Car battery replacement for BMW 5 Series (F10, F11, F07)
Model years: 2009 - present
Car battery is one of the main parts containing car's electrical system. Virtually, it accumulates electric power, which is provided for electric devices within the car. Therefore, it's relevant to have the battery in an excellent operating condition. In reality, car battery is not a permanent unit, which will get exhausted after a period of time irreversibly. To be more precise, chemical reactions inside the battery will become inefficient for production of electricity. Battery's serve time is limited to 3 - 5 years, what means, re-charge will become meaningless. When this happens, installation of a new battery is advised. There is a chance, that battery will lose its energy, due to soiled connection points. Eventually, corrosion can affect the terminals of a battery, resulting in poor contacts. When this happens, the battery will lose the merit of being re-charged by alternator. Sooner or later, it will run flat and no longer be able to provide electricity. Eliminating soil from cable and battery connections, might regain initial efficiency of the battery and turn it into suitable for further usage. The battery might also lose its power, if the engine hasn't been started for a few weeks or so. When this happens, recharging the battery will likely recover its efficiency. To begin a recharge, you will need a battery charger.
Important! Some BMW 5 Series (F10, F11, F07) vehicles might be equipped with an IBS (Intelligent Battery Sensor) system. That means, newly replaced battery must be registered by your Service center. Avoiding battery registration might cause power management system failure, as well as incorrect readings on the display of the on-board computer.
BMW 5 Series battery location: luggage compartment (trunk) under floor carpet.
Recommended batteries for BMW 5 Series:
* Note: if case more than one battery type is applicable for your model, compare parameters of the battery, currently installed on your vehicle, with parameters in the table below, before choosing the right one.
| Body type | Model | Battery specs | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan/saloon | 518d 520d 520dX 520i 523i 525d 525dX 528i 528iX 530d 530dX 530i 535d 535dX 535i 535iX 550i 550iX Hybrid 5 M5 M550dX | Capacity: 80Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 800cca Dimensions: 315x175x190 mm | £150.99 (Amazon.co.uk) |
Capacity: 90Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 900cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £167.94 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 105Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 950cca Dimensions: 393x175x190 mm | |||
| Touring | 518d 520d 520dX 520i 523i 525d 525dX 528i 528iX 530d 530dX 530i 535d 535dX 535i 535iX 550i M550dX | Capacity: 80Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 800cca Dimensions: 315x175x190 mm | £150.99 (Amazon.co.uk) |
Capacity: 90Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 900cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £167.94 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 105Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 950cca Dimensions: 393x175x190 mm | |||
| Five-door hatchback | 520d 528i | Capacity: 105Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 950cca Dimensions: 393x175x190 mm | |
| 530d 530dX 535d 535dX 535i 535iX 550i 550iX | Capacity: 90Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 900cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £167.94 (Amazon.co.uk) | |
Capacity: 105Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 950cca Dimensions: 393x175x190 mm |
How to replace car battery:
1.
Before battery replacement, make sure:
- you wear sturdy gloves and safety goggles
- vehicle keys are out of ignition switch
2.
The following tools are usually enough for battery replacement procedure:
- 10 and 13 mm wrenches or sockets
- Flat-head and Phillips type screw drivers
3. BMW 5 Series battery is located in luggage compartment (trunk) under floor carpet.
4.
To start replacing battery, remove the old one by disconnecting the negative connection first. This will prevent accidental short-circuits between positive battery terminal and the body of the vehicle. Make sure the cable does not come into contact with battery terminals during battery replacement procedure. Negative battery terminal can be identified by minus (-) sign next to it (1):
5.
Remove brackets that hold the battery attached to the vehicle frame.
6.
Open positive terminal cover (1):
7.
Disconnect positive connector:
8.
If present, disconnect ventilation hose from the battery (1). Some vehicles utilize battery ventilation system to vent formed gasses (hydrogen) to the outside.
9.
Vacate battery compartment by lifting the old battery off (note, that the battery is heavy, incorrect lifting can result in back injuries):
10.
Do not remove plastic terminal caps from new battery, until it's placed in the battery compartment inside the vehicle.
11.
Place the new battery in.
12.
Connect ventilation hose.
13.
If necessary, clean battery cables from dirt or rust before connecting, to ensure excellent contact.
14.
Contrary to disconnecting the battery, connect cables, starting with positive terminal first.
15.
Re-attach brackets and make sure battery does not make any movements.
16.
Dispose the old battery only at authorized collecting point.
Car battery replacement instructions for:
5 Series (2003 - 2010)