Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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This is part 2 of a 3 part series devoted to 6-speed manual swapping a 2006 BMW E60 M5. In this segment, I detail the mechanical requirements of the job including the transmission, driveshaft, shifter/linkage, pedals, heat shields, center console trim, steering wheel, and more.

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