BMW 540i (E39) Notes and Photos


 

Click here... to see info and photos on...
CELIS Installation Installation notes and pics for upgrading to '01 style CELIS tailights
OE Factory CELIS Taillight Install! How to install US-DOT CELIS Lights in your pre-'01 E39
AE Lights Before and after pics of AE lights
SuperSprint Muffler Notes and pics including valence cutout
Dinan CAI Refence pics of DIY Dinan CAI installation
Shadowline Trim Before and after pics of shadowline window trim install (writeup to come)
Rear Spoiler installation Adding an M5 spoiler to the rear trunk deck (includes BMW procedure)
Miscellaneous additional pics...  
ICV Removal Quick notes on how to get the Idle Control Valve off the M62 motor
E39 Expansion Tank Failure If you ever wanted to know how the expansion tank REALLY works, and why it usually fails...
Ultimate Cupholders One of the best mods ever invented for an E39...
Differential Replacement Installing 3.15 differential (writeup in the works)
Cowl Replacement Firewall cowl replacement procedure and pictures
Clutch Pedal Refurb How to refurbish the clutch pedal pivot mechanicals
Complete Clutch R&R Detailed writeup on replacing your own clutch (try it - it's fun!!!)
  Intake System refurb and Valley Pan replacement Detailed writeup on replacing all intake system seals and gaskets, and replacing the engine block's valley pan