1999 BMW 525i mirror

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Brakes
4 Remove brake shoe retaining pins using BMW special tool
34 4 000 or equivalent.
Rotate retainer
114 turn to release.
Spread shoes apart and lift out.
4 Note position of bralte shoe adjuster (arrow).
Right side is illustrated. Left is mirror image of this.
- Apply thin coat of grease to sliding parts and pins before re-
assembly.
- Installation is reverse of removal. Be sure to adjust parlting
bralte cables as described earlier.
Tightening torque
Road wheel to
hub 120 i lo Nm (89 i 7 ft-lb)
Parking brake cable, replacing
The parking brake is actuated by two separate Bowden ca-
bles. Each cable can be replaced separately.
- Working inside car, gain access to base of parking brake -
handle by removing center console storage tray and center
armrest, as necessary.
4 Use BMW special tool 34 1 030 or equivalent deep 10 mm
socket to remove parlting brake cable
loclc nuts (A) at base of
parking brake handle.
- Raise rear of car.
WARNING -
Male sure that the car is firmly supported on jack stands de-
signed for the purpose. Place jack stands beneath structural
chassis points. Do not place jaclc stands under suspension
Darfs.

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Body-General
Battery safety terminal
(BST)
4 Starting with 1999 models (9198 production and later), a py-
rotechnic (explosive charge) device automatically discon-
nects the battery positive terminal during impacts. Key
features,
like power windows and door locks, remain opera-
tional.
Security
Electronic immobilization (EWS)
Ignition key transponder signal All
E39 vehicles incorporate an electronic immobilization sys-
tem known as EWS. This svstem uses a wireless comrnuni-
cation link between a transponder chip in the ignition key and
the ring antenna surrounding the ignition switch. The EWS
control module blocks the starting of the vehicle unless the
correct coded ignition key is used.
NOTE-
Electronic immobilization is sometimes referred to as the
driveaway protection system.
Antitheft alarm (DWA)
This is adealer-installed option for which the E39 vehicles are
factory-wired. When armed, the system monitors door
loci(
contacts and trunk and engine hood locks and sounds a siren
if it detects tampering.
E39 interiors have a unique character, with a combination
of
sporty features and innovativedesign. All body versions were
made in a wide choice of interior and exterior colors. New col-
ors with matching leather or leatherette upholstery were intro-
duced for each model year.
Driving
comfort is enhanced by power steering, tilt steering
wheel, height-adjustable front seats, and electrically adjust-
able and heated rear-view mirrors. Inside the car there are
reading lights at four seating positions.

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Body-General
Seats
4 Anatomically correct seats are constructed from polyure-
10 way seat adjustment thane foam
containing areas or "zones" of different firmness.
They offer good lateral support without constricting the occu-
pant.
The seats have a passive internal ventilation system: Cylin-
drical cavities within the cushions and backrests generate a
pumping effect as the ride motions cause occupant motion.
This
helps remove moisture and feeds fresh air into the seats.
Other features of the seating system:
The seat bases have steel springs for added support and
strength.
The seat control switches are along the outside edge of
the
seat.
Heated seats are an option in all models
In cars equipped with seat position memory, three different
seat confiaurations can be memorized by the seat control
module(s): Seat memory coordinates with outside mirror
memory. These functions are controlled by the seat mem-
ory
module(s).
* For security reasons, the release lever to fold the rear seat
backrest forward is installed in the trunk.
Sport Wagon models: Rear seat
baclts are split 60140, with
the center armrest on the left seat back.
The center armrest incorporates a non adjustable head-
rest. When folded down, the armrest opens out with
cup-
holders and a storage compartment. See 520 Seats for
more details.
instruments and controls
Everything in the interior passengercompartment essential to
the driver is logically grouped and easy to reach. All instru-
ments and controls have been arranged ergonomically and
are fully integrated into the overall design of the vehicle.
Tilt-telescopic steering wheel has
30 mm (1.2 in) of vertical
and longitudinal adjustment.
Multifunction steering wheel contains two
ltey pads con-
taining controls for the sound system, telephone and
cruise control.
Padded dashboard houses the instrument cluster and the
ventilation and heating system.

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51 0 Exterior Trim. Bumpers
General ........................... .51 0.2 Exterior Trim ...................... 51 0-1 3
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Outside mirror glass. replacing
Outside mirror housing.
removing and installing
......
Outside mirror assemblv .
BMW emblem. removing and installing ... 510-13 .......... .51 0.2
Body side molding. replacing ........... 51 0-13 .......... .51 0.2
Radiator grill. removing and installing .... 51 0-1 4
Headlight housing trim panel.
.......... .51 0.3
removing and installing ............... 510-14 . .
removing and installing ................ .51 0.4
Bumpers ......................... .51 0.5
Front bumper assembly
............... .51 0.6
Front bumper, removing and installing
.... .51 0.7
Front bumper impact absorber. replacing
. .51 0.8
Rear bumper assembly ............... .51 0.9
Rear bumper. removing and installing
... .51 0.10
Rear bumper impact absorber. replacing
. .51 0.1 1
Front bumper height. adjusting
......... .51 0.12

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Exterior Trim, Bumpers
This repair group includes repair information for the outside
rearview mirrors, front and rear bumpers, and the easily re-
movable exterior trim parts.
Many of the mirror components are separately available from
an authorized
BMW dealer, including the glass and outside .
plastic housing.
The
E39 models offered two types of outside mirrors, stan-
dard mirrors or automatic dip mirrors.
Outside mirror glass, replacing
CAUTIOI\C
Mirrorshould be at or above room temperature before remov-
al.
Othe~lise, small plastic parfs or glass may break.
Outside mirror glass without automatic dip control,
replacing
Insert thin pry tool (plastic or tape-wrapped screwdriver) be-
tween bottom mirror edge and mirror housing and carefully
pry out mirror glass from housing.
If equipped with heated mirrors: remove heating element
har.
ness connectors from back of mirror glass.
Installation: Connect mirror heating harness if equipped.
Ensure correct alignment of locking pins.
Press mirror glass firmly until it
locks in place.

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Exterior Trim, Bumpers
Outside mirror glass with automatic dip control,
replacing
4 Slide locking pin (arrow) right to release glass (A).
- If equipped with heated mirrors: remove heating element har-
ness connectors from
back of mirror glass.
4 Install mirror glass by placing glass on lugs (arrows) and turn
loclting pin until glass is locked in place.
Outside mirror housing, removing and
installing
- Remove mirror glass as described above.
4 Compress plastic retainers (arrows)
NOTE-
The front mirror housing is retained by either three or four
clips, depending on model.

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I Exterior Trim. Bumpers
4 Carefully remove mirror housing from frame
- Installation is reverse of removal.
NOTE-
Check mirror function before installing covering parts
Outside mirror assembly, removing and
installing
- Remove front door panel trim. See 41 1 Doors
4 Carefully lift inner trim panel up to remove from retaining clip
(arrow).
Disconnect electrical harness connectors for window anti-
trapping protection (B) and speaker (A), if equipped.

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Exterior Trim, ~umpersl
4 While supporting mirror, remove top mounting fastener
(arrow).
Lifi mirror up to remove from door, feed mirror electrical
harness through opening to remove.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
NOTE-
Checlt mirror function before installing covering parts.
Tightening torque
Outside mirror to door (M6) 6 Nm (4.5 It-lb)
BUMPERS
- Raise and properly support vehicle.
WARNING-
Male sure that the car is firmly supported on jacltstands de-
signed
forthe purpose. Place the jacltstands understructural
cliassis points. Do not place
jack stands under suspension
oarfs.