How Do You Change A BMW M5 Car Battery?
The battery in your BMW M5 is not located under the hood of your car. Unlike most automobiles, the battery in the BMW M5 is located in the trunk. The battery should be checked ever year, preferably before winter, to make sure that the battery is charging normally. Replacement batteries for your M5 can be purchased from any auto parts store. When accessing the battery, it is important that you avoid touching the battery terminals accidentally with the socket wrench you’ll be using. Since you will be accessing a tight space in the trunk, it’s easy to cause the battery to arc with the socket wrench handle. However, this can destroy the battery and possibly cause an explosion. Open the trunk and lift up on the small, black-looped handle to pull up the luggage compartment carpet and floor. Locate the battery compartment. The battery compartment is located near the right rear wheel. Turn the lock nuts 1/4 turn to loosen and remove them. Then, pull up on the battery cover. Loosen the retainin
