This E39Source DIY demonstrates how to retrofit option S508A PDC (Park Distance Control) to a BMW E39 5-series (1996-2003). The car used in this video is a 2002 540i 6-speed.

Part I: Rear Sensors Harness: 11:46
Part II: Front Sensor Harness: 27:39
Part III: Power Supply Harness: 56:39

Parts List:

(1) Power/bus wiring harness: 61120027006: https://tinyurl.com/493bn65f
(1) Front sensor harness: 61120027997: https://tinyurl.com/bdfdmsrw
(1) Rear sensor harness: 61126920858: https://tinyurl.com/mswcvm4b
(1) PDC control module: 66216916406: https://tinyurl.com/33aujbxx
(1) PDC module bracket: 66218371300: https://tinyurl.com/2msysbts
(2) PDC module nuts: 16131176747: https://tinyurl.com/535vpyzw
(1) PDC module rivet: 51481938725: https://tinyurl.com/4xhvjtfc
(1) Rear gong speaker: 66216903103: https://tinyurl.com/2p8vwdw8
(1) Gong speaker nut: 07147575163: https://tinyurl.com/yhxfsybw
(4) Front PDC sensor: Console realoem.com to determine your sensor part based on vehicle color.
(4) Rear PDC sensor: Console realoem.com to determine your sensor part based on vehicle color.
(1) Front bumper guard, left (non-M, LCI) with PDC: 51117005965: https://tinyurl.com/ymr9y339
(1) Front bumper guard, right (non-M, LCI) with PDC: 51117005966: https://tinyurl.com/bdh884rn
(1) Front sensor bracket, left, inner: 51117008391: https://tinyurl.com/bdj6fxkt
(1) Front sensor bracket, right, inner: 51117008392: https://tinyurl.com/2p9fh2av
(1) Front sensor bracket, left, outer: 51117008393: https://tinyurl.com/36htyahn
(1) Front sensor bracket, right, outer: 51117008394: https://tinyurl.com/yuf7vufa
(1) Rear bumper guard, left (non-M, LCI) with PDC: 51127005933: https://tinyurl.com/y52988mt
(1) Rear bumper guard, right (non-M, LCI) with PDC: 51127005934: https://tinyurl.com/3knetna6
(1) Rear bumper guard, center (non-M, LCI) with PDC: 51127005944: https://tinyurl.com/y5urmzzr
(1) SZM center console button panel: Search Ebay for your existing panel PLUS the PDC button. Part numbers vary.
(20) Bumper carrier plastic rivets: 51118174185: https://tinyurl.com/5n7eddaa
(4) Front seat bolts: 52108162348: https://tinyurl.com/mr3x3t99
(1) Stepped drill bit: https://tinyurl.com/48k3ajmt
(1) Front bumper cover (optional): 51117005950: https://tinyurl.com/yuuhjwuv
(1) Rear bumper cover (optional): 51128159367: https://tinyurl.com/396tfu6x
(1) Rear bumper styrofoam insert (optional): 51128174878: https://tinyurl.com/56bwmzth

Torque Specs:

Front seat to chassis (T50): 33.2lb/ft + 90° (replace hardware)
Front seat belt to seat (T50): 35.4lb/ft

Technical Resources:

BMW PDC Retrofit Documentation: https://tinyurl.com/59d3ywzn
RealOEM: http://www.realoem.com/
NewTIS: http://www.newtis.info/


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