BMW X5: Instrument Cluster
REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
NOTE:
- Comply with notes and instructions on handling fibre-optic cables.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Extend steering wheel completely and lower
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
Release screws (1).
Pull back instrument cluster (2) slightly.
Disconnect associated plug connection.
Remove instrument cluster (2).

Fig. 1: Pulling Back Instrument Cluster
Replacement:
Carry out programming/coding.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR HEAD-UP DISPLAY
Special tools required:
00 9 317.
Lever out trim for head-up display (1) with special tool 00 9 317 towards top.
Fig. 2: Removing Lever
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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
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IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!
Ensure absolute cleanliness when working on the open fuel tank.
Contaminants in the fuel tank can impair driving operation or may even result
in vehicle breakdown!
Catch escaping fuel in a suitable container.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Sport program M/S
Principle
The shifting points and shifting times in the
Sport program are designed for sportier handling.
The transmission, for instance shifts up
later and the shifting times are shorter.
Activating the Sport program
Press the selector lever to the left from selector
lever posit