Rear wiper is easy once you figure out that the top plastic part has a set screw and the top half pulls up as a unit to expose the nut holding the arm. The plastic part has a finger that extends all the way down so it will NOT twist off only straight up. Don't break the damn thing whatever you do. Once you get it (30 mins) the second time will take you 20 secs.
Enjoy all the efforts from the items on your list as it will bring you one happy wagon and owner.
Last edited by StephenVA; 03-17-2017 at 01:59 PM.
Current Garage Highlights
2003 525iT TiSilver
2002 M5 TiSilver
1998 528i KASCHMIRBEIGE METALLIC (301) (Goldie)
Former Garage Highlights
2005 X5 4.8is
2004 325iTs (2x)
1973 Pantera L
1971 Dodge Dart Swinger "Lite Package"
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack GoManGo Green
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Barracuda Formula S 340 Sea Foam Green
"two wrongs don't make a right...only three lefts do...."
'79 Euro 635csi - gone and regretting it...
'89 gsxr-750 - former traffic knife
'97 528i sedan - holding on strong...(just sold after 16 years of ownership - sad day)
'03 Euro 525it - something about a famous dolphin.....
'06 Mercury Grand Marquis (don't ask....it gets the job done....)
'84 Specialized Allez - full Campagnolo Super Record
'99-ish Cannondale CAAD4
"Stinky" - Kona Stinky Five
'86 528e
2008 E70 X5 3.0
I searched and searched all the postings to understand how it came off. Everyone said it lifts up and some mention a set screw that was 1" down the front that needed to be released before the cover would release. But never was there a mention of the stem that runs down from the cover into the mounting. The screw releases the stem.
Current Garage Highlights
2003 525iT TiSilver
2002 M5 TiSilver
1998 528i KASCHMIRBEIGE METALLIC (301) (Goldie)
Former Garage Highlights
2005 X5 4.8is
2004 325iTs (2x)
1973 Pantera L
1971 Dodge Dart Swinger "Lite Package"
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack GoManGo Green
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Barracuda Formula S 340 Sea Foam Green
haha, i actually broke that damned plastic cover. but its all fixed now
Had it washed and then paid Sam's Club 39.99 to restore headlights. Very pleased to find out that these are Hella units with blacked reflectors
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2002 525iT Individual Alpine White/ Black, Navigation, Piano Black trim, heated seats.
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IMG_6601 by andrewt92, on Flickr
This is beautiful! So jealous of the heated sport seats and the M steering.
damn...if I didn't compliment you on that car before, I'm certainly gonna do it now ... that's really sharp. I kinda like the bright trim on the nav unit knobs. (unless I'm not seeing that right) Adds a little 'pop' to the dash. M5 trim rings on the gauges might tie that in nicely. Mine's an Individual...and has the piano black trim....but knobs are solid rubber types. Yours have the black headliner in it ??? That's a really sharp car inside and out.
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There it is....my dumb @$$ was trying to take a picture out the back window of the snowy roads...too bright...(ugh...those seats look dry...I just Lexol'd them about a month ago too...)
...at least you can see the headliner....
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looks nice !!
"two wrongs don't make a right...only three lefts do...."
'79 Euro 635csi - gone and regretting it...
'89 gsxr-750 - former traffic knife
'97 528i sedan - holding on strong...(just sold after 16 years of ownership - sad day)
'03 Euro 525it - something about a famous dolphin.....
'06 Mercury Grand Marquis (don't ask....it gets the job done....)
'84 Specialized Allez - full Campagnolo Super Record
'99-ish Cannondale CAAD4
"Stinky" - Kona Stinky Five
'86 528e
2008 E70 X5 3.0
Thanks a lot !! it's Cinnamon actually....just a shitty camera...lol... I may be wrong but I don't believe Cinn. was an option in the US e39's...even the M5. Again...I may be wrong. It did come in the 2003 e46 M3's...and later in the e60's...but this car was the only e39 we'd known with that interior... Again - I could be wrong there....
"two wrongs don't make a right...only three lefts do...."
'79 Euro 635csi - gone and regretting it...
'89 gsxr-750 - former traffic knife
'97 528i sedan - holding on strong...(just sold after 16 years of ownership - sad day)
'03 Euro 525it - something about a famous dolphin.....
