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How to change rear ABS sensor on BMW E39 touring – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 523i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 540i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 528i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 525tds, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 525 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 523i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 540i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 528i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 525tds, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 525 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear sensor on BMW E39 Touring [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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

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
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 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW E39 touring
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a clip removal tool.
- Step 7Remove the wheel arch cover.
- Step 8Detach the ABS sensor connector.
- Step 9Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
- Step 10Clean the ABS sensor fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 11Unscrew the ABS sensor fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 12Disconnect the ABS sensor. Use water pump pliers.
- Step 13Clean the ABS sensor mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 14Treat the ABS sensor fastener. Use a multipurpose grease. Use a crowbar.
- Step 15Connect the ABS sensor.
- Step 16Tighten 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.
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