BMWdiy.INFO
E39 Warning
Triangle
Prepared by VietSB
Contributions by M Wong
Modified
03.13.03
NOTE: Perform these steps at your own risk. All P/N's listed
are a "best guess", so please double-check with your local dealer. These mods
and repairs were performed on my US-Spec 1997 540iA (11/96 prod date, M62 engine)
but there is no guarantee they will work on other E39's. These instructions are
provided for entertainment purposes only!
BACKGROUND: After
a tireless search, I located the elusive Euro-spec warning triangle that BMW deletes
from all US-bound E39's. Unless your vehicle was Euro-Delivered and you knew in
advance to remove the warning triangle and first aid kit prior to shipping, you
most likely have a large empty spot in your tool tray. Warning triangles aren't
required in US-spec cars and I heard of some issue about warning triangles having
to withstand a certain wind speed for DOT approval. Some owners will still want
it to "complete" the car.
Ordering thru most
US dealers is not an option as the part will never make it over from Germany
based on my experience with PacificBMW. One source for the older-style triangle
I have good recommendations for is LeatherZ. I'm unsure of a good source for the newer-style triangle.
BMW is nice enough
to include a pic of what's missing on the outside of their tool tray. :-)
Please note that
the P/N's below are very subjective since they are technically Euro-only. Tool
tray differences over the years might affect fitment.
Required Parts:
- P/N 71 60 1
092 427 Warning triangle w/ container [pre-05/00] (pictured below and they
one that fits my car)
- P/N 71 60 1
092 428 Warning triangle w/o container [pre-05/00]
- P/N 71 60 1
095 457 Warning triangle w/ container [05/00+]
- P/N 71 60 1
095 535 Warning triangle w/o container [05/00+] (pictured below)
This before and after
pic applies to pre-05/00 owners and is a good reference to see if the first P/N
listed above will fit properly. Be sure to compare it with your tool tray prior
to finding/ordering the triangle.
This pic should apply
to 05/00+ owners.
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