BMW Alternator Removal and Replacement DIY M54 E39

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How to remove and replace the alternator in an E39 with the M54 engine. The process is very similar on the M54 engine in an E46 3 series and E53 X5, with slightly different airbox configurations.
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@BIMMERZEITT 5 жыл бұрын

NEW M54 ALTERNATOR: amzn.to/1MbimcN BMW TOOLS: amzn.to/2mwwf9R

@MattTheriot 4 жыл бұрын

Amazon says "This is not compatible with your 2002 BMW 530i" Despite the fact that it is an E39 Chasis with an M54 engine. I also see comments saying it does not fit their 1998 BMW, so I assume Amazon is wrong and this WILL fit an M54 in and E39?

@xaviercruz5328 7 жыл бұрын

Hands-down best alternator BMW five series replacement video that I've ever seen thank you so much for your time and effort in making this video you have saved me $600

@Milaldinho 8 жыл бұрын

This was for sure the best guide of any kind that I've ever seen. Amazing filming, amazing verbal explanation, wonderful quality and BRILLIANT structure. Props to you for giving me the balls to go down to the garage and replace my alternator. Thanks man, thanks.

@Milaldinho 8 жыл бұрын

Update: I replaced it without any problems whatsoever, apart from the belt coming totally off it's track so to say, requiring me to use my own mind for a little bit.. :D

@BIMMERZEITT 8 жыл бұрын

Miladi thanks a bunch, happy to help!

@ddrt8824 5 жыл бұрын

Your E39 vids are the best! I hope you still have your E39 and keep it forever as I enjoy learning so much from your videos. Awesome work and much appreciated!

@BIMMERZEITT 5 жыл бұрын

thanks, I appreciate that! I still have the 530i for now, just picked up a 335i E90 to expand into newer models for the channel!

@axz0 5 жыл бұрын

Just wanna say thank you for this video. It helped me and my father to replace the regulator inside the alternator. We did it in like 2 hours, would have taken A LOT of more time if the video wasn't here. Thanks, now I can use my car again :D

@mathistubechannel8238 7 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful train sound at 5.09. greetings and thx from Bavaria

@refuge2412 6 жыл бұрын

This video helped me! I did mine yesterday and only took less than an hour. I didn’t take the radiator hose off,manouvered the rachet under and walah!! I even changed the top pulley,now my car runs great again.. Thank you for this,looking forward for more video’s..

@edjackson9365 7 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing video. His details and explanation are so on point. Just changed the alternator in my fathers BMW and everything he is explained was so pinpoint. Made things really really easy.

@BIMMERZEITT 7 жыл бұрын

Jackson! Thanks so much, glad to hear this went well for you!

@jinkly 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best and easy guide a've ever seen. Your car looks amazing too, it seems to have a lot of attention... Thanks.

@Mickers44 5 жыл бұрын

By far this is the easiest to follow guidance video that I’ve seen. And he made it seem to easy, and to my surprise it really was. And just to add, he mentioned that the tensioner pulley may require a Torx t-50, mine needed a Torx t-45. Thank you again for making this DIY video.

@BIMMERZEITT 5 жыл бұрын

thanks man! appreciate that

@Giggidygiggidy12 6 жыл бұрын

This was great, will this work on e53 X5 3.0 without removing the shroud and fan blade??

@jaredmac11 7 жыл бұрын

Impressively clean E39. Great video.

@BIMMERZEITT 7 жыл бұрын

Jared, thanks man

@Vike29 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Followed it to a T and replaced mine earlier today in about 2 hrs. Although it turned out all I really needed was the deflector pulley on the top alternator bolt (which I replaced 60k miles ago with the cooling system overhaul grrr....)....For a vehicle with 151k on the original alternator it was time anyway. New one seems to push a few more amps than the old one (according to the onboard test it seems to anyway)

@han7l 2 жыл бұрын

Very good tutorial. Visibility, steady camera, good voice and comments without flashy bullshit. Professional quality!

@BIMMERZEITT 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray happy to help!

@superjamesworld 4 жыл бұрын

Nice clear video man. I just followed this and swapped the alternator on my E53 X5.

@BIMMERZEITT 4 жыл бұрын

Jabo awesome!! 😎

@alfacorse 2 жыл бұрын

So clear, so well explained...I´ll have to replace the alternator next week in my 530i and this video makes me looking forward to do it! Thanks man.

