The BMW 5-Series (E39 chassis) was introduced in the United States as a 1997 model year car and lasted until the 2004 when the E60 chassis was released. The United States saw several variations including the 525i, 528i, 530i and 540i. -- View the E39 Wiki
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Picture & amperage & description of every single fuse & relay in the BMW E39 EDIT: Added excellent fuse descriptions from Steve530 from post #4 on 3/3/2012. EDIT: Added cross-references to specific fuse-related posts by QSilver7, RDL, cn90, & JimLev 3/13/2013. EDIT: Added a nice closeup of EF1...
The 320Z was actually used in the E39 525i wagon... Either one will work Here is what I would grab from a manual parts car for your swap : -Transmission -flywheel and clutch components -driveshaft -rear differential (don't use the one from an auto) -shifter assembly, boot and trim (top & bottom) -Transmission elect connector with a foot or more ...
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