Change Car Accessory Belt Kit BMW 5-Series
Change Car Accessory Belt Kit
| Temps estimé | 0h30–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Coût estimé | ~50–150€ |
| Difficulté | Easy |
| Motorisations |
5-Series 1987-1997 3
5-Series 1996-2004 4
5-Series 2003-2011 6
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| Renew the air-conditioning compressor drive belt | 0h30–1h30 |
| Renew the ancillary drive belt | 0h30–1h30 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter | 0h45 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter ( - 03/2007) | 1h00 |
| Renew the engine oil and filter (03/2007 - ) | 1h30 |
What is a BMW 5-Series accessory belt?
The accessory belt (also called the auxiliary belt or serpentine belt) allows the engine to drive peripheral components such as the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, and sometimes the water pump.
When should you change the BMW 5-Series accessory belt?
Typical replacement is every 60,000–120,000 km or 4–6 years. Signs of wear include: squealing noise (especially at start-up or in wet weather), visible cracks or fraying. Always replace the tensioner and any idler pulleys at the same time.
Is it difficult to change the BMW 5-Series accessory belt?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: note the belt routing before removal, release the automatic tensioner, slide off the old belt, replace tensioner and idler pulleys, route the new belt, release the tensioner to apply tension.
4 générations couvertes
| Génération | Période | Motorisations | Carburant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Series 1981-1988 | 1981-1988 | 524td Diesel (M21D24), 533i Gas (M30B32E), 535i Gas (M30B34) | Diesel, Gas |
| 5-Series 1987-1997 | 1987-1997 | 525i Gas (M20B25M), 525i, -ix Gas (M50B25), 535i Gas (M30B35M) | Gas |
| 5-Series 1996-2004 | 1996-2004 | 525i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25 (256S5)), 528i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28 (286S1)), 528i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M52B28TU (286S2)), 530i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30 (306S3)) | Gas, LPG |
| 5-Series 2003-2011 | 2003-2011 | 525i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B25), 525i, Xi LPG,Gas (N52B25A), 530i, -LPG LPG,Gas (M54B30), 545i, -LPG LPG,Gas (N62B44A), 550i, -LPG LPG,Gas (N62B48B), M5, -LPG LPG,Gas (S85B50A) | Gas, LPG |