BMW X5: Lamp Settings
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 load equivalent to one person on driver's seat (approx. 75 kg).
- Vehicle with full fuel tank or appropriate additional weight in luggage compartment.
- Correct adjustment of headlights in relation to engine hood (gap dimensions).
- Manual headlight vertical aim control: Turn handwheel to 0 position.
- Automatic headlight vertical aim control: Wait approx. 30 seconds after switching on lights.
- Version with xenon headlights: Wait 80 seconds after switching on lights. During this time, do not move the vehicle and avoid vibrations.
- Align headlight aimer with vehicle longitudinal axis and parallel to parking surface. Set marking line (M) on aimer to distance (e). Scale graduations on aimer are equal to a gradient in cm at a distance of 10 meters.
Fig. 1: Identifying Headlights Height Dimension
Light/dark limit of headlights in headlight aimer
Adjustment dimension, headlights:
- as per type plate on headlight housing in % (e.g.: 1.0 % = 10 cm / 10 m = 10 on headlight aimer).
Adjustment dimension, fog lights:
- all vehicles 2.0 % = 20 cm / 10 m = 20 on headlight aimer.
H Height of center of headlight above parking surface.
h H - e = height of marking line above parking surface
+ Central mark = center point of high-beam headlight.
M Marking line of headlamp aimer
S Parking surface of vehicle and headlight aimer
Adjustment dimension (e) is only valid for EUR. Observe differing national regulations.
ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS
NOTE: Comply with test preconditions for headlight adjustment.
Adjust headlights at adjusting screws (1) and (2).
A definite allocation of adjusting screws is not possible.
- Adjustment screw primarily for vertical adjustment
- Adjustment screw primarily for lateral adjustment
Fig. 2: Identifying Headlights Adjusting Screws
ADJUSTING FOG LAMPS
NOTE: Comply with test preconditions for headlight adjustment.
Carry out height adjustment of fog lamp (1) at adjusting screw (2).
Fig. 3: Identifying Fog Lamp And Adjusting Screw
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Headlights
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT
Operation is described in:
Removing and installing/replacing left headlight (adaptive headlight).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT HEADLIGHT
Ope
Turn Signal Indicator
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT AUXILIARY
DIRECTION INDICATOR
Special tools required:
00 9 340.
WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior
lights).
Fold
Clearance And Side
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE MARKER
Special tools required:
00 9 323.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front wheel arch cover front section.
NOTE: Minimum object
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Seat Rails On Left Or Right
Front Seat (Normal/Electric)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove lower strap (belt tensioner).
Remove drive unit for longitudinal seat adjustment.
WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag
modules and
pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of
Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Seat Belt
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove trim panels for door pillar.
If necessary, remove air vent.
Move front seat upwards.
Release screw (1) on front seat.
Installation:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque.
Feed out belt anchor fitting (2).
Fig. 2: Identifying Seat Belt Bolts
Release screws (2).
