2000 BMW X5 sensor

2.7 To install the xenon wiring harness (US cars only)
The xenon wiring harness is to be secured using cable ties.
Ensure that cables and other lines are not kinked or damaged when they are being installed in the car and that
they do not impair the freedom of movement of other components.
If the specified pins or chambers are already in use, bridges, double crimps or parallel end stops are to be
used.
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A
Overview of connection points
Branch A(X991, 26-pin plug, Bordeaux) is to be connected to the control module for the automatic headlight
adjustment control system on the module holder behind the glove box.
Branch B1(triple joint connector X10466*) is to be fitted in the connector box behind the glove box.
Branch B2(white/red/yellow cable) is to be connected to the K-BUS terminal connector (X10116) behind the glove
box.
Branch C1(triple joint connector X1608*) is to be fitted in the connector box behind the glove box.
Branch C2(brown/black cable) is to be connected to the terminal 31 connector (X596) behind the glove box.
Branch D(yellow/red cable) is to be connected to slot 27 in the light module (X10117, 54-pin, black) on the A pillar
on the passenger side.
Branch E(blue/red cable) is to be connected to the blue/red cable from pin 25 on the light module (X10117,
54-pin, black) using a double mini connector.
The rubber grommet (F) is used to seal the cable passage on the floor of the boot.
Cable G1, grey/white cable, is to be connected to slot 2 of branch G(X1451, 6-pin, black), cable G2, grey/brown
cable, to slot 3 and cable G3, grey/green cable, to slot 6. Any cables in the car for the level sensor are to be
repinned (see section 2.7-F). Branch Gis then to be connected to the level sensor at the rear right.
Cable H1, yellow/red cable, is to be connected to slot 1 of branch H(X1034, 4-pin, natural), cable H2,
yellow/brown cable, to slot 2, cable H3, blue/red cable, to slot 3 and cable H4, blue/brown cable, to slot 4. Branch
His to be connected to the servo motor on the left Xenon headlight.
Branch I(yellow/white cable) is to be connected to slot 18 of the ABS/DSC control module in the front left of the
engine compartment in cars with an optional equipment wiring harness up to level 2. In cars with an optional
equipment wiring harness above level 2, there is a yellow/white cable in the boot at the rear left on the 6-pin plug
X1310S on slot 2, which comes from the ABS/DSC control module, slot 18. Connect branch I(yellow/white cable)
to this cable using a double mini connector.
Cable J1, black/white cable, is to be connected to slot 2 of branch J (X10275, 6-pin, black), cable J2, black/grey
cable, to slot 3 and cable J3, black/green cable, to slot 6. Any cables in the car for the air suspension are to be
repinned (see section 2.7-F). Branch Jis then to be connected to the level sensor at the front right.
Cable K1, yellow/black cable, is to be connected to slot 1 of branch K (X1035, 4-pin, natural), cable K2,
yellow/brown cable, to slot 2, cable K3, blue/black cable, to slot 3 and cable K4, blue/brown cable, to slot 4.
Branch Kis to be connected to the servo motor on the right Xenon headlight.
B
Connect the control module for the automatic headlight adjustment control system (1) to the module holder behind
the glove box. Connect branch A(X991, 26-pin plug, Bordeaux) to the control module for the automatic headlight
adjustment control system (1) and secure it. The xenon wiring harness goes to the right and splits near the A pillar.
Branches B1to G3go downwards along the vehicle wiring harness, branches B1to C2then go to the
connector box (2).
Branches Hto K4go upwards along the vehicle wiring harness.
C
Release the connector box (2) and swing it forwards.
Unclip the Kbus multiple connector (X10116, white/red/yellow cables) (3) and terminal 31 multiple connector
(X596, brown/black cables) (4).
If there are any unoccupied slots in the multiple connectors X10116 (3) and X596 (4), connect branches B2,
white/red/yellow cable, and C2, brown/black cable, to the corresponding cable colours.
