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    X5world is a general reference and Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) guide to some of the more common things that current and potential BMW X5 owners want to know about the Ultimate Sports Activity Vehicle.  This site also serves as an information warehouse for modifications that BMW X5 enthusiasts have made to their particular SAV.

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GENERAL INFO & GUIDES INTERIOR
  1. Newbie FAQs
  2. X5 versus the others
  3. Introduction to the BMW X5 (E53)
  4. How to tell what options your E53 X5 has
  5. Reference Documents for the 2007 E70 X5
  6. 2000 X5 Owner's Manual (E53)
  7. 2001 X5 Owner's Manual (E53)
  8. 2002 X5 Owner's Manual (E53)
  9. 2003 X5 Owner's Manual (E53)
  10. 2004 X5 Owner's Manual (E53)
  11. 2005 X5 Owner's Manual (E53)
  12. 2006 X5 Owner's Manual (E53)
  13. 2007 X5 Owner's Manual (E70)
  14. 2008 X5 Owner's Manual (E70)
  15. 2009 X5 Owner's Manual (E70)
  16. BMW Extended Warranty Plan
  17. BMW Maintenance Plan Upgrades
  18. BMW Factory - where it all begins
  19. 2002 X5 Pricing and Options Guide
  20. 2004 X5 Pricing Guide
  21. 2005 X5 Pricing Guide
  22. 2006 X5 Pricing Guide
  23. 2006 X5 Description, Highlights, Options, Features and Tech Specs
  24. 2004 X5 Product Catalog (European)
