Under rear seat. Pull up seat with force. Make sure you have vented batteries with hose to outside.
The battery on the E39 540i is in the boot on the r/h/s. Remove the plastic bin, and you will see it. BMW 540i owner, Chichester.
The battery should be in the trunk on the right side under the covers
Its in the trunk where the battery is.
The battery should be in the trunk on the right side under the covers
Underneath the rear seat on drivers side
Have access to a '95 540i and an '87 635csi. Both cars have leather clad seats.
Use your key manuel like the old days. Kurt
disconnect the negative battery terminal for 10 minutes.
18.5 to 19.5 gallons for a 2001-2003 BMW 540i
To open the trunk of a 2002 BMW 540i with a dead battery, you can use the manual key blade that is integrated into the key fob. Insert the key into the driver's door lock to unlock the car, then access the trunk release lever inside the vehicle. If the lever doesn't work due to the dead battery, you may need to fold down the rear seats to reach the trunk or access the trunk release directly from the inside. Alternatively, jump-starting the battery can also restore power to operate the trunk.
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Follow the positive battery cable from the battery, it will lead you right to the starter.