'06 Mercury Grand Marquis (don't ask....it gets the job done....)
'84 Specialized Allez - full Campagnolo Super Record
'99-ish Cannondale CAAD4
"Stinky" - Kona Stinky Five
'86 528e
2008 E70 X5 3.0
thanks again !! She's actually a euro car...
This car was a former client's back when I wrote service with BMW. They purchased it new in Bonn, Germany then brought it back and had it federalized. I've serviced it since new and (much to everyone's dismay at the dealership...insert evil grin here...) they always offered ME first right of refusal if they decided to sell it. Wonderful wonderful wonderful people. I cannot say enough positive things about them. I took ownership of it back in March of 2014...I had left the car business in 2012 but they contacted me one day asking if I would still like her. We still keep in touch and I send pictures and give status updates to the Mrs. quite regularly.
These photos are repeats of ones earlier in this thread...the interior shots were right after I got it...poor camera and leather needed treated. You'll notice the l/r wheel tucked up in that fenderwell...SLS system repair cost was their tipping point and why it ended up becoming mine. She's unique...and I absolutely LOVE the car...
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"two wrongs don't make a right...only three lefts do...."
'79 Euro 635csi - gone and regretting it...
'89 gsxr-750 - former traffic knife
'97 528i sedan - holding on strong...(just sold after 16 years of ownership - sad day)
'03 Euro 525it - something about a famous dolphin.....
'06 Mercury Grand Marquis (don't ask....it gets the job done....)
'84 Specialized Allez - full Campagnolo Super Record
'99-ish Cannondale CAAD4
"Stinky" - Kona Stinky Five
'86 528e
2008 E70 X5 3.0
It is a unique ride to say the least. Great story line and capture of the vehicle.
Current Garage Highlights
2003 525iT TiSilver
2002 M5 TiSilver
1998 528i KASCHMIRBEIGE METALLIC (301) (Goldie)
Former Garage Highlights
2005 X5 4.8is
2004 325iTs (2x)
1973 Pantera L
1971 Dodge Dart Swinger "Lite Package"
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack GoManGo Green
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Barracuda Formula S 340 Sea Foam Green
Based on the fact that we have only achieved two pages in this thread, I have concluded that out cars are incredibly rare - maybe even more rare than the 540i M-Sport Touring / Wagon
Or most of the current owners are not on the site as the 525iT are more reliable as opposed to those oil leaking, chain slapping, antifreeze pissing V8 models....
Current Garage Highlights
2003 525iT TiSilver
2002 M5 TiSilver
1998 528i KASCHMIRBEIGE METALLIC (301) (Goldie)
Former Garage Highlights
2005 X5 4.8is
2004 325iTs (2x)
1973 Pantera L
1971 Dodge Dart Swinger "Lite Package"
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack GoManGo Green
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Barracuda Formula S 340 Sea Foam Green
Thanks Michael for creating this for us to share. Here's to the 525iT Mafia
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ok....this one's totally on the 540 guys....lol....
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/6068281624.html
"two wrongs don't make a right...only three lefts do...."
'79 Euro 635csi - gone and regretting it...
'89 gsxr-750 - former traffic knife
'97 528i sedan - holding on strong...(just sold after 16 years of ownership - sad day)
'03 Euro 525it - something about a famous dolphin.....
'06 Mercury Grand Marquis (don't ask....it gets the job done....)
'84 Specialized Allez - full Campagnolo Super Record
'99-ish Cannondale CAAD4
"Stinky" - Kona Stinky Five
'86 528e
2008 E70 X5 3.0
"two wrongs don't make a right...only three lefts do...."
'79 Euro 635csi - gone and regretting it...
'89 gsxr-750 - former traffic knife
'97 528i sedan - holding on strong...(just sold after 16 years of ownership - sad day)
'03 Euro 525it - something about a famous dolphin.....
'06 Mercury Grand Marquis (don't ask....it gets the job done....)