@hitty9 8 жыл бұрын

Most would take the fan and shroud off for much easier access to all the bolts in the front of the alternator and pulleys. Then you wouldn't have to open your coolant system. Also just to be safe, because you've got the potential for PS fluid, coolant and/or oil to leak down, I'd put a towel over the new alternator to avoid any drips down into the unit. Thanks for the effort!

@jlo3384 4 жыл бұрын

Just did this on my 2002 530i E39 and I didn't even have to remove the upper hose!

@harjitgrewal 7 жыл бұрын

Hi it is really a nice and detailed video, do you have a DIY video for changing alternator/voltage regulator on 2009 e70 BMW X5 4.8i. Thanks

@chriswade42 3 жыл бұрын

Came for an alt swap video to confirm what i thought was needed to swap mine. This was the first one i clicked and it was the perfect video. Well done, thanks bud!

@BIMMERZEITT 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you

@MarcelHVAC 5 жыл бұрын

Everything is clear, great video and a great clean car, cheers.

@MuntiionCars 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video (Y) Very detailed and easy to follow.

@SJ-vy2tu Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! One question; should I remove the negative terminal first before the postive terminal on the battery?

@mazi1135 Жыл бұрын

Even after 7 years since add the film, great know-how step by step. Thank you!

@82lowe36id 5 ай бұрын

Great video. With removing the upper radiator hose, does the system need to bled?

@jermaka 8 жыл бұрын

I just finished replacing mine 30 minutes ago. Great tutorial.

@BIMMERZEITT 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@94Whiskey 25 күн бұрын

My alternator may need to be replaced. The steps on your video gave me the confidence for DIY. Thank u!

@bennyz6308 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, very clear audio and video the best, I have and idea to replace alternator on x5 E53,

@ruudvanrooijen8216 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video, also a great help to change the oil filterhouse gasget!

@3eezie483 4 жыл бұрын

great vid! easy to follow. thanks dude!for some reason amazon the amazon link says it does not fit my e39. do they have this wong? it looks exactly the same. the one they recommend is almost $100 more than the one in the link below.

@elahmadgaming7323 6 жыл бұрын

@BIMMER ZEIT I see that you used a 80amp unit, and I have an 02 530i which had the original 120amp unit that came with the car did going from 120 to 80 amp change anything for you? Just want to make sure before I buy this one in the amazon link.

@mannyreyes9077 8 жыл бұрын

You are the MAN!!!! Perfect Explanation!!

@woodst408 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for getting back to me and making sense at what I was trying to ask... I apologize the for the typos....i got everything off but was not able to release the tension from the tensioner.... we'll try again....thanks again great video

@BIMMERZEITT 8 жыл бұрын

of course!

@Boyzee355 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I have a 2003 520i here in England and broke down with the alternator. This video just guided me through a simple swap. Thanks dude 👌🏻👌🏻 awesome vid 🤜🏻🤜🏻

@BIMMERZEITT 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! 😎

@terenceobrien5878 2 жыл бұрын

you make it look sooooo easy plan on replacing mine next week wish me luck!!!

@Salty_Legionnaire 4 жыл бұрын

Good clear vid, but no need to remove the coolant hose and/or the PS reservoir. You can just easily maneuver your way around it.

@fjwong7337 3 жыл бұрын

For the uninitiated. I think it's great that Zeit shows us a clearer picture! Thanks.

@jeffreyjacobs5738 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Can you describe any other symptoms that helped you to determine a failing alternator? Thanks.

@DiehardSportsCardCollector 3 жыл бұрын

I know your question is 4 years old but if you disconnect the positive battery cable while the car is running and the car dies thats a clear sign that your alternator has failed

@juyeoncho6441 4 жыл бұрын

what a nice really good video. It would be helpful for e39 series DIYER.

@scarfacegr 8 жыл бұрын

well done and presented

@DieselandGasoline Жыл бұрын

I love the train sound in this video! I used to live near some tracks where an old steam engine would occasionally come by, and it was always a treat to hear it in the distance

@BIMMERZEITT Жыл бұрын

Essex Steam train in Connecticut!

@Fkverndal1 7 жыл бұрын

Very good and professional made tutorial! Good Work mate :) Helps me out alot :)

@SurfItable 7 жыл бұрын

Soothingly beautiful and aesthetic

@chrimson8598 4 жыл бұрын

I like your videos but one critique, please mention torque values for tightening bolts.

