Did the same thing to get to AC parts. None of it is hard, just tedious. There is one bolt on the steering column that has to be drilled out. Thought I would be tricky and replace it with an allen cap head screw so I wouldn't have to drill it if there was a next time, but that interferes with the steering column motor, so you need the &!$& special bolt with the snap-off head... Much easier with a helper to lift the big pieces out. Laid everything out on movers blankets so it didn't get dirty or scratched on the floor of the garage. You should plan on 4 hours in and 4 hours out for the very first time.

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David.X5
2001 X5 4.4i Sport
SOLD! at 160k miles