BMW X5: Instrument Cluster
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
NOTE:
- Comply with notes and instructions on handling fibre-optic cables.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Extend steering wheel completely and lower
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
Release screws (1).
Pull back instrument cluster (2) slightly.
Disconnect associated plug connection.
Remove instrument cluster (2).

Fig. 1: Pulling Back Instrument Cluster
Replacement:
Carry out programming/coding.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR HEAD-UP DISPLAY
Special tools required:
00 9 317.
Lever out trim for head-up display (1) with special tool 00 9 317 towards top.
Fig. 2: Removing Lever
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TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
Car parked on level ground.
Replace faulty glass and mirrors and blackened light bulbs.
Check tire pressure and correct if necessary.
Apply
SEE MORE:
Special tools required:
31 4 151
31 4 152
31 4 153
IMPORTANT: For reasons of driving dynamics, the rubber mounts may only
be replaced in
pairs (refers to left and right control arms)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check ball joint of both control arms while installed, replace lower
control
The gas generator is a pyrotechnic component of:
Airbag module
Driver's/passenger airbag
Side airbags
Head airbag
Knee airbag
Belt pretensioner
Belt buckle tensioner
Safety battery terminal
1 Series: E81, E87
3 Series: E46, E90, E91, E92, E93
5 Series: E60, E61 from build date 09/2