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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023X5 M50IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALBODY ELECTRICALGENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR -- X5 (1 OF 2) (G05)
2023 BMW X5 M50i
General Electrical System - Repair -- X5 (1 Of 2) (G05)
2023 BMW X5 M50iSECTION General Electrical System - Repair -- X5 (1 Of 2) (G05)
- 61 00 General Vehicle Electrical System, Test
- 6100... Information on removing, connecting and changing the battery (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 6100... Notes for disconnecting and connecting the vehicle battery (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 00... Notes on handling optical fibers (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 00... Notes on handling the high pressure cleaner (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 00... Notes on handling wiring harnesses and cables (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 6100... Parking-residing-driving (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 6100... Repairing airbag cables (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 6100... Safety instructions for handling vehicle battery (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 6100... Safety instructions on handling hybrid cars (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 00 730 Programming/encoding the control unit (s) including deletion of fault memory (after vehicle test) (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- Terminal control, Parking-Residing-Driving
- 61 12 Auxiliary Cable
- 6112... Notes on intelligent battery sensor (IBS) (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 12 002 Replacing the positive battery cable (for safety battery terminal) (from battery to rear positive distribution) (X5 models except PHEV, 2019-2022)
- 61 12 013 Replacing the battery ground lead (X5 models except PHEV, 2019-2022)
- 61 12 018 Removing and installing/replacing the positive battery cable for starter motor generator - remote positive terminal (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 12 002 Replacing the Positive battery cable (for safety battery terminal) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 12 013 Replacing the battery ground lead (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 12 460 Remove and install/replace high-voltage charging socket (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 13 Plug Connection, Terminal
- 61 13... Butt connector for repairing a plug connection (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Circular connector, 13-pin, system D2.5 (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Connector housing, LCC contact (load current contact) (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Crimping Micro Power Quadlock contacts (MPQ) (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Crimping Micro Quadlock System contacts (MQS) (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Crimping annular contacts (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Crimping of NanoMQS contacts (MQS) (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Cutting, strip off insulation and crimping optical fibers (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Cutting to length and strip off insulation from cables (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... In-line connectors, 24-/44-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Inline connectors, 6-, 8-pin, System MQS (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... In-line plugs, 2-pin, System MDK 3 plus 2.8 (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Inline plugs, 2-pin, System MPQ 2.8 (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Inline plugs, 4-, 10-pin, System Elo (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Inline plugs, 3-, 6-pin, System Elo-Power 2.8 (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Socket housing (radio connector), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Socket housing 42-, 43-, 46-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Socket housings, 2x21-, 2x27-pin, Hybrid Systems MQS/MPQ, Elo/Elo Power (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Socket housings, 5-pin, 8-pin, System MQS/MPQ (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Special tools for wiring harness repairs (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 13... Unlocking and disconnecting various plug connections in electrical and hybrid vehicles (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 14 Power Distribution, Power Connection Points
- 61 14 010 Remove and install/replace power distribution box (trunk) (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 14 035 Remove and install/replace power distribution box front positive battery cable (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 14 040 Removing and installing/replacing rear power distribution box positive battery cable (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 14 041 Removing and installing/replacing rear power distribution box positive battery cable (behind luggage compartment trim panel, right) (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 20 Battery
- 6120... Notes on AGM battery (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 20 503 Vehicle battery - closed current monitoring (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery ground lead (All negative battery cables) (X5 models except PHEV, 2019-2022)
- Remove the cover of the rear right engine compartment
- Disconnecting the negative battery cable of the auxiliary battery in the engine compartment
- Disconnecting the negative battery cable of the 12-V lithium-ion auxiliary battery
- Remove battery cover
- Disconnecting the negative battery cable of the system battery
- Connecting negative battery cable of the system battery
- Installing the battery cover
- Connecting the negative battery cable of the 12-V lithium-ion auxiliary battery
- Connecting the negative battery cable of the auxiliary battery in the engine compartment
- 61 20 908 Running vehicle battery "power reset" (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 20 900 Disconnecting and connecting battery ground lead (All negative battery cables) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- De-energize the high-voltage system
