39) and other BMW models

BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530 d

Replacement: ABS sensor – BMW E39 touring. AUTODOC experts recommend:

All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: ABS sensor – BMW E39 touring. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW E39 touring
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.Use a clip removal tool.
Step 7

Remove the wheel arch cover.
Step 8

Detach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 9

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 10

Clean the ABS sensor fastener.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the ABS sensor fastener.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Disconnect the ABS sensor.Use water pump pliers.
Step 13

Clean the ABS sensor mounting seat.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Treat the ABS sensor fastener.Use a multipurpose grease.Use a crowbar.
Step 15

Connect the ABS sensor.
Step 16

Tighten the fastener connecting the ABS sensor to the stub axle.Use a drive socket #10.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
Step 17

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 18

Treat the ABS sensor connector.Use dielectric grease.
Step 19

Attach the ABS sensor connector.
Step 20

Install the wheel arch cover to its mounting seat.
Step 21

Install and tighten the wheel arch cover fasteners.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat.Use a wire brush.
Step 23

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 24

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: ABS sensor – BMW E39 touring. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 25

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. BMW E39 touring
Step 26

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 27

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 28

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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