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Very nice and detailed DIY! Great post.
Quick question though, I didn't see anything mentioned about measuring the spark plug gap. Did you measure the gap and adjust or just install them as is out of the box?
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DIY: 2005 530i (M54 engine) Spark Plug Change Per request, those pdf's don't cut it :P
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Posted 20 January 2010 - 06:39 AM
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Posted 20 January 2010 - 11:11 AM
Great DIY.
However, can you tell me how to get pictures. I don't see any.
Thanks again.
However, can you tell me how to get pictures. I don't see any.
Thanks again.
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 01:37 PM
Thanks, Lawrence!
I just followed your DIY step-by-step and replaced the spark plugs in my '05 525i. Your DIY was extremely helpful to someone like myself who has never done any sort of engine work short of changing fluids, much less spark plugs. I opted to replace the spark plugs with OE Bosch ($6-7 each shipped from autoanything.com) since I've read about reduced longevity in some of the higher performance iridium plugs. I noticed that a couple of the 13mm plastic bolts must've already been broken by the mechanic at the dealer since they were missing. Oh well, everything is still held in place tightly. I replaced mine at 60,000 miles as well...the plugs looked very similar to the pics you posted. I haven't noticed any sort of performance gains yet, but we'll see if my fuel economy increases 1-2 mpg. The whole project took about 70 minutes (3 beers) but I was really putzing around and taking my time.
thanks again!
I just followed your DIY step-by-step and replaced the spark plugs in my '05 525i. Your DIY was extremely helpful to someone like myself who has never done any sort of engine work short of changing fluids, much less spark plugs. I opted to replace the spark plugs with OE Bosch ($6-7 each shipped from autoanything.com) since I've read about reduced longevity in some of the higher performance iridium plugs. I noticed that a couple of the 13mm plastic bolts must've already been broken by the mechanic at the dealer since they were missing. Oh well, everything is still held in place tightly. I replaced mine at 60,000 miles as well...the plugs looked very similar to the pics you posted. I haven't noticed any sort of performance gains yet, but we'll see if my fuel economy increases 1-2 mpg. The whole project took about 70 minutes (3 beers) but I was really putzing around and taking my time.
thanks again!
2007 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG - Designo Graphite with White Leather / Piano Blk Trim / NAV / Trunk closer / Keyless-Go / Parktronic
2005 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0 - Black Sapphire with Dream Red Extended Leather / Premium Pkg / Sport Pkg / Heated Seats / Xenon / NAVIGATION / 6-disc changer / iPod / AUX / M6 wheels / Passport 8500 x50 radar hard-wired
2007 Yamaha R1 - Targa solo seat cowl / Gregg's flushmount signals & mirror covers / Xenon / BlasterX integrated taillight / MJS race baffles & gutted Y-pipe / Graves smog block-offs / Puig windscreen / fender eliminator / Pazzo levers / 16T front sprocket / Harris grips / black powdercoated pegs / CRG bar end mirror & bar ends
2005 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0 - Black Sapphire with Dream Red Extended Leather / Premium Pkg / Sport Pkg / Heated Seats / Xenon / NAVIGATION / 6-disc changer / iPod / AUX / M6 wheels / Passport 8500 x50 radar hard-wired
2007 Yamaha R1 - Targa solo seat cowl / Gregg's flushmount signals & mirror covers / Xenon / BlasterX integrated taillight / MJS race baffles & gutted Y-pipe / Graves smog block-offs / Puig windscreen / fender eliminator / Pazzo levers / 16T front sprocket / Harris grips / black powdercoated pegs / CRG bar end mirror & bar ends
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 02:04 PM
Great DIY, thanks for putting it togather for the board!
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 04:46 PM
thanks! great DIY
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 05:25 PM
did you have any problems getting the spark plug in the far back, i did when i had my 3 series a pain the behind trying to get it out, im assuming the E60 is no different?
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 05:25 PM
did you have any problems getting the spark plug in the far back, i did when i had my 3 series a pain the behind trying to get it out, im assuming the E60 is no different?