The procedure if all the slots are occupied is described for multiple connector X10116 (3). If necessary
proceed accordingly for multiple connector X596 (4).
Disconnect a white/red/yellow cable from multiple connector X10116 (3) and connect it to the triple connector
X10466* (B1). Connect branch B2, white/red/yellow cable, to the now unoccupied slot on multiple connector
X10116 (3).
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Clip multiple connectors X10116 (3), X10466* (B1), X596 (4) and X1608* (C1) into the connector box (2) and mount
the connector box (2) on the module holder.
D
Disconnect the 54-pin black plug X10117 (5) from the light module (6) on the A pillar on the passenger side and
take the plug strip off the casing. Lay branches Dand E, yellow/red and blue/red cables, to there. Connect branch
D, yellow/red cable, to slot 27 of the 54-pin plug X10117 (5).
Connect branch E, blue/red cable, to the blue/red cable from slot 25 of the 54-pin plug X10117 (5) using a double
mini connector from the parts kit (7).
Ensure that the casing and plug strip can be assembled and connected to the light module (6) after the mini
connector (7) has been connected.
Assemble the black 54-pin plug (5), connect it to the light module (6) and secure it.
Branches G1to G3go further back along the vehicle wiring harness towards the rear.
E
In cars with a vehicle wiring harness above level 2 (see section 1), branch I(yellow/white cable) on the xenon
wiring harness goes parallel to branches G1to G3into the boot.
Lay branches G1to G3(grey/white, grey/brown and grey/green cables) along the right-hand sill wiring harness
to the rear, along the vehicle wiring harness behind the right-hand boot trim and then along the vehicle wiring
harness to the floor of the boot.
Remove the 20 mm sealing stopper from the floor of the boot (the hole in Figure E is already sealed with the
grommet (F)), deburr the hole and treat it with the normal BMW anti-corrosion coatings.
Place grommet Fon cables G1to G3, grey/white, grey/brown and grey/green cables, and thread cables G1to G3
through the holes to the underside of the car.
The rear axle is beneath the hole.
F
Lay branches G1to G3(grey/white, grey/brown and grey/green cables) forwards a little on the rear axle, secure
them to the cable holder (8) and lay them to the level sensor (9).
Only for cars without a level control system:
Connect cables G1to G3on the xenon wiring harness as follows:
Connect branch G1, grey/white cable, to slot 2 of the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G).
Connect branch G2, grey/brown cable, to slot 3 of the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G).
Connect branch G3, grey/green cable, to slot 6 of the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G).
Seal slots 1, 4 and 5 using the supplied blind grommets.
Only for cars with a level control system:
Cars with a level control system already have a branch of the vehicle wiring harness to the level sensor at the
rear right and a black 6-pin plug X1451.
Disconnect the three cables in the car (yellow/brown, yellow/grey and yellow/white or yellow/black) and connect
them as follows to the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G) supplied with the parts kit:
On cars with air suspension on one axle:
Connect the yellow/black cable to slot 1 of the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G).
Connect the yellow/brown cable to slot 4 of the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G).
Connect the yellow/grey cable to slot 5 of the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G).
On cars with air suspension on both axles:
Connect the yellow/brown cable to slot 1 of the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G).
Connect the yellow/grey cable to slot 4 of the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G).
Connect the yellow/white cable to slot 5 of the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G).
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Connect cables G1to G3on the xenon wiring harness as follows:
Connect branch G1, grey/white cable, to slot 2 of the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G).
Connect branch G2, grey/brown cable, to slot 3 of the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G).
Connect branch G3, grey/green cable, to slot 6 of the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G).
All cars:
Connect the black 6-pin plug X1451 (G) to the level sensor.
Seal the hole in the floor of the boot with the grommet (F).
Ensure that the grommet (F) is fitted so that the car is watertight and that the cables do not interfere with any
other components.
