This two-volume repair manual contains 2132 pages, over 980 photos, and 1150 illustrations to aid in servicing maintaining your E39 5 series. This Bentley Manual is the only comprehensive, single source of service information and specifications available specifically for BMW 5 Series from 1997 to 2003. The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. Whether you are a professional or a do-it-yourself BMW owner, this manual will help you understand, care for and repair your E39 5 Series. Though the do-it-yourself BMW owner will find this manual indispensable as a source of detailed maintenance and repair information, the BMW owner who has no intention of working on his or her car will find that reading and owning this manual will make it possible to discuss repairs more intelligently with a professional technician.

Models and engines covered:
6-cylinder engines: M52, M52 TU, M54
V-8 engines: M62, M62 TU

Engine management systems covered (Motronic):
Bosch M 5.2, M 5.2.1, ME 7.2
Siemens MS 41.0, MS 42.0, MS 43.0

Manual transmissions covered:
Getrag S5D 250G, S6S 420G
ZF S5D 320Z

Automatic transmissions covered:
A4S 270R, A4S 310R
A5S 360R, A5S 390R
A5S 325Z
A5S 560Z, A5S 440Z