  25. Motor Trend 2002 X5 Review
  26. Unofficial BMW e53 Tips and Info
  27. BMW CPO Program Information
  28. BMW VIN Decoder
  29. BMW On-Line Parts Catalog
  30. X5 Euro Pricing 2003
  31. X5 Euro Pricing 2004
  32. 2003 X5 Euro Accessory Catalog
  33. 2003 X5 Euro Accessory Pricing
  34. 2004 X5 Euro Accessory Catalog
  35. 2005 X5 Accessory Catalog
  36. 2006 X5 Accessory Catalog
  37. BMW X5 Training and TroubleShooting Manuals (pdf)
  38. 2007 X5 (E70) Brochure
  1. M Steering Wheel Retrofit - 2000-2003 Style
  2. M Steering Wheel Retrofit - 2004+ Style
  3. M3 SMG II Steering Wheel Mod
  4. Paddle Shift DIY Mod
  5. Titanium Steering Wheel Trim Mod
  6. Heated Steering Wheel Retrofit - 7er
  7. Heated Steering Wheel Retrofit - e53 X5
  8. Installing e46 Sport Seats into an X5
  9. Emergency Brake Handle Replacement
  10. Console Removal
  11. Empty Console Retrofit
  12. Ashtray replacement for non-smokers
  13. Additional non-smoker replacement components
  14. Emergency Brake Handle Removal
  15. Retractable Load Floor Retrofit Parts
  16. Retractable Cargo Cover - 2004
  17. A/C Controls Removal
  18. Removing Center Oddment Tray
  19. Installing Instrument Cluster Chrome Gauge Rings
  20. Aluminum Instrument Cluster Bezel Installation DIY
  21. Installing Compass Mirror
  22. Installing Microphone
  23. BMW Entertainment System - overhead
  24. BMW Entertainment System - headrest
  25. Pocket Cargo Net
  26. Custom 'X' Bungee Cargo Strap
  27. Rear Window Shades
  28. DIY repair of rear sunshade hook with upgraded parts
  29. Sunroof Removal
  30. Door Panel Removal and Window Regulator Replacement
  31. Shift Knob Replacement
  32. Instrument Cluster Pixel Fix
  33. Installing AC Schnitzer Aluminum Pedals
  34. Carbon Fiber Custom Interior Mod
  35. DIY repair of climate control buttons
BODY, WHEELS & STYLING NAVIGATION
  1. Hitch Installation - DIY
  2. BMW Hitch Install Instructions - E53
  3. BMW Hitch Install Instructions - E70
  4. Titanium Kidney Grill
  5. Folding Mirrors Retrofit
  6. Removing Rear Bumper
  7. Removing Front Bumper
  8. Painted Side Molding
  9. Adding 4.6is body kit
  10. BMW Bull Bar Installation Instructions
  11. AC Schnitzer Type IV Wheels - janix
  12. PDC Retrofit Installation Guide
  13. BMW PDC Retrofit Installation Instructions
  14. BMW License Plate PDC Retrofit Instructions
  15. License Plate PDC Retrofit Installation Tips
  16. Buyers Guide for Replica Wheels
  17. BMW Wheels
  18. M-Parallel Wheels as Winter Setup
  19. 18" Style 87's as 4.8is Winter Setup
  20. H&R Wheel Spacers & 22" Antera's
  21. H&R Wheel Spacers - 4.6is - tesv12
  22. Painted Moldings / Trim - griza
  23. Packaging and shipping tires and rims
  24. Wheel Installation Guide Tool
  25. 2004 with 4.6is / 4.8is trim
  26. Comfort Glass Windshield
  27. Sunroof Gasket Replacement DIY
  28. Window Trim Discoloration Fix
  29. E53 Running Board Installation Tips and Instructions
  30. E70 Running Board Installation Instructions
  31. Mud Flap Installation Tips
  32. Fixing Dead Windshield Wipers
  33. BMW Exterior Titanium Trim Kits
  34. BMW Paint Information
  35. Parts list to change pre-'04 to facelift front end
  36. 2005 4.8is with BMW Aero Kit
  37. 2006 X5 Exterior and Interior Color Choices
  38. How to Remove Window Trim
  39. E70 X5 with BMW Aero Kit
  40. E70 X5 Aero Kit Retrofit Instructions
  1. Nav FAQ
  2. Eliminating the "Accept" Screen
  3. Television on Navigation Systems
  4. E53 Backup and Front Camera Information
  5. E70 / E71 Backup Camera Retrofit Instructions
  6. DVD in Stereo - Janix
  7. MkIV Info and Specs - BMW
  8. Owner's Manual (2000)
  9. Owner's Manual (2004)
  10. Owner's Manual (2002) in German
  11. Owner's Manual (2002) in English
  12. Widescreen Dealer Reference Guide
  13. BMW Navigation System Training Manual
  14. The whole shooting match - X5Monkey
  15. Voice Recognition Module Install Guide
  16. Voice Recognition Module Owners Manual
  17. X5 Virgin Nav Retrofit - J. Puma
  18. 4:3 Nav screen to 16:9 widescreen retrofit
  19. Navigation Retrofit Addendum
  20. Navigation Retrofit for 16:9 screen
  21. Navigation Retrofit for 4:3 screen (post 10/2000)
  22. Navigation Retrofit for 4:3 screen (pre 10/2000)
  23. Navigation Retrofit Instructions - 7er
  24. Removing 16:9 Screen
  25. Removing 4:3 Screen
  26. 16:9 Nav Screen Repair Instructions
  27. Restoring Splitscreen Mode on the Radio Screen
  28. Ejecting a stuck disk from the navigation drive
  29. Disassembly and adjusting contrast on the 16:9 monitor
  30. Changing Laser on MkIV Nav Drive Unit
  31. Groups and related sites
  32. Nav Operating System
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION STEREO
  1. BMW Service Schedule
  2. Oil Change / Fluid Maintenance Guide
  3. Oil Change DIY by hayaku
  4. Oil Change DIY - Valvetronic
  5. Annual Oil Change TSB
  6. Transmission Fluid Change DIY
  7. Lubrication 101
  8. How to Reset Service Interval Lights
  9. Replacing the Microfilter
  10. Replacing the Microfilter - additional detail
  11. Clearing the "Service Engine Soon" light
  12. SES Defect Codes
  13. SES Service Bulletin
  14. ESS Supercharged 4.6is
  15. Dinan Supercharged 4.6is
  16. Dinan S2 4.6is
  17. Dinan CAI Install Instructions
