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2011 BMW X5 35dFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
General Electrical System - Repair - E70
- General And Safety Information
- 00 Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop function (MSA)
- 61 00... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery
- 61 00... Battery
- 61 00... Diagnosis for Condition Based Service
- 61 00... Notes on handling optical fibres
- 61 00... Notes on handling the high pressure cleaner
- 61 00... Notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables
- 12 00... Notes/information on start assistance (jump starting)
- 61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems
- 61 00... Program/encode the control unit(s)
- 61 00... Repairing airbag cables
- 61 00. Vehicles with Active Front Steering: setting steering angle (after reconnecting vehicle battery)
- 12 00... Instructions for welding work (overload protection of control units)
- Wiring Harness, Repair Cable
- 61 00... Notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables
- 61 11... Installing repair cable for left Side View camera
- 61 11 210 Installing repair cable for left exterior mirror camera
- 61 11... Installing repair cable for reversing camera
- 61 11 200 Installing repair cable for reversing camera (TRSVC)
- 61 11... Installing repair cable for right Side View camera
- 61 11 211 Installing repair cable for right exterior mirror camera
- 61 11... Remove and install/replace the HSD cable for the Top View camera in the exterior mirror, left or right
- 61 11 E70M Retrofitting wiring harness for side marker lights
- Auxiliary Cable, Repair Cable
- 61 12... Information on intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
- 61 12 013 Replacing negative battery lead
- 61 12 002 Replacing positive battery cable (from battery to luggage compartment cable connector)
- 61 12 850 Replacing ribbon cable (CAS)
- 61 12 062 Replacing wiring harness for front bumper
- 61 12 067 Replacing wiring harness for rear bumper
- 61 12 200 Replacing wiring harness in left or right front door
- 61 12 210 Replacing wiring harness in left or right rear door
- Plug Connection, Terminal, Power Distribution Box
- 61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems
- Notes
- 61 13... Circular connector, 7-pin, 8-pin, system D2.5
- 61 13... Circular plugs, 4-, 7-, 10-12-, 25-pin, System D1.5/D2.5
- 61 13... Connector housing, LCC contact (load current contact)
- 61 13... Control unit plugs, 25-, 35-, 55-, 83-, 88-pin
- 61 13... In-line connectors, 30-pin, System D2.5
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 2-pin, System JPT ELA
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 2-pin, System MDK 3 plus 2.8
- 61 13... Inline plugs, 2-pin, System MPQ 2.8
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 4-pin, System DFK ELA
- 61 13... Inline plugs, 4-, 10-pin, System Elo
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 20-pin, System D2.5
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 24-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 6-to 50-pin, System Elo
- 61 13... Inline plugs, 3-, 6-pin, System Elo-Power 2.8
- 61 13... Inline connectors, 15-pin, System D2.5
- 61 13... Inline plugs, 6-, 8-pin, System MQS
- 61 13... Inline plugs, 8-, 12-pin, System D2.5
- 61 13... Socket housing (radio plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... Socket housings, 5-pin, 8-pin, System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... Socket housing 42-, 43-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ
- 61 13... Socket housings, 2x21-, 2x27-pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo-Power
- 61 13... Butt connector for repairing a plug connection
- 61 13... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ)
- 61 13... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS)
- 61 13... Crimping annular contacts
- 61 13... Crimping optical fibres
- 61 13... Crimping stop parts
- 61 13... Cutting off, stripping insulation and cutting optical fibres to length
- 61 13... Cutting to length and stripping insulation from cables
- 61 13... Fuse holder
- 61 13... Installing comb connector for retrofitting/repairs
- 61 13... Main relay connector for DME
- 61 13... Rear repair wiring harness
- 61 13... Relay carrier
- 61 13... Removing and installing/replacing OBD-II socket
- 61 13... Removing and installing/replacing fibre-optic cable connector
- 61 13 050 Removing and installing/replacing fuse box in passenger compartment
- 61 13... Repair wiring harness, DSC section
- 61 13... Repair wiring harness, left or right
- 61 00... Repairing airbag cables
- 61 13... Repairing ribbon cables
- 61 13 042 Replacing distribution box (luggage compartment)