@alexlt007 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent no nonsense instructions. My tips on M52, 4/1997 528i build. My Bentley repair manual says to remove fan shroud and fan. this isn't needed. you can remove the alternator belt and bolt without removing the fan/shroud, by using the methods in this video. I did remove the upper coolant hose, however removal might be possible by just unbolting the power steering fluid tank and moving it aside. Both of the bolts and the belt tension bolt head are all 16mm on my car. I didn't have a 16mm socket, so I used a 5/8" sae. this is basically the same size.

@luissalazar2021 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job, was wondering if you still have your BMW car , it’s looks nice .

@oskarpatocki1815 3 жыл бұрын

Had different idea, but your is way better. Everything is so clear!

@enrique967 7 жыл бұрын

First off, stellar video! Best out there. One question...My alternator is not wanting to go. It will slide side to side but I feel like I am lifting the entire engine when trying to get it out. I've taken all bolts and connectors as the video indicated. Before I try to force it out, anything that might be in the way?

@BIMMERZEITT 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric! Yeah the alternator can be tough to get out, they corrode onto the bracket and feel like they're stuck. I would spray some WD40 on the bracket and let it sit for a few minutes. Then continue to rock it back and forth until it comes free.

@lamoresk4470 Жыл бұрын

This video is NEAT. Everything is explained, you are giving tips and explanations 👌 Thank you very much

@petercourtney4749 6 жыл бұрын

Great video had mine done in no time, thank you

@blackcatpinball 8 жыл бұрын

Going to mess with mine this weekend. A few weeks ago I heard a very similar screach/squeal that sounded like brake noise, but wasn't. Glad I found your symptom video because I am pretty sure either the alternator or idler/tension pulley has gone bad.

@BIMMERZEITT 8 жыл бұрын

+KSpit4 Great! Definitely check the idler 'deflection pulley' first. They seem to wear out just as frequently as the belts do.

@josiahgeorge6652 2 жыл бұрын

Brother this is the best video ever. I fixed my car because of you. Thank you. You are best

@BIMMERZEITT 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Happy to hear it helped.

@fjwong7337 3 жыл бұрын

The old alternator you replaced looks like new (as others had commented about the immaculate condition of your car). Maybe you should do a short video on how you renewed your old alternator, among other things. I was at the yard harvesting one identical like yours today AL0703X (with a much higher serial number), but after removing the two bolts, I was stymied by the alternator not yielding, though moving sideways. Bimmer Zeit came to the rescue (KZfaq), wiggling and freeing the alternator! BTW, mine is an E46 2003 330i, and the original alternator, among other things, is still going strong. Will use the "new" alternator as a back up (so cheap $27), and to practice what I had learned from a master. Planning to replace the gasket of the Oil Filter Housing gasket at the same time. Thank you.

@OfficialXtraload 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice and clear video! :)

@Redragonz99 Ай бұрын

Awesome...another simple, nice, and clean DIY video by you. Needed to replace my alternator today and this helped to simply the process without having to remove any other unnecessary parts. Great job bro!!!

@BIMMERZEITT Ай бұрын

thanks brother!!

@gianluca1ism 6 жыл бұрын

Very usefull ! Greetings from Holland

@DiehardSportsCardCollector 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Very nice and simple! I will be using this video to replace mine

@Ronny.DailyAutoCare 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice and clear DIY!

@johnszoke586 5 жыл бұрын

nice sound from a stream locomotive...where do you live where you can hear that

@BIMMERZEITT 5 жыл бұрын

good catch John! This is at my old house near the Essex, Connecticut steam train. One of the last operating daily in the country I believe. It was always a great sound.

@jerryhamptonjr73185 5 жыл бұрын

forgot to mention on the deflection pulley, there's a notch needs to be set in place on the alternator bracket, if not set in place the belt would be out of line on the pulley system, belt can fly off and even wear faster. great video sir, just on bmw it is fine detail.

@DragonTailDiabloBlkDT-ACE 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I follow your video and I fixed my alternator. The only thing I don’t know is the air flow. I just want to know where does the alternator duc go? I know it connects to the back of the alternator but where does it connect to or does it just flows through the other side? Please help… I guess my question is where does the other side of airflow duc connect to? Does it connect to anything or nothing? It’s just flow through the other end?

@willduran8800 4 жыл бұрын

Did mine all with this video. Thanks man!

@BIMMERZEITT 4 жыл бұрын

that's awesome Will!

