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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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

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

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

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

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