BMW X5: License Plate Lights
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT NUMBER/LICENSE
PLATE LIGHT
Special tools required:
WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior
lights).
Lever license plate light (1) with special tool. See RELEASE HOOK out of rear
bumper trim (2).
Unlock plug connection underneath and disconnect.
Remove license plate light (1).
Replacement:
- If necessary, remove bulb.
- Note bulb type.

Fig. 32: Removing License Plate Light
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OVERVIEW OF INTERIOR LIGHTS
Fig. 33: Location Of Interior Lights
Glovebox light
Footwell light (footwell)
Front ceiling light
Mirror light
Interior light
Luggage compartment light
Footwell li
WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior
lights).
Rear light in side panel:
Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel.
Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.
NOTE:
SEE MORE:
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct:
Pour oil only into appropriately marked containers
Do not po
Special tools required:
61 4 320
Crimping annular contacts:
Special tool 61 4 320
CRIMPING OPTICAL FIBERS
Special tools required:
61 4 320
To crimp optical fibers, use pliers 61 4 321 (1) in conjunction with crimping
head 61 4 323 (2) from crimping
set 61 4 320.
NOTE: Pliers (1) open automati