'84 Specialized Allez - full Campagnolo Super Record
'99-ish Cannondale CAAD4
"Stinky" - Kona Stinky Five
'86 528e
2008 E70 X5 3.0
Just a "Little Different" kinda like a "special needs" Car. No doubt that is was totally stripped then painted correctly so the door jams, under hood, trunk area are all orange now.... or is it just lite blue? This one makes me twitch and not in a good way.....
Last edited by StephenVA; 04-12-2017 at 09:36 AM.
Current Garage Highlights
2003 525iT TiSilver
2002 M5 TiSilver
1998 528i KASCHMIRBEIGE METALLIC (301) (Goldie)
Former Garage Highlights
2005 X5 4.8is
2004 325iTs (2x)
1973 Pantera L
1971 Dodge Dart Swinger "Lite Package"
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack GoManGo Green
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Barracuda Formula S 340 Sea Foam Green
Options
GE11247 Type DS43 Model 525i - USA Development Code E39 (2) chassis TRIP Steering LL Doors 5 Engine M54 Displacement 2.50 power 141 Drivetrain REAR transmission AUT Color Black 2 - 668 Upholstery Standard leather / beige E36 Sand beige E - N6SN Production Plant DINGOLFING Production Date 2002-11-28
210
Dynamic Stability Control (dsc) Dynamic rod. Control (dsc) 227 Sp / suspension W Self-leveling Suspension Sportl.fahrw. With level control 319 Integrated Universal Remote Control Integrated universal remote control 360 Lt / aly Wheels / star Spoke 81 Lm wheels / sternspeiche 81 386 Roof Rail Roofing 403 Glass Roof, Electric Glass roof, electrical 417 Roller Sunblind, Rear Side Windows Sun protection blind Rear door. 459 Seat Adjustm., Electr. W. Memory Seat adjustment, electric with memory 464 Ski lift Ski bag 481 Sport Seats F Driver / front Passenger Sports seat for driver / passenger 494 Seat Heating F Driver / front Passenger Seat heating for driver / passenger 500 Headlight Washer Sys / intensive Cleaning Shampoo / wash 521 Rain sensor rain sensor 522 Xenon Light Xenon light 534 Automatic Air Conditioning Automatic climate control 555 On-board computer Board computer 640 Car Telephone Preparation Car phone preparation 650 Cd player CD drive 694 Preparation For Cd Changer Cd changer preparation 710 M Leather Steering Wheel M leather steering wheel 773 Wood Trim Precious wood finish 785 White Direction Indicator Lights White turn signal lamps 818 Main Battery Switch Battery main switch 925 Shipping Protection Package Shipping
220 Self-leveling Suspension Level regulation
mines not an M-sport, but does have the sport package. Black over tan, i've replaced the stock headliner with charcoal Alcantara. M bumpers front/rear and M sport mirrors. those are not factory.
i think my car is sort of unique in that its extremely well optioned for a 525. it has everything but Nav and PDC, as far as standard factory options. Seemed sort of strange to have the cold weather package, premium package, hi fi, ski bag and no nav or pcd. the original order was maybe 4-5 grand from being totally loaded. Sport seats with heating and M steering wheels are some of the best parts of the car. i've sort of made it an msport clone.
Welcome deception....!! Sounds like a sharp car....plus you gained cool dad points for the Proride seat !!
"two wrongs don't make a right...only three lefts do...."
'79 Euro 635csi - gone and regretting it...
'89 gsxr-750 - former traffic knife
'97 528i sedan - holding on strong...(just sold after 16 years of ownership - sad day)
'03 Euro 525it - something about a famous dolphin.....
'06 Mercury Grand Marquis (don't ask....it gets the job done....)
'84 Specialized Allez - full Campagnolo Super Record
'99-ish Cannondale CAAD4
"Stinky" - Kona Stinky Five
'86 528e
2008 E70 X5 3.0
I pee on those V8s!
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Current Garage Highlights
2003 525iT TiSilver
2002 M5 TiSilver
1998 528i KASCHMIRBEIGE METALLIC (301) (Goldie)
Former Garage Highlights
2005 X5 4.8is
2004 325iTs (2x)
1973 Pantera L
1971 Dodge Dart Swinger "Lite Package"
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack GoManGo Green
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Barracuda Formula S 340 Sea Foam Green
Was the M-sport only available in 2003? Why is the 2003 so special?
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