G
Only for cars with an optional equipment wiring harness above level 2 (see section 1):
Lay branch I, yellow/white cable, parallel to branches G1to G3(see Figure E) into the boot. Lay branch Ion the
wiring harness along the battery positive distributor, continue behind the boot trim (10) to the 6-pin plug X1310S
(11). Cut branch I, yellow/white cable, to size and connect it to the yellow/white cable from slot 2 of the 6-pin plug
X1310S (11) using the double mini connector supplied in the parts kit (see magnified view).
Drill two holes in the boot trim (10) and secure branch Ito them using cable ties (12) (see magnified view).
Ensure that the spare wheel cannot chafe on branch I(yellow/white cable).
H, I
Figures H and I shows the cable positions for cars with an optional equipment wiring harness up to level 2
(see section 1). In cars with an optional equipment wiring harness above level 2, branch I, yellow/white cable, is to
be connected to the 6-pin plug X1310S at the rear left of the boot (see Figure G).
Lay branches H1to H4, yellow/red, yellow/brown, blue/red and blue/brown cables, and branch I, yellow/white
cable(branch Ionly on cars with an optional equipment wiring harness up to level 2), along the vehicle wiring
harness behind the module holder in the passenger footwell to the left-hand side of the car, through the additional
passage hole in the front bulkhead grommet (13) and through the grommet (14) into the engine compartment.
Lay the cables along the vehicle wiring harness on the inside wing to near the left headlight.
The left front bulkhead grommet (13) does not have an additional passage hole for retrofit wiring harnesses in
the first cars in the series. In this case the cables H1to H4and I(only on cars with an optional equipment wiring
harness up to level 2) are to be laid along vehicle wiring harness through the front bulkhead grommet (13).
Connect branches H1to H4to the casing H(X1034, 4-pin. natural) as follows:
Connect branch H1, yellow/red cable, to slot 1 of the 4-pin plug X1034 (H).
Connect branch H2, yellow/brown cable, to slot 2 of the 4-pin plug X1034 (H).
Connect branch H3, blue/red cable, to slot 3 of the 4-pin plug X1034 (H).
Connect branch H4, blue/brown cable, to slot 4 of the 4-pin plug X1034 (H).
After the xenon headlight has been installed, the 4-pin plug X1034 (H) is to be connected to the servo motor for
the headlight.
Disconnect the 42-pin blue plug X1170 (15) from the ABS/DSC control module, release the plug strip, remove the
blind stopper from slot 18 and connect branch I, yellow/white cable, to slot 18.
Engage the plug strip, connect the 42-pin blue plug X1170 (15) to the ABS/DSC control module and secure it.
J
Lay branches J1to J3, black/white, black/grey and black/green cables, and cables K1to K4, yellow/black,
yellow/brown, blue/black and blue/brown cables, through the additional passage hole in the right front bulkhead
grommet near the electrics box and then through the grommet (16) into the engine compartment. Lay branches J1
to J3and K1to K4along the vehicle wiring harness on the inside wing towards the front.
The right front bulkhead grommet does not have an additional passage hole for retrofit wiring harnesses in
the first cars in the series. In this case the cables J1to J3and K1to K4are to be laid along vehicle wiring
harness through the front bulkhead grommet.
Lay branches J1to J3to the engine near the washer water tank.
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Lay branches K1to K4further along the vehicle wiring harness to the plugs for the right headlight and connect
them to the supplied casing K(X1034, 4-pin natural) as follows:
Connect branch K1, yellow/black cable, to slot 1 of the 4-pin plug X1035 (K).
Connect branch K2, yellow/brown cable, to slot 2 of the 4-pin plug X1035 (K).
Connect branch K3, blue/black cable, to slot 3 of the 4-pin plug X1035 (K).
Connect branch K4, blue/brown cable, to slot 4 of the 4-pin plug X1035 (K).
After the xenon headlight has been installed, the 4-pin plug X1035 (K) is to be connected to the servo motor for
the headlight.
K
Lay branches J1to J3parallel to the cables for the ABS sensor into the wheel arch and connect them to the black
6-pin plug X10275 (J) as follows:
Cars without air suspension on both axles only:
Connect branch J1, black/white cable, to slot 2 of the black 6-pin plug X10275 (J).