- Check that no voltage is applied
- Disconnecting the negative battery cable (starter unit battery)
- Remove battery cover
- Disconnecting the negative battery cable of the system battery
- Connecting negative battery cable of the system battery
- Installing the battery cover
- Connecting the negative battery cable (12 V battery)
- Activate high-voltage system
- 61 21 Battery With Holder
- 61 21 003 Removing and installing the 12V dual storage system (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 21 004 Replacing the 12V dual storage system - registering with battery change (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 21 006 Removing and installing 48 V battery (with holder) (X5 xDrive 40i, X5 sDrive 40i, X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 21 007 Replacing 48 V battery, incl. registering battery swap (X5 xDrive 40i, X5 sDrive 40i, X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 21 010 Removing and installing the vehicle battery (X5 models except PHEV, 2019-2022)
- 61 21 017 Replacing vehicle battery - registering with battery replacement (X5 models except PHEV, 2019-2022)
- 61 21 028 Charging battery (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 21 028 Support voltage of the vehicle electrical system/recharge vehicle electrical system battery (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 21 065 Removing and installing vehicle electrical system support battery (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 21 070 Replacing the vehicle electrical system support vehicle battery - including battery change registration (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 21 085 Removing and installing 12 V lithium ion auxiliary battery (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 21 086 Change 12-V lithium-ion auxiliary battery - register with battery replacement (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 61 21 010 Removing and installing the vehicle battery (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 21 017 Replacing vehicle battery - registering with battery replacement (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 21 075 Removing and installing starter unit battery (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 21 090 Replacing starter unit battery - including registering battery change (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 25 High-Voltage Battery System
- 6125... Assessment of the transportability of lithium-ion starter/auxiliary batteries in service workshops (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 6125... Notes on repair of high-voltage battery unit (all X5 models, 2019-2022)
- 6125 Notes on charging the 12V battery/high-voltage battery in display vehicles (new and used cars) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 25 010 Removing and installing high-voltage battery unit (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 25 900 De-energize the high-voltage system (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 High-Voltage Battery Unit, Individual Components
- 61 27 500 Replace the cover for the high-voltage battery unit (high-voltage battery unit removed) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 521 Replacing venting unit (Center section of housing removed) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 531 Replacing high-voltage connection (Center section of housing removed) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 539 Replacing CSC (After vehicle diagnosis) (lid for high-voltage battery unit removed) (top) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 541 Replacing CSC (After vehicle diagnosis) (center section of housing removed) (front) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 543 Replacing CSC (after vehicle diagnosis) (radiator removed) (bottom) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 551 Replace safety box (After vehicle diagnosis) (center section of housing removed) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 564 Replacing the communication vehicle wiring harness (Middle section of the housing removed) (left) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 566 Replacing the communication vehicle wiring harness (Middle section of the housing removed) (right) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 571 Replacing battery management electronics (SME) (After vehicle diagnosis) (center section of housing removed) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 577 Replacing center part of housing (high-voltage battery unit removed (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 580 Replace the housing pan for the high-voltage battery unit (Middle section of the housing removed) (left) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 581 Replace the housing pan for the high-voltage battery unit (Middle section of the housing removed) (right) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 596 Replacing the radiator for high-voltage battery unit (Middle section of the housing removed) (top) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 601 Replacing temperature sensor (After vehicle diagnosis) (center section of housing removed) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 605 Replacing the radiator for high-voltage battery unit (Middle section of the housing removed) (front bottom) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 607 Replacing the radiator for high-voltage battery unit (Middle section of the housing removed) (rear bottom) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 619 Replacing a cell module (After vehicle diagnosis) (lid for high-voltage battery unit removed) (top) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 621 Replacing a cell module (After vehicle diagnosis) (center section of housing removed) (front) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 623 Replacing a cell module (after vehicle diagnosis) (radiator removed) (bottom) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 631 Replacing all cell modules (after vehicle diagnosis) (high-voltage battery unit removed) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
- 61 27 910 Repair of temperature sensor (negative temperature coefficient) on a cell module (cell module removed) (X5 xDrive 45e PHEV)
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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.