Try to take notice on one you haven't removed yet, usually one wire of the pair will have a stripe and one not or some other type of marking or even size of connector. Or get a wiring diagram for the system that you have.

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1988 325is (purchased new) sold
2004 X5 3.0 2005 X3 2.5
2008 X5 3.0 (new to me)