Connect branch J2, black/white cable, to slot 3 of the black 6-pin plug X10275 (J).
Connect branch J3, black/white cable, to slot 6 of the black 6-pin plug X10275 (J).
Seal slots 1, 4 and 5 with the blind grommets supplied.
Cars with air suspension on both axles only:
Two black/white and two black/grey cables are used. it is therefore essential to keep to the order described to
avoid confusion.
There is already a black 6-pin plug X10275 in the car. Disconnect the three cables (black/brown, black/grey and
black/white) from these plugs and connect them to the black 6-pin plug X10275 (J) supplied in the parts kit as
follows:
Connect the black/brown cable for the air suspension to slot 1 of the black 6-pin plug X10275 (J).
Connect the black/grey cable for the air suspension to slot 4 of the black 6-pin plug X10275 (J).
Connect the black/white cable for the air suspension to slot 5 of the black 6-pin plug X10275 (J).
Connect the cables on the xenon wiring harness as follows:
Connect branch J1, black/white cable, to slot 2 of the black 6-pin plug X10275 (J).
Connect branch J2, black/white cable, to slot 3 of the black 6-pin plug X10275 (J).
Connect branch J3, black/white cable, to slot 6 of the black 6-pin plug X10275 (J).
All cars:
Connect the black 6-pin plug X10275 (J) to the level sensor at the front right (17) and secure the wiring harness to
the hole in the axle with a cable tie (18).
Check again that the entire xenon wiring harness has been installed in such a way that none of the cables
are kinked or damaged and that it has been secured with the cable ties so that it does not interfere with any other
components.
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3.1 Circuit diagram (for ECE cars only)
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A3 Light module
A52 ABS/DSC control module
A53 Headlight adjustment control system (LWR) control module
B42 Load sensor at the rear right
B64 Load/level sensor at the front right
M80 Headlight servo motor, left
M81 Headlight servo motor, right
X1B* Black 10-pin plug
X1S* Black 10-pin plug
X596 Terminal 31 connector
X991 26-pin plug, Bordeaux
X1034 4-pin plug, natural (left headlight)
X1035 4-pin plug, natural (right headlight)
X1170 42-pin plug, natural (ABS/ASC control module)
X1451 6-pin plug, black (level sensor, rear right)
X1608* Terminal 31 connector
X10116 K-bus connector
X10117 54-pin plug, black (light module)
X10275 6-pin plug, black (level sensor, front right)
X10466* K-bus connector
The components marked "*" only refer to this circuit diagram, all other components refer to the BMW dealer
organisation circuit diagram.
The cables marked ”#” are in the vehicle wiring harness and are not supplied with the xenon light retrofit kit.
Cable colours
BL = blue
BR = brown
GE = yellow
GN = green
GR = grey
RT = red
SW = black
WS = white
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3.2 Circuit diagram (for US cars only)
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A3 Light module
A52 ABS/DSC control module
A53 Headlight adjustment control system (LWR) control module
B42 Load sensor at the rear right
B64 Load/level sensor at the front right
M80 Headlight servo motor, left
M81 Headlight servo motor, right
X596 Terminal 31 connector
X991 26-pin plug, Bordeaux
X1034 4-pin plug, natural (left headlight)
X1035 4-pin plug, natural (right headlight)
X1170 42-pin plug, natural (ABS/ASC control module)
X1451 6-pin plug, black (level sensor, rear right)
X1608* Terminal 31 connector
X10116 K-bus connector
X10117 54-pin plug, black (light module)
X10275 6-pin plug, black (level sensor, front right)
X10466* K-bus connector
The components marked "*" only refer to this circuit diagram, all other components refer to the BMW dealer
organisation circuit diagram.
Cable colours
BL = blue
BR = brown
GE = yellow
GN = green
GR = grey
RT = red
SW = black
WS = white
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