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:
Radio
Buttons and functions
Depending on the country and equipment version,
the radio has the following buttons.
Press: turns sound output on/
off.
Turn: adjusts the volume.
Change the entertainment
source.
Press once: changes the station/
track.
Press and hold: fast forward/
rewind the track.
Special tools required:
32 1 27032 1 270 PLUGS (SET)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove expansion tank.
Read and comply with General Information.
After completing tasks, bleed brake system with DSC.
IMPORTANT: Do not bend brake lines.
Unfasten brake lines (2).
Unclip retaining bar (1) and r