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Posted 12 March 2010 - 12:15 PM
I didn't feel it was anything too difficult to reach the ones in the back, so long as you remove the cabin filter boxes.
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Posted 18 May 2010 - 01:29 PM
thumbs up on the post. i like detailed DIY like this.. good job..
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Posted 14 July 2010 - 04:40 PM
Just completed this DIY on my 04 525i with 59K in about 45 minutes. Super easy with those instructions. The only thing difference in mine were the two screws were torx not Allan. Thanks for the great DIY!
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Posted 17 July 2010 - 10:16 AM
Thanks for the writeup and pictures. I did not remove the plastic cover in the center. It was also a good time to clean up all the leaves in the drains under the micro-filters. Mine were quite plug-up !!
The 2 nuts which hold the BMW logo cover are 10mm. Once the ignition coil lid is pulled up to 90 degree, a click sound will be heard. Then the wiring connector will come up by itself. I used anti-seize compound on the new spark plug thread instead of engine oil.
The original spark plugs were BMW/NGK. I put in the new Bosch plugs. Car run fine after plugs replacement and my car is about 64k miles.
The 2 nuts which hold the BMW logo cover are 10mm. Once the ignition coil lid is pulled up to 90 degree, a click sound will be heard. Then the wiring connector will come up by itself. I used anti-seize compound on the new spark plug thread instead of engine oil.
The original spark plugs were BMW/NGK. I put in the new Bosch plugs. Car run fine after plugs replacement and my car is about 64k miles.
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2005 530i, Silver Gray, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Steptronics, Navigation, Xeon, Rear SunShade, Illuminated Door Sills, Silver Steering Wheel Trim, Wide Angle Driver Side Mirror, Chrome Grills, M5 iDrive Knob, V3 Phone Cradle, Aux-Input
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Hi.
I have have just done this spark plug change using these instructions and they are really easy to follow.
Plugs cost around £60 plus VAT
Labour.... FREE
Heres what it would have cost.....
Dealer cost: spark plugs £15 each (£90 in toal) with the toal job including labour..... £260
My engine was slightly different to this.... The one shown is N54.
My one is a Uk spec N52 engine which has the plastic engine cover instead of the metal one shown in pics.
To remove this just pull up on it as it has torx screws on it but it is just clipped on and pull off at the fron first and then at the back. Its as easy as that and then you can get to the spark plugs underneath.
heres how to do it (i know its an E90 forum but if its an N52 engine, the prinicpal is the same)
http://www.e90post.c...read.php?t=4102
All you need to do the E60 spark plug change job is:
Standard socket with long extension bar
Torx 20 screwdriver (to undo the screw holding plastic to bulkhead)
13mm socket to undo plastic bolt / hex on microfilter box
Spark plug removal tool
Latex gloves (if you dont like getting your hands dirty!)
Job took around an hour to do.
Check www.realoem.com for which plugs your engine needs as it does vary.
Some of the new NGk plugs do not need copper grease (anti seizing compound) but i used some just in case
I have have just done this spark plug change using these instructions and they are really easy to follow.
Plugs cost around £60 plus VAT
Labour.... FREE
Heres what it would have cost.....
Dealer cost: spark plugs £15 each (£90 in toal) with the toal job including labour..... £260
My engine was slightly different to this.... The one shown is N54.
My one is a Uk spec N52 engine which has the plastic engine cover instead of the metal one shown in pics.
To remove this just pull up on it as it has torx screws on it but it is just clipped on and pull off at the fron first and then at the back. Its as easy as that and then you can get to the spark plugs underneath.
heres how to do it (i know its an E90 forum but if its an N52 engine, the prinicpal is the same)
http://www.e90post.c...read.php?t=4102
All you need to do the E60 spark plug change job is:
Standard socket with long extension bar
Torx 20 screwdriver (to undo the screw holding plastic to bulkhead)
13mm socket to undo plastic bolt / hex on microfilter box
Spark plug removal tool
Latex gloves (if you dont like getting your hands dirty!)
Job took around an hour to do.
Check www.realoem.com for which plugs your engine needs as it does vary.
Some of the new NGk plugs do not need copper grease (anti seizing compound) but i used some just in case
