2000 BMW X5 headlights

2. Installation
Contents.................................................................................................................................Pa g e
2.1 Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 2-6
2.2 To install the level sensor at the front right .............................................................................. 2-7
2.3 To install the level sensor at the rear right................................................................................ 2-7
2.4 Connection overview of the xenon wiring harness (ECE cars only) .......................................... 2-36
2.5 To install the xenon wiring harness (ECE cars only) ................................................................. 2-49
2.6 Connection overview of the xenon wiring harness (US cars only) ............................................ 2-81
2.7 To install the xenon wiring harness (US cars only) ................................................................... 2-101
2.8 To remove the manual headlight adjustment control system (ECE cars only)........................... 2-133
2.9 To install the xenon headlights ................................................................................................ 2-133
2.10 To affix the warning sticker ...................................................................................................... 2-133
2.11 To assemble the car ................................................................................................................ 2-133
2.12 Coding .................................................................................................................................... 2-133
2.13 Function test ........................................................................................................................... 2-133
2.14 To adjust the xenon headlights ................................................................................................2-134
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2.1 Preparation
Print out the error memory.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the door sill strips on the right-hand side.
Remove the bottom A pillar trim on the right-hand side.
Remove the glove box.
Remove the footwell trim on the right-hand side.
Remove the air guide in front of the module holder.
Remove the B pillar trims on the right-hand side.
Remove the front passenger seat.
Remove the cable covers in the right-hand sill area.
Remove the backrest side section on the right-hand side and the rear seat bench.
Remove the boot cover.
Remove the spare wheel.
Remove the wheel wrench mounting.
Remove the cover from the electrics box in the engine compartment.
Remove the air filter casing.
Remove the halogen headlights and holders.
Remove the wheels at the front right and rear right.
Only on cars without a standard navigation system (see section 1) or on US cars:
Remove the A pillar trim on the left-and side.
Remove the cover for the pedals and steering column.
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2.8 To remove the manual headlight adjustment control system (ECE cars only)
A
Remove the fresh air grille (1).
Remove the light control (2) with the manual headlight adjustment control system (3) and replace it with the light
control in the parts kit.
To install the parts proceed in reverse order.
2.9 To install the xenon headlights
The procedure is shown for the right-hand side of the car, proceed accordingly on the left-hand side.
B
Take the holder with the integral control module (4) off the xenon headlight (5).
The control module (4) is connected to the headlight by a cable (6).
Position the holder and integral control module (4) in the car with the screws (7), position. Align and secure the
xenon headlight (5).
Connect all the plug connectors.
On US cars also connect the 4-pin plugs X1034 and X1035 (branches Hand Kon the xenon wiring harness)
to the servo motors.
2.10 To affix the warning sticker
C
The procedure is shown for the right-hand side of the car, proceed accordingly on the left-hand side.
Clean the cross traverse (8) and affix the warning sticker (9).
2.11 To assemble the car
Assemble the car by replacing all the parts you removed, but in reverse order.
2.12 Coding
This retrofit system is coding-relevant.
The coding is required to ensure that the retrofit system is fully functional and to rule out the possibility of
malfunctions and faults when it works in conjunction with other electrical systems in the car.
In addition the retrofit system is saved in the central code of the IKE (integrated combination electronics)/
instrument combination.
The coding work is to be completed using the DIS/MoDIC and is performed automatically in the "Retrofit" path
using the latest coding program.
The procedure is user-guided. Refer to the text instructions as you go through the various stages.
Print out the error memory and conduct a function test.
2.13 Function test
When you switch on the dipped headlights, the headlights must adjust automatically.
Check the function of the automatic headlight adjustment control system by loading the front and rear of the car.
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2.14 To adjust the xenon headlights
Check the standard adjustment of the headlights as described by the manufacturer and adjust it if necessary.
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