This DIY details how to replace the entire hood latch and cable system from the interior handle to the the hood latch itself. The car in the video is an 02/2000 BMW E39 M5.
Parts:
(6) Torx bolts for hood latches: 07146985055
(2) Hood latches: 51238203859
(1) Bowden cable from interior handle to junction box: 51238176595
(1) Bowden cable junction box to first latch: 51238190754
(1) Bowden cable between hood latches: 51238176596
*(1) Aux Fan: 64546921395
*(4) Aux Fan Nuts: 22316760944
*Optional parts
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E39Source website: http://www.e39source.com
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For some reason, after watching this video I am afraid to open my E39 ///M5 hood. lol
I have a funny feeling that this is about to be my next failure. Just replaced the aux. fan on my 2000 540i and it wasn't too bad. Ended up replacing all those plastic rivets because they were brittle and crumbled upon removal. I really like your videos. Great work, and best of luck keeping it in the best shape possible.
I like your way of doing things, going extra mile with everything. I like to do it the same way although my budget and E39 is in way worse condition to start with 🙂
i don't think that everybody are running to spend $200 + on those parts alone
very expensive
Got the same issue with my M5 will put that vids on my watch later when I’ll be ready… by the way I didn’t email you back but I bought it and I’m very happy for what I got for that bellow 10k usd M5… been an e39 540i for barely 10 year I can see the difference on the power 🙂 just a hint it come with a tubi exhaust… I’ll email you more details later this week.
Thank you!! been needing to do this
@22:52…I bet you want a new radiator.
My left look latch doesn’t lock. And I can wiggle the hood to pop the right. My cable broke at the plastic connector. My cables are rusted solid and don’t work.
Nothing's worse than a weak cable that feels like it's about to go. Thanks for posting.