BMW X5: Distribution Box, Power
REPLACING DISTRIBUTION BOX (LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT)
WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on right.
Release expansion rivet (1).
Remove insulating mat (2).
Fig. 143: Identifying Expansion Rivet And Insulating Mat
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release bolts (2).
Disengage distribution box in direction of arrow.
Disengage emergency actuator (3).
Fig. 144: Disengaging Distribution Box
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Fig. 145: Identifying Plug Connection
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Remove distribution box.
Fig. 146: Identifying Plug Connection
Replacement:
Remove fuses and relays.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DISTRIBUTION BOX (ON BATTERY)
WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Notes and instructions on Intelligent Battery Sensor IBS.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Fold up covers (2).
Release nut (3) and remove cable shoe.
Tightening torque.
Fold up covers (5).
Unscrew nuts (4).
Tightening torque.
Using a screwdriver, expand locking bracket (6) at lower end and clip out.
Remove distribution box (2) towards top.
Fig. 147: Expanding Locking Bracket
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Instructions For Disconnecting And Connecting Battery
Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Before disconnecting battery:
Turn off the ignition and other electrical loads/consumers to prevent
sparking when reconnecting.
NOTE: If the
Instructions On Starting Aid
Do not start the engine with help of starting sprays.
Preparation:
Conform with the following when starting engine with starting cable.
Ensure that jump lead wires are to appropriate cross-section s
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Switch For Unlocking Glovebox
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove decorative strip from middle fresh-air grille.
Unlock catches (1).
Press switch (2) out of decorative strip.
Fig. 212: Pressing Switch Out Of Decorative Strip
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING GRIP TRIM FOR GEAR SELECTOR
SWITCH
Special tools required:
64
Wheel Bearings
REPLACING DRIVE FLANGE ON LEFT/RIGHT REAR AXLE SHAFT
Special tools required:
33 2 116
33 2 160
33 2 201
33 4 200
Remove rear wheel.
IMPORTANT: Expand turning lock sufficiently to avoid damaging thread
when releasing
collar nut.
Release collar nut (1), activate parking brake for this purpose.
