BMW X5: Trailer towing
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The permissible trailer loads, axle weights, drawbar
node weights, and the permissible gross vehicle
weight are specified in the technical data.
The vehicle is equipped with an enhanced suspension
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General information
If the trailer socket is occupied, some driver assistance
systems are unavailable, or available to a
limited extent. A Check Control message is displayed
where applicable.
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General information
The mount for the trailer hitch is located on the
rear of the vehicle.
Information on suitable trailer hitches is found on
the underside of the mount, see arrow.
Remove the ball
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR
(N52 / N52K / N51)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 / E87:
Remove lower section of microfilter housing.
E85 / E86 E90 / E91 / E92 / E93:
Remove left tension strut on suspension strut dome
E70:
Remove intake filte
Special tools required:
11 0 320
11 4 420
11 4 430
11 4 471
11 4 472
11 8 580
IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminium screws/bol