@petecosta9154 4 жыл бұрын

Great video ! On point & well done 👍

@senadselimovic8649 6 жыл бұрын

Does the sound disappear when the engine is warm? Or does it sound allways?

@thesevensaint49 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks this really helped me!

@alexbernard2622 7 жыл бұрын

how do you adjust the clotch from been to soft fron pusshing the pedal Ihave 1997 bmw 528 i..and you are one of the best mechanic I seen very explainatory and easy to undesrtand

@90OscarS 7 жыл бұрын

Really great video, thanks! :)

@GLent08 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!

@gvergel74 7 жыл бұрын

Great video... Thanks

@padue2503 9 ай бұрын

I was having flashing lights and battery was not charging. Going to change my alternator. Yep the best vid. On e39 alternator replacement.

@Leprovocateur 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very descriptive video. It helped me tremendously. My 2003 530ia with 139878 miles on it thanks you also! Ron

@BIMMERZEITT 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@jean-jaquesrousseau4712 8 жыл бұрын

Very useful video and shot in a professional way! How long did the job last effectively? Nice green one, yeah!!

@BIMMERZEITT 8 жыл бұрын

+Jean-Jaques Rousseau thanks! You should be able to complete this job in under two hours.

@slyromeo79 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your insights i have just installed an alternator in my E39 successfully....Next is the silly belt it was loose and i need to put in properly ...

@BIMMERZEITT 8 жыл бұрын

+Sylvester Kasepa Great to hear that Sylvester! Just take your time and you'll be at 100% in no time!

@slyromeo79 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks ..my E39 is a project tomorrow I am changing the belt replace it with a new one. I have gutted the whole vehicle to replace the wiring loom. Thanks to guys like you I have been managing to tick off the list

@slyromeo79 8 жыл бұрын

+Sylvester Kasepa I managed to fix the belt and all, put in a battery tried to start nothing but silence...investiagtions have relieved that all my fuses are gone plus the information strip...so i dont know what fuse voltage wise gones where ?? totally lost i need help..

@becomematrix 5 жыл бұрын

Love that train sound in the background. Where do you live?

@BIMMERZEITT 4 жыл бұрын

this is the steam train in Essex/Deep River Connecticut. See it up close in my latest video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldd2g86G35qbhnk.html

@dansklaire4275 7 жыл бұрын

I have a PCV/CCV vacuum leak as well as a bad alternator, which will be replaced immediately. Do you know if the removal of the alternator will make access to the PCV/CCV hoses and value easier, such that once the alternator is removed, the PCV/CCV can be more easily replaced? Seems like it would give access to the right area.

@BIMMERZEITT 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, yes actually it will make the CCV kit installation easier. You will be removing the airbox and part of the intake anyway so it would be fine to tackle those two repairs together. Good luck!

@nathanielmyles4614 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding content!

@1955porsche 4 жыл бұрын

very impressed

@WSY01 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks this helped me!👌🏼

@WSY01 3 жыл бұрын

I have no experience working on cars but this e39 523i is my first car ever (im 19) and always when something needed to be done on it I let my cousin do it because he knows all about e39's but he didnt have time to do it for me so this video saved my weekend!

@fjwong7337 3 жыл бұрын

It's almost six years since you replaced the alternator with a re-manufactured one. I read somewhere you still have the same car. Care to comment/update whether the Bosch alternator is still running? Not many demonstrators follow up on the longevity of the replaced product, especially a remanufactured one! Thank you.

@BIMMERZEITT 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank, yes my parents own this car now, they still have it. Alternator is still good, has not been replaced since this video!

@Check_This_Out188 7 жыл бұрын

my car has the same sound, if i listen carefully it's looks like it comes from the alternator. Car also has strange issue, when the car is idle and you press the window switch revs drop a little bit and then go out when the window motor stops working, also same thing happens when the heated seats are turned on. So i plan to change it and I hope with the horrible sound it makes will go away and the window scenario will go away as well. Does your cars do the same when you idle and press the window up button?

@farzadjahangiri2834 4 жыл бұрын

You get A++++++++++++++++++++++ thumbs up, excellent step by step how to. Thank you

@kamallierobinson2822 4 ай бұрын

Definitely did the job today, thank you

@geo86able 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if we need to install the 8mm bolt from the bottom of the airbox? Great video and explanation!

