BMW X5: Stereo Radio, Amplifier
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CENTRAL BASS SPEAKER
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat
- Lay floor carpet in working area to one side
Release screws (1) and remove trim (2).
Fig. 5: Identifying Trim With Screws
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screws (2) and feed out central bass speaker.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 6: Identifying Speaker Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AMPLIFIER (HI-FI SYSTEM)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).
NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on left.
Release screw (1).
Disconnect plug connection (2) and slide amplifier (3) in direction of arrow out of mounting.
Fig. 7: Sliding Amplifier
Installation:
Lugs (1) must be correctly slid into guide (2).
Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.
Fig. 8: Identifying Amplifier And Lugs With Guide
Replacement: Carry out programming/coding.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AMPLIFIER (TOP HIFI SYSTEM)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).
NOTE: Comply with notes and instructions on handling optical waveguides.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Remove flap in luggage compartment panel on left.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release screw (2) and slide amplifier (3) in direction of arrow out of mounting.
Fig. 9: Sliding Amplifier
Installation:
Lugs (1) must be correctly slid into guide (2).
Check that amplifier (3) is securely seated.
Fig. 10: Identifying Amplifier And Lugs With Guide
Replacement: Carry out programming/coding.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DVD PLAYER IN REAR CONSOLE
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear center console trim.
Release screws (1) on both sides.
Tightening torque.
Lift out mounting (2) on both sides over catch (3) and feed out DVD player (4).
Fig. 11: Identifying DVD Player Bracket
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Speaker And Cover
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (TWEETER, FRONT DOOR)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front door trim.
Detach cover on door window frame in front area.
NOTE: For purposes of clarity,
Aerial-Antenna
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EMPTY HOUSING FOR ROOF-MOUNTED
AERIAL/ANTENNA
Special tools required:
65 2 010
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Special tool has sharp edges!
Adapt working height to veh
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Housing Cover
REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER (N62/N62TU)
Unfasten screws.
Raise acoustic cover (1) and remove towards front.
Fig. 108: Identifying Acoustic Cover
REMOVING AND INSTALLING TOP LEFT TIMING CASE COVER (N62/N62TU)
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove left cylinder head cover.
Remov
Gaskets And Seals
Head Gasket
The head gasket design on the N54 is unique to that engine.
It features a multi-layer steel design. There is no silicone rubber perimeter
"shelf" as on the N52. This is not
needed due to the aluminum block on the N54.
The N52KP and N51 engines are still using the head gasket that is f
