Rear subframe bushes - DIY?

[e34.535i.sport]

I am planning to change the rear subframe bushes on my 535i over the weekend, but need advice from anyone who's tried this before. Im a bit hesitant to start the job, as it would be my first major one. Ive serviced the car inc oil change and filters etc, and fixed a few hoses and things but thats about it so far. I really want to get into fixing thia car as it gives me a lot of satisfaction to be honest.

The situation is that i will be using axle stands, as i dont have a ramp or hydrolic lift. Any advice on doing the job i.e difficulty etc would be greatly appreciated, and also what tools i should have handy. Do you need one of those Pulling tools?

Also, i'm planning on doing the fuel filter at the same time - any useful hints would be appreciated - as i cant afford to mess this up, its thirsty enough as it is!

Many thanks in advance.

[txp135]

When do you need to do this?

[e34.535i.sport]

When do you need to do this?

...this weekend really, the bushes are well and truly dead!

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

Cut the bushings apart and use the weight of the car to press in the new ones.

[slupregime]

sawz all techniqe i got it all done in 1 1/2 alot easier to do than what people said

[CharlesAFerg]

sawz all techniqe i got it all done in 1 1/2 alot easier to do than what people said

Punctuation please.

I had to read that post 3 times!

[e34.535i.sport]

Cut the bushings apart and use the weight of the car to press in the new ones.

... put a jack under the new ones and push them with that against the weight of the car?

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

... put a jack under the new ones and push them with that against the weight of the car?

carefully, so you don't lift the car off the stands.

[zmuff]

I did mine about two months ago using the sawzall method...first time for me. It worked out pretty well. I didn't pull the bolts from inside the car, just left them hanging. While pressing in the new bushing, the car would lift about 1/4 inch off of the jackstand and then slowly settle back down on it. Each time took maybe 10 or 15 seconds for the bushing to go in (they're pretty tight). I just did that over and over until it was all the way in. Reinstalled the bracket and nut, then went to the other side. My car had to be pretty high to get the sawzall into the subrame. Maybe there are smaller/shorter ones? You can do it, just be patient and careful.

[BigKriss]

I want to remove the subframe bushes but I'm having a hard time removing the subframe bolts.