  18. GruppeM Cold Air Intake 4.6is
  19. AFE Intake installed in a X5 3.0i
  20. The 3.0 Engine
  21. VANOS Technology
  22. Valvetronic Technology
  23. Reverse Steptronic Direction
  24. DSC in Action
  25. BMW Maintenance Plan Upgrade Program
  26. X-Drive Technology
  27. Throttle Adaptation Procedure
  28. Cam Sensor Replacement DIY
  29. Intake Camshaft Sensor Replacement DIY
  30. Idle Control Valve Replacement DIY - 2001 3.0i
  31. Differences between 2001-03 and 2004-2006 3.0 Diesel
  32. Polished Valve Covers
  33. Spark Plug Replacement DIY - E53 4.4i
  34. Fuel Filter Replacement DIY - E53 4.4i
  1. Radio Module and Amp Wiring Info
  2. Determining if your X5 has DSP
  3. How to add a sub amp to your factory amp
  4. XM Satellite and Subwoofer Installation
  5. Audio System Upgrade - Janix
  6. Audio System Upgrade - Brian C.
  7. Mounting CD Changer
  8. Alpine MP3/CD Changer
  9. BMW CD Changer with MP3 Capabilities
  10. XM Antenna mounted in rear spoiler
  11. iPod and Alpine XM install
  12. iPod install using Nav and Cassette as AUX input
  13. iPod installation alternatives in an X5
  14. IceLink Plus Install DIY
  15. iPod Ice->Link Plus Install in X5 w/DSP w/o Nav
  16. Icelink Plus install guide from Business CD to Console Bin
  17. iPodYourBMW Installation Instructions
  18. iPodYourBMW Generation 3 Installation Instructions
  19. iPodYourBMW Owners Manual
  20. iPodYourBMW Install DIY - Kevin
  21. BMW AUX Input Installation Instructions
  22. BMW AUX Input Installation Instructions - without Nav
  23. AUX Input DIY Installation Tips
  24. Motordavid's AM Radio Fix
  25. Removing the Factory Radio Head Unit
  26. PhatBox Mounting Rack Solution
  27. Alpine MP3 Changer CHA-S634 with DSP
  28. Sirius Keg install in 2003 4.6is using AUX input
  29. Sirius Compatibility Chart
  30. Sirius Installation Instructions - BMW
  31. Sirius User's Manual - BMW
  32. Sirius Roof Antenna Installation - BMW
  33. Sirius Installation with Nav - IFlyX5
  34. Sirius Parts Information - Circle BMW
  35. Sirius Retrofit - non-Nav - NZ
  36. Sirius Retrofit - Nav/DSP - janix
  37. XM Direct from Blitzsafe
  38. XM Direct Satellite Radio Receiver Install
  39. Upgrading stock audio to DSP audio
  40. Replacing Rear Door Speaker Grill
  41. Nakamichi CD Changer Replacement
  42. Suggested DSP Settings for the X5
BRAKES, EXHAUST & SUSPENSION ELECTRONICS & CELL PHONE
  1. X5 Exhaust Solutions - Sound and Video Clips
  2. Remus Exhaust Install
  3. 4.6is Exhaust on a 3.0i
  4. 4.6is Dinan versus 3.0i Remus
  5. 4.6is Exhaust Mod - DanDE
  6. 4.6is Exhaust - Eisenmann - tesv12
  7. Brake Pad DIY
  8. Brake Pad and Rotor DIY - hayaku
  9. Brake Job DIY - TurnAround
  10. Brake Job DIY - Mickey & Andrew
  11. Resetting Brake Pad Warning
  12. Brembo / Axxis Brake Project - NZ
  13. X5 Brake Fluid Bleed & Flush DIY
  14. Self-leveling Error Message
  15. AC Schnitzer Suspension - janix
  16. Suspension Height Adjustment - DIS
  17. Rouge Engineering Camber Plate Install DIY
  18. CV Joints - what you need to know
  19. CV Boot Replacement DIY
  20. Sway Bar/Swing Bar Link DIY
  1. Bluetooth Phone Info
  2. CPT7000, CPT8000, CPT9000 Phone Info
  3. Hardwire V1 or Passport
  4. Hidden Menus - Dash MID
  5. Hidden Menus - Nav
  6. Diagnostics Menu - Nav
  7. Setting Absolute Nav Volume
  8. BMW Assist as a phone?
  9. X5 Electronic Component Locations
  10. Software Version of Radio Module
  11. How to access the Service Menu on the Radio Module (X5 with nav)
  12. IKE Cluster Upgrade
  13. High OBC Retrofit
LIGHTS MISCELLANEOUS
  1. Angel Eyes
  2. Angel Eyes Retrofit
  3. Angel Eyes Remote Kit Tip
  4. How to open headlights on 2000-2002
  5. Remove and replace front turn signal bulbs and headlamps
  6. Changing rear 3rd brake light to white LED
  7. Fog Light Removal and Replacement
  8. HID Fog Light Installation Mod
  9. High Beam to match Xenon
  10. HID Lighting Tutorial
  11. Removing Headlight Condensation
  12. Adding Rear Fog Lights to a 2001 BMW X5
  13. Rear Fog Light Switch to Trigger AE's
  14. Adding Rear Fog Lights to an X5
  15. 2004-2006 Euro Clear Front Headlights
  16. 2004-2006 Headlight Wiring Pins
  17. Halogen to Xenon Conversion
  18. BMW Xenon Retrofit Instructions
  19. Headlight wiring on Facelifted E53
  20. Updating Rear Tail Lights to Facelifted Version
  21. E53 Tail Light Assembly Repair DIY
  22. Angel Eyes Wiring Example - 2000-2003 X5
  23. E70 Fog Light Replacement DIY
  24. Bi-Xenon Conversion for Pre-Facelift X5 (E53)
  1. BMW X5 Color Page
  2. BMW X5 Photo Gallery
  3. Programming Key Remote
  4. Programming Homelink Garage Opener
  5. Key Memory Configuration
  6. Key Memory Options
  7. Key Memory Form
  8. Final Stage Resistor Replacement
  9. Fixing Scuffed Rims
  10. Changing Display from ºC to ºF
  11. e39 BMW Tips and Tricks Page
  12. e38 BMW Tips and Tricks Page
  13. Jacking Tips for the X5
  14. Vehicle Pick-up Checklist
  15. Janix's 4.6is - many mods
  16. Eliminate the "lock-pop" security issue
  17. How to fix the frozen door lock problem
  18. Electric Trailer Brake Installation
  19. Electric Trailer Brake Controller Install
  20. X-Raid Home Page
  21. Replacing your battery
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