BMW X5: Insert Holder For CIGA
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER SOCKET IN STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear center console trim.
Unlock plug connection (1) and remove.
Press switch trim (2) out of rear center console trim (3).

Fig. 227: Pressing Switch Trim Out Of Rear Center Console Trim
Press power sockets (1) out of switch trim (2).

Fig. 228: Pressing Power Sockets Out Of Switch Trim
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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove front left wheel arch cover
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on right.
Lift back insulat
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove complete glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof lid at rear.
Remove rear drip molding.
Remove drive units with gearing.
Overview of glass lid mechanism:
Fig. 15: Identifying Glass Lid Mechanism Components
Floating roofliner mechanism
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the
airbag unit.
Comply with safety regulations for handling components with gas
generators.
Do not exert any force on the airbag unit.
Use only specified tools for releasing the airbag unit.
NOTE: Incorrect handling m