@BIMMERZEITT 3 жыл бұрын

George C. Perez I assume you mean the hard to reach one that attaches to the silencer on the intake. It’s going to be fine without it, but obviously I’d do your best to put things back the way they came from the factory

@geo86able 3 жыл бұрын

@@BIMMERZEITT Thank you, very well narrated!

@polomeat6435 3 жыл бұрын

Could you tell me where is the alternator fuse located on a 2002 BMW 530i

@GrzegorzDurda 8 жыл бұрын

I dont see why you removed the upper radiator hose. You then have to refill the coolant and and bleed the system properly. Also that flexing will stress the plastic connect joints as well as the hose itself. The airbox comes out with all the components attached to it upto the throttle body. Thanks for posting the video. Still very informational.

@DaytonCarCare 4 жыл бұрын

You don't have to remove the hose but helps with providing more room to work. I would replace the hose if it's old anyways since those plastic fittings end up cracking eventually.

@drnubb762 8 жыл бұрын

Any idea how to tighten the alternator pulley? My new alternator did not come with one so I had to recycle the old one, however it won't tighten without the blades spinning. I thought about sticking in a flathead screwdriver to stop them from spinning, but it seemed pretty risky.

@BIMMERZEITT 8 жыл бұрын

+Hunter M That is kind of unusual for an M54 alternator to come without a pulley. I know my E30 M20 didn't come with one, zipped it off with an impact gun and torqued it on the new alternator. What vendor did you order from? You could try calling Bosch customer service for torque specs and procedure. Hope that helps.

@ahmadchmeis7312 6 жыл бұрын

nice job

@musaadguzel5893 7 жыл бұрын

nice replacement video

@mortalens Жыл бұрын

awesome video thanks for the help! is that the essex steam train i hear?

@BIMMERZEITT Жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

@mortalens Жыл бұрын

@@BIMMERZEITT haha no way! i miss living there this time of year

@mehmet-eminturel1330 2 жыл бұрын

Danke für das Video 👍🏽❤️

@angelperez5125 7 жыл бұрын

Is it okay to remove the alternator while I wait for the new one? Great video 👍🏾

@BIMMERZEITT 7 жыл бұрын

Angel Perez yes it is, but you won't be able to drive the car without it (or the drive belts).

@angelperez5125 7 жыл бұрын

Was also wonder what coolant should I buy to refill sorry New to this I have 2002 530i

@ajimenez999 4 жыл бұрын

can the alternator be a leading issue to the famous "trans failsafe prog". i got this car a couple months ago with 149K miles and no issues. this has been showing up and even got a new battery and oil change but that didn't seem to resolve the issue. a couple days ago when i was starting up the car i noticed the interior/dashboard lights didn't turn on along with not being able to turn on the car, could it be the alternator?

@ryandelacruz4740 6 жыл бұрын

Hey when i change my alternator am i going to get the transmission fault light and cel??

@TerrybleGamer 5 жыл бұрын

Ryan, I don't know if you still need this info, but the reason why this is happening is because the voltage to several components is too high. The alternator is not regulating it's voltage output anymore. My transmission went into it's emergency mode, even though the transmission was not broken.

@DrEtlon 7 жыл бұрын

THX for ths Video :)

@djpresc2008 7 жыл бұрын

what do you do if the check engine light and transmission fault gear dash light come on after changing the alternator? is there a reset icon use from the turn signal button?

@ryandelacruz4740 6 жыл бұрын

How did u get rid of the lights?

@grneyedniceguy 5 жыл бұрын

Second video I've seen where they do not also replace the belt. How is this okay? The new alternator box literally says don't forget the belt.

@EliasRizk53 11 ай бұрын

Is a 80 amp alternator good ?

@AdamAus85 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, nice. Last time I did this I removed the shroud and had the car jacked up at the front. Same thing, but more effort. I have to travel and replace my sister's one tomorrow. I'll use this technique and won't have to bring ramps down. Nice!

@antiochiaadtaurum3786 3 жыл бұрын

Are you not meant to remove the negative cable first from the battery?

@PCMadGAMER 7 жыл бұрын

my question is : Can you fit a bmw e36 318i to e39 520 alternator if they have the same bolt connections?

@BIMMERZEITT 7 жыл бұрын

You would need to check the part numbers and cross reference to see if they are a match. My guess would be that you cannot use it, but check the part numbers with the dealer or your local parts warehouse- they may be able to look up the numbers for you for no charge!