The BMW workshop manual for the G30 5 Series 540i and 540i xDrive, built 2017 to 2023. Written for the B58 3.0 litre straight-six, it covers the engine, the 8-speed automatic, the xDrive transfer box, the chassis, the body and the electrical system, with step by step procedures, illustrations and torque figures throughout.

Which vehicles this manual fits

• Fits: BMW 5 Series G30 saloon 540i and 540i xDrive
• Covers years: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
• Engine options: 3.0 litre B58 straight-six turbo petrol, including the updated B58TU1
• Gearbox: 8-speed automatic, with the ATC-13-1 transfer box on xDrive models
• Language: English
• Pages: 14,888
• File type: PDF

Driving a 530i or a diesel 5 Series instead? This edition is written around the 540i engine. Our BMW 5 Series 530i manual covers the 4-cylinder model.

Inside this manual

The sections below follow BMW's own group numbering, from maintenance through to the electrical system.

• Maintenance and service work
• Safety information and handling notes
• Raising and towing the vehicle
• Tightening specifications
• Operating fluids
• Engine, B58 3.0 straight-six
• Cylinder head with cover
• Oil sump
• Crankcase ventilation
• Crankshaft and bearings
• Connecting rods and pistons
• Drive belt and tensioner
• Camshaft
• Variable camshaft control (VANOS)
• Variable valve gear (Valvetronic)
• Oil pump, filter and cooler
• Coolant pump and thermostat
• Intake manifold
• Turbocharger and boost control
• Oxygen sensors
• Ignition coils and spark plugs
• Engine control unit
• Alternator and starter motor
• Engine wiring harness
• Fuel injection and injectors
• Throttle valve
• Intake silencer and air filter
• Carbon canister ventilation
• Fuel tank and fuel pump
• Cooling system and radiator
• Exhaust system
• Engine and transmission mounting
• Automatic transmission
• Propeller shaft
• Transfer box (xDrive)
• Front axle and front suspension
• Steering and wheel alignment
• Rear axle and rear suspension
• Brakes
• Pedals
• Wheels and tyres
• Integrated suspension systems
• Body structure and panels
• Door locks, handles and windows
• Interior trim and headlining
• Seats
• Sunroof
• Power distribution and battery
• Switches, sensors and control units
• Instruments
• Lights
• Heating and air conditioning
• Audio, navigation and information systems
• Distance system and cruise control
• Vehicle preservation

Sample pages from this manual

What you can repair with it

Servicing and fluid changes, timing and VANOS work, valve gear, crankshaft and piston work, turbocharger replacement, cooling system repairs including the coolant pump and thermostat, oil filter and oil cooler lines, fuel injectors, ignition coils, the alternator and starter. On the chassis side it takes in the brakes, steering and wheel alignment, front and rear suspension, the propeller shaft and the xDrive transfer box. Body work, door and window mechanisms, trim, lights, instruments and air conditioning are covered too.

Every torque figure sits with the step it belongs to, against the fastener it applies to, and BMW special tools are named where a job needs them.

Manual language and format

English throughout. It is a single searchable PDF: use the index at the front to find a section and its page, or search for a part name or fault. Print any page you want to take to the car.

Questions about this manual

Does this manual cover the 540i engine?
Yes. The engine chapters are written for the B58 3.0 litre straight-six in the 540i, including the updated B58TU1 version, from the cylinder head, VANOS and Valvetronic down to the crankshaft, pistons and turbocharger.

Is xDrive covered?
Yes. Along with the 8-speed automatic transmission, there is a transfer box section for the xDrive system, the ATC-13-1, with its fluid capacity, tightening torques and procedures.

Are BMW 5 Series expensive to maintain?
Dealer servicing on a 540i is not cheap, which is why many owners do their own work. This manual gives you the BMW maintenance procedures, the operating fluid specifications and every tightening torque, so you can service the car yourself or check what a garage is charging for.

What are common BMW 540i problems?
A workshop manual cannot tell you how often a fault happens, but every system you may need to work on has its own section, including the cooling system and coolant pump, the oil filter housing and oil lines, crankcase ventilation and the turbocharger, each with removal, installation and torque figures.

How does this compare with a Haynes or Chilton book?
This is BMW workshop information at dealer level, with model-specific procedures for the G30 540i, BMW special tool references and exact torque figures. A generic book covers several models in less depth.

What do I receive?
One searchable PDF of 14,888 pages, opened in any PDF reader on Windows, Mac, tablet or phone, with an index at the front that lists every section and its page number.

How you receive it

Instant download after payment. The file is about 1 GB, so a wired connection is best, and please save it to your computer once it has downloaded.