Chrome and silver ring fitting guide for BMW E38 E39 E53

5 series 7 series and X5

Simple instructions by Speedofixer

Tools needed:

1. Torx screwdriver size T10
2. Small needle nose Pliers
3. Small/medium flat screw driver
4. Phillips medium size screw driver - E39 5 series only
5. Plastic wedge/trim removal tool  - E39 5 series only ( see photo below)

Each of the 3 models is essentially the same but slighlty different in removal only.

X5/ 7 series E38 only has x2 screws holding the cluster in as does the E38 7 series ,

these two are the easiest and quicket to get out.

Removal: undo the two screws then use the plastic tool above or similar to act as a

wedge to move speedo forward then pull forward with your hands.

E39 5 series  you will need to remove the two wood or metal strips on either side of the

steering wheel that has screws underneath it. Use the trim tool for this ,

in some cases you can just pull it with your hands.

Then you will need to remove the x3 T10 torx screws and disconnect the light

switch using your small flat screwdriver to push in the pin on the connector.

Then just x2 torx screws holding in cluster and then same as the other two models of car

See the pic below that shows the power connectors connected to the back

of the instrument: -

This is actually from a range rover but its the same speedo unit !!

Press in button to slide lever to release connector.

Once you have unplugged the connectors it looks like photo below: -

Once u have the speedo loose -  take your screwdriver and insert

into the tab that holds the two parts together. Apply gentle pressure

then take your pliers and twist the centre locking tab first- see next pic.

There are further pics and video here on this part

Twist centre tab first , at the same time keep screwdriver in place

applying gentle pressure to left tab. The pressure allows the twisted

part to stay unlocked so that you can twist the next one on the left.

You need to slowly work your way round- some patience will be required the

first time you do this.

slowly work your way round till they are all unlocked

Then its out : -

You can now fit rings if you have them.

                      Job done

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