which is side is bank 1 and 2 ? cps
 

I am throwing cps codes and when scans will say bank 2, which saide is this? also are the camshaft sensors interchangeable?:dunno:

Bank 1 on my e39 was passenger side

Bank 2 should be the driver side on the E53.

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Here is another reference for you... assuming inline E53 3.0.....

bank one usually indicates 1st; 2nd and 3rd cyl on 6 cyl. engine, bank two 4th; 5th and 6th cyl.

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