- 61 13... Socket of tab connector housings
- 61 13... Special tools for wiring harness repairs
- 61 13... Treating cables and fibre-optic cables
- 61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections
- 61 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing power distribution box (passenger compartment)
- 61 13... Opening plug housings and removing contacts of different plug systems
- Distribution Box, Power Support Points
- 61 14 010 Removing and installing/renewing power distribution box (on battery)
- 61 14... Removing and installing/replacing B+ terminal (engine compartment)
- 61 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing power distribution box (passenger compartment)
- 61 13 042 Replacing distribution box (luggage compartment)
- Battery
- 61 00... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery
- 61 00... Battery
- 61 20... Battery charge
- 61 20... Battery replacement information
- 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery negative lead
- 61 20... Information on AGM battery
- 61 12... Information on intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
- 12 00... Notes for disconnecting and connecting battery
- 12 00... Notes/information on start assistance (jump starting)
- 61 20 908 Performing battery "power reset" (for programming/coding control unit(s))
- 61 20 005 Testing battery with battery tester
- 61 20... Threshold values for battery assessment of all batteries (except telephone batteries)
- 61 20 503 Vehicle battery - closed-circuit current monitoring
- 61 00. Vehicles with Active Front Steering: setting steering angle (after reconnecting vehicle battery)
- 61 21 028 Charging battery
- 61 21 010 Remove and install or replace battery
- 51 47... Removing and installing/replacing battery cover
- High-Voltage Battery Unit Individual Component
- Switch
- 52 26... Overview of microswitches
- 61 31... Overview of switches
- 61 31 996 Carrying out steering angle sensor adjustment
- 61 31 195 Remove and install front controller (replacing, without M-models to 10/2009)
- 61 31 195 Removing and installing (replacing) front controller (from 10/2009)
- 61 31 038 Removing and installing (replacing) switch for passenger airbag deactivation
- 61 31 043 Removing and installing or replacing roof switch cluster
- 61 31 229 Removing and installing/renewing both switches on sport steering wheel
- 61 31 342 Removing and installing/renewing gear selector switch
- 61 31 133 Removing and installing/replacing AV connection socket
- 61 31 014 Removing and installing/replacing Start/Stop switch
- 61 31 134 Removing and installing/replacing USB audio interface connecting socket
- 61 31 241 Removing and installing/replacing bonnet/hood contact switch
- 61 31 221 Removing and installing/replacing both multifunction steering wheel switches
- 61 31 193 Removing and installing/replacing button unit (menu/voice input)
- 61 31 052 Removing and installing/replacing center console switch cluster
- 61 31 334 Removing and installing/replacing grip trim for gear selector switch
- 61 31 135 Removing and installing/replacing headphones connection socket
- 61 31 112 Removing and installing/replacing left or right shift paddle for automatic transmission
- 61 31 037 Removing and installing/replacing light control unit
- 61 31 117 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch (driver's side)
- 61 31 118 Removing and installing/replacing power window switch (front passenger side)
- 61 31 008 Removing and installing/replacing steering column switch cluster (SZL)
- 61 31 091 Removing and installing/replacing switch for (rear) left or right seat heating
- 61 31 214 Removing and installing/replacing switch for Electronic Damper Control (Sport switch)
- 61 31 049 Removing and installing/replacing switch for blower - 3rd seat row -
- 61 31 172 Removing and installing/replacing switch for electromechanical parking brake
- 61 31 079 Removing and installing/replacing switch for hazard warning flashers/central locking
- 61 31 035 Removing and installing/replacing switch for steering column adjustment
- 61 31 333 Removing and installing/replacing switch for unlocking glovebox
- 61 31 336 Removing and installing/replacing trim for gear selector switch
- 61 31 011 Removing and installing/replacing volute spring cassette
- 61 31 009 Repairing steering column switch cluster (SZL)
- 61 31 198 Replace controller chrome ring
- 61 31 310 Replacing brake-light switch
- 61 31 192 Replacing button for controller (without M-models, until 10/2009)
- 61 31 382 Replacing coolant level switch
- 61 31 492 Replacing level switch for windscreen washer system
- 61 31 116 Replacing rocker switch for side window operation (rear)
- 61 31 203 Replacing switch combination for seat adjustment
