Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 540i, 2002 BMW 540i, and 2001 BMW 540i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn off ignition. Remove starter. See STARTER .
Remove nut (1). See Fig 1 . Remove cable lug (2).
Remove screws (1). See Fig 2 .
Remove solenoid switch (1) and spring (2). See Fig 3 . Unhook pin (3).
To install, reverse removal procedure. Check pin (3) for wear and apply grease. Tighten nut for cable lug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Do NOT turn cable lug while tightening down.

Fig 1: Removing Cable Lug

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Fig 2: Removing Solenoid Switch Screws

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Fig 3: Removing Solenoid Switch

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