Car battery replacement for BMW 5 Series (E60, E61)
Model years: 2003 - 2010
Car battery is one of the main parts containing automotive electrical system. Virtually, it accumulates electric power, which is consumed by electric-powered appliances within the vehicle. Hence, it's essential to keep the battery in a properly working condition. As a matter of fact, battery is an expiring product and will get ineffective over time. It means, chemical processes inside the battery will lack the ability to produce electrical energy. The lifespan of the battery has a limit of 3 - 5 years, subsequently, loosing the ability of being recharged. This is an indication, that new battery installation is advised. There is an option, that battery will lose its energy, caused by the dirt on connection points. After some period, battery terminals can get covered by a layer of white material (corrosion), what explains poor contacts. This implies, that battery's re-charge cannot be accomplished by alternator. Sooner or later, it will go dead and lose the ability to provide electricity. Eliminating soil from cable and battery connections, might restore the battery to a level of full efficiency and turn it into usable again. The battery may also get exhausted, if the engine hasn't been started for a while. Then, battery recharge will possibly restore its efficiency. To begin a recharge, you will need a battery charger.
Important! Some BMW 5 Series (E60, E61) 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 right trim.
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 | 520d 520i 523i 525d 525i 525xi 530d 530i 530xd 530xi 535d 540i 545i 550i M5 | Capacity: 70Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 760cca Dimensions: 278x175x190 mm | £139.99 (Amazon.co.uk) |
Capacity: 80Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 800cca Dimensions: 315x175x190 mm | £150.99 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 80Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 720cca Dimensions: 315x175x175 mm | £72.99 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 90Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 900cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £167.94 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 90Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 720cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £112.73 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 110Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 920cca Dimensions: 393x175x190 mm | £109.16 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
| 525xd | Capacity: 70Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 760cca Dimensions: 278x175x190 mm | £139.99 (Amazon.co.uk) | |
Capacity: 80Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 800cca Dimensions: 315x175x190 mm | £150.99 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 80Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 720cca Dimensions: 315x175x175 mm | £72.99 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 90Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 900cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £167.94 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 90Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 720cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £112.73 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
| Touring | 520d 523i 525d 525i 525xi 530d 530i 530xd 530xi 535d 545i 550i | Capacity: 70Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 760cca Dimensions: 278x175x190 mm | £139.99 (Amazon.co.uk) |
Capacity: 80Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 800cca Dimensions: 315x175x190 mm | £150.99 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 80Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 720cca Dimensions: 315x175x175 mm | £72.99 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 90Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 900cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £167.94 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 90Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 720cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £112.73 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
Capacity: 110Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 920cca Dimensions: 393x175x190 mm | £109.16 (Amazon.co.uk) | ||
| 520i 525xd M5 | Capacity: 70Ah (AGM) Cold Cranking Amp: 760cca Dimensions: 278x175x190 mm | £139.99 (Amazon.co.uk) | |
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: 90Ah Cold Cranking Amp: 720cca Dimensions: 353x175x190 mm | £112.73 (Amazon.co.uk) |
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 right trim.
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 (2009 - present)