- 61 31 255 Replacing switch for exterior mirror
- 32 41... Replacing level switch for Dynamic Drive fluid reservoir
- 52 26... Removing and installing/replacing CF microswitch
- 52 26... Removing and installing/replacing FOLD microswitch
- 52 26... Removing and installing/replacing left or right LOCK microswitch
- Fanfare Horn
- 12V Power Socket, Cigarette Lighter
- 61 34... Removing and installing or replacing socket outlet in luggage compartment
- 61 34... Removing and installing/replacing socket in center console (front)
- 61 34... Removing and installing/replacing socket in center console (rear/left or right)
- 61 34... Removing and installing/replacing socket in center console (rear)
- Control Units, Modules, Sensors, Antennas
- 61 00... Program/encode the control unit(s)
- 61 35 679 Initializing rain/light (solar) sensor
- 61 35... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge)
- 61 35... Overview of control units
- 61 35... Overview, rain sensor (additional work when replacing the windscreen/sensor replacement)
- 61 35 065 Removing and installing (replacing) A/C control unit - 3rd seat row
- 61 35 015 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for Car Access System
- 61 35 196 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit for automatic operation of tailgate system
- 61 35 097 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit/module for seat heating (rear seat with 3rd seat row) on left or right
- 61 35 095 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit/module for seat heating (rear seat with rear cabin fan without 3rd seat row on left or right)
- 61 35 107 Removing and installing or replacing junction box electronics
- 61 35 001 Removing and installing trailer module
- 61 35 975 Removing and installing/replacing bumper aerial/antenna for Comfort Access System
- 61 35 950 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for Comfort Access System (Passive Go)
- 61 35 080 Removing and installing/replacing control unit/module for left or right seat adjustment
- 61 35 115 Removing and installing/replacing footwell module
- 61 35 953 Removing and installing/replacing interior aerial/antenna for comfort access system (front center console)
- 61 35 958 Removing and installing/replacing interior aerial/antenna for comfort access system on left or right (luggage compartment, side)
- 61 35 954 Removing and installing/replacing interior antenna for comfort access system (rear center console)
- 61 35 683 Replacing optics for solar rain/light sensor
- 61 35 685 Replacing rain/light solar sensor
- 61 35 688 Replacing solar rain/light sensor and fogging sensor
- 61 35 502 Replacing the trailer module (09/2006-03/2009)
- 61 35 502 Replacing trailer module (09/2006-03/2009 USA models)
- 64 11 970 Replacing fogging sensor (from 10/2008)
- 32 43 010 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for active front steering
- 84 21 548 Removing and installing (replacing) hands-free charging electronics (High)
- 84 10 050 Removing and installing (replacing) USB hub
- Relay
- Windscreen Wipers
- 61 61... Adjusting left or right windscreen wiper
- 61 61 010 Checking/adjusting contact angle of windscreen wiper arms on windscreen
- 61 61... Overview of windscreen wiper, windscreen washer and headlight washer systems
- 61 61 270 Removing and installing or replacing bracket for windscreen wiper system complete with motor
- 61 61 081 Replacing (removing and installing) left or right windscreen wiper arm
- 61 61 041 Replacing both windscreen wiper blades
- Tailgate Window Wiper
- 61 61... Overview of windscreen wiper, windscreen washer and headlight washer systems
- 61 62 020 Removing and installing/replacing rear window wiper blade
- 61 62 060 Removing and installing/replacing rear window wiper motor
- 61 62 150 Removing and installing/replacing window washer pump for rear window washer system
- 61 62 030 Removing and installing/replacing wiper arm on rear window
- 61 62 115 Replacing spray nozzle for rear window washer unit
- 61 62 180 Replacing the hose pipe for the rear wiper
- Headlight Cleaning System, Washer Jets Night Vision
- Windscreen Washer System
- 61 61... Overview of windscreen wiper, windscreen washer and headlight washer systems
- 61 71 004 Adjusting windscreen washer jets
- 61 71... Cable adjustment, car wash hose pipe
- 61 71 015 Removing and installing/replacing a spray nozzle in windscreen washer system
- 61 71 100 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen washer pump
- 61 71 061 Replacing (removing and installing) fluid reservoir for windscreen washer unit
- 61 62 180 Replacing the hose pipe for the rear wiper
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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